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SLIPKNOT's M. SHAWN CRAHAN Says He Misses PAUL GRAY And JOEY JORDISON: 'Those Are My Brothers'

In a new interview with Vulture, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) was asked to name a song that reminds him of his late bandmates Paul Gray (bass) and Joey Jordison (drums). He said: "I miss them. You know, it's too much. I feel bad even doing interviews about our...

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GARY HOLT, DAVID ELLEFSON And ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Among 2025 EXTREME MUSIC AWARDS Presenters

Albany, New York's annual music event the Extreme Music Awards is gaining more momentum. What started as a way to honor local musicians has now grown to attract some of the biggest names in heavy music. The stage is set for January 11, 2025 at the Capital District's premier music venue, Empire Live,...

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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU Explains Decision To Carry On Following WAYNE SWINNY's Death

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, SALIVA frontman Bobby Amaru spoke about the band's decision to carry on following founding guitarist Wayne Swinny's March 2023 death after suffering a brain hemorrhage while on tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I to...

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BRUCE KULICK Defends KISS For Allegedly Using Backing Tracks: 'All I Know Is They Made A Lot Of People Happy'

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has defended KISS against claims that the band was using pre-recorded tracks during its farewell tour. Ever since KISS's "End Of The Road" trek launched in early 2019, there had been persistent online chatter about frontman Paul Stanley allegedly singing to a backi...

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Original GRIM REAPER Members To Perform Together For First Time In More Than 30 Years To Celebrate STEVE GRIMMETT's Life

The life of one of Swindon's most famous residents will be celebrated heavy metal style at the Wings Of Angels festival on Saturday, November 23. Steve Grimmett, producer, songwriter and lead singer of the internationally renowned metal band GRIM REAPER, will be remembered at the one-day event, name...

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EXODUS Releases Cover Of AC/DC's 'Beating Around The Bush'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS have released their cover of the AC/DC classic "Beating Around The Bush". The track, which features a guest solo by former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt, was originally recorded during the sessions for EXODUS's 2021 album "Persona Non Grata" but has...

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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Shows Off His Guitar Collection

In the latest episode of Gibson TV's "The Collection", host Mark Agnesi is in Los Angeles, California to explore Kirk Hammett's impressive guitar collection. For over 40 years, Hammett has been holding it down as the lead guitarist of METALLICA, inspiring generations of players to pick up the guitar...

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Replica Of JOHN FRUSCIANTE's Iconic 1962 Stratocaster Unveiled By Fender Custom Shop

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced the Fender Custom Shop limited edition masterbuilt John Frusciante Stratocaster. This masterbuilt, bespoke guitar is a meticulously crafted replica of Frusciante's beloved 1962 sunburst Strat that has been...

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SHADOWS FALL To Release Brand New Song In December

In a new interview with Sultans Of Slack, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the band's plans for the coming weeks. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, man, we're finally kinda back playing shows. We're still not touring full time, but we got an anniversary show for the 20...

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DYLAN GERS, Son Of IRON MAIDEN Guitarist JANICK GERS, Releases New Solo Single 'White Swan'

Dylan Gers, the son of IRON MAIDEN guitarist Janick Gers, has released a new single, "White Swan", through independent record label Sly-Tone. Written and solely performed by Dylan, with the exception of Noah Yorke, the son of RADIOHEAD frontman Thom Yorke, who drums on the track, it is a riff-driven...

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HEART Announces Support Acts For 2025 'Royal Flush' Tour

HEART has announced the support acts for the band's 2025 North American headlining tour. The legendary rockers will be joined by SQUEEZE, CHEAP TRICK and Lucinda Williams on the "Royal Flush" trek, which will kick off with a two-night stand February 28 and March 1 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas,...

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DAVE LOMBARDO's VENAMORIS Project Shares New Song 'Spiderweb'

VENAMORIS, the project featuring legendary extreme metal drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, FANTÔMAS, TESTAMENT, MR. BUNGLE, MISFITS, DEAD CROSS) and his wife Paula, has unveiled "Spiderweb", a haunting track and accompanying video conjured just in time for spooky season, giving fans a mesmerizing secon...

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EXODUS To Release Cover Of AC/DC's 'Beating Around The Bush'

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS will release their cover of the AC/DC classic "Beating Around The Bush" on Friday, November 1. The track was originally recorded during the sessions for EXODUS's 2021 album "Persona Non Grata" but has not been released until now. EXODUS said: "Unbe...

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GARY HOLT On SLAYER Reunion Shows: It Was 'Surreal' And 'Awesome'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt reflected on the band's two reunion performances earlier this fall — on September 22 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Asked how it felt...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis And Ménière's Disease

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva has explained his absence from the band's upcoming appearance at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining SAVATAGE on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS...