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GOJIRA's JOSEPH DUPLANTIER Says His Energy Level Has 'Increased By Ten Or A Hundred' After Becoming Vegan
In a recent interview with Finland's Chaoszine, GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier was asked if there are specific foods or drinks that he wouldn't have before a show that he feels affect his vocal cords, and on the opposite side, something that he thinks helps him with singing. He responded (as tran...August 14, 2023
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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN On Retirement: 'It's Bittersweet Knowing That I'm Saying Goodbye To This'
In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been a great career and I'm just so gratefu...August 12, 2023
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DEE SNIDER Blasts Bands Who Wait Too Long To Retire: 'I See People Singing 'Crazy Nights' And They're Not So Crazy Anymore'
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider visited Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan on July 19 to participate in a very special in-store event to celebrate the release of his novel "Frats". Dee was involved in a moderated question-and-answer session hosted by Detroit radio legend Doug Podell of...August 10, 2023
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Watch EXTREME Perform In Reading, Pennsylvania During 2023 'Thicker Than Blood' Tour
Fan-filmed video of EXTREME's August 8 performance at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. #REBEL 02. Decadence Dance 03. It ('s A Monster) 04. Rest In Peace 05. Hip Today 06. Teacher's Pet / Flesh 'N' Blood / Wind Me...August 10, 2023
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New TESTAMENT Drummer CHRIS DOVAS Shares 'Gear Breakdown Video' From Summer 2023 European Tour
New TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas has shared a "gear breakdown video" of what he used on the the band's summer 2023 European tour. Check it out below. Last month, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson revealed that he and Dovas spent a few days working on material for the band's next studio album. Eric...August 10, 2023
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OTEP Shares New Single 'Ostracized'
OTEP, the band led by singer, poet, illustrator, author and activist Otep Shamaya, will release a new studio album, "The God Slayer", on September 15 via Cleopatra. The follow-up to 2018's "Kult 45" offers up a mix of inspired original tracks as well as transformative takes on chart-topping hits fro...August 10, 2023
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THE BAND Co-Founder ROBBIE ROBERTSON Dead At 80
Robbie Robertson, THE BAND's guitarist and primary songwriter, has died at the age of 80. Robertson's longtime manager Jared Levine confirmed the musician's passing, saying in a statement: "Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominiqu...August 9, 2023
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THE STRUTS Announce 'Pretty Vicious' Album, Share 'Too Good At Raising Hell' Single
The charismatic quartet of Brit rockers known as THE STRUTS have announced their fourth studio album and first full-length release with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. Now available for pre-order, the 11-track record, "Pretty Vicious", will be out everywhere on November 3. The platinum-selling ro...August 9, 2023
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NIGHT RANGER Announces New Live Album '40 Years And A Night With Contemporary Youth Orchestra'
Legendary rockers NIGHT RANGER will release a new live album, "40 Years And A Night With Contemporary Youth Orchestra", on October 20 via Frontiers Music Srl. The live album and live performance footage will be available on CD, vinyl (including limited editions),DVD, Blu-ray, and digitally across a...August 9, 2023
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WITHIN TEMPTATION's Next Single 'Bleed Out' Addresses Plight Of Women Fighting For Their Rights In Iran
Dutch symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION will release a new single, "Bleed Out", on August 18. The track, which was first performed by the Sharon Den Adel-fronted outfit in June at Hellfest in Clisson, France, addresses the plight of women fighting for their rights in Iran. "I lived in Yemen when...August 8, 2023
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER On Increased Cost Of Post-Pandemic Touring: 'Prices Are Exploding At The Moment'
In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Udo said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's not so eas...August 8, 2023
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CATTLE DECAPITATION Announces 'Terrasitic Infestation' Fall 2023 Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale
West Coast deathgrind practitioners CATTLE DECAPITATION have announced their "Terrasitic Infestation" fall 2023 North American headlining tour. The trek will commence on November 10 in Santa Ana, California and make its way through over two dozen cities, coming to a close on December 16 on the band'...August 8, 2023
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DOKKEN Announces 'Heaven Comes Down' Album Details, Shares Music Video For 'Fugitive' Single
Legendary American rockers DOKKEN will release their 13th studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", on October 27 via Silver Lining Music. The follow-up to 2012's "Broken Bones" was produced by Bill Palmer and Don Dokken and was mixed by Kevin Shirley (AEROSMITH, IRON MAIDEN). Comments Don: "The long antic...August 8, 2023
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Looks Back On 'Kill 'Em All' And 'Ride The Lightning': 'When They Came Out, There Was Nothing Like It'
In a brand new interview with Sara of the Philadelphia radio station 93.3 WMMR, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked about his "relationship" to the songs on the band's first two albums, "Kill 'Em All" and "Ride The Lightning", which are celebrating their fortieth anniversaries in 2023 and 202...August 7, 2023
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GEOFF TATE And VANDENBERG Announce Early 2024 U.S. Tour
VANDENBERG has not toured North America for an extensive run of appearances since 1986. For the first time in decades, VANDENBERG leader Adrian Vandenberg along with the new lineup of VANDENBERG, will stage 20 shows in early 2024. All events from February 26 in Clearwater through March 16 in San An...August 7, 2023