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SOPHIE LLOYD: ORIANTHI Was 'An Absolutely Massive Inspiration For Me'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", British guitar sensation Sophie Lloyd spoke about how legendary Eddie Van Halen changed rock guitar, from popularizing "finger tapping" to modding out his guitars. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was what...

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CHUCK BILLY: 'Everybody's Getting Pushed To The Limits' On Upcoming TESTAMENT Album

In a recent interview with Belgian Jasper, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy talked about being open to new influences and not staying musically stagnant over the course of the band's nearly four-decade career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've always had a sense of being TESTA...

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AC/DC Rumored To Be Planning Australian Tour For Late 2025

According to the Herald Sun, legendary hard rockers AC/DC are expected to tour Australia in the second half of 2025. While exact dates and venues remain unconfirmed, speculation by tour insiders points to major stadiums such as Sydney's Olympic Park (ANZ Stadium),the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG),...

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BUSH Completes Work On New Album 'I Beat Loneliness'; GAVIN ROSSDALE Explains LP Title

In a new interview with Voice Of America's (VOA) "Border Crossings", BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale confirmed that he and his bandmates have completed work on their follow-up to 2022's "The Art Of Survival" album, titled "I Beat Loneliness", for a 2025 release. Regarding why he chose to call the recor...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of HATEBREED's Entire Performance At 2024 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR

Professionally filmed video of HATEBREED's entire August 9, 2024 performance at the Bloodstock Open Air festival in Catton Park, Derbyshire, United Kingdom can be seen below. Five months ago, HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta was asked by Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne if fans can expect to hear new mus...

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JEFF LOOMIS And VAN WILLIAMS Launch Search For New NEVERMORE Singer And Bassist, Shoot Down 'Money Grab' Accusations

NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams have revealed their plan to launch a "world search" for a vocalist and bassist for the reformed version of the band. Their announcement comes just four days after Loomis and Williams both shared a one-minute video teaser containing various NEV...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Doesn't Get Writer's Block

During his final livestream of 2024 on his YouTube channel, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, was asked how he deals with writer's block. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a good question. I don't have that, the writer's bloc...

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GENE HOGLAN On Performing DEATH Music With DEATH TO ALL: 'The Ability To Be Able To Play All The Material Is Important To Us'

In a recent interview with Rockum TV, Gene Hoglan spoke about his involvement with DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Hoglan (also of DARK ANGEL and DETHKLOK),Steve DiGiorgio (TE...

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NEVERMORE's Founding Bassist JIM SHEPPARD Blasts JEFF LOOMIS's And VAN WILLIAMS's 'Completely Disrespectful' Use Of Band Name

NEVERMORE's founding bassist Jim Sheppard has blasted guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams's apparent decision to resurrect the band without "consulting" him, calling their plans "completely disrespectful". On Friday (December 27),Loomis and Williams both shared a one-minute video teaser...

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JEFF LOOMIS And VAN WILLIAMS Tease Return Of NEVERMORE: 'A New Chapter Rises'

Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams are teasing the return of their longtime band NEVERMORE. Earlier today (Friday, December 27),Loomis and Williams both shared a one-minute video teaser containing various NEVERMORE-related imagery and what appear to be the silhouettes of Loomis and Will...

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Watch: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's CHRIS KAEL Delivers Stand-Up Comedy Set At Boulder City's Skinny Bar

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist and longtime Las Vegas resident Chris Kael delivered a stand-up comedy set on December 13 at Skinny Bar in Boulder City, Nevada. A video clip of his appearance can be seen below. Kael made his stand-up comedy debut in July 2022 as part of "Punchlines & Backlines"...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND On Working With DAVE MUSTAINE In The Studio: 'He Never Told Anybody What To Do'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland was asked what it was like to work with Dave Mustaine in the studio and whether the MEGADETH leader demanded very specific solos of him. Chris responded: "[Dave] never told anybody what to do, really. I mea...

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SAVATAGE Has 'A Lot Of Music' Written For Long-Awaited New Studio Album

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, guitarist Chris Caffery, drummer Jeff Plate and vocalist Zak Stevens of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows and long-in-the-works new studio album. Regarding the progress of the LP songwriting and...

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DEICIDE's STEVE ASHEIM: 'I Try To Just Have The Drums Not Take Over The Song, But Just Complement It'

In a recent interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, drummer Steve Asheim of Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE was asked about his early musical inspirations around the band's formation in the late 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there were some definitely he...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Warms Up His Voice For 90 Minutes Before Every Performance

In a recent interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy was asked how he has managed to keep his voice in "top shape" after touring extensively for nearly 40 years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Routine. I'd say it's routine. When I took my vocal tr...