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Watch: Original GRIM REAPER Members Perform Together For First Time In More Than 35 Years To Celebrate STEVE GRIMMETT's Life

Original members of GRIM REAPER, guitarist Nick Bowcott, bassist Dave Wanklin and drummer Mark Simon, reunited for the first time in over 35 years to perform with singer Harry Conklin of JAG PANZER fame at the Wings Of Angels festival on Saturday, November 23. Steve Grimmett, producer, songwriter an...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Doesn't Care About Being The World's Fastest Guitar Player: 'I Just Want To Be In A Metal Band'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran shredder Chris Impellitteri's reputation as a guy who can play really fast overshadows the fact that he's actually a pretty good riff writer, too. Part of the late 1980s surge that turned guitar playing into a competition and/or arms race, Impellitteri's breakout moment ca...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Explains Why Japanese People 'Of All Types' Relate To Heavy Metal And Why 'That Doesn't Happen In America'

On Monday, November 25, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman came to Tokyo's Foreign Correspondents' Club Of Japan, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious press clubs, to talk about his music, his life and extraordinary cultural journey from America to Japan. Video of the question-and-an...

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SUM 41 To Be Inducted Into Canadian Music Hall Of Fame

The Canadian Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences (CARAS) recently unveiled several major announcements, including that the Canadian punk rock icons SUM 41 will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame during the 54th annual Juno Awards. This will be done during a special presentation and...

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JINJER Shares Another New Single, 'Green Serpent'

Ukrainian modern progressive metallers JINJER will release their fifth studio album, "Duél", on February 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Green Serpent", can be seen below. The song begins with thick grooves and calm, clear vocals by Tatiana Shmayluk...

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Second Edition Of 'Edward Van Halen' Photo Book By ROSS HALFIN Coming From RUFUS PUBLICATIONS

Rufus Publications has announced the second edition of "Edward Van Halen" by Ross Halfin, a 416-page revised and expanded celebration of rock's iconic guitar player, a man who changed the way rock music would be played forever. This extensive photo book features many classic and unseen shots chosen...

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DOUG ALDRICH Is 'Doing Better Than Expected' In Battle With Throat Cancer

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has offered an update on his condition, two months after he underwent a "very successful" surgery following a throat cancer diagnosis. Earlier today (Tuesday, November 26),Doug took to his Instagram to write: "Hi everyone...

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SAMMY HAGAR Shares Pro-Shot Video Of Halftime Performance At Las Vegas Raiders Vs. Denver Broncos Game

Sammy Hagar has shared professionally filmed video of his special halftime performance this past Sunday (November 24) at the Las Vegas Raiders' game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Delivering a powerhouse set of "I Can't Drive 55" and "Right Now", Hagar, alongside speci...

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THREE DAYS GRACE To Finish Recording New Album In January

Last week, Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE released "Mayday", their first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier. The 46-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, is sharing lead vocals in the band's new lineup with singer Matt Walst, who has fronted THREE DAYS GRACE...

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Watch: SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY Deliver Halftime Performance At Las Vegas Raiders Vs. Denver Broncos Game

Grammy Award-winning artist Sammy Hagar, alongside special guest Michael Anthony, previewed their upcoming residency during a special halftime performance earlier today (Sunday, November 24) at the Las Vegas Raiders' game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Delivering a pow...

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SCOTT TRAVIS Says JUDAS PRIEST 'Needed A Definite Extra Kick In The A**' Before His Addition To The Band

In a new interview with Matty Roberts of the Percussion Discussion podcast, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked if he was responsible for bringing an "extra heaviness" to the band's sound following his addition to the group three and a half decades ago. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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MIKE SHINODA On LINKIN PARK's Comeback: We 'Let Things Happen Organically'

In a new interview with KROQ's Kevan Kenney, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda spoke about the emotions and the experience navigating the release of the band's new album, "From Zero". It marks LINKIN PARK's first full-length effort since 2017's "One More Light", which was the last LINKIN PARK album before...

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PAUL STANLEY Says The Media Is Largely To Blame For A Divided America

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked to elaborate on his recent post-U.S. presidential election call for unity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Obviously it's sad to see a country divided, a country as gr...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Releases 'Mayday', First Single Since Return Of Singer ADAM GONTIER

Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE have released "Mayday", their first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier. The 46-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, is sharing lead vocals in the band's new lineup with singer Matt Walst, who has fronted THREE DAYS GRACE for...

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DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS: 'Social Media Sucks'

In a new interview with The DJ Force X podcast, DROWNING POOL and SOIL vocalist Ryan McCombs spoke about the benefits and drawbacks of social media, including interacting with loved ones, business networking and the way it has made people less civil in how they talk to each other. He said (as transc...