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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: BRET MICHAELS 'Hasn't Wanted To Work With Us On An Equal Basis For Quite Some Time'

In a brand new interview with Big Music Geek, POISON and DEVIL CITY ANGELS drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the formation of THE SPECIAL GUESTS, the new band featuring Rikki alongside fellow POISON members Bobby Dall (bass) and C.C. DeVille (guitar),plus vocalist/rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (CH...

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ANTHRAX Drummer CHARLIE BENANTE Explains Absence From European Tour

Drummer Charlie Benante is sitting out ANTHRAX's current European tour dates with SLAYER. He is once again temporarily being replaced by Jon Dette, who has previously played with SLAYER, TESTAMENT and ICED EARTH. Benante has released the follow open letter explaining his decision to skip ANTHRAX's c...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Slams CHARLIE BENANTE Over Guitar-Solo Claims

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has taken issue with a 2004 Guitar.com article which suggested that the band's drummer, Charlie Benante, was responsible for laying down lead guitar on many of the group's classic songs. In the story, which is based on an interview with Benante and ANTHRAX guitaris...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: CHRIS ADLER 'Brings A Lot Of Joy To My Life'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked in a new interview with U.K.'s The List how the band's new lineup — featuring founding members Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and David Ellefson (bass) alongside LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler and Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with AN...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Answers PLAYBOY-Centerfold Questionnaire (Video)

Louder Noise has posted a new video interview with former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal in which he answers questions like "biggest turn-on," "favorite TV show" and "guilty pleasure" from the Playboy centerfold questionnaire. Check it out below. Just days after guitarist DJ Ashba qui...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: Making EXODUS Album Without GARY HOLT 'Would Be Blasphemous And A Sacrilege'

EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the...

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CHASTAIN: Lyric Video For New Song 'All Hail The King'

The new CHASTAIN album "We Bleed Metal" will be released worldwide on November 6. It is the follow-up to the band's 2013 reunion CD "Surrender To No One". That release marked the return of original vocalist Leather Leone. She has long been considered one of the originators of the female power metal...

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Former GOD FORBID Guitarist DOC COYLE Launches VAGUS NERVE

VAGUS NERVE is a brand new hard rock band featuring Doc Coyle, formerly of GOD FORBID. This is his first creative output since leaving GOD FORBID in August 2013. According to a press release, VAGUS NERVE is "focused solely on artistic integrity, devoid of any commercial ulterior motives. It's just a...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Have No Interest In Playing Perfect'

In a brand new interview with Stage Shotzz, drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was asked why it's so important for him to be more than just "the guy behind the drums." He responded: "It's just my personality. I'm very outgoing, an extrovert, a control freak. I'm...

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BRET MICHAELS Is 'Sure' POISON Will Do 'Something Special' Next Year

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has told the Lancaseter Eagle-Gazette that the band is still together, despite the fact that is focusing on his solo career. "We have never broken up, even though we all go on and do other things," he said. "We are brothers. Next year will be the [32nd] anniversary and...

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SKINDRED: New Song 'Sound The Siren' Available For Streaming

"Sound The Siren", a brand new song from the Welsh "ragga metal" act SKINDRED, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new album, "Volume", which will be released on October 30 via Napalm Records. In the U.S., the deluxe edition of the album containing the "Rude Boys For Life" film...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA Featured On ANIMAL PLANET's 'Tanked' Show (Video)

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX: A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba is featured on the latest episode of Animal Planet's "Tanked", a show that creates custom fish tanks for celebrities. "Tanked" stars Wayde King and Brett Raymer, co-owners of Las Vegas-based Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM),set up Ashba...

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FIREWIND/OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist GUS G.: Making Of 'Brand New Revolution' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Brand New Revolution", the video for the title track of the second solo album from Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, can be seen below. The...

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Is METALLICA's LARS ULRICH A Good Drummer? MIKE PORTNOY Weighs In

In a brand new interview with Sticks For Stones, former DREAM THEATER and current THE WINERY DOGS and METAL ALLEGIANCE drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he thinks somebody like METALLICA's Lars Ulrich is a good drummer. He responded (hear audio below): "Well, I have a tremendous amount of respect fo...

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GLENN HUGHES Doesn't Think DEEP PURPLE Mark III Reunion Will Ever Materialize

In a brand new interview with Metal Express Radio, legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) was asked about what it was like to join his ex-DEEP PURPLE bandmate David Coverdale on stage in California this past June to perform a couple of DEEP PURP...