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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On His Longtime Bandmates: 'We're Still Tremendous Friends And We Always Will Be'

In a recent interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked how he felt when he first Rob Halford sing in 1973 before the vocalist joined the band as the replacement for Al Atkins. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ken [ex-J...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Belonging Is Extremely Overrated'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, who has been living and recording music in Japan since 2003, was asked if he ever feels isolated or that he doesn't belong in a country like Japan, which is not generally exposed to other cultures. He respond...

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COAL CHAMBER Cancels 'Fiend For The Fans' U.S. Tour So DEZ FAFARA Can Focus On His Health

COAL CHAMBER has canceled its previously rescheduled "Fiend For The Fans" U.S. tour. The trek, which was originally slated to kick off in August 2024 before being postponed to March/April 2025 due to COAL CHAMBER vocalist Dez Fafara's health emergency, was supposed to feature support from FEAR FACTO...

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GENE SIMMONS Once Again Defends His 'Dancing With The Stars' Comments: 'The Alternative Is We Ignore All Women, Never Compliment You'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again proclaimed that he stands by "every word" he said when he served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for last October's "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw 11 pairs return t...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Teams Up With Racing Game 'Asphalt Legends Unite'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD makes its glorious debut in the arcade racing game series Asphalt Legends Unite. Rock out to music from across the band's discography, and snag time-limited collectibles starting today (Wednesday, January 15). AVENGED SEVENFOLD said: "We are excited to team up with the iconic racin...

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FEAR FACTORY To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Demanufacture' Album On Summer 2025 European Tour

FEAR FACTORY will celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its classic second album, "Demanufacture", by performing the LP "in its entirety on most festivals" in Europe this summer. Tour dates: Aug. 01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Aug. 04 - Katowice, Poland - MCK Aug. 06 - Villena, Spain - Leye...

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Watch: DISTURBED Drummer MIKE WENGREN's SEVEN Performs Covers Of MEGADETH, RATT, WHITE LION, TESLA Classics

DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren's brand new "cover band", SEVEN, played its first two concerts ever Friday night (January 10) and last night (Saturday, January 11) at RallyPoint in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Fan-filmed video of Saturday's show can be seen below (courtesy of WisRockin'). Joining Wengren i...

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3 DOORS DOWN's BRAD ARNOLD On Getting Sober Nine Years Ago: These 'Have Been The Best Years Of My Life'

3 DOORS DOWN singer Brad Arnold, who will celebrate the ninth anniversary of his getting sober on January 19, discussed his decision to quit drinking in a new interview with Allen Jackson Ministries. The 46-year-old musician said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I started drinking down...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Lessons He Has Learned In Four Decades Of Being A Professional Musician: 'Try To Be Joyful In What You're Doing'

In a recent interview with UpAndComingTV's "The UACast", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked to name the  main lessons that he has learned as part of his personal development throughout everything that he has done. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think the fi...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's 'Killing In The Name' Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's classic track "Killing In The Name" has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. In celebration of the milestone, the band's guitarist Tom Morello took to his account on X to share the following message: "'KILLING IN THE NAME' just hit 1 billion streams on Spotify! Thanks...

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HIRAX To Release 'Faster Than Death' Album In February

U.S. thrash metal veterans HIRAX will release their sixth album, "Faster Than Death", on February 28 via Armageddon Label. Its release will coincide with HIRAX's 40th anniversary. HIRAX has shared the stage with iconic peers such as METALLICA, EXODUS, MEGADETH and SLAYER during the explosive rise of...

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TRIUMPH's 'Hold On' Selected As Coalition For Music Education In Canada's 2025 'Music Monday' Anthem

On Monday, May 5, Coalition For Music Education In Canada will celebrate Music Monday with a cross-country sing-along to raise awareness for music education. The annual event celebrates the unifying power of music as thousands of Canadians join in singing and performing the Music Monday anthem at th...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD On His Lyric Writing: 'I Want The Words To Just Be As Powerful As Possible'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about his perennial and peerless lyrics. The band's primary songwriter shared what he loves about the architecture of wor...

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CYHRA Feat. Former IN FLAMES, AMARANTHE Members: New Single 'Superman' Released

CYHRA, the band featuring vocalist Jake E (ex-AMARANTHE),guitarist Jesper Strömblad (THE HALO EFFECT, ex-IN FLAMES), guitarist Euge Valovirta (ex-SHINING), drummer Alex Landenburg (KAMELOT) and guitarist Marcus Sunesson (ENGEL, THE CROWN), has released a new single, "Superman". The t...

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Watch: Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Plays Solo Concert In Los Angeles

Video of former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell's December 13, 2024 concert at The Regent in Los Angeles, California as the support act for GOD FORBID can be seen below. Bell played the first concert with his solo band on June 13, 2024 at 1720 in Los Angeles, California. Backing Bell at the 172...