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MARTY FRIEDMAN On Developing Your Own Style As A Guitarist: 'It's Very Important To Be Honest With Your Own Taste'

During his September 23 guitar clinic at Kadıköy Sahne in Istanbul, Turkey, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the importance of developing your own sound and style. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I think as a guitar player, it's easy to see someone who's r...

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SOULFLY Shares Music Video For 'Nihilist' Single From Upcoming 'Chama' Album

SOULFLY has released the official Costin Chioreanu-directed music video for "Nihilist", the second single from the band's upcoming thirteenth album, "Chama", due on October 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. "Chama" was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino. John h...

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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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OPETH: MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Signature Guitar Unveiled By C.F. MARTIN & CO.

Today at Guitar Summit in Mannheim, Germany, C.F. Martin & Co. unveiled the OM Mikael Åkerfeldt, a limited-edition acoustic created with the OPETH frontman. Only 74 guitars will be made worldwide, honoring the Swedish musician's 1974 birth year. The OM Mikael Åkerfeldt blends Martin's renowned c...

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VINCE NEIL Reveals He Had Three Strokes Before The 'Big One': 'Two Of 'Em I Didn't Even Know I Had'

During an appearance on today's (Wednesday, September 24) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil discussed his recent revelation that he had suffered a stroke last December. A couple of months after the health scare, the band announced that its residen...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG Is 'The Reason I Wanted To Play Guitar'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked to name the first band he ever became a fan of. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "AC/DC. [AC/DC guitarist] Angus Young is the reason why I wanted to play guitar. The minute I saw him, I was n...

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STYX To Perform Entire 'Pieces Of Eight' Album During January 2026 Las Vegas Residency

Legendary rockers STYX are already starting to lock in shows for their 2026 tour schedule, which will once again include an unforgettable five-night engagement at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. STYX will be performing 1978's "Pieces Of Eight" in its entirety, along with t...

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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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Watch: STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Joined By JOSH FREESE For 'Sex Type Thing' Performance At LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS were joined by former FOO FIGHTERS and current NINE INCH NAILS drummer Josh Freese for a performance of the classic STP song "Sex Type Thing" during the veteran band's September 20 concert at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Fan-filmed video of Josh's appear...

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GIL MOORE On Upcoming TRIUMPH 'Mixed Reality Platform': A.I. 'Is Very Strongly Part Of Our Toolkit'

In a new interview with Jason Saulnier, TRIUMPH drummer and vocalist Gil Moore spoke about ongoing plans for the legendary Canadian rockers to develop a high-tech concept that would bring their music back to the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One of the things we're planning,...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Reflects On His 12-Year Cancer Battle: 'I'm Not Afraid To Die'

In a new interview with the Fueled With Chris Cyr podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell was asked how being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2013 had changed his perspective on life and his approach to living it. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can tell you it mad...

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Watch: ANETTE OLZON Kicks Off Brazilian Tour Celebrating Her NIGHTWISH Era

Former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon is celebrating the two albums she recorded with the band — "Dark Passion Play" (2007) and "Imaginaerum" (2011) — on a special tour of Brazil this month. The trek marks the first time Anette is performing live, as a solo artist, the iconic songs from her era of NI...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Blames 'Outside Forces' For 'Pulling' Him And DAVE MUSTAINE Apart: 'If It Were Up To Me And Him, We'd Probably Be Playing Together'

In a new interview with the Today's Boondoggle podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the band's announcement that MEGADETH's upcoming LP will be the band's last. The Dave Mustaine-led outfit will also embark on a farewell tour in 2026. Asked if he would return to MEGADETH if Mu...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: 'I've Been Using Music To Flush My Trauma For Years'

In an interview with 93X's Kevin Kellam, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray spoke about the band's first two new singles in 16 years, "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks And Stones", which were made available via Alchemy Recordings. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was just to the point w...

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EXTREME Shares Cinematic Video For 'X Out' From 'Six' Album

EXTREME has released the official music video for the song "X Out". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Six", which was released in June 2023 via earMUSIC. The clip amplifies the song's haunting imagery and themes of faith, meaning and mortality. EXTREME guitarist commented Nuno Betten...