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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN On His Longstanding Feud With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'We Were Both A**holes'

Ian Gillan says that his relationship with Ritchie Blackmore is "quite good," nearly three decades after the legendary guitarist's final departure from DEEP PURPLE. Blackmore is a co-founder of DEEP PURPLE and wrote many of their most memorable riffs, including "Smoke On The Water", but he has not p...

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NICK MENZA's Manager Fires Back At DAVE MUSTAINE Over 'Fabricated Bulls**t' In 'Rust In Peace' Book

Nick Menza's longtime manager has fired back at Dave Mustaine, insisting that "some of the content that's published" in the MEGADETH mainman's recent book is "fabricated bullshit to try and sell copies." On Friday (October 9),Robert Bolger, who manages Menza's official Facebook page, shared a link...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'No Musician Influenced Me As Much As EDDIE VAN HALEN'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, saying no musician influenced him as much as the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist did. Sweet offered his comments on Friday (October 9) — three days after Eddie's death — while he was a guest on "The Logan Sekulow ReProgram", hosted by...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Sells Southern California Home For $2.7 Million

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has sold his home in Southern California for $2.7 million. The Mediterranean villa in the Lake Sherwood community of Ventura County was built in 2005 and was remodeled and upgraded after Thayer purchased the place in 2008 for $1.815 million. The 4,497-square-foot house in...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist's PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS: 'We're The Bastards' Music Video

PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS, the band featuring MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell alongside his sons Todd, Dane and Tyla, plus vocalist Neil Starr, will release its new album, "We're The Bastards", on November 13 via Nuclear Blast. The official music video for the latest single from the disc,...

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RATT's JUAN CROUCIER On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'There Will Never Be Anyone Quite Like Him'

RATT bassist Juan Croucier has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, calling him "a true innovator" and "a leader." On Friday (October 9),Croucier took to his official web site to share the following note: "My personal condolences on the passing of Eddie Van Halen to his loved ones, band mat...

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BILL WARD Looks Back On BLACK SABBATH's 'Paranoid': I Knew 'I Was Part Of A Great Band Making Great Music'

The 50th anniversary of "Paranoid", the second studio album by the legendary British heavy metal band BLACK SABBATH, is being celebrated with a 5-LP/4CD edition, released today (Friday, October 9),featuring the vinyl debut of two 1970 concerts. To mark the "Paranoid: Super Deluxe Edition" release,...

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Watch BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's Music Video For 'The Alchemist'

The official music video for a new BLUE ÖYSTER CULT song called "The Alchemist" can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "The Symbol Remains", which is being released today (Friday, October 9) via Frontiers Music Srl. Coming nearly two decades after the release of the band...

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ROB HALFORD Was 'Mesmerized' By EDDIE VAN HALEN's Guitar Playing The First Time He Heard VAN HALEN's Debut LP

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen. The legendary VAN HALEN guitarist died on Tuesday (October 6) at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Asked in a new video interview with Metal Injection if he had any personal memories of Eddie to share with...

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TOOL Frontman MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Had COVID-19 In February, Is Still Dealing With Residual Effects

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan revealed in a new interview with the Arizona Republic that he contracted COVID-19 at the end of February and is still recovering as he prepares to release the new album from his PUSCIFER project, "Existential Reckoning". "I'm still dealing with the residual effects...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'Super Excited' About Reuniting With MICHAEL ANTHONY For VAN HALEN Stadium Tour

Nuno Bettencourt says that Eddie Van Halen was "super excited" about the prospect of reuniting with Michael Anthony for a proposed VAN HALEN stadium tour The EXTREME guitarist made the revelation while recounting the last time he met the legendary VAN HALEN axeman. On Thursday night (October 8),Nun...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Has Done So Much For Music'

Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, remembered her old friend, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, during yesterday's episode of her talk show "The Talk". She said (see video below): "I was lucky enough to know him. I've been following his career for so long — since before...

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KING DIAMOND Is Hard At Work On New Albums From MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND

Danish heavy metal legend King Diamond has confirmed to Knotfest.com that he is hard at work not only on the new album from his namesake band, but the first LP in the 21st century from the reformed MERCYFUL FATE as well. King stated: "I've recently moved into a new house with a studio upstairs which...

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MESHUGGAH Has 'Most Of The Material' For Next Album; Late 2021 Release Planned

In a new interview with Terry "Beez" Bezer of Knotfest.com's "Mosh Talks With Beez", MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake confirmed that the band has spent much of the downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic working on material for a new album. "Since March, we all kind of separated, and Jens [Kidman, vocals...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Is Using Coronavirus Downtime To 'Meticulously Work On Music' For Next Album

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has been using the downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic to "meticulously work on music" for the long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "The Stage" album. AVENGED SEVENFOLD kept a low profile during 2019 and will likely not return to the road until next year. A blood blister on singer M....