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MAX CAVALERA Doesn't Think AXL ROSE Fits AC/DC

Former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera has weighed in on the strange situation regarding AC/DC and singer Brian Johnson. The legendary Australian rock band postponed the last ten dates of its recent North American tour after doctors told Johnson he faced "total hearing loss." AC/...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Rejoined By Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK At Sayreville Concert (Video)

Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, TESTAMENT) joined former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach on stage this past Friday night (May 20) for the first time in eight years at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey to perform the song "American Metalhead". Fan-filmed video footage of his a...

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Singer TONY HARNELL Once Again Rejoins TNT

American singer Tony Harnell has rejoined Norwegian rockers TNT, less than a year and a half after his most recent departure from the group. Harnell and TNT guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø will start writing new material together for the first time in over ten years, with plans to enter the studio this sum...

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Sidelined AC/DC Singer BRIAN JOHNSON: 'I've Had A Pretty Good Run' With 'One Of The Best Bands In The World'

Sidelined AC/DC singer Brian Johnson sat down for an in-depth conversation with SiriusXM about his career-halting hearing loss, his career, and more. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the hearing problems that forced him to stop touring, Johnson told Doron Levin, host of "In The D...

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PAUL STANLEY Calls NIKKI SIXX's Slams On GENE SIMMONS 'Self-Serving' And 'Annoying'

Although Paul Stanley was at odds with both Gene Simmons and his wife Shannon Tweed over Simmons's admittedly callous remarks regarding Prince's death — Stanley is taking his partner's side and lashing out at Nikki Sixx. On Sixx's radio show, the MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist slammed Simmons — who's since apo...

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Origins Vol. 1

To be frank, covers albums are getting to be so passé it becomes subjective to taste and artist loyalty to avoid thinking of them as contract fillers. However, Ace Frehley's on a roll right now, and we like where he's at, so we'll cut the man some slack. After all, in the past, he's done ...

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Fire And Gasoline

In a recent interview I conducted with rock legend Lee Aaron, she's all but renounced the young, exploited sexpot broiling throughout 1982's "Under Your Spell" video. While Aaron remains fond of the song itself today, she told me, “In terms of the video, that was shot on one day of my life which bec...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: My Brother RUDOLF Is A 'Con Artist' Who 'Steals Everything That I Have Done'

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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BRIAN MAY On Upcoming QUEEN Tour: 'I Feel So Privileged That We Can Still Do This'

QUEEN and "American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert recently sat down for an interview in which they discussed their upcoming European tour, which kicks off at the end of May. You can now watch the first part of the chat below. QUEEN guitarist Brian May said: "I feel so privileged that we can still do t...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO In The Studio With SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES has uploaded video footage of Dave Lombardo (ex-SLAYER) apparently laying down drum tracks for the band's forthcoming abum, due in September. The one-minute clip, which can be seen below, was accompanied by the following caption on Instagram: "Beating out today's sermon in the Ch...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER On Brother RUDOLF: 'I Can't Trust Him Anymore'

Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of Canada's The Metal Voice recently conducted an interview with legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, SCORPIONS). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked if he would ever consider recording with the SCORPIONS again, Michael said: "No. I c...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Misses 'The Chaos' Of The Road When She Is Home

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was interviewed on the May 9 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). Full Metal Jackie: Lzzy, you started playing music as a kid and you formed HALESTORM...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Looks Back On ANTHRAX's 'Bad-Momentum Period' In '90s

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether...

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NIKKI SIXX Has 'No Respect For GENE SIMMONS,' Says KISS Co-Founder 'Should Call It A Day'

MÖTLEY CRÜE and SIXX:A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx says that he has "no respect for Gene Simmons" after the KISS co-founder's statement that the death of Prince was "pathetic." Earlier this week, Simmons received backlash from friends, family and fans after insinuating that Prince died from a drug overdos...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Wants To See OZZY Embark On His Own Farewell Tour

Ozzy Osbourne's estranged wife and manager Sharon Osbourne attended Thursday's (May 12) press conference in Hollywood to announce the details of Ozzfest Meets Knotfest, a combination of the two hard rock and metal events that will take place on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 at San...