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MORBID ANGEL's TREY AZAGTHOTH Was 'Dehydrated' And Was Suffering From Back Injury When He Collapsed, His Mother Says

MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth was "dehydrated" and was suffering from a back injury when he collapsed on stage during the band's concert last night (Friday, April 21) in Tampa, Florida, his mother says. Video of the incident, which apparently happened during the sixth song of MORBID ANGEL's...

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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH On Post-Pandemic Touring: 'The Logistics Are Different Financially'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Things have cha...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We Really Want To Play And Entertain And Be The Biggest Metal Band In History'

In an interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City" conducted in late February at Tower Records in Shibuya, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine praised the band's current lineup, saying (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think this is — and not taking anyth...

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LARS ULRICH: 'New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Is A Big Part Of METALLICA'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", Lars Ulrich spoke about METALLICA's enduring appreciation for New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) — the monumental British metal and European metal movement from 1979 through 1982 — and how it con...

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MORBID ANGEL Guitarist TREY AZAGTHOTH Collapses On Stage During Tampa Concert

MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth collapsed on stage during the band's concert last night (Friday, April 21) in Tampa, Florida. Video of the incident, which apparently happened during the fifth song of MORBID ANGEL's set at The Orpheum in Azagthoth's hometown, shows the 58-year-old musician — wh...

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Watch: New THUNDERMOTHER Lineup Plays 'Secret' Show In Stockholm

The new THUNDERMOTHER lineup made its live debut this past Thursday (April 20) by playing a "secret" show at Pub Anchor in Stockholm, Sweden. Check out fan-filmed video and photos below. THUNDERMOTHER currently consists of guitarist Filippa Nässil, singer Linnéa Vikström (THERION, AT THE MOVIES),ba...

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JON OLIVA Opens Up About Arrest For DUI, Cocaine Possession: 'They're Trying To F*** Me Because I'm A Supposed Rock Star'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, SAVATAGE frontman Jon Oliva, who is also well known for co-creating the classical music-meets-prog rock and pyro act TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA alongside the project's founder Paul O'Neill, spoke about his plans to eventually retire from record...

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Former DEATH Members RICK ROZZ And TERRY BUTLER Are Planning To Work On New Music With LEFT TO DIE

LEFT TO DIE, the new band featuring classic DEATH members Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY) and Rick Rozz (ex-MASSACRE) paired with GRUESOME founders Matt Harvey (EXHUMED) and Gus Rios (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION),recently completed its European tour. LEFT TO DIE perfor...

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VILLE VALO: 'Right Before You Go On Stage, It's Very Important To Be Nervous'

In a recent interview with Grammy.com's "Herbal Tea & White Sofas", former HIM frontman Ville Valo was asked about some of his "tour essentials," especially when it comes to performing live. He said: "I think right before you go on stage, at least in my case, it's very important to be nervous an...

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Will AVENGED SEVENFOLD Release Music Independently In The Future? M. SHADOWS Responds

In a new interview with Overpriced JPEGs, AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows spoke about the band's plans for releasing new music following the completion of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's deal with Warner with the arrival of the "Life Is But A Dream…" album in June. Asked if AVENGED SEVENFOLD will go the "...

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IHSAHN On EMPEROR Making New Studio Album: 'I Can't Say That It Will Never Happen'

EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) has once again said that he would be open to the idea of him and his bandmates writing and recording a comeback album under the right set of circumstances. EMPEROR's last studio album, "Prometheus – The Discipline Of Fire & Demise", was...

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MICHAEL KISKE On His Personal Relationships With Other HELLOWEEN Members: 'It's So Great Now'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, Michael Kiske spoke about his personal chemistry with the other members of HELLOWEEN before and after the initial "Pumpkins United" tour, which saw the band reunite with Kiske and guitarist Kai Hansen. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At first I...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Doesn't Have Any Regrets About Failed Reunion Of MEGADETH's 'Rust In Peace' Lineup

In a new interview with Michael Christopher of Metal Edge magazine, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if he has any regrets or disappointments about the fact that a proposed reunion of the band's "Rust In Peace" lineup failed to materialize nearly a decade ago, before the passing of...

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ATREYU Releases Music Video For 'God/Devil'

ATREYU has released a music video for the song "God/Devil". The track is taken from the band's latest EP, "The Hope Of A Spark", which came out on April 14 via Spinefarm. The clip was directed by ATREYU bassist Marc "Porter" McKnight. "God/Devil" laments a loss of identity, self and faith, a despera...

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BEARTOOTH Shares New Song 'Sunshine!'

BEARTOOTH has released a new single, "Sunshine!" The track has all the hallmarks of your favorite BEARTOOTH bangers — cranked up to 11. There's a supremely catchy, anthemic singalong chorus and a tectonic plate-shifting breakdown that will have you pumping your fist in the air. Say hello to your fee...