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SHADOWS FALL's JASON BITTNER Says He 'Hated' METALLICA And SLAYER When He First Heard Their Music

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, who has also played with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, OVERKILL and ANTHRAX, was asked to name the bands that first got him into metal. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The band that got me into heavy meta...

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KERRY KING Picks 'Sabotage' As His Favorite BLACK SABBATH Album: 'It's Nonstop Badassery'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked which BLACK SABBATH album he would take with him if the planet was being blown up and we were all boarding a big spaceship and he was only allowed to take one SABBATH LP with him. He responded (as transcribed by...

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KATAKLYSM Frontman MAURIZIO IACONO's EX DEO To Release New EP 'Year Of The Four Emperors'

EX DEO, the Juno-nominated project of KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, will release a new EP, "Year Of The Four Emperors", on January 10, 2025 via the band's new record label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). That same month, EX DEO will embark on a tour of Europe in support of DARK FUNERAL and FLESH...

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ICE NINE KILLS Announces 'The Silver Scream-A-Thon' Spring 2025 U.S. Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

ICE NINE KILLS has announced a very special U.S. headline tour, "The Silver Scream-A-Thon". This unprecedented trek, produced by Live Nation, will offer fans a thrilling two-night experience in every city, that will see the band play both their hugely successful, seminal albums "The Silver Scream" a...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Inspires Special-Edition Compact Track Loader From CNH

A special-edition compact track loader from CNH construction brand CASE Construction Equipment was on display at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, USA at the "Helping Hands" charity concert. Held on December 13, this annual event is organized by the rock band METALLICA's All Within My Ha...

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Watch: AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON And LADY GAGA Sing 'Highway To Hell' In 'Carpool Karaoke' Special

AC/DC's Brian Johnson sang the band's classic song "Highway To Hell" with pop superstar Lady Gaga as part of Apple TV+'s surprise special "A Carpool Karaoke Christmas". The program, which is now streaming on Apple TV+ in the U.S. and Friday globally, also stars Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan. Lady Gaga,...

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LAST IN LINE Has 'A Whole Bunch Of Embryonic Ideas' For Fourth Album

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan once again confirmed that he and his bandmates — frontman Andrew Freeman and original DIO members Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD) and Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — are working on material for t...

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IN THIS MOMENT: We 'Will Now Be Stepping Away To Take A Break And Create The Next Chapter Of Music'

Grammy Award-nominated act IN THIS MOMENT has thanked fans for their support during the band's just-completed headlining tour across North America, featuring special guests KIM DRACULA, NATHAN JAMES and MIKE'S DEAD. "The Godmode Tour Part 2", which continued the celebration of the release of IN THIS...

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BILLY CORGAN Says METALLICA's 'Fuel' Sounds 'Awfully Close' To SMASHING PUMPKINS' 'Tales Of A Scorched Earth'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, Billy Corgan from THE SMASHING PUMPKINS brought up METALLICA while discussing whether THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have ever performed their "Tales Of A Scorched Earth" song — which originally appeared on the band's 1995 album "Mellon Collie And The...

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RIVAL SONS 'Are Talking About' Getting Started On Writing The Next Album

In a new interview with The Logan Show, RIVAL SONS singer Jay Buchanan was asked if he and his bandmates are working on the follow-up to the two albums they released in 2023: "Darkfighter" and "Lightbringer". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Scott [Holiday, RIVAL SONS guitarist] a...

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Today Marks 20th Anniversary Of PANTERA Guitarist 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT's Death

Today (Sunday, December 8) marks the 20th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on this date in 2004 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbu...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says 'Rock Is Dead In America': 'I Know People Will Lambaste Me For Saying That, But It Is'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about his recent "Basstory" and "Bass Warrior" tours which saw the now-60-year-old musician performing cherished classics, deep cuts and providing insightful storytelling from his i...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says European Leg Of 40th-Anniversary Tour Was 'Absolutely Amazing'

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has released a video message in which he reflected on the band's just-completed European leg of the 40th-anniversary tour. The trek — presented as "An Evening With Dream Theater" — kicked off on October 20 at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom, marking the p...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'The Crap That They're Playing On The Radio Today Is Bloody Awful'

Ritchie Blackmore's official YouTube channel has shared a new video in which the legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist discusses his passion for music and what excites him musically. Ritchie says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I retain my passion for music by listening to old music fr...

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JASON MCMASTER Talks The 'Cult' That Is WATCHTOWER: 'You Either Get It Or You Don't'

By David E. Gehlke The history of WATCHTOWER is every bit as complicated as the music they play. Formed in Austin, Texas, in 1982, the band has produced only two studio albums and an EP, the latter of which came eight years ago by way of "Concepts Of Math: Book One". Yet, it always goes back to thei...