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FAITH NO MORE's MIKE PATTON Says He Became Depressed And Began Drinking Heavily During Pandemic

More than a year ago, FAITH NO MORE scrapped all of its previously announced fall 2021 performances, saying singer Mike Patton was unable to perform as hoped due to mental health issues, partially exacerbated by the pandemic. The other members of FAITH NO MORE issued a statement expressing their dis...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Praises New Singer BRETT CARLISLE, Explains Split With ANDREW FREEMAN

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall was asked if Brett Carlisle, who fronted the band for its performance on September 24 at the Cannery Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, has officially been named GREAT WHITE's new vocalist. He responded (as transcribed by...

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Death, Where Is Your Sting?

After four acclaimed albums and nearly a decade of active service, the idea that AVATARIUM were ever just another side project for the endlessly prolific Leif Edling now seems ridiculous. If 2013's self-titled debut occasionally strayed a little too close to the CANDLEMASS mothership in terms of rif...

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MATT SORUM Signs With AFM RECORDS For Debut KINGS OF CHAOS Album

Matt Sorum, the Grammy-winning drummer of GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER, has signed with AFM Records for his first-ever album with his all-star musical collective KINGS OF CHAOS. From the Sunset Strip to South Africa, Argentina and Brazil, KINGS OF CHAOS have enthralled fans around the world wit...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Says Reunion With K.K. DOWNING At ROCK HALL Induction 'Might Kickstart Something'

In a new interview with the Detroit Metro Times, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he thinks there is any chance of ever reconciling with original PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing and him rejoining the band, Hill responded: "I think time is not on our side for that, you know? Never say never,...

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PAUL STANLEY Blasts 'Mentally Ill' KANYE WEST For 'Speaking Nonsensically And Spewing Hate Speech' On TV

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has blasted NewsNation's Chris Cuomo for giving Kanye West a platform to spout anti-Semitic comments. On Monday night (October 17),the rapper appeared virtually on NewsNation's "Cuomo" show to discuss the recent stances he's gotten backlash for, purchasing conservative so...

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Watch: GODSMACK Performs New Single 'Surrender' Live In Birmingham

Fan-filmed video of GODSMACK performing its latest single, "Surrender", live on October 12 at the O2 Birmingham Academy in Birmingham, United Kingdom can be seen below. "Surrender" came out last month via BMG. The track marks the first release from GODSMACK in four years, following their globally ac...

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FRANK BELLO Rings In Over 40 Years Of ANTHRAX And Looks Ahead: 'The Band Is Very Hungry'

By David E. Gehlke The cancelation of ANTHRAX's fall continental European tour dates wasn't enough to sour bassist Frank Bello's mood on a late September afternoon Zoom call. The permanently outgoing Bello doesn't appear to be one to dwell on the negative after ANTHRAX and virtually every other band...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Explains Decision To Cover BILLY IDOL's 'Rebel Yell' For 'Digital Noise Alliance' Album

In a new interview with the "Heavy Demons" radio show, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the band's decision to cover Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" as a bonus track on QUEENSRŸCHE's latest album, "Digital Noise Alliance". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With the record comp...

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LZZY HALE Isn't Worried About Alienating HALESTORM Fans With Her Opinions

At last month's Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked by Heavy Consequence if she is ever concerned about alienating a portion of the band's fans when she takes a stand that doesn't match their current political views. She responded (as transcrib...

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DEF LEPPARD Book 'Definitely: The Official Story Of Def Leppard' Due In Early 2023

Genesis Publications has announced the official pre-order for the first-ever anthology of DEF LEPPARD, "Definitely: The Official Story Of Def Leppard", which begins today (Tuesday, October 18),with a worldwide release date forthcoming in spring 2023. Part memoir, part scrapbook, "Definitely: The Of...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's Spitfire Replica Plane Malfunctions During Worcester Concert

The life-size replica of a Spitfire combat plane which IRON MAIDEN has been using as part of its live show during the "Legacy Of The Beast" tour malfunctioned during the band's concert last night (Monday, October 17) in Worcester, Massachusetts. During "Aces High", the closing song of MAIDEN's set a...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. CHRIS ADLER And JAMES LOMENZO: New Single 'Dead Rats' Now Available

FIRSTBORNE, the band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo, has just released another new single, "Dead Rats". As was the case with "Bad Things" and "One Of A Kind", which were made available in September, the latest track was independently produced by...

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BABYMETAL To Support SABATON On Spring 2023 European Tour

Swedish metal heroes SABATON have revealed the support acts for the European leg of their upcoming "Tour To End All Tours". Japanese pop- metal sensation BABYMETAL will appear as very special guests, marking their first international shows in over three years. Finnish Eurovision winners LORDI will o...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Are Preparing To Record First KINGS OF THRASH Original Song

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the first of four original songs. The group, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, along...