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VILLE VALO: 'I Can Still Smell The Sweat Of The Guys From HIM'

In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives, former HIM frontman Ville Valo spoke about how he came up with the logo of his VV solo project, which is said to be a spinoff of HIM's "heartagram" logo (best described as a combination of a heart and an inverted pentacle). He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Says He Feels 'Great' Six Months After His Open-Heart Surgery

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has once again opened up about the aortic valve replacement he underwent this past summer. Speaking to Alamo True Metal, the 63-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't even know I had a problem 'cause it comes on so suddenly. I just...

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Watch: FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Holds Guitar Clinic At ORMSBY GUITARS Headquarters In Australia

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares took part in a meet-and-greet and guitar clinic on December 10 at the Ormsby Guitars headquarters in Perth, Australia. A video report from New Breed TV and photos from Ormsby and others can be found below. In a recent interview with the "Everblack" podcast, Cazare...

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Will There Ever Be Another STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Album? DEVIN TOWNSEND Responds

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend once again reiterated that he has no interest in reforming STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, the seminal industrial metal outfit he fronted until 2007. Since the band's dissolution, Townsend has been asked repeatedly whether he would reform STRAPPING, only to cite the me...

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Watch: MARK TREMONTI Sings FRANK SINATRA Classics At London Concert

On December 15, Mark Tremonti — guitarist/singer-songwriter/founding member of the rock bands CREED, ALTER BRIDGE and TREMONTI — performed a set of Frank Sinatra classics with members of Frank's orchestra at London, England's Indigo at The O2. Video of the concert is available below. In May, Tremont...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Promises Rarely Performed And Never-Before-Played Songs On Upcoming Tour

Earlier this month, QUEENSRŸCHE announced an early 2023 U.S. tour in support of its sixteenth studio album, "Digital Noise Alliance". The band has just wrapped up a fall run in North America supporting JUDAS PRIEST on the "50 Heavy Metal Years" tour, and will now launch their first headlining campai...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: PANTERA Tour Should Be Billed As A 'Celebration'

Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA...

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JOHN PETRUCCI To Be Joined By ZAKK WYLDE, TOSIN ABASI, FREDRIK ÅKESSON, Others At Summer 2023 'Guitar Universe' Camp

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has announced the fourth edition of his "Guitar Universe" camp. "John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 4.0" will take place August 3-6, 2023 at the W hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joining Petrucci at the camp will be guest instructors Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, P...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN On PANTERA Comeback: 'It's Gonna Be Awesome For Fans'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselm...

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BAM MARGERA Spotted Sidestage At AMON AMARTH Concert In San Diego (Video)

Brandon "Bam" Margera was spotted sidestage at AMON AMARTH's concert last night (Friday, December 16) at SOMA in San Diego, California. A short video of the "Jackass" reality TV and film star enjoying the show can be found below. The sighting comes a week after it was reported that Bam had been hosp...

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Watch: PAUL DI'ANNO And GUS G. Perform Early IRON MAIDEN Classics At Thessaloniki Concert

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, joined ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno for three concerts this month in Greece, where they played songs from MAIDEN's first two albums, "Iron Maiden...

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Watch: METALLICA Performs 'Lux Æterna' Live For First Time

METALLICA performed its new single "Lux Æterna" live for the first time last night (Friday, December 16) at its "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The third edition of the "Helping Hands Concert & Auction" opened with a special set fr...

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Watch METALLICA's Third 'Helping Hands' Concert

METALLICA's "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which benefits the band's All Within My Hands foundation, can now be livestreamed below. Taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the third edition of the "Helping Hands Concert & Auction" is scheduled to open with a special set fro...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On KK'S PRIEST: 'The Plan Is To Just Tour Non-Stop For A Year Or Two'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, 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 transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Looks Back On HEAR 'N AID's 'Stars': 'If Anybody Had An Ego In There, They Didn't Show It'

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has looked back on his involvement with "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Records Studios in Hollywood, California to particip...