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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Speaks Out Against Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales: 'You're Basically Paying To Play'
In a new interview with Heavy Debriefings, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Now that we're out there to...September 7, 2023
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Former THE BLACK CROWES Guitarist MARC FORD Explains Why He Turned Down Offer To Join GUNS N' ROSES
In an interview for Guitar World's special '90s Issue, former THE BLACK CROWES guitarist Marc Ford opened up about is decision to turn down an offer to join GUNS N' ROSES as the replacement for outgoing GN'R rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin in favor of staying on with THE BLACK CROWES. "The music of t...September 7, 2023
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P.O.D.'s New Single 'Drop' To Feature LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE, 'Veritas' Album Due In Early 2024
In an interview with Ethan Jackson of Topeka's rock radio station KDVV/V100 conducted at last weekend's Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel was asked if he and his bandmates are working on any new material. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, s...September 7, 2023
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VENOM INC. Recruits Former VENOM Guitarist MIKE HICKEY For U.S. Tour
Guitarist Mike Hickey, known for his work with VENOM, CARCASS, CATHEDRAL and CRONOS, will join VENOM INC. on the band's upcoming U.S. tour. The trek, with support from SATAN, RINGWORM and 72 LEGIONS, will kick off on September 27 in New York and conclude on October 15 in Boston, Massachusetts. Hicke...September 7, 2023
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JOHN 5 Still Hasn't Spoken To ROB ZOMBIE Since His Announcement That He Was Joining MÖTLEY CRÜE
In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 was asked if he has "had dialogue" with the shock rocker since he joined MÖTLEY CRÜE last fall as the replacement for the latter band's co-found...September 6, 2023
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Reunited CREED Announces Second Cruise, 'Summer Of '99 And Beyond'
Following the historic announcement and immediate sell-out of Week 1, CREED has announced a second sailing of their immersive '90s rock 'n' roll celebration at sea, Summer Of '99 Cruise. The Summer Of '99 And Beyond Cruise is highlighted by the Grammy Award-winning band's second public live performa...September 6, 2023
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Watch: MR. BUNGLE Kicks Off Summer 2023 U.S. Tour In Baltimore
MR. BUNGLE, which recently completed its first post-pandemic tour dates this past May as part of the Ipecac Recordings' "Geek Show", kicked off its summer U.S. tour last night (Tuesday, September 5) at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan-filmed video of the entire show — courtesy of the Jim P...September 6, 2023
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MR. BIG Announces March/April 2024 European Farewell Tour
MR. BIG is putting on its signature top hats and old shoes one last time for a worldwide tour, aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his battle with Parkinson's disease in 2018, MR. BIG now feels it's time to mark the end of this chapter of...September 6, 2023
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES To Open For METALLICA At Rescheduled Second Phoenix Concert
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES will support METALLICA at the latter band's rescheduled second concert in Arizona, now set to take place on Saturday, September 9. The Mike Muir-fronted outfit will open the show at Glendale's State Farm Stadium, with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH filling the middle slot, as originally...September 5, 2023
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JOEY BELLADONNA 'Would Definitely Be Really Interested' In Hypothetical JOURNEY Singer Gig
ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna, who has been playing sporadic shows with his JOURNEY tribute band called BEYOND FRONTIERS, was asked in a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station if he has ever been approached by someone from JOURNEY about maybe singing with the legendary roc...September 5, 2023
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FOREIGNER To Announce 'Major Tour' For 2024
In a new interview with Rock Show Critique, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's farewell tour, which officially launched in July. Asked how he trek is going so far, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's been going great. [Support band] LOVERBOY have been amazing....September 4, 2023
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Watch QUEENSRŸCHE Perform In Oroville, California
The Keith Sharward YouTube channel has uploaded video of QUEENSRŸCHE's September 2 concert at Feather Falls Casino & Lodge in Oroville, California. Check out the clips below. Earlier this year, QUEENSRŸCHE completed its 2023 U.S. headlining tour with support from former MEGADETH guitarist M...September 3, 2023
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JEFF BECERRA: 'POSSESSED Was The Very First Death Metal Band'
In a new interview with Jerry Kurunen of Finland's Rauta, POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra was asked if his band is rightfully credited with initially creating the term "death metal" in 1983. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One hundred percent. I had the copyright in 1983. POSSESSED wa...September 3, 2023
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Watch: MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Kick Off U.S. Leg Of 2023 'Morbid Devastation' Tour In Oklahoma City
CAVALERA, the project featuring SEPULTURA's founding members Max Cavalera (guitar, vocals) and Igor "Iggor" Cavalera (drums),kicked off its U.S. tour this past Thursday (August 31) at Diamond Ballroom in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fan-filmed video of the concert is available below. The 40-date "Morbi...September 2, 2023
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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Is 'Apprehensive' About Use Of AI In Music: 'The Whole Thing Is Massively Scary'
In a new interview with Guitar Player magazine, QUEEN's Brian May spoke about the dangers of artificial intelligence as it relates to creating music. He said: "My major concern with it now is in the artistic area. I think by this time next year the landscape will be completely different. We won't kn...September 2, 2023
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