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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI Launches New Band POWERRAGE

Former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci has launched a new band called POWERRAGE. Joining him in the group are bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER),vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on three EXCITER albums: "The Dark Command" [1997], "Blood Of Tyrants" [2000] and "New Testament" [2...

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BRUCE KULICK Still Doesn't Understand Why KISS Didn't Celebrate All 50 Years Of Band's History At Final Concert

During a November 2 question-and-answer session at the Spooky Empire convention in Orlando, Florida, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick once again confirmed that he wasn't asked to perform at the band's final show and wasn't invited to attend the event, which was held last December at New York City'...

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RICHIE KOTZEN On Whether He Would Sing For SOUNDGARDEN As CHRIS CORNELL's Replacement: 'I'm Not Looking To Join Anybody Else's Band'

In a recent interview with Chris Akin Presents, guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen was once again asked if he would ever consider joining SOUNDGARDEN or AUDIOSLAVE if he was approached to step in as the replacement for those two bands' late frontman Chris Cornell....

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces New Album 'This Consequence'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will release the first single from the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", on November 20. Earlier today, the Massachusetts metalcore pioneers shared the artwork for the LP and included the following message: "11/20/24. New music coming. Mark your calendars." KILLSWITCH ENGA...

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CHARLOTTE WESSELS On Her Exit From DELAIN: 'It's Frustrating To Me That We Couldn't Work It Out'

In a recent interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, former DELAIN frontwoman Charlotte Wessels was asked about the circumstances that led to her 2021 departure from the band. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There was a conflict and we couldn't overcome it. That's a very short v...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Is Hoping To Enter Studio In 2025 To Record Next Album

In a new interview with David Glessner of San Antonio Express-News, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's 2022 album "Digital Noise Alliance". He said: "Yeah, we're gonna have to step up our game after the success of 'Digital Noise Alliance'. We've been...

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

Fan-filmed video of DREAM THEATER's November 2 concert at at Sportovní Hala Fortuna in Prague, Czech Republic can be seen below. The progressive metal legends played their first concert with Mike Portnoy in 14 years on October 20 at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. The drummer co-founded DREA...

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TIM LAMBESIS Admits 'Unhealthy Environment' Within AS I LAY DYING Led To Split With His Bandmates

AS I LAY DYING vocalist Tim Lambesis has released a statement on the departures of four of his bandmates: longtime guitarist Phil Sgrosso, drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi and bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff. Earlier today (Monday, November 4),Lambesis took to his Instagram to write: "Hi everyone...

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KING DIAMOND's Long-Awaited New Album To Arrive In Late 2025

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque and bassist Pontus Egberg spoke to Jimmy Kay of The Metal Voice about the two new songs — "Spider Lilly" and "Electro Therapy" — the band is performing on its current North American headlining tour. The "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" trek, which launched on Oct...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than Nine Years After Diagnosis

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than nine years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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JASON BONHAM Explains Absence From Last Few Shows Of SAMMY HAGAR's 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

Jason Bonham has addressed his absence from the last few shows of Sammy Hagar's "The Best Of All Worlds" tour due to a family issue. The drummer was replaced at the last several dates of the trek by Kenny Aronoff, who had previously played with Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Joe Satria...

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TIM 'HERB' ALEXANDER Says His Decision To Leave PRIMUS Was Rooted In Need To Prioritize His Mental And Physical Health

Former PRIMUS drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander has shared a letter with Rolling Stone magazine explaining his decision to leave the band. The news of his departure was initially shared on October 29 by his now-former bandmates, who claimed that they received an e-mail from him nearly two weeks earlier s...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE: 'We're Having More Fun Now Than Ever Before'

DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke to The Metal Forge about the band's new single "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which was released on September 20 via SBG Records. It marks the first piece of music Pierce and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — completed wi...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Upcoming Duet With NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Is 'A Really Beautiful Song'

In a new interview with Jaimunji, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. Asked if the new LP will be a throwback to some of the early TESTAMENT records or if it will once again be a step forward for the band, Chuck said (as tran...

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GEOFF TATE Is Working On 'Operation: Mindcrime III': Some Of The Songs Are 'Super Heavy' And 'Incredibly Technical'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has revealed that he is working on the third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. Originally released in May 1988, QUEENSRŸCHE's third studio album, "Operation: Mindcrime" took the quintet to an entirely new level. The conc...