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GENE SIMMONS Says Rock Is Still Dead, Explains Why

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again doubled down on his previous remarks that rock is dead. While rock 'n' roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the growing popularity of hip-hop. This has caused many pundits to proclaim the gen...

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JERRY CANTRELL On PANTERA Comeback: 'I Think It's A Cool Celebration Of The Music'

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTE...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD On Touring With MOTÖRHEAD In 1979: 'It Was A Big Eye Opener'

In a new interview with Trust In Rock, the YouTube channel launched by former MTV's "Headbangers Ball" presenter Vanessa Warwick, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked to name his most enduring memory from the world of metal. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that one of my early...

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SAVATAGE Announces Spring/Summer 2025 European Festival Appearances

SAVATAGE has announced three European festival appearances so far for spring/summer 2025. The shows will follow the band's performances in April 2025 at Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival and at Chile's Masters Of Rock festival. Confirmed SAVATAGE 2025 tour dates: April 19 - São Paulo, Brazil - Mons...

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Watch: Original GRIM REAPER Members Perform Together For First Time In More Than 35 Years To Celebrate STEVE GRIMMETT's Life

Original members of GRIM REAPER, guitarist Nick Bowcott, bassist Dave Wanklin and drummer Mark Simon, reunited for the first time in over 35 years to perform with singer Harry Conklin of JAG PANZER fame at the Wings Of Angels festival on Saturday, November 23. Steve Grimmett, producer, songwriter an...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Doesn't Care About Being The World's Fastest Guitar Player: 'I Just Want To Be In A Metal Band'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran shredder Chris Impellitteri's reputation as a guy who can play really fast overshadows the fact that he's actually a pretty good riff writer, too. Part of the late 1980s surge that turned guitar playing into a competition and/or arms race, Impellitteri's breakout moment ca...

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Does BRUCE KULICK Think KISS Avatar Show Will Be A Success? 'I Wouldn't Count It Out', He Says

In a new interview with Loaded Radio, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick was asked if he thinks the upcoming KISS avatar show is going to do well. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I hate to ever count out the capabilities of creative minds with a lot of money and means. If you thi...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says Touring With PANTERA Is 'Easy-Peasy': 'It Really Is Like A Huge Family Vibe'

In a new interview with Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco Bay Area radio station 107.7 The Bone, Zakk Wylde spoke about his ongoing touring activities with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX)...

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CRAIG LOCICERO Says VOIVOD's DANIEL MONGRAIN Will Contribute To New FORBIDDEN Music

FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero has confirmed that the first new music from the resurrected band will arrive in early 2025. He is collaborating on the material with the rest of the new FORBIDDEN lineup, consisting of Matt Camacho (bass),alongside the group's latest additions, Norman Skinner (voc...

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CHARLIE BENANTE: 'VINNIE PAUL Told Me That He'd Taken Pieces Of My Drumming And Applied It To PANTERA'

In a cover feature for the latest issue of Fistful Of Metal magazine — a special thrash issue — ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante opened up about the band's long-awaited new album and why it's taking so long to complete the follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings". He told Oran O'Beirne: "It's always been...

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SAXON Announces November 2025 Tour Of U.K. And Ireland; DIRKSCHNEIDER To Support

British heavy metal legends SAXON have announced the "Hell, Fire And Steel" tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland for the fall of 2025. The trek will see the Biff Byford-fronted outfit play its entire 1980 album "Wheels Of Steel" in full, alongside tracks from the band's latest effort, 2024's "Hell...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'I Don't Really Consider Myself A Singer'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was a guest on a recent episode of the Fox 5 "More" show ahead of his November 2 concert at Sam's Town Live in Las Vegas, Nevada. Asked about the fact that he handles both guitar and lead vocals in his solo band, Ace said: "Yeah, but I have a lot of the guys in th...

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PAUL STANLEY Says The Media Is Largely To Blame For A Divided America

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked to elaborate on his recent post-U.S. presidential election call for unity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Obviously it's sad to see a country divided, a country as gr...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's JANICK GERS Falls On Stage During Mexico City Concert

IRON MAIDEN guitarist Janick Gers lost his footing and fell on stage during the band's November 20 concert at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, Mexico. Fan-filmed video of the incident can be seen below. Back in September 2019, Gers, who is always swinging and throwing his guitar during MAIDEN liv...

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Photos: Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Laid To Rest In London

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno was laid to rest earlier today (Thursday, November 21) at the City Of London Cemetery And Crematorium in Manor Park, East London, United Kingdom. Photos from the ceremony can be seen below. Di'Anno, whose real name was Paul Andrews, passed away on October 21 at...