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CANDLEBOX Frontman On Touring During Pandemic: 'It's The First Time Ever I Felt Like This Is A Job'

CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke to Chris Akin of "Aftershocks" about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to tour during the pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The response is great. The venues aren't at full capacity — most of the ones that we're playing — so...

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JOHN 5 Says All Former Members Of VAN HALEN Should Take Part In Hypothetical EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Concert

During an appearance on the "Talking Shred" podcast, former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 reflected on the passing of legendary VAN HALEN axeman Eddie Van Halen almost exactly a year ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me, just like millions of others, he was...

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SAVATAGE Legend JON OLIVA Arrested For DUI, Cocaine Possession

Legendary SAVATAGE singer John Nicholas "Jon" Oliva was arrested earlier this week on the west central coast of Florida for driving under the influence as well as possession of a controlled substance. The Pasco County Jail web site shows the 62-year-old musician was arrested at 3:43 a.m. on Thursday...

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LARS ULRICH Says METALLICA's Return To Live Stage Has Been 'Very Emotional On Every Level'

During an appearance earlier today (Friday, October 1) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich was asked what it has been like for him and his bandmates to return to the road for their first live shows since late 2019. "Very emotional on every level," he responde...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Doesn't Know When TROY LUCCKETTA Will Return To Band: 'He's Taking A Break'

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon says that he doesn't know when drummer Troy Luccketta will return to the band. Last month, Luccketta announced that he would "take a little time from the road" to spend with family and friends. He is being temporarily replaced at TESLA's gigs by Steve Brown, the younger...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says JON SCHAFFER Will 'Pay The Price Forever' For His Role In U.S. Capitol Riot

Former ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that Jon Schaffer will "pay the price forever" for his role in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Owens, who joined ICED EARTH in 2003 and stayed in the group for four years before being fired in December 2007, addressed his time with the band in...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Members Cover MISFITS' 'Hybrid Moments' (Video)

Three members of AVENGED SEVENFOLD have recorded a cover of the MISFITS' "Hybrid Moments" and have uploaded an accompanying video to their YouTube channel. Zacky Vengeance, Johnny Christ and Brooks Wackerman painted their faces in MISFITS-style makeup and filmed the video remotely during the coronav...

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ANN WILSON Says She Required Vaccinations For All Members Of Her Solo Band

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, HEART singer Ann Wilson was asked if it's a little bit anxiety-inducing playing shows with her solo band in the midst of this ongoing pandemic situation. She responded: "Yeah, the protocol that we observe now is really intense. The last couple of legs t...

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Former STEEL PANTHER Bassist's New Band HOLLYWOOD GODS N' MONSTERS Drops Snippet Of First Song

A snippet of "Rock Your Fuckin Age", the first song from HOLLYWOOD GODS N' MONSTERS, the new band featuring former STEEL PANTHER bassist Travis Haley (a.k.a. Lexxi Foxx) alongside longtime friend and television celebrity from MTV's "Pimp My Ride", Diggity Dave, can be streamed below. After performin...

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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS Reveals His Unlikely Love For British Synth-Pop Band DEPECHE MODE

In an exclusive 16-page cover feature for issue 28 of Rock Candy magazine legendary ZZ TOP guitarist and vocalist Billy Gibbons reveals the most surprising of influences on the "Little ol' band from Texas — DEPECHE MODE. "One of the best things about our blues-based rock and boogie band, ZZ TOP, con...

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ZAKK WYLDE 'Cherished Every Moment' He Had At Home With His Family During Pandemic

In a new interview with New York's Q104.3 radio station, Zakk Wylde spoke about what it was like to return to the live stage with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY for his first performances since the start of the pandemic. "We were gone for 18 months, or whatever, 19 months, from when we did our last show, which...

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JOHN PETRUCCI Breaks Down New DREAM THEATER Song 'Invisible Monster' (Video)

In the nine-minute Guitar World video below, John Petrucci discusses the riffs and writing process behind the song "Invisible Monster" from the new DREAM THEATER album, "A View From The Top Of The World". "Invisible Monster" clocks in at 6:27 and showcases the musicianship and creativity that has ga...

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JOHNNY RAMONE's 'Number One' Mosrite Guitar Sells For Nearly $1 Million

Johnny Ramone's "Number One" Mosrite guitar sold for $937,500 at a September 25 auction from Boston-based RR Auction. RR Auction executive VP Bobby Livingston said: "The consignor was thrilled with the results and is very happy that the guitar is in the hands of someone who will curate Johnny Ramone...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Admits He Was 'Wrong' About COVID-19 Vaccine: I Went Through 'A Month Of Hell'

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon says that he and his bandmates went through "COVID hell" after being infected with coronavirus. More than a month ago, TESLA announced it was postponing a few shows after Hannon tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. At the time, Hanno...

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Moral Hygiene

There is nothing like a tsunami of stupid to get Al Jourgensen motivated. MINISTRY have been an intermittent force for subversive good for a startling 40 years now, and no one sensible would dispute that the great man's utterly unique vision has led to some of the most absurdly entertaining records...