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KING DIAMOND Is 'Checking The Possibilities To Really Come Out With Something Next Year'

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke to "The Metal Podcast" about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Titled "The Institute", KING DIAMOND's first studio LP in 17 years is tentatively due in 2024 via Metal Blade. It will be made available as a two-L...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: New Singer MILO SILVESTRO 'Pretty Much Nailed It The First Day'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked if the band's latest addition, Italian-born vocalist Milo Silvestro, is "getting more comfortable" with his position as the frontman of the long-running California metal act. Dino responded (as tra...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Importance Of Free Speech: 'I Don't Want To Limit Your Ability To Speak'

In a new interview with "Metalshop", W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how he was affected by his experience with the PMRC (Parents' Music Resource Center) more than three and a half decades ago. Back in the mid-'80s, the PMRC published a list called "The Filthy Fifteen" which consisted...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Shares 'Not Drowning', Second Single From Upcoming Debut Solo Album

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has released "Not Drowning", the second single from his upcoming debut solo album, "Invisible Signs", which is set to arrive in November. Accompanying Mangini on the LP are Tony Dickinson on bass, Ivan Keller on guitar, Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) on lead guit...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SONS OF APOLLO: 'Everything Has Its Lifespan'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) spoke about the status of SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY...

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Watch: DUFF MCKAGAN Joins ALICE IN CHAINS On Stage In Vancouver

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan joined ALICE IN CHAINS on stage this past Monday (October 16) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to perform the AIC song "Rooster". "Rooster" was the closing track of ALICE IN CHAINS' set as the support act for GN'R at BC Place, and it marked the final show of...

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DEE SNIDER Is 'Done' Making Solo Albums: 'I'm Not Feeling This Urge'

In a new interview with Greece's RockPages.gr, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was asked if he thinks he will ever release another solo album. The 68-year-old singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Don't hold your breath, because I'm feeling like I'm done. I'm feeling like I'm do...

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Watch GEOFF TATE Perform QUEENSRŸCHE Classics In Homer, New York During 2023 'Big Rock Show Hits' Tour

The LiveCuttz YouTube channel has uploaded video of former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate's entire September 19 performance at Center For The Arts in Homer, New York. Check out the footage below. Featured songs: 00:00:00 Empire 00:06:18 The Thin Line 00:11:57 The Right Side Of My Mind 00:17:37...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Explains How He Chose Musicians For His Debut Solo Album, 'Invisible Signs'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini spoke to "The Everyman Podcast" about upcoming debut solo album, "Invisible Signs", which is set to arrive in November. Accompanying Mangini on the LP are Tony Dickinson on bass, Ivan Keller on guitar, Gus G. (FIREWIND, OZZY OSBOURNE) on lead guitar and former EVAN...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I'm Not In MEGADETH' Anymore So 'I Can Finally Wear My METALLICA Shirts Again'

In a new interview with the Mike Nelson Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about his recent social media post which revealed that he went to see METALLICA play at one of the shows on the "M72" tour. Asked how the concert was, Ellefson said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says His Next Album Won't Feature Multiple Guests: 'It's Gonna Be Maybe One'

In a new interview with Brent Porche of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, who released two albums in the last four years — 2020's "Ordinary Man" and 2022's "Patient Number 9", both produced by Andrew Watt — has confirmed that he is planning to make a...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says It Was 'A Good Idea' For MARTY FRIEDMAN To Perform With MEGADETH Again

In a new interview with the Mike Nelson Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he was surprised to see ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman rejoining his former band onstage a couple of times this year — first at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan in February, and then at the Wacken Open...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH On Suicide Prevention: 'How You Stop It From Happening Is Not Being Quiet'

In honor of the American Suicide Prevention Foundation's (AFSP) annual walk, set to take place on Saturday, October 21, Mike Jones of the DC101 radio station interviewed Brent Smith of SHINEDOWN about the singer's generous donation to the AFSP and his personal connection to the cause. Brent said in...

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Watch: K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Performs In Malta During Fall 2023 Tour

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST played at Aria Complex in San Gwann, Malta on Saturday, October 14. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Hellfire Thunderbolt 02. One More Shot At Glory 03. The Ripper (JUDAS PRIEST cover)...

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MACHINE HEAD And FEAR FACTORY Announce 2024 North American Tour

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have announced leg one of their "Slaughter The Martour North America 2024" tour. Forgoing their "An Evening With…" format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD will have Los Angeles's cyber-metal masters FEAR FACTORY, Sweden's ORBIT CULTURE and Lo...