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ERIC SINGER Says PAUL STANLEY Calls The Shots In KISS, Not GENE SIMMONS

KISS drummer Eric Singer says that Paul Stanley ultimately has the final say in the band, despite many fans believing that Gene Simmons calls the shots. "People always think it's Gene," Singer told Rock Music Star in a new interview. "Respectfully, Gene and Paul do the thing together, but I always t...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Says Returning To Cuba For First Time In More Than Five Decades Was 'Magical'

Ex-SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo, who was born in Havana, Cuba but emigrated to Southern California with his parents when he was a toddler, finally got a chance to perform in his former homeland earlier this year when SUICIDAL TENDENCIES played two shows in Cuba. The May 7 concert at Centro Cultural...

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TREVOR STRNAD Says 'Nightbringers' Is THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's 'Proudest Moment'

Alex Haber of Heavy New York conducted an interview with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER frontman Trevor Strnad prior to the band's June 15 concert at Stage 48 in New York, New York. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the influence of lead guita...

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Former TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer JOHNNY KELLY: VINNIE PAUL 'Was First Class With A Heart Of Gold'

Former TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly says that he is "crushed" by the passing of Vinnie Paul Abbott. The former PANTERA drummer passed away on Friday (June 22) at the age of 54. Vinnie Paul apparently died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas. No cause of death was given at press time, but s...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Guitarist Says Forthcoming Album 'The Age Of Chaos' Is 'Heavier,' 'More Melodic' Than Self-Titled 2016 Release

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM vocalist Eric "A.K." Knutson and guitarist Michael Gilbert spoke with Capital Chaos TV prior to the band's June 12 performance in Sacramento, California. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On touring with HAMMERFALL...

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IN THIS MOMENT Guitarist Says Collaborating With ROB HALFORD Was 'Mind-Blowing'

IN THIS MOMENT vocalist Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth spoke with Metal Wani at this year's Download festival, which was held earlier in the month at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can stream the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). O...

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RAY ALDER: 'There Are No Plans To Write Another FATES WARNING Album In The Near Future'

Metal Wani's editor in chief Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with vocalist Ray Alder of progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what prompted FATES WARNING to release a live alb...

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METALLICA: Behind-The-Scenes Look At 'WorldWired' Stage Production And Setup (Video)

German web site Mothergrid has uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the European leg of METALLICA's 2018 "WorldWired" tour, featuring interviews with the band's crew, including lighting director Rob Koenig and audio engineer Mick Hughes. Check out the four-part report below. METALLICA recently la...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Be Joined By JOE SATRIANI, VINCE NEIL At 'High Tide Beach Party & Car Show'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar has confirmed the initial lineup and details of his inaugural "High Tide Beach Party & Car Show", set to take place on Saturday, October 6 on the shores of Huntington Beach, California. SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE (featuring Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson) an...

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JUDAS PRIEST Launches GLENN TIPTON PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have launched the Glenn Tipton Parkinson's Foundation in honor of their guitarist who is suffering from the degenerative neurological disorder. Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease four years ago — after being stricken by the condition at least half...

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GUNS N' ROSES: 18-Minute 'Appetite For Destruction: Locked N' Loaded' Piece-By-Piece Unboxing Video

On June 29, GUNS N' ROSES will reissue its classic 1987 debut album, "Appetite For Destruction", in a "Locked N' Loaded" box via Universal Music Group. An 18-minute "Locked N' Loaded" piece-by-piece unboxing video can be seen below. The "Appetite For Destruction: Locked N' Loaded" box is the one tr...

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VINNIE PAUL Wanted GUNS N' ROSES' 'Appetite For Destruction' Played At His Funeral

Vinnie Paul Abbott told Metal Hammer in an interview that he wanted GUNS N' ROSES' classic debut album, "Appetite For Destruction", played at his funeral. The former PANTERA drummer explained: "I'd really want to choose an album that was a goddamn good time, like fuckin' GUNS N' ROSES. I'd want peop...

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Dead Cross

On paper, DEAD CROSS features one of the most impressive super group lineups in history. Oftentimes such endeavors fall short of expectations for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the world class musicians use these alternate bands as an opportunity to flex their impressive talents. This may be enjoya...

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Witch Mountain

When bands shake up their lineups, the changes can be significant as far as the nature of future output as well as public perception. The impact is oftentimes much more profound when the change involves the vocalist, especially with regard to how the audience will respond. Needless to say, it was a...

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MACHINE HEAD: 'VINNIE PAUL Inspired Our Band With His Amazing Style' And 'Incredible Sound'

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have paid tribute to Vinnie Paul Abbott, saying the former PANTERA drummer inspired them with his "amazing style" and "incredible sound." Vinnie Paul reportedly died in his sleep at his home in Las Vegas on Friday, June 22. He was 54 years old. Earlier t...