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Watch SLIPKNOT Perform In Berlin During June 2023 European Tour

The Bahomar YouTube channel has uploaded video of SLIPKNOT's June 21 concert at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany. Check out the clips below. In a recent interview with Finland's Chaoszine, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor was asked about the group's new keyboardist, two weeks after Taylor and...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says His New Original Music With JEFF YOUNG May Not Be Released Under KINGS OF THRASH Name

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the upcoming original music from KINGS OF THRASH, his collaborative project with another former MEGADETH member, guitarist Jeff Young. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're deciding, as w...

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AVATAR Announces 'Chimp Mosh Pit' September/October 2023 North American Tour

Swedish metallers AVATAR will embark on the "Chimp Mosh Pit Tour" in September. Support on the trek will come from ORBIT CULTURE and THE NATIVE HOWL. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. EDT and end on Thursday, June 22 at 10:00 p.m. local time. When prom...

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New SLIPKNOT Keyboardist Is 'Killing It', Says COREY TAYLOR: 'He's A Total Musician'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor was asked about the group's new keyboardist, two weeks after Taylor and his bandmates announced the departure of longtime member Craig Jones. "Obviously, any time you have a change like that, it makes you have to kind of lean...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON On 'Peace Sells' Bassline: 'What An Honor To Have That Moment And To Be Part Of It'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Ghost Cult magazine about the bass intro to the song "Peace Sells", from the band's 1986 album "Peace Sells… But Who's Buying?" The opening bassline was used as the theme for MTV News, but MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has repeatedly claimed he never r...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Blasts Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine: 'It Just Makes Me Sick'

During his appearance on last month's Monsters Of Rock cruise, former W.A.S.P.guitarist Chris Holmes dedicated his cover of "Rockin' In The Free World" to the people of Ukraine who have been fighting a devastating Russian invasion since February 2022. Prior to launching into the Neil Young classic,...

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ALICE COOPER Announces 'Road' Album Details, Shares 'I'm Alice' Single

Iconic Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Alice Cooper will release his new album, "Road", on August 25 via earMUSIC. The LP's first single, "I'm Alice", is available below. Produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin, "Road" was written, composed and recorded with Alice's trusted, longtime bandmat...

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GEEZER BUTLER On Possibility Of BLACK SABBATH Performing Again: 'I Just Cannot See It Happening Now At All'

In a new interview with "Rick & Brad" morning show on the Rock 100.5 The KATT radio station in Oklahoma City, Geezer Butler was asked if he thinks there is a chance BLACK SABBATH will perform again, even if it's just a one-off show, or if the band is "put to bed now." The SABBATH bassist respond...

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VOIVOD Shares 'Condemned To The Gallows (2023 Version)' From Upcoming 'Morgöth Tales' Album

Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will celebrate 40 eventful years of existence in 2023 with a special anniversary studio album titled "Morgöth Tales", to be released on July 21 via Century Media Records. The LP's second single is "Condemned To The Gallows (2023 Version)", which is a very spec...

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NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL To Return In September; Complete Billing Revealed

The New England Metal & Hardcore Festival will return this September for its first installment in five years. Between 1999 and 2016, the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival showcased a vast array of metal and hardcore acts across two stages, while also providing merchandising and promotion...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Without His Wig At Minsk's 'Rock Orchestra Fest'

Joe Lynn Turner performed without his trademark wig live this past Thursday, June 8 at the Rock Orchestra Fest at Dinamo National Olympic Stadium in Minsk, the capital and the largest city of Belarus. Video and photos of his performance can be found below. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer,...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Has 'The Influence Of '70s' In The 'Progressive Sense'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the overall sound of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said: "It's sounding great. I was in Phoenix with [producer and touring guitarist] Andy Sneap and [singer] R...

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Ex-HANOI ROCKS Singer MICHAEL MONROE Has 'Touching' And 'Wonderful' Encounter With Members Of MÖTLEY CRÜE At Finnish Festival

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years on Friday (June 9) at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. A short time after apparently exchanging pleasantries with Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee at the event, Mi...

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KIRK HAMMETT: JOEY JORDISON 'Had Tears In Both Of His Eyes' While Performing With METALLICA

SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison and SLAYER's Dave Lombardo filled in for METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich when he was unable to appear at the Download festival in England in June 2004. Ulrich later blamed his non-appearance on exhaustion, caused by an unrelenting tour schedule and the break-up of his seven-ye...

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SLIPKNOT Parts Ways With Keyboardist CRAIG JONES

SLIPKNOT has parted ways with keyboardist Craig Jones. Earlier today (Wednesday, June 7),the band released the following statement via social media: "To our fans, SLIPKNOT is announcing that we have parted ways with Craig Jones. "We wish Jones all the best for the future." No reason was given for J...