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VOLBEAT's ROB CAGGIANO On VINNIE PAUL: 'It Doesn't Make Sense That He's Not Around Anymore'

VOLBEAT guitarist Rob Caggiano was interviewed by Kaaos TV before the band's June 28 headlining show at Provinssi in Seinäjoki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Asked for his thoughts about the recent passing of PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, Caggiano said: "I didn't beli...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist MATTHIAS JABS: 'World Peace Will Never Exist'

SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs was interviewed by Adevarul prior to the group's June 12 performance in Bucharest, Romania. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he thinks the message of "Wind Of Change" still applies today:...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Bassist Says Band 'Learned So Much' From Touring With METALLICA

AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ was recently interviewed by Southeast Wreck Metal. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how the group came to support METALLICA on the initial North American leg of the "WorldWired" tour: John...

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TOBIAS FORGE Still Considers GHOST To Be A 'Metal Band'

GHOST's Tobias Forge was interviewed backstage at this year's edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, which was held earlier this month in Dessel, Belgium. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On what inspired him to form GHOST: Tobias: "...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Unveils His First Mural

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, who took up painting after leaving the legendary heavy metal band, unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind mural on the wall of a Florida restaurant. The unique art at Evo in Tequesta is his first mural. "I love this local gem of a restaurant and couldn't think of a bet...

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Listen To New IMMORTAL Song 'Mighty Ravendark'

The song "Mighty Ravendark" from Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL — now consisting of lyricist/guitarist Demonaz (real name Harald Nævdal) and drummer Horgh (real name Reidar Horghagen) — can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Northern Chaos Gods", which will be...

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IAN GILLAN Reunites With His Very First Band THE JAVELINS: Debut Album Due In August

Every DEEP PURPLE true lover knows how much their magic and powerful style is the result of many different influences brought in by the single members, all merging into the powerful sound loved by millions of rock fans. Ian Gillan's love for American soul and R&B as well as skiffle and early rock an...

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GUNS N' ROSES: 'Appetite For Destruction' 3D Vinyl Coming This Summer

The GUNS N' ROSES "Appetite For Destruction" 3D vinyl is officially licensed and offered in a limited edition of only 1987 through KnuckleBonz, Inc. Each 3D vinyl statue is hand-painted and comes with a certificate of authenticity printed on the back. Created to capture some of the most iconic image...

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Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of VOLBEAT Performing METALLICA-Inspired New Song 'The Everlasting'

Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT played a new song called "The Everlasting" during their June 23 set at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Professionally video footage of the performance can be seen below. Prior to launching into the track, frontman Michael Poulsen told the crowd:...

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JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER Explains Why KORN Can't Recreate Entire 'Follow The Leader' Album Live

KORN will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its breakthrough third album, 1998's "Follow The Leader", by playing three U.S. shows in late summer. But while it was initially assumed that the band would perform the LP from front to back at those shows, guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has confirmed tha...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Guitarist Says LED ZEPPELIN 'Wasn't An Overwhelming Influence' On Band's Music

The members of GRETA VAN FLEET have told FaceCulture in a new interview that LED ZEPPELIN was not a major influence on the group despite close similarities between the two bands' styles. Guitarist Jake Kiszka explained (see video below): "I think that we've become more conscious of it, because I don...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Release Music Video For New Single 'Solara'

Acclaimed alternative rock pioneers THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have released a music video for their new single, "Solara". Directed by Nick Koenig, the dreamlike clip expands on the theatrics of the band's catalog of iconic music videos. "Solara" marks the band's first recording to feature frontman Bill...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Listen To Previously Unreleased Piano Version Of 'November Rain'

A previously unreleased "piano" version of the classic GUNS N' ROSES song "November Rain", taken from the upcoming reissue of the band's classic 1987 debut album, "Appetite For Destruction", can be streamed below. "Appetite For Destruction" will be re-released on June 29 in a "Locked N' Loaded" box...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN On Singer Change: 'It's Been Somewhat Of A Miracle That We Pulled It Off As Good As We Have'

Catalan radio show and web site Simfonia Metàl·lica recently conducted an interview with guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of legendary German/American metallers ACCEPT. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On how he looks back on ACCEPT's latest album, 2017's "The Rise Of Chaos": Wolf: "Every album sor...

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Public Memorial For VINNIE PAUL To Be Held In Dallas On Sunday

A public memorial for late PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will be held on Sunday, July 1 at Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas. Fans interested in attending "Vinnie Paul: A Public Celebration Of Life" must receive a wristband to enter the Bomb Factory. The line for wristbands will begin at noon outsi...