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MARTIJN WESTERHOLT Moves DELAIN Forward After Seismic Lineup Changes: 'The Vibe Now In The Band Is Magic'

By David E. Gehlke Charlotte Wessels was the undisputed face of Dutch symphonic metallers DELAIN from 2005 to 2021. And by "face", that also included the frontwoman appearing on a handful of DELAIN's album covers, a rite of passage for most acts of this ilk. While the band had yet to reach the heigh...

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RONNIE ROMERO: 'I Already Have A Career That Would Take A Singer 30, 40 Years To Have'

By David E. Gehlke Plucked from relative obscurity in 2015 by Ritchie Blackmore to front RAINBOW, Chilean-born Ronnie Romero has entered himself into the conversation on who — if anyone — will assume the role as one of rock and metal's leading frontmen once the old guard hangs it up. Despite what Ro...

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KEVIN SHARP On VENOMOUS CONCEPT's New Punk-Oriented Sound: 'It's Grindcore's Hungover Uncle'

By David E. Gehlke The friendly cackle on the other end of the line is none other than former BRUTAL TRUTH throat, Kevin Sharp. The vocalist has stayed active since BRUTAL TRUTH's 2014 disbandment, currently volleying between the extremity of LOCK UP and now the anthem-laden punk sounds of VENOMOUS...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: How I Take Care Of My Voice

During the question-and-answer session at his January 20 spoken-word appearance at Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked how he takes care of his voice. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's not that I take care of it — I kind of do — but...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD Joined By LIFE OF AGONY's JOEY Z For 'This Time' Performance In Brooklyn

MACHINE HEAD was joined by LIFE OF AGONY guitarist Joseph Zampella (a.k.a. Joey Z) during the San Francisco Bay Area act's November 29 concert at Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn, New York for a rendition of the LIFE OF AGONY classic "This Time". Fan-filmed video of Joey's appearance can be seen below (c...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Current Version Of MEGADETH: 'This Is Probably The Best-Playing Lineup That We've Had For A Long Time'

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine took part in a video chat on Monday (February 6) during which he discussed the band's upcoming one-off global livestream, "They Only Come Out At Night", from the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. "They Only Come Out At Night" will be streamed worldwide and fully live o...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH Believes PHILIP ANSELMO Was 'Sincere' When He Publicly Addressed 'Dimebash' Incident

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast, SHINEDOWN's Brent Smith discussed the PANTERA concert cancelations in Germany and Austria this spring following an outcry over singer Philip Anselmo's previous racist remarks. Most of the backlash that led to the cancelations stemme...

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PANTERA Comeback Has Been In The Works For Two Years, Says Longtime Engineer

Longtime PANTERA engineer, bass tech and friend Sterling Winfield, one of the people who control PANTERA drummer Vincent "Vinnie Paul" Abbott's estate, spoke to the "Is Breakfast Included?" podcast about the reformation of PANTERA, featuring surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (voc...

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MEGADETH Announces 'They Only Come Out At Night' Global Livestream From Budokan In Tokyo

Metal icons MEGADETH will perform an exclusive, one-off global livestream, "They Only Come Out At Night", from the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. "They Only Come Out At Night" will be streamed worldwide and fully live on Monday, February 27 at 6 p.m. Tokyo time (JST). Before the livestream comme...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Comments On Two GRAMMY Wins: 'I'm One Lucky Motherf***er'

On Sunday, February 5, Ozzy Osbourne was honored with two Grammy Awards for "Best Rock Album" (his first-ever win in the category) and "Best Metal Performance" from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed "Patient Number 9" album (Epic Records). This marks Osbourne's first solo Grammy wins in...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS's New Project Is 'Weird, Special, Great And Loud'

Mick Mars's upcoming project "sounds huge," according to country-rocker Cory Marks, who got to spend some time with the MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist this past weekend. On Sunday (February 5),Cory took to his Instagram to share a few photos and a short video of him with Mars at Mick's home studio in Nashvi...

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LINKIN PARK To Release 'Lost' Song From 'Meteora' Archives

LINKIN PARK will release a previously unheard song called "Lost" this Friday, February 10. The track is an outtake from the recording sessions for the band's second album, "Meteora", which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in March. "'Lost', a new, never-before-heard song from the 'Meteora' archiv...

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DISTURBED Announces 'Take Back Your Life' Spring/Summer 2023 North American Tour

Multi-platinum rock band DISTURBED has announced a 36-date "Take Back Your Life" spring/summer 2023 North American tour which will kick off at Montreal's Bell Centre on April 27. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will feature support from THEORY OF A DEADMAN in Canada and very special guests BREAKI...

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Watch: DIO DISCIPLES Perform At Private Birthday Party In West Hollywood

DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager Wendy, played at a private birthday party last night (Saturday, February 4) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jessica Chase). Joi...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Wins 'Best Rock Album' GRAMMY For 'Patient Number 9'

Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Rock Album" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, which is being held tonight (Sunday, February 5) at the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) in Los Angeles, California. Ozzy was nominated for his 2022...