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DINO CAZARES Prepares FEAR FACTORY For Post-BURTON C. BELL Era: 'I Want To Make Sure It's Done Right'

By David E. Gehlke "I'm sorry for the red eyes — I was in the studio all night." So begins a groggy Dino Cazares of FEAR FACTORY connecting with BLABBERMOUTH.NET via Zoom at the non-rock star time of 9 a.m. Cazares, though, can be forgiven. The guitarist has the monolithic task of readying the band'...

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'Critical Thinker' TED NUGENT Is 'Extremely Suspicious Of ELON MUSK' Following Twitter Acquisition

Ted Nugent has weighed in on Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, saying that he is "extremely suspicious" of the tech billionaire following his takeover of the social media platform. Musk, who is CEO of automaker Tesla and reusable rocket maker SpaceX, completed the $44 billion acquisition of Twitte...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says DEEP PURPLE's Music Became 'A Bit Monophonic' Before His Final Departure

In a new interview with Long Island Weekly, DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW legend Ritchie Blackmore spoke about his reliance on non-traditional instruments with his medieval and Renaissance band BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, in which he is joined by his wife, singer Candice Night. "I'm not really interested in the mo...

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SULLY ERNA Says 'Everyone' In GODSMACK 'Feels Complete' About Focusing On'Greatest Hits' On Upcoming Tours

In early October, before the launch of GODSMACK's European tour in Cologne, Germany, the four members of the band were interviewed for an episode of "Elena Rosberg Presents: Personalities And Passions!" Guitarist/vocalist Sully Erna, bassist Robbie Merrill, guitarist Tony Rombola and drummer Shannon...

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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, THE ACACIA STRAIN And FULL OF HELL Announce 2023 Co-Headlining Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, THE ACACIA STRAIN and FULL OF HELL will hit the road next year on a co-headliner tour with special guest PRIMITIVE MAN for one of the most extreme packages in recent memory. The trek will kick off on March 8 in Brooklyn, New York and run through April 1 in Worcester, Massachusett...

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PAUL STANLEY Explains How He Got Over His 'Issues' With GENE SIMMONS

During an October 28 question-and-answer session with fans aboard this year's Kiss Kruise, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked what he has learned about himself through his 50-year friendship and working relationship with fellow KISS co-founder Gene Simmons. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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ROB HALFORD Says PANTERA Reunion Will Be 'Sensational': 'These Guys Are Going To Blow Your F***ing Mind'

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has once again 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 ban...

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MINISTRY Announces Livestream Concert

MINISTRY has announced its first-ever livestream to be hosted on streaming platform HITKOR. Featuring the full band and possible special guests, the show will take place November 20 at 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET/10 p.m. GMT and will feature classic hits from the band's 40-year history as well as...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN and JANE'S ADDICTION's PERRY FARRELL: One-On-One Interview

Live Nation has shared a seven-minute video in which SMASHING PUMPKINS' Billy Corgan and JANE'S ADDICTION's Perry Farrell reminisce on how their paths crossed in the early '90s, why JANE'S ADDICTION first released a live album, the importance of reinterpreting their songs for the stage, touring toge...

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Ashes Lie Still

Firmly at the forefront of UK death metal since 2009's "Surpassing the Boundaries of Human Suffering" debut, INGESTED have still endured a long, hard slog to get the attention they deserve. In recent times, the band's sheer superiority over the competition has been impossible to miss. "The Level Abo...

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MIKE TRAMP To Embark On 'Songs Of White Lion' U.S. Tour In May 2023

Former WHITE LION frontman Mike Tramp will embark on an extensive U.S. tour in May 2023. The "Songs Of White Lion" trek, which was originally supposed to take place in April/May 2020, will see Tramp performing all the WHITE LION hits, including "When The Children Cry", "Little Fighter", "Wait", "Lad...

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Other Worlds

THE PRETTY RECKLESS formed in 2008, and "Other Worlds", their first proper set of acoustic recordings, brings together acoustic versions of previously released songs as well as covers and other reimaginings. The 11-track release is partially a response to fans' love for the band's acoustic performan...

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LAMB OF GOD To Be Joined By MASTODON, HATEBREED, GWAR, SHADOWS FALL And GOD FORBID On First-Ever 'Headbangers Boat'

LAMB OF GOD and Sixthman, creators of unforgettable festivals on sand and at sea for more than two decades, have announced the first-ever Headbangers Boat, sailing October 31 - November 4, 2023, from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Pearl. Join the pre-sale for Lamb Of God's He...

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ANTHRAX, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY And EXODUS Announce January/February 2023 North American Tour

In early 2023, ANTHRAX and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, who tore through the country this past summer with their iconic thrash/heavy metal, will be heading back on the road for a 24-date tour, making stops in all new markets, with both bands playing headline sets. Joining ANTHRAX and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY as...

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JON SCHAFFER Is Continuing To Cooperate With U.S. Capitol Riot Investigators; Next Status Report Due In January

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer, who pleaded guilty more than a year and a half ago to his role in the Capitol riot, is continuing to cooperate with authorities while on pre-sentencing release. In a status report filed last Friday (October 28) in federal court in Washington, D.C., Schaffer's attor...