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STIX ZADINIA On STEEL PANTHER's 'America's Got Talent' Appearance: 'It Was Super Cool To Have Done It'

In a new interview with Tommy Carroll of the Grand Rapids, Michigan radio station WGRD 97.9, STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia spoke about the band's participation in the "America's Got Talent" reality television and talent competition series. Regarding how they landed on the show, he said (as tran...

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'Headbangers Boat' Returns To Miami After Search For Man Who Went Overboard Was Unsuccessful

LAMB OF GOD's Headbangers Boat charter cruise made its way back to Miami, Florida earlier today, one day after a man on the ship went overboard. The incident transpired on the morning of Friday, November 3 as the Norwegian Pearl was sailing near the Bahamas on its way back to Port Miami, a spokesper...

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Hymns From The Apocrypha

If you don't know what to expect from a SUFFOCATION album at this point, you probably haven't been paying attention. Nonetheless, "Hymns From The Apocrypha" is not just another imperious demonstration of brutal death metal supremacy. After eight albums with the talismanic Frank Mullen on vocal dutie...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS On STEVE RILEY's Death: 'It Was A Big Shock To All Of Us'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless paid tribute to the band's former drummer Steve Riley, who died on October 24 after battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks. He was 67 years old. Blackie said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wr...

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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA's Rise To Fame: 'We Were Extremely Motivated To Do The Best We Could'

A.D. Rowntree of the KSHE 95 radio station conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett prior to the band's November 3 concert at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Speaking about METALLICA's rise from the metal underground four decades ago to the heights of stadium...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Plays Solo Set In Mexico City

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn played a solo set on October 10 at La Bestia Music Inc. in Mexico City, Mexico. Newly uploaded video from Headbangers Latino America and photos of his appearance can be found below. Last month, MACHINE HEAD announced leg one of its "Slaughter The Martour North Americ...

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TOM MORELLO Was Only Member Of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Present At Band's ROCK HALL Induction

Tom Morello was the sole member of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE who attended the band's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony last night (Friday, November 3) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Pioneering rapper and BODY COUNT frontman Ice-T inducted Morello, singer Zack De La Rocha, b...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Opens Up About Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: 'It Doesn't Freak Me Out'

In a new interview with John Beaudin of RockHistoryMusic.com, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett confirmed that he was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.  "I don't mind if it's on the record," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I have to take medications and stuff. I've just had another b...

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IRON MAIDEN Shares 'Stranger In A Strange Land' Video From 2023 'The Future Past Tour'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have shared a professionally filmed video for their song "Stranger In A Strange Land", shot on the 2023 leg of "The Future Past Tour". The clip, which features audio from MAIDEN's August 2023 appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Plays In Yokohama, Japan

The Toshi Aizawa YouTube channel has uploaded video of MÖTLEY CRÜE's November 3 concert at K-Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan. Check out the clips below. This past September, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about the three new songs he and his ban...

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New THUNDERMOTHER Lineup Releases First Single, 'I Left My License In The Future'

The new THUNDERMOTHER lineup has released its first single, "I Left My License In The Future". Helmed again by Danish producer Søren Andersen (PRETTY MAIDS, D-A-D, Glenn Hughes, Mike Tramp),the track sees founding THUNDERMOTHER guitarist Filippa Nässil joined by singer Linnéa Vikström (THERION, AT...

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RIK EMMETT Reacts To People Comparing TRIUMPH To RUSH: 'We Were Never A Band On That Level'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett was asked for his opinion on the comparisons between TRIUMPH and fellow legendary Canadian rockers RUSH back in the day. He responded: "It would be hard for people that were at a remove — which is to say, an American...

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SCORPIONS Announce 2024 'Love At First Sting' Las Vegas Residency

SCORPIONS, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, are returning to the Las Vegas Strip in 2024 with a brand new exclusive headlining residency show in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their iconic album "Love At First Sting", performing the album plus all of their...

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Watch: GUNS N' ROSES Perform 'The General' Live For First Time

GUNS N' ROSES performed the song "The General" live for the first time Thursday night (November 2) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The track was introduced by singer Axl Rose as a song they hadn't played before and that "it could be very interesting." "The General" was the B-side of GUNS N' RO...

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SPIRITBOX Releases 'Ultraviolet' Music Video

SPIRITBOX has released a new EP, "The Fear Of Fear", via Rise Records/Pale Chord. In celebration of the EP's arrival, the band has initiated a three-part video premiere event, featuring the official music videos for the three brand new tracks on the effort. The event begins now with the release of t...