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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST Will 'Go Into Writing Sessions' For New Album In Early 2020

Rob Halford has confirmed to Mike Hsu of Boston's WAAF radio station that JUDAS PRIEST is preparing to begin work on the follow-up to last year's "Firepower" album. Speaking about his plans for the upcoming year, Rob said (hear audio below): "I'll be heading back to the U.K. for the holidays, see my...

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Original BULLETBOYS Lineup To Perform At Kentucky's '80S ROCK THE DAM FEST

The original lineup of BULLETBOYS — presumably consisting of Marq Torien (vocals),Mick Sweda (guitar),Jimmy D'Anda (drums) and Lonnie Vencent (bass) — is being advertised as one of the performers at the third annual '80s Rock The Dam Fest, set to take place July 25, 2020 at Beaver Dam Amphitheater...

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STAIND Announces 2020 Festival Appearances

Massachusetts-based rock band STAIND will continue with more festival appearances in 2020. This year STAIND reunited for a few select shows after a five-year hiatus. After a wildly enthusiastic reception for exhilarating performances at Louder Than Life, Aftershock and two sold-out hometown concerts...

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ALICE COOPER: 'LEMMY's Idea Of Not Drinking Was Not Drinking A Bottle Of Whiskey Each Night'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, whose HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES supergroup has paid tribute to Lemmy and MOTÖRHEAD by performing "Ace Of Spades", was asked by Kerrang! magazine what his personal tribute to Lemmy would be. He responded: "If he were alive, Lemmy would certainly be a Vampire. He'd probably be...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN Colaborates With HEX On Limited-Edition Backpack

HEX, award-winning fashion accessory brand, has announced its latest collaboration with SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian: a backpack that brings with it a unique experience through a mix of art, music, technology and style. Like his artwork, the Serj Tankian backpack has its own unique sounds...

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SERJ TANKIAN Says He Is 'All For' SYSTEM OF A DOWN Putting Out Previously Unreleased Material

Serj Tankian says that he is in favor of putting out a collection of previously unreleased SYSTEM OF A DOWN songs. A petition was recently launched online by fans campaigning for the band to release material left over from SYSTEM OF A DOWN's past album sessions. Serj was asked about the petition via...

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STONE SOUR Releases Official Live Music Video For 'Whiplash Pants'

STONE SOUR has released the official live video for the song "Whiplash Pants", taken from the band's upcoming live album, "Hello, You Bastards: Live In Reno", due on December 13 via Cooking Vinyl. "Hello, You Bastards: Live In Reno" features 16 of the band's most loved tracks, including "Absolute Ze...

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DIMEBAG's Longtime Girlfriend Remembers Guitarist On 15th Anniversary Of His Death

Rita Haney, the longtime girlfriend of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, has paid tribute to the rocker on the 15th anniversary of his death. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on December 8, 20...

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Demon Solar Totem

Anything or anyone that encourages people to listen to more interesting forms of heavy music has got to be a good thing. That seems to be the theory that motivates Mat McNerney — also known as Kvohst – whose presence on THE DEATHTRIP's second album makes perfect sense and will doubtless, and quite r...

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IRON MAIDEN Bassist STEVE HARRIS Has Never Thought About Releasing Instructional Video

IRON MAIDEN's Steve Harris, widely considered one of the greatest bassists of all time, was asked in a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival if he has ever thought about putting out an instructional video to showcase his playing technique. He responded (hear audio below): "Well, I've never really...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON And Wife Donate Property To ALL STAR CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and his wife Brenda have a celebrated place in rock's pantheon. Their philanthropy is also well known. Case in point? The Johnsons recently donated a property to All Star Children's Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming foster care through innovat...

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GHOST To Record One Song In January For Special Project

GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge has confirmed to Finland's Kaaos TV that he has commenced the songwriting process for the band's fifth album. "I have been in the studio a couple of days to record a few demos," he said in a new interview (hear audio below). "I started that already in the summer, just t...

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TESTAMENT Joined By MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN For KNOTFEST COLOMBIA Performance (Video)

TESTAMENT was joined by MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren for its performance Friday night (December 6) at Knotfest Colombia in Bogotá. Dirk was filling in for regular TESTAMENT drummer Gene Hoglan, who couldn't make the gig for reasons that have not been disclosed. A short time after the concert, Dir...

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SLAUGHTER Vocalist Is 'Talking To What's Left Of' Former Record Label About Potential 30th-Anniversary Reissue Of Band's Debut Album

SLAUGHTER frontman Mark Slaughter recently spoke with Rockin' Metal Revival. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the state of SLAUGHTER in 2019: Mark: "We're out still playing and sending out the good message of, 'Long live rock...

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JOSH TODD Says BUCKCHERRY's Final Years With KEITH NELSON Were 'Really Weird': 'It Just Wasn't A Band Anymore'

BUCKCHERRY vocalist Josh Todd recently appeared on the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his influences: Josh: "I guess I'm kind of a mutt, because I just crammed in all these different types...