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BRIAN TATLER: 'DIAMOND HEAD Is Not Finished; It's Just On Hold'

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler, who has been playing with SAXON since early 2023, was asked if there are any plans for DIAMOND HEAD to release a new studio album as a follow-up to 2019's "The Coffin Train",. He responded (as transcrib...

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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA: 'I Don't Think Death Metal Would've Had The Staying Power If It Wasn't For CHUCK SCHULDINER'

Although DEATH is considered to be one of the most important and influential death metal acts of all time, the Florida-based band did not release its debut album, "Scream Bloody Gore", until 1987 — two years after the arrival of "Seven Churches" by California's POSSESSED, whose bassist/vocalist, Jef...

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CARMINE APPICE Wanted Reworked Version Of CACTUS's 'Let Me Swim' To 'Blatantly Sound' Like VAN HALEN's 'Eruption'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about VAN HALEN supposedly drawing inspiration from CACTUS's music in the David Lee Roth-fronted band's early days. When Bryant n...

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Watch: SAVATAGE Kicks Off First European Tour In 23 Years At Netherlands' INTO THE GRAVE Festival

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE kicked off its first European tour in 23 years Friday night (June 13) at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The group's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. The Ocean 02. Welcome 03. Jesus Saves 04. Taunting Cobras 05. Stran...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's 'Risk': It Is 'Probably The Most Controversial Album In The Catalog'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again defended the band's "Risk" album, saying that the LP served as a gateway for a lot of fans into the world of MEGADETH. Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fans due to its departure from th...

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SAVATAGE On 2025 Return To The Live Stage: 'This Is Just The Beginning'

Later today (Friday, June 13),legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE will kick off its highly anticipated 2025 European tour at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Prior to the launch of the trek, Germany's EMP had the exclusive opportunity to visit the band during r...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Confirms LAST IN LINE Is Working On New Music: 'We Have An Album Written'

During a June 11 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell confirmed that he and his bandmates in the LAST IN LINE project — frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan and fellow original DIO member Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — are workin...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF Announces Sixth PRESTO BALLET Album, 'Dreamentia'

PRESTO BALLET, the progressive rock project led by METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sixth studio album, "Dreamentia", on June 27 via Rat Pak Records. Founded by Vanderhoof in 2005, PRESTO BALLET combines the melodic and harmonic old-school aspects with the neo-progressive ro...

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JUDAS PRIEST Launches 'Shield Of Pain' Tour Celebrating 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST launched the "Shield Of Pain" tour Thursday night (June 12) at Rockfest in Turku, Finland. The band's 19-song setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. In addition to performing t...

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GEORGE LYNCH Unveils Initial Lineup For His New Band GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB

Legendary guitarist George Lynch has announced the first two shows for his new project dubbed GEORGE LYNCH & THE MOB. The dates are as follows: July 25 - Angel City Music Hall - Manchester, NH July 26 - Jam At The Dam - Monroe, CT Joining Lynch on stage at these shows will be vocalist Andrew Fre...

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RANDY BACHMAN And BURTON CUMMINGS To Perform As THE GUESS WHO For First Time In 23 Years On 'Rock Legends Cruise XIII'

It has been announced that Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings will play as THE GUESS WHO for the first time in 23 years when they take part in the Rock Legends Cruise as it sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida through the Caribbean, February 23-27, 2026. As principal songwriters of THE GUESS WHO's ear...

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JOEY ALLEN Says WARRANT Is 'Financially Better Now Than We Were In The Heyday': 'Well Into Six Figures For Everybody'

In a new interview with The Chuck Shute Podcast, WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen spoke about his decision to leave the band in 1994 and his eventual return a decade later. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wasn't really in a good place, to be honest with you. When you're in a ban...

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At one end of the death metal spectrum, bands compete to be as brutal and disgusting as possible. This, of course, is a noble endeavor. At the other, the genre is becoming increasingly sophisticated and progressive, as bands like FALLUJAH chase sonic and compositional perfection. In truth, "Xenotaph...

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LETLIVE. Announces 'The Blackest Beautiful (Revisited)' Digital Release

Cult favorite post-hardcore band LETLIVE. returns in full force this summer, reigniting its legacy with a newly remixed and remastered edition of their iconic 2013 album. "The Blackest Beautiful (Revisited)" arrives on all digital streaming platforms June 13, 2025, featuring two powerful bonus trac...

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JOSH TODD: There's Always AC/DC Flavors On Every BUCKCHERRY Record

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd spoke about AC/DC's influence on his band's music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's always AC/DC flavors on every BUCKCHERRY record. It goes all the way back to our first one, with 'Lit Up' and stuff. And I'm...