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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On Late PANTERA Guitarist 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT: 'We Inspired Each Other'

METALLICA's James Hetfield recently chatted with SiriusXM host Jose Mangin on SiriusXM's "Metal Ambassador" podcast. During the conversation, James discussed all of the musical influences that make up METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons" and "trying to evolve" with his own vocals. James also talks...

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Photos: METALLICA Launches 'M72' World Tour With Two Shows In Amsterdam

This past week, METALLICA kicked off its "M72" world tour 2023-2024 with two spectacular performances at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands with support from ARCHITECTS and MAMMOTH WVH on night one and Floor Jansen and ICE NINE KILLS on night two. The career-spanning sets featured the liv...

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KEANU REEVES's Rock Band DOGSTAR Is Working On First New Music In 23 Years

Keanu Reeves's 1990s and early 2000s grunge band DOGSTAR has reunited and is working on its first new music in over 23 years. DOGSTAR announced its return on Instagram last summer and has been posting regular updates on the progress of its recording sessions. DOGSTAR's upcoming release will be the b...

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SWEET & LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET And GEORGE LYNCH: New Single 'Leaving It All Behind' Now Available

SWEET & LYNCH, the musical union of guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER and legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),will release its third album, "Heart & Sacrifice", on May 19 via Frontiers Music Srl. The combination of Sweet's powerful, high-octane vocals and Lynch's...

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METAL CHURCH Announces June/July 2023 U.S. Tour

West Coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH will embark on a U.S. tour in June. They will be hitting the road in support of their 13th studio album, "Congregation Of Annihilation", which will arrive on May 26 via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe). METAL CHURCH U.S. tour dates: J...

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POWERMAN 5000 Announces 'The Devil In The Dark' Summer 2023 U.S. Tour With JULIEN-K And PRIEST

POWERMAN 5000 will embark on "The Devil In The Dark" U.S. tour this summer, with support from JULIEN-K and PRIEST. The dates are as follows: July 7 - San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues July 8 - Roseville, CA @ Goldfield's July 10 - Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo July 11 - Portland, OR @ Rustix July 12 -...

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HEART's ANN WILSON Announces Summer 2023 U.S. Tour

HEART's Ann Wilson and her backing band TRIPSITTER will embark on a U.S. tour this summer. Joining Ann in the group are Ryan Wariner on lead guitar, Tony Lucido on bass, Paul Moak on guitar and keyboards, and Sean Lane on drums. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 5 at 10 a.m. Tour dates: Jul. 07 -...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Hopes To Be Able To Keep Performing For Many Years To Come: 'I Still Love Doing It'

In a new interview with The Jerusalem Post, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman expressed his hope that he and his bandmates can continue performing for a number of years to come, especially when he looks at the continued dominance of METALLICA in their 60s and Bruce Springsteen touring at 73. "Physica...

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SLAYER Book Author Launches New Podcast And Expanded Edition Of Band Biography

Award-winning writer D.X. Ferris has launched "Talkin' Slayer: A Podcast And Half-Assed Audiobook". "Talkin' Slayer" is the first podcast dedicated entirely to SLAYER, the thrashiest of the "Big Four" thrash metal bands. "Talkin' Slayer" weekly episodes begin May 2, to commemorate the tenth annivers...

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ANTHRAX Officially Enters Studio To Begin Recording Long-Awaited New Album

ANTHRAX's Scott Ian (guitar),Charlie Benante (drums) and Frank Bello (bass) have been in the studio with producer Jay Ruston, laying down basic tracks in preparation for singer Joey Belladonna to record his vocals and for lead guitarist Jonathan Donais to add his leads and solos. No title nor relea...

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AEROSMITH Announces 'Peace Out' Final Tour With Special Guests THE BLACK CROWES

Today, four-time Grammy Award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends AEROSMITH have announced "Peace Out" with special guest THE BLACK CROWES. Fans will see one of the most significant American rock bands in history one last time during this not-to-be-missed final tour. Every night will celebrat...

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How DEZ FAFARA's Near-Death Experience With COVID-19 Resurrected COAL CHAMBER And Re-Energized DEVILDRIVER

By David E. Gehlke Covid nearly took DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara out in 2021. Fafara has since been very vocal about his brush with death and Covid's after-effects, which were recently brought into view when DEVILDRIVER canceled their appearance for this summer's Bloodstock Open Air in the U.K....

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KISS's PAUL STANLEY Weighs In On Debate Over Gender Reassignment For Kids

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has weighed in on kids' gender identities and the parents who are "normalizing and even encouraging participation" in embracing them, calling it a "sad and dangerous fad." The 71-year-old rocker made his comments as politicians in several states have attempted to restrict...

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JAMES KOTTAK Says His Battle With The Bottle Is 'An Ongoing Process': 'It's Progress, Not Perfection'

Former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak spoke about his alcohol issues in a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had a few bouts with booze over the years. But what people don't know is all the years that I was sobe...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On His Lifestyle Changes Following Heart Surgery: 'I Have To Watch How Many Greens I Eat'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has once again opened up about the life-saving surgery he underwent a year and a half ago. On September 26, 2021, the now-43-year-old British-born musician suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the Louder Than Life festival, just a...