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Watch: METALLICA Kicks Off 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Residency

METALLICA kicked off a four-night residency on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Monday night (April 10) by sitting down for a chat with host Jimmy Kimmel and performing "Lux Æterna", the lead single from the band's upcoming album, "72 Seasons". During the interview portion of their appearance on the ABC program...

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JAMES HETFIELD Wanted To Call New METALLICA Album 'Lux Æterna' But Was Outvoted

In a new interview with the METALLICA fan-club magazine So What!, guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the band's eleventh studio album, "72 Seasons", the title of which refers to the first 18 years of our lives that form our true or false selves. Asked how much...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. CHRIS ADLER And JAMES LOMENZO: New Single 'Follower' Now Available

FIRSTBORNE, the band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo, has released another new single, "Follower". As was the case with "Bad Things" and "One Of A Kind", which were made available in September; "Dead Rats", which came out in October; "Intercontine...

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METALLICA Launches Inaugural Marching Band National Competition

On the eve of the release of METALLICA's eagerly awaited 12th album, "72 Seasons", the San Francisco Bay Area-based metal legends have announced the "Metallica Marching Band Competition", a national challenge to marching bands of all levels to craft their most exciting, unique, and impressive perfor...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO Says DAVE MUSTAINE Was 'Awesome' To Work With On MEGADETH's 'The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!' Album

During an appearance on the "Into The Combine" podcast, veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about his work on MEGADETH's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" The longtime TESTAMENT bassist temporarily stepped in to record the bass tracks on MEGADETH's follow-up to 2016's "Dys...

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SWEET & LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET And GEORGE LYNCH: New Single 'Miracle' 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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LARS ULRICH Says METALLICA Acquiring One of America's Largest Vinyl-Manufacturing Companies Is 'A Little Daunting'

In a new interview with BBC News, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about his band's decision to buy their own vinyl factory in Virginia. As the sixth biggest-selling artist on vinyl in the U.S. last year, having sold 387,000 records from its back catalog, acquiring the majority interest in Furnac...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT Says There Will Be 'An Official Statement Soon' Regarding TROY LUCCKETTA's Status With The Band

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat says that "there'll be an official statement soon" regarding drummer Troy Luccketta's status with the band. In September 2021, Luccketta announced that he would "take a little time from the road" to spend with family and friends. He has since been replaced at TESLA's gigs b...

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PETER FRAMPTON Pays Tribute To JOHN REGAN: 'I Have Lost One Of My Closest Buddies'

Legendary guitarist Peter Frampton (pictured) has paid tribute to acclaimed bassist John Regan who died on Friday (April 7) at the age of 71. No cause of death has been revealed. Regan recorded and toured with Frampton from 1979 to 2011 and appeared on several of the guitarist's albums, beginning wi...

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Former FREHLEY'S COMET Bassist JOHN REGAN Dies At 71

Acclaimed rock bassist John Regan has died at the age of 71. No cause of death has been revealed. Regan had performed with Tod Howarth, drummer Anton Fig of "Late Show With David Letterman" fame and original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in the band FREHLEY'S COMET. His recording credits also include P...

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BLACK SABBATH's 'Live Evil' To Be Re-Released As 40th-Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition

BMG has set a June 2, 2023 release date for the 40th-anniversary super deluxe edition of BLACK SABBATH's "Live Evil". This new edition of "Live Evil" was remixed by Wyn Davis and remastered for the 40th anniversary and includes a 1982 "The Mob Rules" tour replica hardback concert book, a 40-page boo...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO: '72 Seasons' Is 'Definitely The Best' METALLICA Album I've Been Involved With

In a new interview with Jesse and JD of CJAY 92 and Canada's iHeartRadio, Robert Trujillo was asked if he thinks METALLICA is a band that will always continue to write and record new music. The bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One of the blessings and the curses for us is tha...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Looks To Life After JUDAS PRIEST With ELEGANT WEAPONS

By David E. Gehlke In 2011 Richie Faulkner replaced K.K. Downing in JUDAS PRIEST for what was supposed to be the band's "farewell" tour. While the metal scene was up in arms over the disbandment of the legendary Downing / Glenn Tipton guitar tandem, Faulkner quickly grew into the role and asserted h...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'It's Often Easier To Play Fast Than It Is To Play Slow'

In a new interview with Consequence, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich said that he prides himself on the ability to play what the song calls for, adding that a talented drummer will play what's best for the song and can perform simply, even though they are capable of doing more when needed. "It's often...

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Watch FEAR FACTORY's New Lineup Perform In Green Bay

The Jamie Frolick YouTube channel has uploaded video of FEAR FACTORY's April 2 concert at EPIC Event Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It marked FEAR FACTORY's 29th show with new singer Milo Silvestro and touring drummer Pete Webber as part of the "Rise Of The Machine" tour as the support act for...