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See IRON MAIDEN Perform In Los Angeles During Fall 2024 'The Future Past' Tour

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN played the third show of the fall 2024 North American leg of their "The Future Past" tour Tuesday night (October 8) at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Caught Somewhere In Time 02. Stranger In A Strange Land 03. The...

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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON On New Drummer CHRIS DOVAS: 'He Brought Some Life Back'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the addition of drummer Chris Dovas (SEVEN SPIRES) after Dave Lombardo's short-lived return. Regarding how Dovas landed the gig, Peterson said (as transcri...

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GENE SIMMONS Blasted For 'Offensive' And 'Sexist' Comments As Guest Judge On 'Dancing With The Stars'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons served as a guest judge, alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, for Tuesday evening's (October 8) "Hair Metal Night" episode of "Dancing With The Stars". The episode saw the 11 pairs return to the dance floor with routines to iconic rock and rol...

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LIFE OF AGONY To Perform Entire 'Ugly' Album On 30th-Anniversary Tour In 2025

In a new interview with Ryan of the 97.7 QLZ radio station, LIFE OF AGONY guitarist Joseph Zampella (a.k.a. Joey Z) was asked if there are any plans for a follow-up to the band's "The Sound Of Scars" album, which came out in 2019. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this song [...

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D.D. VERNI: How OVERKILL Goes About Finding Replacement Musicians

In a new interview with DJ Ramo (a.k.a. Omar Rodriguez) of The Metal Mixtape, bassist D.D. Verni of New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL was asked about how he and his bandmates go about seeking replacement musicians for their group, particularly as it relates to drummer Jason Bittner's recent decision to...

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HERMAN FRANK Is 'Sure' There Will Be A Second IRON ALLIES Album With DAVID REECE: 'I Love His Voice'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former ACCEPT guitarist Herman Frank was asked about the possibility of a second album from IRON ALLIES, his collaborative project with fellow ex-ACCEPT member and David Reece (vocals). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We will see. I'm...

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OPETH's ÅKERFELDT Says Growling Vocals 'Became An Asset' During Songwriting Process For 'The Last Will And Testament'

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt discussed the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Speaking about his decision to include growling vocals in the recently...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: Why I Love DIAMOND HEAD

On the latest episode of AXS TV's "Vinyl Obsession", MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine joins host Eric Young to talk about all things music, including some of the albums that have inspired him over the years. One of Dave's selections is "Lightning To The Nations", the debut LP by British heavy metal band DIA...

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See Official Photos Of IRON MAIDEN's Fall 2024 North American Tour Kick-Off

IRON MAIDEN kicked off the fall 2024 North American leg of its "The Future Past" tour Friday night (October 4) at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista (a suburb of San Diego),California. The British heavy metal legends treated the packed amphitheater to an explosive two-hour, high-...

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Watch: STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Performs In San Diego During Fall 2024 Tour

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, performed this past Thursday night (October 3) at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The San Diego show was part of BRITISH LION's three-date U.S. tour, which will...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'PANTERA Was The Band That Kept Metal Alive In The '90s'

In a new interview with Consequence, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy named PANTERA's 1992 album "Vulgar Display Of Power" as one of the 10 LPs which influenced his drumming. He said about the effort: "'Vulgar Display Of Power' came out around the same time as [DREAM THEATER's] 'Images And Words' back i...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Launches Fall 2024 'The Future Past' North American Tour In San Diego

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the fall 2024 North American leg of their "The Future Past" tour last night (Friday, October 4) at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista (a suburb of San Diego),California. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Caught Somewhere In...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA's First Two Mexico City Concerts During 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Ride The Lightning" on September 22 at Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly known as Foro Sol) in Mexico City, Mexico can be seen below. Also available is footage of METALLICA playing "King Nothing" and "Seek & Destroy" on September 20 at th...

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KROKUS Frontman MARC STORACE Announces New Album 'Crossfire'

STORACE, Swiss rock legend Marc Storace's eponymous band, will release its second album, "Crossfire", on November 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. Storace comments: "Tommy Henriksen, in spite of his tight touring schedule with Alice Cooper, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES and his work with his CROSSBONE SKULLY, actua...

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Watch: DUFF MCKAGAN Kicks Off 'Lighthouse Tour '24' In Dublin

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan kicked off his solo tour Monday night (September 30) at the Academy in Dublin, Ireland. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, Duff's 21-song set included one GN'R track, "You're Crazy", alongside select cuts from his "Lighthous...