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Ex-JOURNEY Vocalist STEVE PERRY Pays Tribute To JEFF BECK: 'My Dream Was That Someday I'd Get To Sing With Him'

Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has paid tribute to British guitar legend Jeff Beck following his death on January 10. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, who rose to prominence with THE YARDBIRDS, died "suddenly" after contracting bacterial meningitis, his representative said. Perry took to his band...

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The Abyssal Plain

Major credit to Prosthetic Records for continuing to unearth so many nasty and uncommercial bands. Formed in 2017, DRYAD have released a couple of independent EPs, a split with Missouri black-thrash goons ACID LEATHER and a retrospective compilation, "Anthology", in 2020. Firmly entrenched in the cr...

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How Does MACHINE HEAD Manage To Stay Relevant After All These Years? JARED MACEACHERN Responds

In a recent interview with MoreCore.TV, MACHINE HEAD bassist Jared MacEachern was asked how he and his bandmates manage to "stay relevant" after all these years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You hope that you creativity and the art that you create, you always hope that it stay...

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Make the Most of It

Creativity and inspiration often stem from hardship, and that's the basis for NEW FOUND GLORY's new album. The acoustic set, called "Make the Most of It", features several songs written following guitarist Chad Gilbert's cancer diagnosis, as well as unplugged versions of previously released NEW FOUN...

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MARK TREMONTI Is 'Sure' CREED Reunion 'Will Happen At Some Point'

Mark Tremonti says that he is "sure" that a reunion of CREED will happen at some point in the not-so-distant future. Nearly three years ago, CREED updated its Facebook profile with an old photo, igniting rumors of the multi-platinum act's imminent return. Mark, who is promoting the new ALTER BRIDGE...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Blasts Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Concerts: 'Play Live Or Go Home'

DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier has once again blasted bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, saying "many rock acts betray their fans with pre-recorded tracks to have a flawless live performance." In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre...

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VILLE VALO: 'At This Moment In Time, I'm Not Interested At All' In HIM Reunion

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, ex-HIM frontman Ville Valo discussed the factors that contributed to the breakup of his former band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it was just that we were a bit worn out. We lost the spark. We all loved touring, but the...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Trailer For 'Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go'

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),  recently signed a worldwide deal with Cleopatra Records. The group will release a live CD/DVD package called "Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go" on March 24. The 17-song set...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Reflects On Getting Fired From ANTHRAX: 'Sometimes There's Just No Reason' For Why Relationships End

Joey Belladonna has once again commented on his original split with ANTHRAX, saying "sometimes there's just no reason" for why relationships end. Belladonna, whose most recent return to ANTHRAX was officially announced in May 2010, was originally the lead singer of ANTHRAX from 1984 to 1992, and was...

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At The Heart Of Wintervale

From the very start, TWILIGHT FORCE made it plain that their ambition knew no limits. On the surface, the Swedes were another symphonically inclined power metal band with a hard-on for the exploration of wild, fantasy realms, with additional LARP-ing possibilities for the truly devoted. Even on thei...

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RICK RUBIN Reflects On His Work On SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood': I Wanted To Hear 'The Precise Tightness' Of The Music

In a new interview with Channel 4 News, producer Rick Rubin reflected on his work on SLAYER's classic third album, "Reign In Blood". Released in October 1986 through Def Jam Recordings, the LP was the band's first collaboration with Rubin, whose input helped the band's sound evolve. Kerrang! magazin...

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IN FLAMES Shares Music Video For New Single 'Meet Your Maker'

Swedish/American metallers IN FLAMES have released the official music video for "Meet Your Maker". The song is taken from the band's fourteenth studio album, "Foregone", which will arrive on February 10 via Nuclear Blast. Like a raw nerve exposed, the song speaks of the desperation and frustration b...

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MIKE PORTNOY On THE WINERY DOGS: 'You Have To Have Those Three Personalities To Make Up That Sound And Style'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, drummer Mike Portnoy said that THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH),could not exist without any one of those three members. He explained (as...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's WILTON And LA TORRE Say Touring With JUDAS PRIEST Was 'Seamless': It Was 'Really Awesome'

QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and singer Todd La Torre spoke to Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility about the band's recent North American tours as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. Michael said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "JUDAS PRIEST was one of my influences when I was [in my] late...

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JUDAS PRIEST's Official 'Inductee Insights' Video From ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Posted Online

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame YouTube channel has shared an "Inductee Insights" video focusing on British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST, who were inducted into the Hall at last year's ceremony. The five-minute clip, which was shown at the November 5 event at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angele...