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CARMINE APPICE Wanted Reworked Version Of CACTUS's 'Let Me Swim' To 'Blatantly Sound' Like VAN HALEN's 'Eruption'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about VAN HALEN supposedly drawing inspiration from CACTUS's music in the David Lee Roth-fronted band's early days. When Bryant n...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...

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Watch: SAVATAGE Kicks Off First European Tour In 23 Years At Netherlands' INTO THE GRAVE Festival

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE kicked off its first European tour in 23 years Friday night (June 13) at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The group's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. The Ocean 02. Welcome 03. Jesus Saves 04. Taunting Cobras 05. Stran...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'I've Grown Probably The Most In The Darkest Of Times'

The four members of METALLICA took part in a question-and-answer session with The New Yorker writer Amanda Petrusich after the screening of their new documentary, "Metallica Saved My Life", which premiered at New York City's Tribeca Festival on Wednesday, June 11 at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's 'Risk': It Is 'Probably The Most Controversial Album In The Catalog'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again defended the band's "Risk" album, saying that the LP served as a gateway for a lot of fans into the world of MEGADETH. Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fans due to its departure from th...

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RISE AGAINST: 'We've Been Chomping At The Bit For A While' To Release 'Ricochet' Album

At this weekend's Download festival at Leicestershire, United Kingdom's Donington Park, Tim McIlrath — the frontman of RISE AGAINST — spoke to James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound about the punk band's upcoming tenth album, "Ricochet", due out August 15 via Loma Vista. He said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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SAVATAGE On 2025 Return To The Live Stage: 'This Is Just The Beginning'

Later today (Friday, June 13),legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE will kick off its highly anticipated 2025 European tour at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Prior to the launch of the trek, Germany's EMP had the exclusive opportunity to visit the band during r...

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STEVE SMITH Reflects On His Original Exit From JOURNEY: 'It Was A Hard Transition'

In a new interview with the Go With Elmo Lovano podcast, former JOURNEY drummer Steve Smith reflected on his original departure from the band in 1985. After joining JOURNEY in 1978 as the replacement for original drummer Aynsley Dunbar for the band's fifth album, "Evolution", and subsequent tour, he...

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Sweden's LIV SIN Announces New Album 'Close Your Eyes'

Swedish modern metal band LIV SIN has signed a worldwide record deal with Seek And Strike for the release of its new album, "Close Your Eyes", due on August 8. Fronted by Liv Jagrell (ex-SISTER SIN),LIV SIN blends aggressive riff-driven metal with soaring melodies, steadily building its presence on...

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Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Shares Video For New THE VIOLENT HOUR Single 'Hell Or Hollywood'

Founding vocalist for the metal band BUTCHER BABIES, comic book author, artist, novelist, and the holder of multiple degrees in mortuary science and thanatology, singer/musician Carla Harvey has released the official music video for "Hell Or Hollywood", the second single from her new project THE VIO...

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JAKE E. LEE On Which Song He Will Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I Know People Are Expecting 'Bark At The Moon''

Former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Jake E. Lee spoke to Guitar World magazine about his participation in the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever performance and Ozzy's...

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HELLOWEEN Shares Music Video For 'This Is Tokyo' Single From Upcoming 'Giants & Monsters' Album

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN will release their highly anticipated new album, "Giants & Monsters", on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP, now available for pre-order, follows HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of...

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JUDAS PRIEST Launches 'Shield Of Pain' Tour Celebrating 35th Anniversary Of 'Painkiller' Album

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST launched the "Shield Of Pain" tour Thursday night (June 12) at Rockfest in Turku, Finland. The band's 19-song setlist included seven tracks from PRIEST's 1990 album "Painkiller", which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. In addition to performing t...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Is 'Completely In Remission For The First Time' Since Being Diagnosed With Hodgkin's Lymphoma In 2013

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell says that he is "completely in remission for the first time" after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013. The veteran British rockers played their first concert of 2025 on January 18 at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was the case with the ba...

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JAMES MICHAEL On SIXX:A.M.'s Future: 'We Don't Have Anything Planned, And I'm Okay With That'

In a new interview with Tim Louie of The Aquarian, SIXX:A.M. singer James Michael was asked why there are seemingly no plans for the band to record more new music or play live shows. He responded: "You know, it's a good question. When SIXX:A.M. formed, we never really had the intention of being a ba...