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Watch METAL CHURCH Perform In Roseville, California

The Hadesmetal YouTube channel has uploaded video of METAL CHURCH's September 27 concert at Goldfield in Roseville, California. Check out the clips below. METAL CHURCH made its live debut with the band's new vocalist Marc Lopes (ROSS THE BOSS, LET US PREY) on June 3 at the Legions Of Metal fest...

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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL On Upcoming 'Veritas' Album: 'It's Rocking All The Way Through'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", P.O.D. singer Sonny Sandoval spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, "Veritas", which will arrive next spring via Mascot. Asked if the new P.O.D. material is heavier or more melodic than previous...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Doesn't Think He Would Get The Call To Step In For PHILIP ANSELMO On PANTERA's 'Celebration' Tour

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens was once again asked if he would be "up to the task" of stepping in for Philip Anselmo, if he was approached about it, at a PANTERA concert on the reformed band's current tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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BEARTOOTH Announces Fall 2024 European Tour

BEARTOOTH will embark on a European headlining tour in the fall of 2024. The 18-date trek will kick off on October 10, 2024 in Berlin, Germany and conclude on November 2, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. Artist pre-sales will launch this Wednesday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. local time, with the general on-sa...

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KREATOR Bassist FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ On Recording His First Album With The Band: It Was 'Very Exciting'

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Backstage TV, KREATOR bassist Frédéric Leclercq, who joined the band in 2019, spoke about the veteran German thrash metallers' fifteenth studio album, "Hate Über Alles", which was released in June 2022. He said: "As far as I'm concerned, that's my first al...

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TESLA's JEFF KEITH Says Tuning Down To Accommodate His Aging Voice Has 'Worked Out Well' For The Band

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, TESLA singer Jeff Keith spoke about the fact that he and his bandmates are still enjoying themselves on stage, more than 40 years after the group's formation. "I will admit that back in the '80s or in the '90s, I could sing things in the regular key of...

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GLENN HUGHES Says GARY MOORE Was 'The Best' Guitarist He Ever Played With: 'That Guy Was Unbelievable'

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes, known as "The Voice Of Rock," was asked to name his favorite guitarist that he has ever played with. Glenn responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wanna go on record now. I'm going to list a few for you. I p...

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OTEP SHAMAYA On Nu Metal: 'There Was No Taboo In That Time Period, Which Was Really Great'

In a new interview with Ghost Cult's Keefy, OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya spoke about being part of the so-called "nu-metal" genre which swept the airwaves and peaked for a brief period in the late nineties and early noughties. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The great thing about nu...

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SHINEDOWN Would Play SUPER BOWL Halftime Show 'In A Heartbeat' If They Were Asked

In a new interview with Jason Bailey of Audacy Check In, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith was asked if he and his bandmates would play the Super Bowl halftime show if asked. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. Easy. Totally… I know that the highest attendance was last year with Rih...

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Ex-MEGADETH Members JEFF YOUNG And DAVID ELLEFSON To Launch New Original Band With FRED ACHING And Singer From Brazil

In an interview with Jaime Poulos of Metal Express Radio, former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young revealed that he has formed "a whole original band" with fellow ex-MEGADETH member David Ellefson (bass) and Fred Aching (drums),all three of whom are also playing together in KINGS OF THRASH. "Everyone's...

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FEAR FACTORY Announces New Touring Bassist For October 2023 Shows

FEAR FACTORY has recruited SCATTERED STORM's Javier Arriaga to play bass on the veteran Los Angeles-based act's upcoming October 2023 U.S. shows as well as some European dates. Arriaga, who plays drums for SCATTERED STORM and has previously served as FEAR FACTORY's guitar and drum tech, will fill in...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: 'When We Finally Knock It On The Head, There's Other Bands That Will Step Up And Take Our Place'

In a recent interview with The Press-Enterprise to promote JUDAS PRIEST's upcoming appearance at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California, PRIEST bassist Ian Hill dismissed the notion that heavy metal and rock are dead. He said: "When people say things like 'rock is dying', I just go, 'What are...

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FATES WARNING Guitarist MICHAEL ABDOW: 'The Band Didn't Break Up'

In a new video interview with music journalist Joel Gausten, Mike Abdow, who is the guitarist for FATES WARNING and the songwriter/producer for the solo albums from FATES WARNING singer Ray Alder, discussed the band's current status. When asked to share his thoughts on the future of FATES WARNING co...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'TAYLOR SWIFT Has More Bravery Than Most Rock Bands These Days'

During a recent appearance on the Sunset Strip-themed episode of the "Totally '80s" podcast hosted by Lyndsey Parker of Yahoo! Entertainment, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett touched upon the subject of whether or not "rock is dead." He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think every great mus...

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JOHN CORABI Doesn't Know When MICK MARS's Long-Awaited Solo Album Will See The Light Of Day

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi was asked if he knows whether the songs he recorded with Mick Mars seven years ago will make it to the MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist's long-awaited solo LP. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, to be honest...