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BODY COUNT Recruits DAVID GILMOUR For Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'Comfortably Numb'

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has released a powerful rendition of "Comfortably Numb" featuring David Gilmour — a fresh take on the classic PINK FLOYD track that explores themes of detachment and introspection. Gilmour's seminal guitar work adds a ha...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says METALLICA 'Did A Lot Of Things Right' To Become Biggest Metal Band In The World

In a recent interview with former THE HOURGLASS guitarist Rudi Messiah, DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier spoke about METALLICA's evolution from thrash metal pioneers to one of the biggest rock bands in the world with their 1991 self-titled LP, commonly known as the Black Album. He said (as trans...

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SLIPKNOT Is Planning 25th-Anniversary Reissue Of Debut Album

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) confirmed that there are plans to re-release the band's self-titled debut album to coincide with the LP's 25th anniversary. "I'm fully involved with putting together a reissue p...

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JERRY CANTRELL On Dangers Of Artificial Intelligence: 'It's Up To The User How You Intend To Use It'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke about his upcoming album, "I Want Blood", which is due on October 18 via Double J Music. Addressing the fact that the LP's first single,...

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VOLA Recruits IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN For 'Cannibal' Single, Video

Danish-Swedish quartet VOLA has released a pulverizing new single, "Cannibal", which features IN FLAMES' Anders Fridén on vocals. The song is taken from VOLA's upcoming album, "Friend Of A Phantom", which will be released on November 1 via Mascot Records. You can watch the official "Cannibal" music...

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JACK BLADES, ERIC MARTIN And MATT SORUM Guest On New TAK MATSUMOTO GROUP Album 'TMG II'

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of TAK MATSUMOTO GROUP (TMG),marking the triumphant return of the internationally acclaimed project formed by guitar virtuoso Tak Matsumoto. The new album, "TMG II", is available digitally today, with the physical CD release slated for December 6, 2024....

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BRUJERIA Leader And Co-Founder JUAN BRUJO Dead At 61

BRUJERIA frontman, lyricist, leader and co-founder John Lepe, a.k.a. Juan Brujo, has died at the age of 61. Earlier today, the following statement was posted on the band's official social media: "It is with deep sadness we have to announce that our leader Juan Brujo has passed away today. "Juan suff...

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EXTREME Shares 'Save Me' Music Video

EXTREME has released the official music video for the song "Save Me". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Six", which came out in June 2023 via earMUSIC. EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt comments: "This video was shot with a very claustrophobic feel to show the raw emotion of the hea...

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Watch: AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Joins SLASH For 'Killing Floor' Performance At U.K.'s SKY ARTS AWARDS

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was joined by AC/DC singer Brian Johnson at the inaugural Sky Arts Awards at the Roundhouse in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday (September 17) to perform a cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Killing Floor". Video of the performance can be seen below. Slash collaborated with John...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Launches New Band THE ROCKETT MAFIA

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has launched a new band called THE ROCKETT MAFIA. Joining him in the group are Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar, Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS) on guitar and backing vocals, and Bryan Kimes on bass and backing vocals. Rockett and Gibbs played their first s...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Resumes Recording Vocals For ANTHRAX's Long-Awaited New Album: I 'Can't Wait For You All To Hear' It

Joey Belladonna has returned to Los Angeles to resume recording his vocal tracks for ANTHRAX's long-awaited new studio album. Overseeing the follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" once again is producer Jay Ruston, who previously worked with ANTHRAX on "For All Kings" and 2011's "Worship Music". Earlie...

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BRUJERIA Cancels All Tour Dates 'Due To A Severe Medical Emergency'

Grind veterans BRUJERIA have canceled all of their previously announced shows "due to a severe medical emergency". On Monday (September 16),the band released the following statement via social media: "We regret to announce that due to a severe medical emergency, BRUJERIA are forced to cancel all up...

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JOHN 5 On Joining MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'It Just Feels Like Life Is Brand New Again'

In a new interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 spoke about how he came to join MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the band's co-founding guitarist Mick Mars. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Celebrates 57th Birthday By Joining ACCEPT For 'Balls To The Wall' Performance In New York City

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens celebrated his 57th birthday by joining ACCEPT on stage this past Friday (September 13) at Palladium Times Square in New York City to perform the ACCEPT classic "Balls To The Wall". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen b...

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MICK MARS Says His Upcoming Second Solo Album Will Be 'A Step Up' From 'The Other Side Of Mars'

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke about the musical inspiration for his recently released debut solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars", and the upcoming follow-up effort, on which he is currently working with engineer/producer Chris Collier. He said (as transcrib...