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RICHIE FAULKNER: 'It's An Honor To Be Part' Of The JUDAS PRIEST 'Machine'

In a recent interview with "Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal", JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner reflected on his time with the band since he joined in 2011 as the replacement for original guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's massive. It evolves over t...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Says 'There's Progress' Being Made On Next ANTHRAX Album

In a new interview with That Fuzzing Rock Show, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's progress. It's really hard to put it all in words right...

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TOOL's DANNY CAREY Due In Court Next Week Over Alleged Assault

According to Fox 4, TOOL drummer Danny Carey will have his first hearing next week in connection with his arrest last year at Kansas City International Airport. Danny has a hearing in municipal court scheduled for December 15 after the case was continued (a legal term for a delay, postponement or re...

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GORGUTS Announce First Performance In Nearly Six Years

Canadian death metal veterans GORGUTS will perform for the first time in nearly six years at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly on April 14, 2023 at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To celebrate the end of this extended break, the band will play a special set exclusively of ma...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says KK'S PRIEST's Second Album Will Be 'A Little Heavier' And 'Edgier' Than 'Sermons Of The Sinner'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Border City Rock Talk, former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about the status of the sophomore album from his new group KK'S PRIEST, in which he is joined by another ex-JUDAS PRIEST member, guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transc...

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DEF LEPPARD And MÖTLEY CRÜE Announce August 2023 U.S. Tour Dates With ALICE COOPER

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, the world's most iconic and celebrated rock legends DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE are going global in 2023 with their co-headline "The World Tour" along with special guest Alice Cooper. After...

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RACHEL BOLAN Says SKID ROW 'Never' Uses Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances: 'We'd Rather Sing A Bad Note'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...

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CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Sit Out More Shows While Recovering From Medical Procedure

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen will miss the band's shows this weekend after recently undergoing a "minor" medical procedure. He will be temporarily replaced by Robin Taylor Zander, the 28-year-old son of CHEAP TRICK's frontman Robin Wayne Zander. Earlier today, the legendary rockers released th...

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K.K. DOWNING 'Seemed A Little Bit Nervous And Almost Out Of His Depth' During JUDAS PRIEST's ROCK HALL Performance

Jayne Andrews, who has been managing JUDAS PRIEST for 36 years, is a guest on the latest episode of "Gabbing With Girlfriends", the new podcast hosted by Gloria Butler, wife and manager of BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler. During the chat, which can be seen below, Andrews spoke about PRIEST's reu...

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THE WINERY DOGS Announce June 2023 European Tour

THE WINERY DOGS will embark on a European tour in June 2023. The powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocalist Mike Portnoy will be playing shows in support of its third album, "III", which is set for release on February 3, 2023 o...

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VILLE VALO: 'I'm Really Happy That There Seems To Be People Still Interested In What I Do'

HIM mastermind Ville Valo (VV) spoke to Germany's Rock Antenne about his touring plans in support of his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which will arrive on January 13 via Heartagram Records, distributed by UMG/Spinefarm. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're gonna be touring Europe i...

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TWISTED SISTER To Be Inducted Into 'Metal Hall Of Fame' By STEVE VAI And MIKE PORTNOY

Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will induct TWISTED SISTER's classic lineup of Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda, Mark Mendoza and late drummer A.J Pero into the Metal Hall Of Fame at the sixth annual charity gala, set to take place January 26, 2023 at The C...

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DAVE GROHL And GREG KURSTIN Host First In-Person 'Hanukkah Sessions': Photos

According to Variety, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin held the first-ever live edition of their "Hannukah Sessions" project Monday night (December 5) at the 250-capacity Largo in Los Angeles, California. This year's event, which was presented by director Judd Apatow, with profits going towards the Anti-...

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TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Says Next NIGHTWISH Album Will Contain 'Some Major Surprises'

NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen has once again said the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Human. :II: Nature." will be the third part of a trilogy that began with 2015's "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" album. He told Metal Hammer: "I immediately knew after getting that...

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Watch PANTERA Perform At Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST

PANTERA's second live performance in over 20 years took place Tuesday night (December 6) at Monterrey Metal Fest at Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. Surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (vocals) are joined in PANTERA's reformed lineup by guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLA...