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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist: 'We're Not Gonna Be Happy Until We're Playing Stadiums'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Zacky Vengeance was asked by Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station in a new interview if there are any plans for the band to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2019. He responded (hear audio below): "We definitely should do something to celebrate. There's really not any p...

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ACE FREHLEY Explains Why He Fired His Band: 'It Wasn't Just About Funds'

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" about his decision to part ways with the solo band that has backed him on his most recent tours: Richie Scarlet on guitar, Chris Wyse on bass and Scot Coogan. "That was hard," Frehley admitted. As for how the change happened, Ace s...

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ENSIFERUM Announces North American Tour With SEPTICFLESH

After almost four years of absence in the States, Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM have announced a North American headlining tour, featuring SEPTICFLESH as direct support, with another opening band to be announced soon! ENSIFERUM bassist Sami Hinkka comments: "It's been way too many years since we...

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JANE'S ADDICTION Frontman PERRY FARRELL Signs With BMG For New Solo Album, 'Kind Heaven'

Visionary singer-songwriter and musician Perry Farrell has signed an exclusive worldwide record deal with BMG to release his new solo album, "Kind Heaven", a musical scene-setter for his immersive entertainment destination "Kind Heaven" set to open at The LINQ Promenade in Las Vegas next year. Slate...

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SLASH On Current GUNS N' ROSES Lineup: 'It's This Really, Really Well-Oiled Machine That's Super Functional'

Slash says that the current lineup of GUNS N' ROSES is a "really well-oiled machine that's super functional." Only rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin and drummer Steven Adler are missing from the classic GN'R lineup that recorded 1987's classic debut, "Appetite For Destruction". Slash, singer Axl Rose a...

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SOULFLY Announces 2019 North American Tour With KATAKLYSM

SOULFLY has announced its first tour in support of its upcoming album, "Ritual". The trek, which will take place next January/February, will feature support from KATAKLYSM, INCITE, CHAOSEUM, ALUKAH and SKINFLINT. Commented vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera: "Fuck yeah! We’re finally getting ready to...

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DAVE MUSTAINE, JOE SATRIANI To Pay Tribute To JIMI HENDRIX As Part Of 2019 'Experience Hendrix' Tour

The "Experience Hendrix" tour, the critically acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius is returning in 2019 with its biggest ever tour — 30 dates through the East Coast, South and Midwest. What began as a single-show tribute at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2000 has bl...

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STill Cyco Punk After All These Years

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES are among the elite crew of pioneers and kings of crossover thrash who began with the humblest of beginnings in Venice, California in the early eighties. The group didn't just revel in an aesthetic of the underbelly of West Coast street life—it lived it. And it marched directly a...

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SIMON WRIGHT Reflects On Landing AC/DC Gig In 1983: 'My Whole Life Changed After That'

Drummer Simon Wright, currently of DIO DISCIPLES and also known for his work in DIO, RHINO BUCKET and UFO, has reflected upon landing the AC/DC drum spot in 1983 in place of Phil Rudd. Wright, a then-unknown drummer whose first credits included Manchester, England metal outfit A II Z, joined AC/DC i...

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SYNYSTER GATES Says 99.9 Percent Of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Income is Generated Through Touring

Katie of WSOU 89.5 FM recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Synyster Gates. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On their cooperation with "Call Of Duty": Synyster: "It started quite a...

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NIKKI SIXX: MÖTLEY CRÜE Is Preparing 'Surprise That Will Confirm That We're Outta Our Minds'

MÖTLEY CRÜE recently recorded four new songs for the film adaptation of the group's biography, "The Dirt - Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band". The movie, which is being helmed by "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa" director Jeff Tremaine, was picked up by Netflix after being previously...

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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS Invite Los Angeles Fans To Be In Their New Music Video

Iconic guitarist Slash and his band SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS are inviting fans to be in their new live music video in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 16 at the Palladium in Hollywood, California. To take part in the video shoot: For iOS 1. Download the free app Cinebody her...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist On 'Special' New Album 'Rainier Fog': 'We Weren't Looking Forward Or Back'

ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez recently spoke with Metal Wani. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET and Metal Wani). On the group's new album, "Rainier Fog": Mike: "It was just really kind of special record. To go back to Seattle a...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Listen To 'Kaeritakunatta Yo' From 'One Bad M.F. Live!!'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will release a new live album, "One Bad M.F. Live!!", on October 19 via via Prosthetic Records. Another track from the disc, "Kaeritakunatta Yo", can be streamed below. "One Bad M.F. Live!!" was recorded at the final concert of Friedman's most recent tour, on...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Undergo Another Hand Procedure Today; 'He's So Upset,' Says SHARON

Ozzy Osbourne will undergo another surgery today (Friday, October 12) for an infection in his right hand. On Thursday, the BLACK SABBATH singer — who was forced to postpone four West Coast shows due to last weekend's surgery complications — announced that the concerts will be rescheduled at a later...