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ATREYU's MARC 'PORTER' MCKNIGHT: Why I Moved From Alabama To A Small Town In Germany

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "BREWtally Speaking" podcast, ATREYU bassist Marc "Porter" McKnight spoke about his recent decision to move from Alabama, where he was born and raised, to a small town in Germany, where his wife's family resides. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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CRIMSON GLORY's Founding Guitarist JON DRENNING Supports The Band's Comeback: 'I Share The Same Enthusiasm As The Fans'

CRIMSON GLORY's founding guitarist Jon Drenning says that he "would have loved to be a part of" the band's reformed lineup, but that his family life has prevented him from being involved in the legendary progressive power metallers' comeback. Drenning made his comments one day after it was announced...

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First KISS Avatar Show Scheduled For 2027

Fans will apparently have to wait more than three years to see the first KISS avatar performance. Earlier today, KISS released a short video announcing that "a show" featuring the KISS avatars "is coming" in "2027". The band captioned the clip: "50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is...

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CRIMSON GLORY Announces Return With New Singer And Guitarist

Legendary progressive power metallers CRIMSON GLORY are returning with new lead vocalist, new guitarist and immediate plans to release two new singles. Founding CRIMSON GLORY members Ben Jackson (guitar), Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana Burnell (drums) are being joined by new lead vocalist Travis Wi...

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ACE FREHLEY Believes He Will Get Paid For Use Of 'Spaceman' Makeup In KISS Avatars

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was asked if he will be getting paid for the "Spaceman" makeup which is being incorporated into the KISS avatars. He responded: "I get paid for the usage — for merch and stuff. And I would consider this avatar...

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Watch: SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER Joins Brazilian Pop Music Icon IVETE SANGALO On Stage At Rio De Janeiro Stadium

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser joined Ivete Sangalo on stage at the Brazilian singing sensation's 30th-anniversary concert on Wednesday, December 20 at the Maracanã stadium in Rio De Janeiro. Kisser and Sangalo performed her song "Cadê Dalila", originally released in 2009 as the lead single from...

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Watch: SCORPIONS Team Up With YOSHIKI For Special Performance Of 'Wind Of Change'

Yoshiki — composer, drummer, pianist, and leader of rock bands X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS — collaborated with German hard rock legends SCORPIONS on a special performance of "Wind Of Change". The clip, which can be seen below, is featured in the music documentary film "Yoshiki: Under The Sky", wh...

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LARS ULRICH's Father Dies At 95

Lars Ulrich's father, Torben Ulrich, has passed away at the age of 95. The METALLICA drummer announced his father's death in a social media post earlier today (Wednesday, December 20). He wrote: "Torben Ulrich: 1928-2023. 95 years of adventures, unique experiences, curiosity, pushing boundaries, cha...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Performs With Fill-In Keyboardist ADAM WAKEMAN

Due to "unforeseen illness", DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey was forced to sit out the band's December 17 concert at Bandland festival in Bengaluru, India. Filling in for him at the gig was Adam Wakeman (BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE). Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Bandland...

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MICK MARS, SEBASTIAN BACH, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, CARLOS CAVAZO, Others To Be Inducted Into 'Metal Hall Of Fame'

The seventh annual Metal Hall Of Fame gala will take place on January 24, 2024 at the Marriott Delta hotel in Garden Grove, California and will be hosted by SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy Rankin. The event will include a special 40th-anniversary induction for Trunk, with...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'This Year Has Been The Hardest I've Ever Dealt With Yet Massively Rewarding'

Guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS, who completed their fall 2023 U.S. tour on December 16 in Salt Lake City, Utah, has shared the following message via his social media: "And that's a wrap!! What a tour. What a year. Two years. "This year has been the hardest I've ever d...

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UGLY KID JOE's WHITFIELD CRANE Remembers The Time EDDIE VAN HALEN Gave Him His Socks Right Off His Feet

During an appearance on the "Life In The Stocks" podcast, UGLY KID JOE singer Whitfield Crane reflected on the time legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen gave him a pair of his socks right off his feet. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We were on the road in Europe in 1995, an...

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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS Avatars Will 'Get Better': 'They're Spending 200 Million To Take It To The Next Level'

Gene Simmons says that "about 200 million" dollars is being invested into the KISS avatar show. The technology being used for the KISS avatars, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will allow KISS to stay "on the road" in retirement. The KISS avatars were created by Industrial Li...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE On Retirement: 'I Don't Think We'll Ever Know What The Last Gig, What The Last Tour Is'

In a recent interview with Zoom, DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice, who turned 75 in June, was asked when he and his bandmates will eventually retire from performing live. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have never planned a date to stop working. We are realists. The guys are gett...

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DON AIREY To Sit Out DEEP PURPLE Concert Due To Illness; ADAM WAKEMAN To Fill In

Due to "unforeseen illness", DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will sit out the band's December 17 concert at Bandland festival in Bengaluru, India. Filling in for him at the gig will be Adam Wakeman (BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE). Bandland is promoted and produced by BookMyShow Live, the events arm...