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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On Increased Cost Of Touring: 'It's About 45 Thousand Dollars A Day For Us Just To Sit Still'
In a new interview with The Jeremy White Show, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Asked how much more expensive it is for MEGADETH to tour nowadays, Dave said (as transcribe...June 6, 2023
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OVERKILL Announces July 2023 U.S. Tour With EXHORDER And HEATHEN
New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL will embark on the "Scorching The Earth" U.S. tour with EXHORDER and HEATHEN this summer. The 16-date trek will kick off on July 13 in San Francisco and make stops in Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale and Silver Springs, among other cities, before ending in Huntington,...June 6, 2023
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NITA STRAUSS Shares Music Video For New Single 'Victorious' Feat. DOROTHY
Los Angeles-born guitar hero Nita Strauss recently announced her brand new album "The Call of the The Void", due out July 7 via Sumerian Records. Today, she has shared the video for the latest single "Victorious", featuring Hungarian-born vocalist/writer Dorothy Martin. Says Nita: "'Victorious' is t...June 6, 2023
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TOOL Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour
TOOL returns to the road this fall, expanding on its recently announced festival appearances (Power Trip, Aftershock and Louder Than Life) with an additional six weeks of performances, including the band’s first Canadian dates since 2019. The tour announcement follows TOOL's debut live performances...June 6, 2023
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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN On JIM DURKIN's Death: 'This Was One Of Our Direct Family Passing Away'
During an appearance on "That Metal Interview" podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke about the passing of the band's founding guitarist Jim Durkin, who died on March 8 at the age of 58. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We did not foresee Jim's passing. We didn't foresee that. W...June 5, 2023
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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA Says Being A Female In Male-Dominated Heavy Metal Scene Is 'A Question Of Balance'
During an appearance on the latest episode of Knotfest's "She's With The Band", the show hosted by Tori Kravitz and Alicia Atout aiming to amplify the voices of women on stage, backstage and in the business, LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia spoke about the fact that female musicians in the heavy...June 5, 2023
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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Celebrates 71st Birthday Onstage In Finland
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, who turns 71 today (Monday, June 5),celebrated his birthday onstage with his bandmates during their concert last night (Sunday, June 4) at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland. An official video capturing the moment has been uploaded to MAIDEN's YouTube channel and can...June 5, 2023
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'We've Never Been A Band That Tries To Cater To The Audience'
In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor commented on the fact that the Iowa band's experimental new album, "The End, So Far", hasn't been met with universal acclaim from fans. He said (as...June 5, 2023
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Ex-HIM Frontman VILLE VALO Explains Why He Doesn't Perform Cover Of CHRIS ISAAK's 'Wicked Game' At His Solo Shows
In a new interview with MoreCore.TV conducted at this past weekend's Rock Am Ring festival in Nürburgring, Germany, former HIM frontman Ville Valo was asked why he doesn't perform a cover version of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" with his solo band, despite the fact that HIM's rendition of the track is...June 5, 2023
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Would DAVID ELLEFSON Rejoin MEGADETH If Asked: 'I'll Always Take The Call', He Says
In a new interview with the Loaded Radio podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he would consider returning to the band if he was ever asked again. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, look, I'm not the one who closed the door. [Laughs] You know what I mean...June 5, 2023
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VOLBEAT Parts Ways With Guitarist ROB CAGGIANO
VOLBEAT has officially parted ways with guitarist Rob Caggiano. Earlier today, the Danish rock and rollers released the following statement via social media: "After ten incredible years we must sadly announce that VOLBEAT and Rob Caggiano have parted ways. During our time together we've traveled the...June 5, 2023
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THE MELVINS And BORIS Announce 'Twins Of Evil' Co-Headlining Tour
THE MELVINS, continuing their 40th-anniversary celebrations, have announced the "Twins Of Evil" tour, a seven-week trek that sees the Los Angeles-by-way-of-Washington band joined by Japanese trio BORIS, with both groups performing classic albums in their entirety: "Bullhead" (MELVINS) and "Heavy Roc...June 5, 2023
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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Performs In Tampere, Finland During 2023 'The Future Past Tour'
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN played the fifth concert of their "The Future Past Tour" on Sunday (June 4) in Tampere, Finland. "The Future Past Tour" features previously unperformed songs from the band's most recent studio album, "Senjutsu", along with a focus on 1986's "Somewhere In Time"...June 5, 2023
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GOJIRA Frontman Expresses Frustration At Lack Of Action On Climate Change: 'It Feels Like We're In The Middle Of A Nightmare'
In a new interview with MoreCore.TV conducted at this past weekend's Rock Am Ring festival in Nürburgring, Germany, Joseph Duplantier of French metallers GOJIRA spoke about his frustration with the pace of collective efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat the effects of global climate...June 5, 2023
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Picks JIMI HENDRIX As His 'Rock God'
JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Richie picked Jimi Hendrix and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I still remember, as most of us do, the first time the sonic psychedelia lea...June 5, 2023
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