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In Memory Of…

However his story is sliced, Paul Di'Anno comes out as an integral figure in heavy metal history. Rightly revered for his vocals on the first two IRON MAIDEN albums, he blazed brightly but briefly at a critical moment in the genre's evolution. When he passed away in October 2024, the outpouring of l...

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JOHN MOYER Looks Back On His 2004 Audition For DISTURBED: 'I Didn't Want Any Special Treatment'

In a new interview with Bass Magazine, DISTURBED bassist John Moyer reflected on how he joined the band in 2004 as the replacement for DISTURBED's original bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, in 2004, the band had already had out 'The Sickness' and the 'Beli...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Cancels All May 2025 Concerts Due To SEAN KINNEY's Health

ALICE IN CHAINS has canceled all of its previously announced shows this month after drummer Sean Kinney fell ill. One day after scrapping a concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut due to Sean's health, the band released a follow-up statement saying: "After careful consideration a...

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Afterglow

Heavy metal and R&B may seem like two styles of music that don't really go together, but don't tell that to SLEEP THEORY. The Memphis, Tennessee, rock band has made a name for itself by merging heavy metal, R&B, metalcore and even some pop, creating a hook-filled sound that's truly all its o...

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DRY KILL LOGIC Shares New Single 'Now You Belong With The Dead'

'00s metal faves DRY KILL LOGIC have released a new single, "Now You Belong With The Dead", produced by Greg Thomas (END, SHAI HULUD, MISERY SIGNALS) and mastered by Will Putney (FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, BETTER LOVERS). It's a masterclass in storytelling, showcasing the band at their most melodic and the...

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SAMMY HAGAR To ALEX VAN HALEN: 'Just Leave Me Alone. I'll Leave You Alone. Everything's Good.'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Sammy Hagar spoke about his relationship with his former VAN HALEN bandmate Alex Van Halen, who hasn't spoken with Hagar in 21 years, and refused to even mention Sammy by name in his recent memoir, "Brothers". Regarding why there has been no communication betwe...

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DEADGUY Announces First Album In 30 Years

After DEADGUY pulled a Lazarus, the infamous metalcore pioneers reunited on stage to prove that a few decades of dust couldn't keep them from tearing into audiences like old times. But there's a big difference between playing the classics for nostalgic fans and risking your legacy with a new album....

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Unatøned

The intervening years since 2018's ill-conceived "Catharsis" have been kinder to MACHINE HEAD. Some of that is owed to the anniversary shows celebrating their classic "Burn My Eyes" debut; a little bit also goes to 2022's "Of Kingdom and Crown", which was a largely well-conceived offering that found...

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Watch: NAPALM DEATH Performs Without Singer MARK 'BARNEY' GREENWAY In Tucson

NAPALM DEATH was forced to perform as a three-piece at the April 14 stop of the band's U.S. tour with the MELVINS at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson, Arizona after NAPALM DEATH singer Mark "Barney" Greenway was taken ill. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. On Tuesday (April 15),Greenwa...

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ROY KHAN Is Open To Doing Something With KAMELOT Again: 'We've Been Talking About It'

In a new interview with PowerOfMetal.cl, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan spoke about the recent announcement that he will take the stage on July 5, 2025 at Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, Brazil for a one-night-only performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band's "The Black Halo" album. As...

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OPETH Guitarist FREDRIK ÅKESSON On His Debut Solo Album: 'I'll Do My Best To Finish It As Quickly As Possible'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for his upcoming solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know who lea...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON: 'As Far As Music's Concerned, Whether It's The Past Or The Future, I'm In A Great Spot'

In a new interview with Ken Dashow of new York's Q104.3 radio station, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked about his previous comment that he and RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee sounded "like a really, really bad RUSH tribute band" when they first started playing music together again following dru...

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Would TRACII GUNS Rejoin GUNS N' ROSES For A Tour? He Responds

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, who spent some of his early years as a member of GUNS N' ROSES, was asked if he would do a tour playing guitar for the Axl Rose-fronted outfit if he was asked. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thi...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON On His Mindset After NEIL PEART's Death: 'I Didn't Really Wanna Play' Music

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson confirmed that he still gets together with RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee "once a week" to hang out and occasionally play music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Geddy's my best frien...

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TODD LA TORRE: 'I've Brought Back A Lot Of The Vocal Acrobatics That Were Missing' In QUEENSRŸCHE 'For A Long Time'

In a new interview with Chile's PowerOfMetal.cl, vocalist Todd La Torre was asked what he thinks his "biggest contribution" has been to the evolution of QUEENSRŸCHE since he joined the band in 2012. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the key word you said there was 'evolution'...