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JON SCHAFFER: Fallout From Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot 'Brought Me Into A Personal Relationship With Christ'

In a new interview with the Tom Woods Show, ICED EARTH founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer discussed his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Asked to describe his political views, Jon said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm just a pro-freedom guy. And I have to...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON On His Upcoming Debut Solo Album: 'It's Not Accessible' And 'There Are No Punk Rock Singalongs'

In a new interview with Q101's Lauren O'Neil, HELMET frontman Page Hamilton was asked if there are any plans for him to release new music as a follow-up to the band's ninth studio album, "Left", which came out in November 2023 via earMUSIC. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: OZZY OSBOURNE's Influence On Heavy Metal Was 'Unprecedented'

In a new interview with Abe Kanan of Audacy, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray was asked what playing Ozzy Osbourne's traveling festival Ozzfest in 2001 and 2005 meant to him and his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything. I just kind of Googled, like, 'How many bands ha...

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AC/DC's Fireworks At Edinburgh Concert 'Broke Permitted Noise Levels'

According to BBC News, AC/DC's fireworks at the end of the band's concert in Edinburgh, Scotland this past summer exceeded "permitted noise levels". The City Of Edinburgh Council received eight complaints from locals about the noise pollution at the August 21 show at Murrayfield Stadium, which was p...

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CHEVELLE's PETE LOEFFLER: 'The Guitar Is Starting To Become More Of A Struggle To Write A Song With Than It Used To Be'

During a new appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, CHEVELLE vocalist/guitarist Pete Loeffler spoke about the challenges of reproducing the material from the band's latest album, "Bright As Blasphemy", in a live situation. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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DEF LEPPARD To Be Honored With Star On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Next Week

DEF LEPPARD will be honored with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Thursday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 1750 N. Vine Street. DEF LEPPARD will receive their star in the category of "Recording". Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO Universal Music Enterprises (UMe),w...

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BLACK SWAN Feat. JEFF PILSON, ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH And MATT STARR: New Single 'The Fire And The Flame' Available

The all-star hard rock collective BLACK SWAN — featuring Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP),Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE),Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, MR. BIG) — has unveiled its new single and official visualizer, "The Fire And The Flame",...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Remembers VINNIE PAUL: 'He Was A Great Friend' Who 'Taught Me A Lot'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray, who played in HELLYEAH with Vinnie Paul Abbott for 12 years prior to the PANTERA drummer's tragic passing, reflected on his friendship with the legendary metal musician. He s...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY On Celebrating 'L.D. 50' 25th Anniversary Without GREG TRIBBETT: 'He Wanted Us To Do This Tour'

In a new interview with Brenden "Peaches" Peach of the Idaho Falls, Idaho radio station KBEAR 101, MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray spoke about what it has been like to play shows on the "L.D. 50 25th Anniversary" tour without MUDVAYNE guitarist Greg Tribbett whose wife recently lost her year-and-a-half-lo...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'All Of The Science-Fiction Movies I Loved As A Kid,' Like '1984' And 'Idiocracy', 'We're Living Them Right Now'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach was asked for his opinion of the negative effects of political polarization and the state of our world in the post-pandemic era. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel like all of th...

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JON SCHAFFER Says He Has 'Had Great Financial Offers' To Bring ICED EARTH Back: 'But The Time Is Not Right Now'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the ICED EARTH-centric Podcast Of The Wicked podcast, ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer, whose band effectively split up after he was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, was asked if there are any plan...

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See MUDVAYNE's Entire Performance In Youngstown, Ohio during 'L.D. 50 25th Anniversary' Summer 2025 Tour

sioproductions has uploaded video of MUDVAYNE's entire September 17 concert at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio during the band's "L.D. 50 25th Anniversary" tour. Check it out below. MUDVAYNE's setlist for the Youngstown show was as follows: 01. Dig 02. Internal Primates Forever 03. -1 04. Sev...

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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA On His Recovery After Robbery Attempt That Left Him Paralyzed And Wheelchair-Bound: 'It Was Hardcore Trauma'

In a new interview with Australia's Sense Music Media, POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra reflected on the 1989 incident when he was the victim of a failed armed robbery attempt, subsequently leaving him paralyzed from the chest down and sending him into a spiral of drug and alcohol abuse. Asked how be...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Will Be Part Of International Jury At Russia's 'Intervision 2025' Music Competition

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE vocalist Joe Lynn Turner will be part of the international jury of Intervision 2025. Intervision 2025 is a Russian state-sponsored music competition, decreed by Russian president Vladimir Putin in February as an alternative to the popular Eurovision Song Contest which...

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SAM LOEFFLER Recalls CHEVELLE Nearly Getting Removed From 2003 OZZFEST By SHARON OSBOURNE

In a new interview with Baby Huey and Chasta of the San Francisco radio station 107.7 The Bone, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler spoke about legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne who died in July at the age of 76. Asked about CHEVELLE's experience touring with Ozzy as part of Ozzfest in 2002 and...