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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'There's Nothing Worse Than When Someone Comes Into Your Presence And Tries To Change You'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the importance of sticking to his guns as a musician, both in terms of his songwriting style and the way he approaches his vocal delivery. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's great, 'cause you look...

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NICKELBACK's CHAD KROEGER Halts Concert Mid-Song Over Vocal Issues: 'I'm Having A Hard Time Hittin' F***in' Notes'

NICKELBACK's Chad Kroeger halted the band's concert in Missouri this past Thursday (August 3) mid-song after struggling with vocal problems. During the fourth song of NICKELBACK's set at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, "Animals", Chad asked his bandmates to stop playing while he a...

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Former LOSTPROPHETS Singer IAN WATKINS Stabbed In Prison

Former LOSTPROPHETS singer Ian Watkins was reportedly stabbed while serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences at a British maximum security prison. According to Mirror, the now-46-year-old is in a "life-threatening condition" following the incident at HMP Wakefield in Wakefield, West Yorkshi...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN: 'We're Fortunate That We Have A Loyal Following Of People Our Age'

In a recent interview with Business Jet Traveler, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke about the changes in the music industry now that most fans are streaming music or downloading singles. The 59-year-old musician said: "The music industry has changed somewhat, but we're fortunate that we have a lo...

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GLENN HUGHES Confirms EDDIE VAN HALEN Nearly Asked Him To Sing For VAN HALEN: 'Would It Have Worked? I'm Not Sure'

In a new interview with "The Classic Rock Podcast", legendary DEEP PURPLE vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes confirmed that Eddie Van Halen nearly asked him to join VAN HALEN back when the Southern California rock act was looking for a new singer nearly four decades ago following the departure of David L...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Picks DAVE GROHL As His 'Rock God': 'He's Everything I Aspire To Be'

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Wolfgang picked Dave Grohl and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've chosen Dave Grohl because...

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Watch: METALLICA Performs 'Shadows Follow' Live For First Time At 'M72' North American Tour Kick-Off

METALLICA kicked off the North American leg of its "M72" world tour on Friday (August 4) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The band's 16-song set kicked off with "Creeping Death" and included three cuts from METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons": the title track, "If Darkness Had A...

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Former YES Guitarist TREVOR RABIN Launches 'Big Mistakes' Single From 'Rio' Solo Album

Trevor Rabin, the South African guitarist, singer, multi-musician, writer and producer, recently announced "Rio", his first solo album of vocal material in 34 years, set for release on October 6 worldwide. He has now revealed the LP's first single, "Big Mistakes", alongside a brand new video. Watch...

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KELLY HANSEN Explains Why FOREIGNER Deserves To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Houston Press, FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen addressed the fact that the band is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and has not even been on the ballot for consideration yet. "As an entity, I find it unusual that a group of people can have an arbitrary standard from which...

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New GUNS N' ROSES Single 'Perhaps' To Be Released Next Friday

GUNS N' ROSES is expected to officially release the shelved "Chinese Democracy"-era song "Perhaps" on Friday, August 11. A link to pre-save the track on Spotify and Apple Music was shared via the Universal Music web site, although there has been no official announcement from the band yet regarding t...

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See PANTERA Play First Concert As Support Act For METALLICA On 'M72' Tour

PANTERA played its first show as the support act for METALLICA on the "M72" tour Friday night (August 4) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of PANTERA's performance can be seen below. Additional support at the gig came from MAMMOTH WVH. PANTERA's setlist was as follo...

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THE OFFSPRING Has Six Songs 'Mostly Done' For Next Studio Album

Bryan "Dexter" Holland has confirmed to The Orange County Register that THE OFFSPRING is well into the process of making a follow-up to 2021's "Let The Bad Times Roll" album. The singer and his bandmates are once again working with producer Bob Rock (MÖTLEY CRÜE, METALLICA),who previously helmed th...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer And Longtime Smoker TODD LA TORRE Hasn't Had A Cigarette In Over Seven Months

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, who had been a cigarette smoker for three decades, says that he hasn't had a cigarette in more than seven months. The 49-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened up about his attempt to kick his habit in a new interview with Mark Sugiyama of E...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals What He Wants On His Gravestone

In a new interview with Gibson Gear Guide, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was asked what piece of advice he would give to aspiring guitarists out there. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've always been an advocate for, you don't need to know the latest mode or scale, or you...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Says He Will 'Probably' Continue Performing While Seated Until He Gets Surgery

Ever since legendary rockers FOREIGNER kicked off their farewell tour on July 6 in Alpharetta, Georgia, their bassist Jeff Pilson has been performing while seated on a stool as the result of a recent back injury. Asked in a new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock what the experience...