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DEE SNIDER Says TWISTED SISTER 'Would Not Be Allowed To Perform' In Certain U.S. States Due To Drag Laws

In a new interview with 107.7 RKR's "Morning Show", Dee Snider spoke about how his song "We're Not Gonna Take It" has seen its fair share of political action in recent years. The track, which he which he recorded and released with TWISTED SISTER in 1984, has been adopted by everyone from Ukrainians...

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Photos: BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER Signs Copies Of 'Into The Void' Autobiography At London Bookstore

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler signed copies of his autobiography, "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", on Thursday, June 8. at Waterstones' flagship branch in Piccadilly in central London, England. Photos of the event can be found below. "Into The Void: From Birth To Blac...

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CHRIS HOLMES Says BLACKIE LAWLESS's 'Narcissism' Ruined W.A.S.P.

In a new interview with Classic Album Review, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who hasn't played with the band in more than two decades, reflected on the breakup of W.A.S.P.'s original lineup in the mid-1980s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless] sh...

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BUTCHER BABIES Share Another New Song, 'Last December'

BUTCHER BABIES have released another new song, "Last December". The track is taken from the band's double album "Eye For An Eye..." and "…'Til The World's Blind", both due July 7 ("Last December" will appear on "…'Til The World's Blind"). The double album celebrates the tenth anniversary of BUTCHER...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I've Watched The Quality Of MEGADETH Diminish Over The Last Five Years'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Metal Edge magazine, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the way he was fired by Dave Mustaine in May 2021, just days after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving the bassist were posted on Twitter. He said (as transcribed...

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The Poison Chalice

When LEGION OF THE DAMNED first formed in the early '90s, under the name OCCULT, they could not have known exactly how enduring their bullish blend of death and thrash metal would turn out to be. "The Poison Chalice" is the Dutch band's eighth album and arrives four years after their last, the splen...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY Releases First Video Message After Undergoing Quadruple Heart Bypass Surgery

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley has released a new video message, his first since he was discharged from hospital after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following his recent heart attack. In the one-minute clip, which can be seen below, Blaze thanks all the fans for their best wishes, su...

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DAUGHTRY And LZZY HALE Release Official Video For Royal Albert Hall Performance Of JOURNEY Classic

HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale joined the multi-platinum rock band DAUGHTRY on stage last Monday (March 27) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England to perform a cover of the JOURNEY classic "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)". Professionally filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. This past January,...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES And VILLE VALO Join Forces For Cover Of SISTERS OF MERCY's 'Temple Of Love'

BLACK VEIL BRIDES and former HIM frontman Ville Valo — who now performs under the banner VV — have joined forces for a cover of the SISTERS OF MERCY classic "Temple Of Love". The collaborative track arrives three months ahead of the launch of BLACK VEIL BRIDES and VV's North American co-headlining t...

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TESLA Releases Music Video For 'Miles Away' From 'Full Throttle Live' Album

Veteran rockers TESLA released their new live album, "Full Throttle Live", on May 26. The LP includes the band's latest single, "Time To Rock!", plus other songs, all recorded last August at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, South Dakota. Independently recorded, mixed and produced by guitarist Frank...

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Watch STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Perform At 2023 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of BRITISH LION's June 8 performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden can be seen below. BRITISH LION is the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris. The band recently launched a 15-date tour throughout Europe. It includes 13 headline tour dates...

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JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS Release New Digital EP 'Mindsets'

Legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers and trailblazers JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS have released their new digital EP, "Mindsets", on Jett's longtime independent record label Blackheart Records. Featuring six brand new songs, including the single "If You're Blue", the EP was produced by Jett, Ken...

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STEPHEN PEARCY: RATT And 'Only A Handful' Of Other Bands Kickstarted Early 1980s Sunset Strip Scene

In a new interview with Katie Daryl of AXS TV, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy reflected on the period in the early 1980s when a new musical genre was germinating on Hollywood, California's Sunset Strip — glam metal — which would soon take over the clubs in Los Angeles and charts across America. "There w...

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HALESTORM's JOSH SMITH: 'We're Working On New Music'

In a new interview with The Sound Lab conducted at this weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith was asked if work has started on the band's next studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, it has. When we were just home, we spent a w...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I've Never Been Afraid Of Death; It Doesn't Bother Me In The Least'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, who battled prostate cancer during the pandemic, said that he has come to terms with his own mortality. "Over the last few weeks I've been thinking about this," he said. "I'm 72 this year, and you realize quickly that 72...