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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Offers Update On His Ongoing Battle With Hodgkin's Lymphoma

During an appearance on the "Lymphoma Voices" podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell offered an update on his battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013. The 61-year-old musician said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm still dealing with the lymphoma....

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Guitarist BRENT PURGASON Exits GWAR: 'I Am Leaving On Good Terms'

Longtime GWAR guitarist Brent Purgason has announced his exit from the band. The former CANNABIS CORPSE and ANTIETAM 1862 guitarist joined GWAR in 2012 as the replacement for Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus, who was found dead in November 2011. He was 34 years old. On Sunday (November 5),Purgaso...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA To Digitally Release 'The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve - The Complete Narrated Version'

Next Wednesday, November 15, multi-platinum rock group TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (TSO) kicks-off its spectacular holiday tour, "The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve - The Best Of TSO & More". Prior to hitting stages in 62 cities for an impressive 104 performances, the band is proud to announce the Novembe...

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K.K. DOWNING On His Reunion With JUDAS PRIEST At ROCK HALL: 'It Was A Weird Experience'

In a recent interview with Spain's The Metal Circus, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was asked what it was like to reunite with his former band for a performance at last year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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POWERWOLF Announces Biggest European Headline Tour To Date

German metallers POWERWOLF have announced their biggest headline tour to date, with concerts taking place at the biggest arenas in Europe featuring an unprecedented production. A total of 16 shows have been announced, including stops in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Prague and Vienna. POWERWOL...

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DON DOKKEN Rules Out Autobiography: 'I Don't Wanna Throw Anybody Under The Bus'

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken spoke about the possibility of writing an autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had offers for decades. A lot of bands write their — they call their autobiography, like [MÖTLEY CRÜE's] 'The Dirt' and...

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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING Hints At 2024 Debut Of His New Project

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has hinted that his long-awaited new project will finally arrive in 2024. Earlier today, SLAYER's longtime publicist Heidi Ellen Robinson-Fitzgerald, as well as the Kerry King Facebook page, shared a photo of the chain Kerry had worn on stage for years sitting on what app...

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MIKAEL MAGLIERI, Owner Of Sunset Strip Fixtures Rainbow Bar & Grill And Whisky A Go Go, Dies At 73

Mikael Maglieri, owner of the Hollywood's Sunset Strip fixtures Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky A Go Go, passed away on Sunday, November 5, reportedly of a heart attack. He was 73 years old. Whisky A Go Go confirmed Mikael's death in a social media post, writing: "He Was The Best Person In The Wo...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces New Solo Single 'Afterglow Of Ragnarok', 2024 European Tour

Having set the rock and metal world alight in September with the announcement of a forthcoming solo album and Latin American tour dates, further details of Bruce Dickinson's "The Mandrake Project" are revealed today. The first single to be taken from it will be "Afterglow Of Ragnarok" (due on Decemb...

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SLIPKNOT Parts Ways With Drummer JAY WEINBERG

**UPDATE**: SLIPKNOT's social media post announcing Jay Weinberg's departure has been removed from all of the band's official platforms. However, the announcement can still be found on SLIPKNOT's web site. The original article follows below. SLIPKNOT has parted ways with longtime drummer Jay Weinber...

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W.A.S.P. Is 'Pretty Far Into The Writing Process' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless, who underwent two successful surgeries in August to treat two herniated discs and a broken vertebra, was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new studio albu...

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LAMB OF GOD To Be Joined By DETHKLOK, CHIMAIRA, POISON THE WELL, Others On 2024 Edition Of 'Headbangers Boat'

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have announced the initial confirmed bands for the 2024 installment of their Headbangers Boat cruise. Headbangers Boat is a special charter voyage, offering a unique blend of heavy metal music with LAMB OF GOD as the headliner. The charter cruise is organized...

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Watch PANTERA Perform In St. Louis As Support Act For METALLICA

Fan-filmed video of PANTERA's November 3 concert at Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri as the support act for METALLICA can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. A New Level 02. Mouth For War 03. Strength Beyond Strength 04. Becoming 05. I'm Broken 06. 5 Minutes Alone 07...

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JAMES LABRIE Is 'Overwhelmed' By 'Incredible' Response To DREAM THEATER's Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY

James LaBrie says that he has been "overwhelmed" by the "incredible" response to DREAM THEATER's announcement that the band was reuniting with original drummer Mike Portnoy. Earlier today (Saturday, November 4),the 60-year-old Canadian-born singer, who has been fronting DREAM THEATER since 1991, to...

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CREED's SCOTT STAPP Picks U2's BONO As His 'Rock God'

CREED frontman Scott Stapp was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Scott picked U2 singer Bono and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The reason I've chosen Bono is because the impact that his lyrics have had on m...