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MIKKEY DEE On His Time With SCORPIONS: 'It's Been A Great Journey So Far For Me'

During a press conference announcing SCORPIONS' 60th-anniversary hometown concert in Hannover, Germany next July, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee was asked how he came to join the German hard rock legends. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I played with MOTÖRHEAD, as you proba...

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KID ROCK 'Gives Credit' To EMINEM And TAYLOR SWIFT For Sharing Their Left-Leaning Political Views

Kid Rock says that he doesn't agree with Eminem and Taylor Swift's political views, but he respects them for using their platforms to speak out. Kid Rock, who is a longtime supporter of former U.S. president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, took to his social media channel...

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P.O.D. Frontman SONNY SANDOVAL's Memoir, 'Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds', Due In February

Baker Books has set a February 25, 2025 release date for "Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds", the new book from P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval. Born and raised on the streets of Southtown, two exits from the Mexico border, Sandoval was always going to go his own way. And as frontman of th...

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SCORPIONS Announce 60th-Anniversary Hometown Concert With JUDAS PRIEST

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS will celebrate their 60th stage anniversary with a big concert in their hometown. The "60th Anniversary - Coming Home" event will take place on July 5, 2025 at the Heinz Von Heiden Arena in Hannover and will feature a number of special guests, including JUDAS PRIES...

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MIKE PORTNOY Admits He Was 'Nervous' Before His First Show With DREAM THEATER In 14 Years: 'There Was So Much Expectations'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about what it was like to perform live again with the band after 14 years. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I said it to the guys right after the [first] show [of the tour in London...

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Drummer NICK PIERCE Quits AS I LAY DYING: I Need To 'Retain My Personal Health And Integrity'

Drummer Nick Pierce has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group and just a couple of hours after guitarist Ken Susi announced his own departure. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24),Pierce released...

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SABATON Sets Its Sight On Stadiums: 'It's Just A Matter Of A Little Bit Of Time'

By David E. Gehlke SABATON's new concert film, "Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours", checks off another item on what is now becoming an increasingly long list of accomplishments for the Swedish metallers. The film's global premiere included 700 cinemas spanning 26 territories — including a late Oct...

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KEN SUSI Quits AS I LAY DYING: 'My Personal Morals Have Been Tested To A Breaking Point'

Guitarist Ken Susi has announced his departure from AS I LAY DYING. His exit comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was also leaving the group. Earlier today (Thursday, October 24),Susi released the following statement via social media: "My time playing with AS I LAY DYING has...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Performs In Berlin During 40th-Anniversary Tour

Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's October 22 concert at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany can be seen below. The progressive metal legends played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years Sunday night (October 20) at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREA...

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JINJER Announces Fifth Studio Album, 'Duél'

Ukrainian modern progressive metallers JINJER will release their fifth studio album, "Duél", on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. Technical grooves and heavy progressive passages, brutally clear vocals and skillful growls by matchless vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk have garnered the quartet millions o...

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MAX CAVALERA Looks Back On KORN's First Album: 'It's An Incredible Record'

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast, SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera discussed the 30th anniversary of KORN's self-titled debut album and how it influenced him prior to the release of SEPULTURA's "Roots" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, [it's...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'No More Tears' Certified Quintuple Platinum In U.S.

According to a post on Ozzy Osbourne's Instagram, the legendary heavy metal singer's sixth solo album, "No More Tears", has been certified quintuple platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for sales in excess of five million copies in the United States alone. Released in Se...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Plays First Concert With MIKE PORTNOY In 14 Years

Progressive metal legends DREAM THEATER played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years Sunday night (October 20) at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung. Mike played on 10 DREAM THEATER albu...

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Watch: METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Offers 'M72' Tour Kit Rundown

In 2023, Modern Drummer headed to St Louis, Missouri to meet up with METALLICA's Lars Ulrich for a rundown of his multiple Tama drum kits. Lars led Modern Drummer's David Frangioni around the massive METALLICA stage to get his behind-the-scenes perspective. Check out the footage below. This past Jul...

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Bassist/Vocalist RYAN NEFF Quits AS I LAY DYING

AS I LAY DYING bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff has announced his departure from the band. On Friday (October 18),Neff, who joined AS I LAY DYING in the spring of 2022, took to his Instagram to write: "As of today, I have made the decision to leave AS I LAY DYING. This choice comes after much reflection,...