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CARMINE APPICE Says He Never Heard Back From NIKKI SIXX About His 'Jam-Off' Challenge

Carmine Appice says that he couldn't believe it when Nikki Sixx called him "a washed-up drummer" in response to comments he made about Mick Mars's exit from MÖTLEY CRÜE. When Mars, a co-founding member of MÖTLEY CRÜE, announced his retirement from touring with the group in October 2022 as a result o...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Thanks LADY GAGA For Inspiring Launch Of THE SCARS FOUNDATION

In a new interview with Katie Daryl of AXS TV's "Now Listen", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke about the inspiration for the 2019 launch of a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness surrounding mental health issues. The mission of The Scars Foundation, according to its web site, is...

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Ex-DELAIN Singer CHARLOTTE WESSELS Reveals 'The Obsession' Album Details

After announcing the release of her new studio album for September 20, charismatic Dutch singer/songwriter Charlotte Wessels (ex-DELAIN) has unveiled the album's title together with the first single. Titled "The Obsession", the album marks Wessels's Napalm Records debut, and while her earlier solo e...

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BON JOVI Shares Lyric Video For New Single 'Living Proof'

BON JOVI has released the official Nevil Bernard-directed lyric video for the band's new single "Living Proof". The track is taken from BON JOVI's upcoming 16th studio album, "Forever", which will arrive on June 7. The new LP is now available for pre-order where fans can find exclusive colored vinyl...

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As important as it is for heavy music to evolve, there is something hugely reassuring about bands that find a winning formula and stick to it. Not that PAIN have been guilty of inhabiting a narrow niche. Over the course of eight albums, Peter Tägtgren's industrial metal project has absorbed every te...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'This Is The Way (Featuring DMX)' Video

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the music video for "This Is The Way", featuring the late rapper DMX. The clip was directed by none other than highly influential filmmaker Hype Williams, a longtime friend and close collaborator of DMX. Hailed by The...

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LORNA SHORE Announces North American Tour With WHITECHAPEL, KUBLAI KHAN TX, SANGUISUGABOGG

LORNA SHORE has announced a North American tour with WHITECHAPEL, KUBLAI KHAN TX and SANGUISUGABOGG, set to take place this September/October. LORNA SHORE will play its latest album, "Pain Remains", in its entirety on this this Live Nation-produced special run of headline dates, making this is one s...

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ALCEST's NEIGE Debates Why Heavy Music Needs To Sound 'Dark': 'The Ultimate Provocation Is To Make Metal Sound Uplifting'

By David E. Gehlke ALCEST's rise from relative mid-2000s obscurity to becoming arguably the second most popular French metal band behind GOJIRA has been one of plain old sticktoitiveness. Behind founder, primary songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Neige (real name: Stéphane Paut),ALCEST has skirted...

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JIM ROOT Says SLIPKNOT Is 'Really Lucky To Have' Drummer ELOY CASAGRANDE: 'We Didn't Even Try Anybody Else'

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root reflected on the first two concerts the band played with its new drummer, former SEPULTURA sticksman Eloy Casagrande. The gigs took place on April 25 at Pappy + Harriet's in Pioneertown, California and on April 27 at the Sick New World f...

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NIKKI SIXX: It Was 'Never My Intention To Steal' JOHN 5 From ROB ZOMBIE's Band

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx discussed his band's decision to hire guitarist John 5 as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's announcement that he would no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Speaking about how John 5's addition to CRÜE c...

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KERRY KING Wants To 'Bang Out' Second Solo Album Shortly After Completing 'From Hell I Rise' Touring Cycle

In a new interview with Brian Aberback of The Aquarian, Kerry King spoke about his return to the live stage five years after SLAYER played what was at the time being billed as the band's final gig. He said: "I'm very into playing. It's not the travel. I love going to cities, of course, but getting t...

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BATTLE BEAST: 'We've Been Doing Some Songwriting' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Chaoszine, BATTLE BEAST singer Noora Louhimo spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Circus Of Doom" album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Yes, we've been doing some songwriting. I had the first vocal demo ses...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Shares Official Video Recap Of 'Secret' Club Show In New York City

MÖTLEY CRÜE has shared an official video recap of the band's "secret" club show which took place on Monday night (May 6) at New York's Bowery Ballroom. For the concert, the iconic Los Angeles rockers were billed as "1981" and tickets for the 600-capacity venue sold out in under five minutes during l...

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BEARTOOTH Announces July/August 2024 U.S. Tour With CURRENTS, BOUNDARIES And NEVERTEL

Hot on the heels of the fully sold-out 2024 North American leg of "The Surface" tour, which sold a career-record 78,000 tickets across more than 40 shows, gold-selling and billion-streaming Columbus rock band BEARTOOTH — Caleb Shomo, vocals; Zach Huston, guitars; Will Deely, guitars; Oshie Bichar, b...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Plays 'Secret' Club Show In New York City

MÖTLEY CRÜE played a "secret" club show Monday night (May 6) at New York's Bowery Ballroom. For the concert, the iconic Los Angeles rockers were billed as "1981". The year 1981 is a significant one in MÖTLEY CRÜE's history, as it represents the year they formed and released their debut single, "Live...