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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Speak And Perform At 'Japan Heritage Symposium'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who was named Japan Heritage ambassador in 2016, will speak and perform at the Japan Heritage Symposium on Monday, February 13. On Saturday (February 11),Marty took to his social media to write: "It's a great honor to be an Ambassador of Japan Heritage. Occ...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says Performing Entire 'Slave To The Grind' Album For 30th Anniversary Was 'Fun' And 'Cool'

In a new interview with Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan spoke about what it was like for him and his bandmates to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic second album, "Slave To The Grind", by performing it in its entirety a couple of shows in 2021. He s...

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DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN Is 'Glad' PANTERA Is Playing Shows Again: 'It's Paying Respect And A Tribute To That Band'

DISTURBED's Dan Donegan has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and Bro...

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DRAGONFORCE's HERMAN LI Explains How He Got Into Online Content Creation

DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li is the featured guest on the latest episode of "Everything But Music With Jen Majura", the podcast hosted by former EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura. Speaking about how he transitioned into the world of online creation after initially not being very involved in social...

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PARKWAY DRIVE Frontman: 'We Didn't Think The Band Would Survive One Year, Let Alone 20 Years'

PARKWAY DRIVE singer Winston McCall spoke to Brian Aberback of The Aquarian Weekly about the band's recent decision to take six months off to reflect and reenergize. Asked what caused him and his bandmates to take a break, Winston said: "Basically, like 20 years of being in a band kind of took its t...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Says 'Element Of Danger' Has Been Missing From Rock Music

In a new interview with "The Afternoon Program" on the 102.9 The Hog radio station, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman once again discussed his views on this year's Grammy Awards. Premiering live from Crypto.com Arena, the 65th annual event honored this year's biggest musical releases on Sunday, Febru...

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR On New Bassist SPYDER: 'We've Known Each Other For 25 Years'

In a new interview with the "Heavy Handed" podcast, STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr spoke about the band's recent search for a new bassist following the July 2021 exit of Lexxi Foxx. Reflecting on how Joe "Spyder" Lester ended up getting the gig, Michael said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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TROY LUCCKETTA Is 'Not Coming Back' To TESLA, BRIAN WHEAT Says

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat says that he doesn't believe drummer Troy Luccketta will return to the band. In September 2021, Luccketta announced that he would "take a little time from the road" to spend with family and friends. He has since been replaced at TESLA's gigs by Steve Brown, the younger brot...

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BUTCHER BABIES Drop New Single 'Beaver Cage'

BUTCHER BABIES have released the official music video for their new single, "Beaver Cage". The track is taken from the band's upcoming fourth studio album which was recently completed with producer Josh Schroeder (LORNA SHORE, KING 810). Last month, BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Heidi Shepherd told the "B...

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THE GUESS WHO Announces New Album 'Plein D'Amour', Shares 'The King' Single

Legendary Canadian band THE GUESS WHO will release a new studio album, "Plein D'Amour", later in the year through its new partnership with Deko Entertainment. The official music video for the LP's first single, "The King", can be seen below. THE GUESS WHO enjoyed chart-topping hits in the late 1960s...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer And Longtime Cigarette Smoker TODD LA TORRE Hasn't Had A Cigarette In 'Over One Month'

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, who has been a cigarette smoker for three decades, says that he hasn't had a cigarette in more than 30 days. The 48-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened up about his attempt to kick his habit in a tweet on Sunday (February 5). He wrote: "H...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN 'Totally Understands' GODSMACK's Decision To No Longer Make New Albums

In a new interview with Beef Vegan, DISTURBED's David Draiman commented on GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna's recent announcement that the latter band's upcoming eight album, "Lighting Up The Sky", will likely be GODSMACK's final collection of new material. Asked if he foresees a day when DISTURBED will...

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MIKE PORTNOY's Advice To Young Drummers: 'Play With Other Musicians' And 'Write Music Of Your Own'

In a new interview with Matilda Svensson of Chile's Radio Futuro, former DREAM THEATER and current THE WINERY DOGS drummer Mike Portnoy was asked what advice he would give to aspiring musicians looking to follow in his footsteps. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You look on Instagram o...

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See ARCH ENEMY's Music Video For 'Poisoned Arrow'

After releasing their latest record, "Deceivers", last year to critical acclaim, extreme metal masters ARCH ENEMY have returned today with a new video for the track "Poisoned Arrow". The clip, which was produced by Mirko Witzki of Witzki Visions, can be seen below. ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott...

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ACCEPT To Be Joined By Violin Vixen AVA-REBEKAH RAHMAN For Three German Shows

Legendary German/American metallers ACCEPT have announced that violinist Ava-Rebekah Rahman will join them for three shows — on February 14 in Berlin, Germany; on February 17 in Munich, Germany; and on February 18 in Filderstadt, Germany — as a guest artist for the instrumental "Samson And Delilah"...