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TOBIAS FORGE Still Considers GHOST To Be A 'Metal Band'

GHOST's Tobias Forge was interviewed backstage at this year's edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting, which was held earlier this month in Dessel, Belgium. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On what inspired him to form GHOST: Tobias: "...

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GUS G. Releases Guitar Playthrough Video For 'Thrill Of The Chase' Song

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has released a guitar playthrough video for his song "Thrill Of The Chase". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Fearless", which was releas...

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THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE Feat. GODSMACK Members: New Song 'Open Spaces' Available

THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE will release its new album, "The Shape Of Blues To Come", on July 20 via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. The second single from the disc, "Open Spaces", can be streamed below. Following 2016's self-titled debut, GODSMACK's Shannon Larkin (drums) and Tony Rombola (guitar) retu...

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METALLICA Donates POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Money To Three Charities

According to Billboard, METALLICA has donated its monetary award from the Polar Music Prize to three charities. 50 percent of the one-million-Swedish-Kroner prize (just over $130,000) went to the Stockholm City Mission, which supports the homeless; 25 percent to the World Childhood Foundation, found...

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METALLICA Honored With POLAR MUSIC PRIZE; GHOST And CANDLEMASS Members Perform 'Enter Sandman' (Video)

GHOST frontman Tobias Forge (as his new alter ego, Cardinal Copia) was backed by members of CANDLEMASS and the Swedish songwriting, producer and artist duo VARGAS & LAGOLA for a performance of the METALLICA classic "Enter Sandman" earlier tonight (Thursday, June 14) when the San Francisco heavy meta...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE: 'I Like Music That Moves Me And Makes Me Feel Things'

France's "Heavy1" radio show recently conducted an interview with GHOST leader and frontman Tobias Forge. You can listen to the entire chat at this location. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what inspired the theme behind the band's new studio album, "Prequelle": Tobias:...

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GUS G. On Being Replaced By ZAKK WYLDE In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band: 'I Think Some People Were More Upset About It Than I Was'

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. has reiterated his claim that he was okay with being replaced by the returning Zakk Wylde in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band. It was announced in April 2017 that Wylde would be rejoining Ozzy's backing group for all his upcoming solo show dates. Osbourne's touring lineup also...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'Being Honest With Our Fans Was One Of The Most Important Things'

Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. Icon: I'm sure POISON experienced trials and tribulations through the years. What are some lessons learned early on that impacted your career? Rik...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Collecting Ideas For Next MEGADETH Album: "We're So Far Ahead Of The Game Ready Right Now'

At this past weekend's Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke to Kaaos TV about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. The upcoming effort will mark the group's first release to feature drummer Dirk Verbeure...

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SHINEDOWN Frontman Says 'Attention Attention' Album Is About 'Not Being Afraid To Fail'

In a recent interview with Mindy Novotny of Milwaukee radio station 102.9 The Hog, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith spoke about the full-scale concept behind their latest studio album, "Attention Attention", which addresses a society both enabled and blinded by technology and the decline and rise of a...

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DEEP PURPLE Members To Read Citation For POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Laureates METALLICA; GHOST, CANDLEMASS Members To Perform

DEEP PURPLE's Ian Paice and Roger Glover will read the citation for METALLICA (pictured) when the San Francisco heavy metal giants are honored with the prestigious Polar Music Prize next month. The ceremony traditionally features Swedish artists performing the Laureates' music, and this year, member...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Singer Says 'The Stage' Album 'Will Stand The Test Of Time'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD frontman M. Shadows believes the band's latest album, "The Stage", "will stand the test of time" and could eventually become a fan favorite. The surprise release of the disc, which was announced the night it went on sale in October 2016, earned the lowest sales of an AVENGED SEVENF...

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RICHIE KOTZEN, VINNIE MOORE And GUS G. To Team Up For U.S. Shows In The Fall

Guitar legends Richie Kotzen, Vinnie Moore and Gus G. will join forces for a 10-date U.S. tour in the fall. Prior to the trek, Vinnie and Gus will play four shows in Texas without Kotzen. Vinnie Moore and Gus G. tour dates: Sep. 13 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar Sep. 14 - San Antonio, TX – Rock Box Sep....

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QUEEN's ADAM LAMBERT Says Upcoming Las Vegas Residency Will Allow Band 'To Experiment A Little Bit More'

On May 7, QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT frontman Adam Lambert participated in a "BUILD Series" question-and-answer session with host Kevan Kenney in New York City. You can now watch the discussion below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he had any trepidation about st...

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THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE Feat. GODSMACK Members: 'The Shape Of Blues To Come' Album Due In June

THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE will release its new album, "The Shape Of Blues To Come", on July 20 via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. Following 2016's self-titled debut, GODSMACK's Shannon Larkin (drums) and Tony Rombola (guitar) return with some more bone-shaking blues with Brian Carpenter (bass) and th...