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OVERKILL Frontman On SLAYER's 'Final' Tour: 'If They're Done, They're Done'

OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth says that he respects SLAYER's decision to call it quits, calling it an "individual choice" that is "their business" and not anyone else's. Last month, SLAYER, one of metal's most popular and influential bands of the past four decades, announced its "final w...

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PHILIP ANSELMO: Why A PANTERA 'Reunion' Would Be Important To Me

During a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, former PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo was asked why a hypothetical reunion of the band's surviving members would be important to him personally. He responded (hear audio below): "I discussed the fans earlier [in th...

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FOGHAT Bassist CRAIG MACGREGOR Dies At 68

FOGHAT bassist Craig MacGregor died earlier today (Friday, February 9) after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 68 years old. "On behalf of Craig MacGregor's family and the FOGHAT family, it is with great sadness that we are letting you know that we have lost our brother, good friend, husband, f...

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MR. BIG Drummer PAT TORPEY Dies At 64

Pat Torpey, drummer and founding member of MR. BIG, passed away Wednesday, February 7 at the age of 64 from complications of Parkinson's disease. His family, bandmates and management request privacy at this very difficult time. Services are pending. MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan said: "Pat Torpey ha...

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Is 'Firepower' The Fastest JUDAS PRIEST Song? 'I Can't Think Of Another Song That's Quicker,' Says RICHIE FAULKNER

The Duke of the WSOU 89.5 FM radio station recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis and guitarist Richie Faulkner. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On JUDAS PRIEST's new albu...

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MEMORIAM Feat. BOLT THROWER And BENEDICTION Members: First Trailer For 'The Silent Vigil' Album

The first trailer for "The Silent Vigil", the second album from MEMORIAM, the Birmingham, United Kingdom-based death/grind metal band featuring Karl Willets (BOLT THROWER) on vocals, Frank Healy (BENEDICTION, CEREBRAL FIX) on bass, Scott Fairfax (CEREBRAL FIX) on guitar and Andy Whale (BOLT THROWER)...

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THEORY OF A DEADMAN Releases 'Straight Jacket' Video

"Straight Jacket", the new video from the Atlantic Records/604 Records group THEORY OF A DEADMAN, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Wake Up Call", which was released last October. Recorded with producer Martin Terefe at London's Kensaltown Studios, "Wake Up Call" f...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On SLAYER's Decision To Call It Quits: 'They've Been Talking About That For Quite A While'

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello says that the members of SLAYER have been talking for a while about calling it quits. Last month, SLAYER, one of metal's most popular and influential bands of the past four decades, announced its "final world tour" via a 30-second video. The group also confirmed that its...

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LOVE/HATE's JIZZY PEARL To Release 'All You Need Is Soul' Solo Album In May

The unmistakable voice from one of the most loved hard rock bands of the early 1990s is returning this spring. Jizzy Pearl of LOVE/HATE is back with his new solo album, "All You Need Is Soul". This highly anticipated studio release will be made available May 11 via Frontiers Music Srl. "In my opinio...

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STEVEN ADLER On Getting Kicked Out Of GUNS N' ROSES: I Was So Heartbroken, I Wanted To Die

Steven Adler says that his "heart was so broken" after he was fired from GUNS N' ROSES that he just "wanted to die." Adler, who was famously kicked out of GUNS N' ROSES in 1990 for his rampant drug use, spoke about his dismissal from the band on "Mom, It's Not Devil Music!", where he appeared alongs...

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New KXM Album is 'Better Than The First Two,' Says GEORGE LYNCH

KXM, the band featuring bassist/vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick (KING'S X),guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN) and drummer Ray Luzier (KORN),is wrapping up the recording process for its third album at Steakhouse Studio in North Hollywood, California. The LP, which is being tracked with producer...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON's Widow Says Her Husband's Suicide Was 'A Complete Surprise'

Chester Bennington's widow says that she was "completely surprised" by her husband's passing, explaining that she believed Chris Cornell's death only two months earlier would serve as a deterrent against suicide to the LINKIN PARK singer. Chester was found dead on July 20, 2017 — on what would have...

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FREEDOM CALL Frontman CHRIS BAY Releases Video For 'Hollywood Dancer' Solo Single

The official video for the song "Hollywood Dancer" from FREEDOM CALL founder and frontman Chris Bay can be seen below. The track is taken from Bay's first solo album, "Chasing The Sun", which will be released on February 23 via Steamhammer/SPV. Says Bay: "The title 'Hollywood Dancer' is about a topi...

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Listen To New THE ATLAS MOTH Song 'Actual Human Blood'

"Actual Human Blood", a new song from Chicago experimental metallers THE ATLAS MOTH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's fourth album, "Coma Noir", which will be released on February 9 via Prosthetic Records. "Coma Noir" marks a few firsts for THE ATLAS MOTH; it's the first rel...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE On Upcoming Album: 'It's A Heavy Record With A Heavy Theme'

Swedish occult metal band GHOST will release its as-yet-untitled fourth album in late spring or early summer Loma Vista Recordings. The follow-up to 2015's "Meliora" was recorded last year at Artery studios in Stockholm with producer Tom Dalgety (OPETH, ROYAL BLOOD) and was mixed in January at Westl...