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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On MAMMOTH WVH's Live Performances: 'It's Very Important For Me That We Don't Use Tracks'

Wolfgang Van Halen, son of late VAN HALEN guitar legend Eddie Van Halen and frontman of MAMMOTH WVH, is the latest guest on Billy Corgan's new podcast, "The Magnificent Others". Corgan and Van Halen sit down for a candid and far-reaching conversation about music, identity, and forging a creative pat...

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Over 160 Bands Confirmed For 2025 Edition Of LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

Louder Than Life will be disturbing the peace in 2025 with one of the biggest and loudest festivals in North America all year. Over 160 bands will perform on six stages September 18, 19, 20 and 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky for the 11th edi...

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GEOFF TATE Says He Saw QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON And EDDIE JACKSON 'The Other Night': 'They Seem Very Happy Doing What They're Doing'

In a new interview with "RockDrop", hosted by former MTV's "Headbangers Ball" presenter Vanessa Warwick, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked about the possibility of a reunion of the classic lineup of his former band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Well, I would say neve...

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DEAFHEAVEN Shares New Song 'Heathen' From Upcoming 'Lonely People With Power' Album

DEAFHEAVEN has shared "Heathen", the second new song to be released from the band's upcoming album "Lonely People With Power", due on March 28 via Roadrunner Records. "Heathen" is available on all streaming platforms and follows lead single "Magnolia", which arrived last month joined by a Sean Stout...

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AVANTASIA's TOBIAS SAMMET Feels Like 'Here Be Dragons' Is Another 'Record Of The Century'

By David E. Gehlke Calling AVANTASIA a "side project" or even a "project" feels wrong in light of the band's staying power. Considered a finished entity after the world-beating power metal glory of their first two albums, 2001's "The Metal Opera" and 2002's "The Metal Opera Pt. II", founder, songwri...

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HO99O9 Partners With LAST GANG RECORDS; New Music To Arrive This Year

Hip-hop/punk/metal duo HO99O9 (pronounced "horror") has signed a global partnership with MNRK Music Group's Last Gang Records. The inimitable group, consisting of theOGM and Yeti Bones, will release new music in spring 2025. Chris Moncada, MNRK's COO, says: "There is no group on earth like HO99O9....

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: GRAMMY AWARDS 'Mean F***ing Nothing To Me'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Jasta Show", the video podcast hosted by HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked if he watched this year's Grammy Awards. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, bro. No… I was happy that GOJIRA won [in t...

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Watch: POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Makes Official Live Debut At Whisky A Go Go

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals, played its first official show last night (Friday, February 21) a...

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FIELDY Claims He Hasn't Spoken To His Longtime KORN Bandmates Since 2019

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Basement Talk podcast, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu was asked what his relationship was like with his longtime bandmates in KORN. He responded: "I haven't talked to those guys since 2019. So it's like we're just kind of both…. They're truckin'. They're a...

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RANDY BLYTHE On LAMB OF GOD's Longevity: 'It's Because We Have Become Better Friends That We're Still Here'

During an appearance on bestselling author Mark Manson's The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck podcast, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked if being in a band can be compared to a marriage where instead of having one significant other to keep happy, you're usually fully committed professionall...

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PRIMUS Launches New YouTube Series Focusing On Drummer Auditions

After an extensive search to find a new drummer, PRIMUS is pulling back the curtain on their unique audition process with the launch of the "Primus Interstellar Drum Derby", a brand-new episodic YouTube series chronicling the entire journey. The first episode, released today, features drummer Rory D...

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POISON Drummer's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Releases First Single, Announces Live Shows

THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals, has released its first single, a cover of "I Think I Love You", a...

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RANDY BLYTHE Says Four Out Of Five Members Of LAMB OF GOD Are Sober Now: 'It's F***ing Great'

In a new interview with the That Sober Guy podcast, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe — who has been sober for more than 14 years — spoke about how hard it is to navigate the challenges of maintaining his sobriety on tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm lucky in the fact that in...

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FORBIDDEN To Enter Studio Next Week To Record First New Songs In A Decade And A Half

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN will enter Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California next week with engineer/co-producer Zack Ohren to record their first three new songs in a decade and a half. Guitarist Craig Locicero is collaborating on the material with the rest...

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MACHINE HEAD Announces 11th Studio Album 'Unatoned'

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will release their eleventh studio album, "Unatoned", on April 25, 2025 via Nuclear Blast/Imperium Recordings. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Unbound", can be seen below. According to a press release, "Unatoned" is "a testament to...