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KING'S X Frontman DOUG PINNICK On PANTERA Reunion: 'Even If I Had An Opinion, It Doesn't Matter'

KING'S X frontman Doug "Dug" Pinnick has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Ans...

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ANVIL's LIPS: How I Have Evolved As A Songwriter

In a new interview with the French metal radio show "Metal Zone" on Oxygène Radio, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow spoke about the band's unwillingness to pay attention to music trends while working on new songs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was never about radio play. It was...

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Watch: New DELAIN Lineup Plays First Official Dutch Concert

After playing two "secret rehearsal shows" in June and another "tryout" concert on November 2, the new DELAIN lineup performed its first official Dutch gig last night (Friday, November 4) at Hedon in Zwolle. Joining keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt in DELAIN's current line...

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Watch: FOZZY Plays First Concert Following CHRIS JERICHO's Throat Injury

FOZZY kicked off its U.K. tour last night (Friday, November 4) in Manchester. It marked the band's first live appearance since FOZZY postponed the remaining dates of its summer/fall 2022 "Save The World" tour due to a throat injury suffered by the band's lead singer, wrestling superstar Chris Jerich...

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SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN Says SLIPKNOT Might Focus On Releasing Singles Instead Of Full-Length Albums

SLIPKNOT's latest album, "The End, So Far", was released on September 30 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2019's "We Are Not Your Kind", it is the band's final record with Roadrunner after first signing with the rock and metal label in 1998. In a new interview with NME, SLIPKNOT percussionis...

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CARMINE APPICE Says He Spoke To MICK MARS About Doing Some Shows Together

In a new interview with Michael's Record Collection, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about his diminished touring schedule as he approaches his 76th birthday. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We [in VANILLA FUD...

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GODSMACK Postpones First-Ever South American Tour 'Due To Logistical Issues'

GODSMACK has been forced to postpone its first-ever South American shows "due to logistical issues." Earlier today (Friday, November 4),the Sully Erna-fronted outfit released the following statement via social media: "Due to logistical issues beyond our control, we are very disappointed to announce...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Explains His Initial Reluctance To Sing JOHN BUSH-Era Song 'Only'

During an appearance on Thursday's (November 3) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna was asked how he felt about the addition of the John Bush-era track "Only", which hadn't been performed live since 2011, to the setlist on the band's summer 2022 U.S....

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FEAR FACTORY To Begin Recording New Album In Early 2023

In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives collaborator Rodrigo Altaf, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares confirmed that he and his bandmates have commenced work on the follow-up to 2021's "Aggression Continuum" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We started pre-production about a...

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CANDLEMASS's MATS BJÖRKMAN Says 'Door Is Open' For Future Guest Appearances From Ex-Singer MESSIAH MARCOLIN

Former CANDLEMASS singer Messiah Marcolin and longtime CANDLEMASS guitarist Mats "Mappe" Björkman joined Canadian metallers ANVIL on stage on October 27 at the Slaktkyrkan venue in Stockholm, Sweden, to perform the classic ANVIL song "Metal On Metal". Messiah told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It's the first t...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Takes Lighthearted Jab At SKID ROW's New Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Before Performing '18 And Life'

Sebastian Bach took a lighthearted jab at his former bandmates in SKID ROW during his October 31 set aboard this year's "Kiss Kruise". The 54-year-old rocker, who hasn't played with SKID ROW for more than two and a half decades, made a thinly veiled reference to the group's new singer Erik Grönwall...

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METALLICA And DEF LEPPARD Partner With VAULT To Launch Music Graphic Novel Line

Vault Comics has announced Headshell, a new line of graphic novels from iconic recording artists, including METALLICA, DEF LEPPARD, THE BEACH BOYS, FALL OUT BOY's Pete Wentz, Redman and more. Richard Rudolph — acclaimed songwriter and producer, and veteran music executive and publisher — will guide...

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INSOMNIUM Reveals 'Anno 1696' Album Details, Shares Music Video For New Single 'Lilian'

Finnish metal melancholists INSOMNIUM will release their ninth full-length, "Anno 1696", on February 24, 2023 via Century Media Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Lilian", directed by Riivata Visuals, can be seen below. Guitarist Markus Vanhala comments on the new track: "...

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MACHINE HEAD Recruits HAVOK Guitarist REECE ALAN SCRUGGS For Fall 2022 U.S. Tour

MACHINE HEAD has recruited HAVOK's Reece Alan Scruggs to play second guitar on the "Electric Happy Hour (Live)" fall 2022 tour. Scruggs is filling in for MACHINE HEAD's Polish guitarist Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka, who is unable to make the trek due to his touring commitments with his longtime band DECAP...

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K.K. DOWNING Is 'Ready To Rock' With JUDAS PRIEST At Tomorrow's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

K.K. Downing says that he is "ready to rock some classic riffs" with JUDAS PRIEST at this weekend's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at tomorrow's (Saturday, November 5) event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel R...