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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Announces 'Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles' Unscripted Series

VIZIO announced the upcoming launch of "Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles", an exclusive unscripted series hosted by Gavin Rossdale, lead singer and songwriter of the iconic band BUSH. Premiering early 2025 on VIZIO's free streaming service WatchFree+, the series promises an entertaining blend of music, c...

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Hear ALEX VAN HALEN Pay Tribute To His Brother EDDIE VAN HALEN In 'Brothers' Audiobook Excerpt

An audio excerpt from Alex Van Halen's upcoming memoir, "Brothers", has been released via Spotify. Dubbed "Overture" and read by the VAN HALEN drummer himself, the four-and-a-half minute clip serves as a eulogy of sorts for his brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who passed away...

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SHAVO ODADJIAN's SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET Performs Live For First Time: Photos, Audio

SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET, the new band led by SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian, made its live debut on Monday (October 7) at the SiriusXM Garage in Los Angeles, California. You can now listen to the performance in the YouTube video below (courtesy of Victims Of A Down). Setlist: 01. Paradise...

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JERRY CANTRELL On ALICE IN CHAINS: 'There's Nothing That We Couldn't Do' Musically

In a new interview with The Vinyl Guide podcast, Jerry Cantrell was asked when a piece of music he is writing becomes an ALICE IN CHAINS song and when it becomes a Jerry Cantrell solo song. The ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Basically, it's just w...

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CATEGORY 7 Feat. EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT, Ex-MACHINE HEAD And Ex-OVERKILL Members: First-Ever U.S. Tour Announced

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, has announced its first-ever tour i...

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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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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I Never Wanna Lose Sight Of How Grateful I Am To Be On This Ride'

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend spoke about the inspiration for the song "Gratitude" from his upcoming studio album, "PowerNerd", which is due on October 25. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'Gratitude' is an interest...

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Watch: SLASH And Producer MIKE CLINK Discuss Making Of 'Orgy Of The Damned' Album At Grammy Museum

Last Friday (October 4),GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash visited the Ray Charles Terrace at the Grammy Museum for an evening discussing his latest album "Orgy Of The Damned", a star-studded, vibrant homage to the blues. Grammy Hall Of Fame producer and longtime Slash collaborator Mike Clink joined the...

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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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JERRY CANTRELL On 'I Want Blood' Solo Album: 'I'd Stand It Up Against Any Work I've Done In My Career'

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke to Australia's Heavy about his upcoming album, "I Want Blood", which is due on October 18 via Double J Music. The LP, co-produced by Cantrell and Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MELVINS),was recorded at Barresi's JHOC Studio in Pas...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of LINKIN PARK Performing 'Heavy Is The Crown' In London

LINKIN PARK has shared professionally filmed video of the band's performance of the song "Heavy Is The Crown" on September 24 at O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. Check it out below. LINKIN PARK's setlist for the London concert included two new songs, "The Emptiness Machine" and the aforementioned...

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MIKE TRAMP Looks Back On Demise Of 'Hair Metal': 'The Last Wave Of The '80s Bands Were A Complete Joke'

In a new interview with The Jeremy White Show, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp once again reflected on how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The '80s was sl...

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DROWNING POOL Hopes To Release New Full-Length Album In 2025

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the band's new single, "Revolution (The Final Amen)". The track was made available late last month via SBG Records. It marks the first piece of...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's ROCK HALL Induction To Include Performances By MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN, BILLY IDOL And JELLY ROLL

According to Rolling Stone, Billy Idol, TOOL's Maynard James Keenan and country artist Jelly Roll will sing Ozzy Osbourne songs at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland on October 19. Backing them up will be a band consisting of Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt, Steve Stevens and Wol...