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GEORGE LYNCH Blasts Anti-Maskers: 'If Suffering Is Putting A Mask On, You Don't Know What Suffering Means'

George Lynch has blasted people who are defiantly skeptical of mask wearing, calling their refusal to wear masks in public spaces "very juvenile and selfish and irresponsible and childish." While more than 550,000 Americans have died so far as a result of COVID-19, a number of people have come out a...

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GOJIRA's JOSEPH DUPLANTIER: JAMES HETFIELD Inspired Me To Play Guitar

In a new interview with Sweden's RockSverige, GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier was asked which other musician influenced him and made him want to become a guitar player when he was growing up. He responded: "James Hetfield. I know, it's surprising. [Laughs] No, it's not surprising, because I've bee...

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STEEL PANTHER Is Recording New Album During Pandemic

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have confirmed that they have commenced the recording process for their sixth studio album. The follow-up to 2019's "Heavy Metal Rules" will tentatively arrive before the end of the year. During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Lipps Service W...

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GUNS N' ROSES Pushes European Tour Back To 2022

GUNS N' ROSES has been forced to postpone its European tour for a second time due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Support on the rescheduled dates will come from Gary Clark Jr., including the newly confirmed stops in Norway, Czech Republic, Poland, the Netherlands and Italy. In a statement, GUNS N...

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ACCEPT Announces European Tour With PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS And FLOTSAM AND JETSAM

German/American metallers ACCEPT will embark on a European tour in January 2022. Support on the trek will come from PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. Tour dates: Jan. 15 - D - Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle Jan. 16 - B - Brussels @ La Madeleine Jan. 18 - D - Frankfurt @ Batschk...

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GEOFF TATE Says It Was 'Very Odd' Seeing QUEENSRŸCHE Perform With TODD LA TORRE

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke to Thorn Of Rock about his 2017 chance encounter with his former bandmates at a festival in Spain. Asked if watching his previous band perform with a new singer was akin to seeing an ex-wife with a new man for the first time, Tate laughed and said (as transcrib...

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Guitarist JASON BECKER, Who Suffers From ALS, Is 'Experiencing Shortness Of Breath And A Rapid Heart Rate'

Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, is "in constant contact with his doctors" after experiencing "shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate," according to his mother. Earlier today (Monday, April 5),Pat Becker tweeted: "Jason has requested...

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FOREIGNER/Ex-DOKKEN Bassist JEFF PILSON On Benefits Of Yoga

Former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson, who recently revealed that he was working on a yoga book, discussed the popular form of exercise and stress management during a recent appearance on "Waste Some Time With Jason Green". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been d...

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ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES And CROBOT Members Cover RUSH's 'Subdivisions' While In Quarantine (Video)

Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT),Roberto "Ra" Diaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES),Brandon Yeagley (CROBOT) and Mee Eun Kim (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) have shared their version of another classic RUSH song, "Subdivisions", recorded with each member separated in his or her own home. Benan...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Says It Was 'A Tough Decision' To Start Playing PANTERA-Centric Set With His Solo Band

PHILIP H. ANSELMO AND THE ILLEGALS will return to the stage this week for a very special livestream event. Dubbed "A Vulgar Display Of Pantera", the multi-camera shot, fully live performance will take place on Friday, April 9 and find the band celebrating the legacy of PANTERA with a set featuring s...

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Watch MIKKEY DEE Play Intro To KING DIAMOND's 'Welcome Home'

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee revisited his KING DIAMOND days by playing the intro to the song "Welcome Home" for a video posted to his official Facebook page. In introducing his performance, Dee stated about the song, which originally appeared on KING DIAMOND's 1988 albu...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Once Again Addresses Backlash For His Comments About Christianity

KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has once again clarified his recent comments about Christianity, insisting that he was only referring to his early fanaticism with the religion. During an appearance on MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn's "No Fuckin' Regrets With Robb Flynn" podcast, Welch — who left...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE's ALEX WEBSTER: 'Death Metal Never Completely Went Away'

CANNIBAL CORPSE bassist Alex Webster, whose band has been around for more than three decades, spoke to The Metal Meltdown about the state of the modern death metal scene. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm not super familiar with some of the very newest bands, but it's cool because t...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says He Was 'Dispirited' And 'Depressed' During DOKKEN's 1988 Tour With VAN HALEN And METALLICA

In a new interview with MetalTalk, George Lynch reflected on DOKKEN's participation in the 1988 "Monsters Of Rock" U.S. stadium tour, also featuring VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS, METALLICA and KINGDOM COME. The trek kicked off in East Troy, Wisconsin on May 27 that year and took in 28 dates over the ensuing...

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JUDAS PRIEST Touring Guitarist ANDY SNEAP Discusses His Love Of 'Flying V' Guitars In Documentary Outtake

An outtake from the "Flying V" documentary in which JUDAS PRIEST touring guitarist Andy Sneap talks about his early interest in the Flying V guitar can be seen below. According to Sneap, he first became fascinated by the Flying V guitar after seeing ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann holding a Flying V...