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ACE FREHLEY On His Absence From KISS's Final Show: 'I Did Try, But I Couldn't Make It Happen'

Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy magazine as part of an in-depth 14-page cover story, founding member and much-loved guitarist Ace Frehley explained to writer Andrew Daly why he never made it on stage one last time with KISS for their final show at Madison Square Garden last December after last le...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Frontman JACK RUSSELL Talks Feeling 'Fortunate' To Survive Addiction Battles: 'I've Lived A Really Lucky Life'

By David E. Gehlke Former GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell had yet to learn of KINGDOM COME and ex-SCORPRIONS drummer James Kottak's January 9 passing when he connected with BLABBERMOUTH.NET over a Zoom line. The news clearly affected Russell. Both men are veterans of the 1980s Sunset Strip scene a...

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GODSMACK Shares Video From Rehearsals For 'Vibez Tour'

GODSMACK has shared video from the rehearsals for the band's upcoming "Vibez Tour". The trek will see frontman Sully Erna and his bandmates deliver a series of intimate evenings featuring acoustic/electric performances and untold stories in theatres across North America. The first leg is scheduled t...

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DAVID DRAIMAN Wants CARRIE UNDERWOOD To Join DISTURBED On Stage For 'Don't Tell Me' Performance In Nashville

DISTURBED's David Draiman wants country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood to join him and his bandmates on stage to sing "Don't Tell Me", a track from the group's latest studio album, "Divisive". Earlier today (Tuesday, January 30),the DISTURBED frontman took to his account on X, the platform formerly...

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SHAME

Superficially speaking, heavy music is a form of entertainment. But when one encounters an album like "SHAME", all normal parameters and expectations are obliterated, leaving only the harrowing screech of ignominy and the looming shadow of death. Although they look fairly affable in their promo pics...

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IHSAHN Still Believes Making New EMPEROR Album Would Be Lose-Lose Situation: 'You Can't Compete With Nostalgia'

In a new interview with Sam Acevedo of El Planeta Del Rock, EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) was asked if he thinks the prospect of him and his bandmates writing and recording a new album is " a lose-lose situation." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes....

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Death: An Anthology

After a decade spent paying their dues and working harder than most to push deathcore forward, ENTERPRISE EARTH have reached a watershed moment. The departure of vocalist and co-founder Dan Watson brought a halt to the Spokane crew's first chapter. "Death: An Anthology" starts another, with a new vo...

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CHUCK BILLY On Next TESTAMENT Album: 'We Have To Get It Done And Record It Before July'

In a new interview with Michael Spedden of the 97 Underground radio station, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's recording and touring plans for the coming months, including a visit to the European continent in the summer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's the nor...

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Freak Dreams

If nothing else, "Freak Dreams" makes a refreshing change. While many folk in the metal world seem unreasonably obsessed with the '90s, and the revival of every last shit-pot phenomenon that decade produced, SLOPE are making the rather more audacious move of bringing back the late-'80s funk-metal so...

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BODY COUNT Announces June/July 2024 European Tour

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, will embark on a European tour in June. So far the following shows have been announced: June 05 - Gdansk, Poland - Mystic Festival June 01 - Hamburg, Germany - Edel Optics Arena June 08 - Nürnberg, Germany - Rock Im Park...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Announces Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

Richie Kotzen will embark on a European tour this spring/summer. The 53-year-old guitarist/vocalist, who has been a member of THE WINERY DOGS since 2012, has scheduled the following dates: June 4 - Batschkapp, Frankfurt, DE (supporting EXTREME) June 5 - Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, DE June 6 - Rosenho...

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ART CRUZ Reveals 'Hardest Part' About Joining LAMB OF GOD

LAMB OF GOD's Art Cruz was recently live in the Drumeo studio to perform some of the band's most iconic tracks. He also sat down with Drumeo's Brandon Toews to discuss his career, his drumming style and his role as the drummer for one of the biggest metal acts in the world. Asked what he would say w...

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NIGHTWISH's KAI HAHTO Says Upcoming Album Contains 'Heavier' And 'New Elements': It's 'Quite Challenging Music To Play'

In a new interview with Laureline Tilkin of Tuonela Magazine, NIGHTWISH drummer Kai Hahto spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Human. :II: Nature." album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At least it's not gonna be the same as 'Human. :II: Nature.', so… Probably, let's...

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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON Discusses NICK MENZA Documentary At NAMM 2024

The official trailer for the documentary film "This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza" premiered on Saturday, January 27 at the Ellefson Coffee Co. booth the NAMM show inside the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The premiere was hosted by David Ellefson and Nick Menza's sister Do...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Threatened To Quit SKID ROW After He And His Bandmates Signed Away Publishing Rights To JON BON JOVI

Sebastian Bach says that he threatened to quit SKID ROW after he and his bandmates signed away their publishing rights to Jon Bon Jovi when SKID ROW was first starting out. Despite the fact that the 1989 debut album from the Bach-fronted SKID ROW went five times platinum and produced several hit sin...