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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Frontman: METALLICA's Black Album Was First Record I Ever Bought

Guitarist/vocalist Matt Tuck of Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE spoke to Germany's Guitar about how he first started playing music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT.NET): "There was literally one thing that started it all. I always grew up listening to music. My dad, he wasn't a musici...

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Was THE BEATLES' 'Helter Skelter' The First Heavy Metal Song Ever Recorded?

Switzerland's industrial black metal force SAMAEL has released the official music video for its cover version of THE BEATLES' "Helter Skelter". On the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the release of "Helter Skelter", SAMAEL celebrates the legacy of the band and the birth of heavy metal. The song...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'We Never Intended On Getting Back Together'

Nikki Sixx has once again said that the chance for MÖTLEY CRÜE to headline a U.S. stadium tour was the primary reason the band decided to cancel its retirement. CRÜE fans who shelled out for the band's 2014/2015 "farewell" tour were led to believe that the group would never return after playing its...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS 'Didn't Realize' Something Bad Was Going On In The World Until 'Long After' Pandemic Hit

HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris, who lives in Tenerife, the largest of the Spanish Canary Islands, spoke to Mayra Dias Gomes of Brazil's "Lokaos Rock Show" about how he has dealt with not being able to play shows for nearly two years during the coronavirus pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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SIXX:A.M. Has No Plans To Record More New Music Or Perform Live Again

SIXX:A.M. vocalist James Michael, who is promoting the band's recently released compilation album "Hits", was asked in an interview with Australia's Rock Lives Here if there are any plans for SIXX:A.M. to record more new music or play live shows in support of the effort. He responded (as transcribed...

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Former DEATH Members Honor CHUCK SCHULDINER At First Tribute Concert In Tampa (Video)

On Saturday (December 11),former DEATH members played the first of two shows commemorating the 20th anniversary of the passing of the band's mastermind Chuck Schuldiner at Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida. James Murphy (guitar) and Terry Butler (bass) performed DEATH's classic third album, "Spiritual He...

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Watch Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA Perform At 'Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba opened the 13th annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards last night (Friday, December 10) in Las Vegas with a performance of his new single "Bella Ciao", a modern-day EDM-driven makeover of the Italian folk classic fueled by h...

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POWERMAN 5000's SPIDER ONE Talks About Growing Up With His Brother ROB ZOMBIE (Video)

Spider One, founder and frontman for the veteran industrial rock group POWERMAN 5000, was the featured guest on a recent episode of "Podsauce", a new podcast discovery show that covers the world of podcasting to help consumers find new series. The musician, whose given name is Michael David Cumming...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Is Selling Tour-Used And Studio-Played MEGADETH Gear

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson is parting ways with several signed pieces of the band's gear. Ellefson's official merchandise site has listed five signed MEGADETH-related items, including an album-used Hamer 12-string bass guitar (price: $1,500),a tour-played black Jackson CBXM IV David Ell...

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ALEXI LAIHO's Ashes Finally Buried, Nearly A Year After His Death

CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho's ashes have finally been buried — nearly a year after his tragic passing at the age of 41. He was laid to rest at the Malmi Cemetery, a large cemetery located in the Malmi district in Helsinki, Finland. Australian-born music publicist Kelli Wright, who says sh...

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TED NUGENT On How He Beat COVID-19: 'I Listened To What The Government Told Me To Do And I Did Just The Opposite'

Ted Nugent spoke to Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 about how he managed to beat COVID-19 eight months ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[The virus] was designed by the communist Chinese and Mr. Fauci [the nation's top infectious diseases expert Anthony...

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SKID ROW Guitarist: Producer NICK RASKULINECZ 'Reminded Us A Lot Of Who We Were As Writers Back In The Day'

SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" about his band's upcoming album, tentatively due in early 2022. The band is recording the LP in Nashville, Tennesse with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, HALESTORM, EVANESCENCE...

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PAUL STANLEY, SLASH, ROB ZOMBIE, Others Mourn Passing Of THE MONKEES Legend MICHAEL NESMITH

Paul Stanley (KISS),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Rob Zombie, Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman (THE OFFSPRING),Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) and Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Michael Nesmith. THE MONKEES singer and guitarist died earlier today (Fri...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Postpones Shows On U.S. Tour

Yngwie Malmsteen has postponed "the next few" concerts on his current U.S. tour. The postponement was announced via a statement shared earlier today on the legendary Swedish guitarist's social media. "Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances (not COVID - don't worry!) and doctor's orders, Yngw...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Takes Over PANDORA's 'Classic Metal' Station

Rob Halford will take over Pandora's Classic Metal station for a special JUDAS PRIEST "Artist Takeover" mode. During the takeover, Halford will share never-before-heard stories about the trailblazing metal band, while playing a selection of his favorite songs from PRIEST's own discography as well as...