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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Says There Is 'No Rivalry' Between Him And YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

Neo-classical guitarist Chris Impellitteri has once again dismissed suggestions that he is an "Yngwie Malmsteen clone," saying that he views himself as much more of a child of players like Al Di Meola blended with a Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. Impellitteri first made his mark in 1987 with the...

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Watch: STEVE GRIMMETT Honored By GRIM REAPER's NICK BOWCOTT And Son RUSS GRIMMETT At KEEP IT TRUE RISING Festival

GRIM REAPER's founding guitarist Nick Bowcott took part in a special tribute concert to the band's late singer Steve Grimmett at this year's Keep It True Rising festival, which is being held from September 30 to October 2 in Würzburg, Germany. Joining Bowcott at the event were the surviving members...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: It Was 'Clear' That JAMES LOMENZO Needed To Rejoin MEGADETH Permanently

In a new interview with Brazil's Jovem Pan Entretenimento, Dave Mustaine spoke about the musical chemistry within MEGADETH, particularly as it pertains to the songwriting process. He said: "Songwriting for MEGADETH has been a process over the years — learning how to write, learning how to work with...

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How SAMMY HAGAR Keeps From Growing Old

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", legendary rocker Sammy Hagar spoke about his enduring passion for making music and performing live. The 74-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The reason I can still sing and...

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TESTAMENT Is Working On 'Epic' New Song For Next Studio Album

On September 30, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said: "October 15th is the last show of [the summer/fall 2022 leg of 'The Bay Strikes Back Tour' with EXO...

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CRAIG GOLDY Recalls RONNIE JAMES DIO Buying Him Food As An Act Of Kindness

At the September 20 premiere of the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, former DIO guitarist Craig Goldy recounted a story of Ronnie's kindness toward him. Speaking to "The Blairing Out...

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RUSH Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Working Man' Performance From TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concert In Los Angeles

RUSH members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson teamed up with three of modern rock's top drummers Dave Grohl (NIRVANA),Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Danny Carey (TOOL),at last Tuesday night's (September 27) Taylor Hawkins tribute concert at in Los Angeles to perform three classic RUSH tracks. Af...

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NICK OLIVERI On Dispute Over KYUSS Name: 'Why Do You Wanna Own The Name If You Wanna Kill The Band?'

Ex-KYUSS bassist Nick Oliveri says that he wishes he and some of his former bandmates could go out and tour under the KYUSS moniker. Nick made the comment 10 years since a nasty legal dispute ensued when Oliveri, drummer Brant Bjork and singer John Garcia reunited in 2011 as KYUSS LIVES! While guita...

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Why Wasn't VIVIAN CAMPBELL Interviewed For RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary? Co-Director Explains

Demian Fenton, co-director of "Dio: Dreamers Never Die", the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio, was asked in a new interview why original DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell wasn't interviewed for the film. He resp...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Admits COVID-19 Kicked His Ass, Says He Still Hasn't Fully Regained His Sense Of Smell And Taste

In a brand new interview with Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna opened up about his battle with COVID-19 at the end of last year. Asked if he is experiencing any lingering symptoms from long COVID, Erna said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No,...

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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN On His Daughter's Death: 'Losing A Child Isn't Something You Get Over'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Independent, SLIPKNOT percussionist and co-founder M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan reflected on the loss of his daughter, saying it is one of the most horrific pains any parent can go through. "I know what real evil is now," he said. "Anything I thought was evil, all my past p...

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PANTERA To Co-Headline Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST In December

PANTERA will perform at the Monterrey Metal Fest on December 6 at Estadio Mobil Super in Monterrey, Mexico. Also scheduled to appear are JUDAS PRIEST, MERCYFUL FATE, BEHEMOTH and STRYPER, among others. As previously reported, PANTERA will also co-headline the first night of this year's edition of Me...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Bassist ROBERT DELEO Announces Debut Solo Album, 'Lessons Learned'

Robert DeLeo, bassist and principal songwriter of the iconic band STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, will release his first solo album, "Lessons Learned", on October 21. Listen to debut single "Love Is Not Made Of Gold" below. If you've been paying attention since the 1990s, you already know that DeLeo's range wa...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Releases Lyric Video For Title Track Of 'Return To Death Row' Solo EP

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has released the official lyric video for the title track of his new solo EP, "Return To Death Row". The effort, which will be made available under the RIPPER banner in late October/early November, will include the song "Embattled", which came out in Jul...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Is Still Hoping To Write New Music With JAMES HETFIELD: 'The World Really Does Want Us To Do That'

In a new interview with Vinyl Writer Music, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine said that he has been "secretly hoping there'd be a day" when he could write music again with his former bandmate in METALLICA, James Hetfield. He added: "I think the world really does want us to do that, and I think there is...