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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT: 'If They Listed The Top 100 Bass Players In Rock, I Wouldn't Be On The List'

In a recent interview with Amy Harris of The Travel Addict, TESLA's Brian Wheat was asked what the longest is that he has gone without playing bass or guitar. He responded: "Oh, I don't know. Maybe a week. I'm not one of those guys that sits around and practices my bass. I did that when I was young....

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JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD's 'Crossroads' Collaboration With TAYLOR SWIFT: It Still 'Looks' And 'Sounds Great'

Sixteen years ago, DEF LEPPARD teamed up with a teenage Taylor Swift for an episode of CMT's "Crossroads". At the time, Taylor was a country music superstar whose songs were just starting to become pop hits. In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock...

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Solemn

Norway's propensity for progressive metal rarely gets the recognition it deserves. IN VAIN have been scraping away at the exploratory coalface since the mid-2000s, peddling a strain of downbeat but elegantly complex heaviness that only uses death metal as a launchpad from which to reach more interes...

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SUM 41's DERYCK WHIBLEY On Putting The Band To Rest: 'It Was A Tough Decision'

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, SUM 41 vocalist Deryck Whibley spoke about the band's decision to call it quits after the completion of the tour in support of SUM 41's latest album, "Heaven :x: Hell". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was a tough decision because I lov...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH Teases Possible JELLY ROLL Collaboration: 'It Might Be In The Works'

Renowned vocalist Brent Smith of SHINEDOWN recently joined host Erik Zachary as the latest guest on the "Spout" podcast, where he delved into a plethora of topics ranging from music collaborations to fitness routines and the profound lessons learned from influential women in his life. Watch the full...

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DICKEY BETTS, ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Singer And Guitarist, Dead At 80

Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, died Thursday morning (April 18) at the age of 80. The cause was cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Betts's manager David Spero confirmed to Rolling Stone. "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts th...

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DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS: 'We've Been Writing' New Music 'Like Crazy'

In a new interview with The Front Row Report With Reggie Edwards, returning DROWNING POOL singer Ryan McCombs discussed the progress of the songwriting sessions for the new music that he and his bandmates — guitarist C.J. Pierce drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have been working on in r...

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JOSH FREESE On Being Asked To Join FOO FIGHTERS: 'It Felt Like Someone Kind Of Socked Me In The Stomach'

Josh Freese, who officially became FOO FIGHTERS' new drummer a year ago, filling the vacancy left by the late Taylor Hawkins, spoke to producer and YouTuber Rick Beato about how he landed the coveted gig. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "On my children's lives, I had zero plans...

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Former NIGHTWISH Vocalist ANETTE OLZON Releases New Solo Single 'Rapture'

Anette Olzon, the former powerhouse vocalist of NIGHTWISH and one half of the dynamic duo behind THE DARK ELEMENT alongside former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, has released the official music video for her new solo single, "Rapture". It is the title track of her third solo album, "Rapt...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Discusses 'Definitive' New Solo Album, 'Drama': 'I Wanted To Do Something Where You Feel Uplifted'

By David E. Gehlke Marty Friedman recently finished writing his autobiography. For those who have charted the guitar player's career from his halcyon days as part of the Shrapnel Records stable through his stint during MEGADETH's most successful period to an even greater (and more successful) leap t...

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CLUTCH And RIVAL SONS Announce 'The Two Headed Beast' North American Tour

Hard-working road hounds CLUTCH have been proving themselves on stage night after night for more than three decades — vocalist Neil Fallon declaring "If you're gonna do it, do it live on stage, or don't do it at all" in their 2013 track "Earth Rocker". It's an ethos the band still cleave to today. S...

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Replica

DAYSEEKER are champions of the progressive metalcore sound, and lately the band's music has found an even bigger audience, thanks to high-profile tours with popular metalcore bands, such as BAD OMENS and PIERCE THE VEIL. Now, DAYSEEKER are out with a new studio album, "Replica", and it shows their d...

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Why TESLA Fans Shouldn't Hold Their Breath For A New Studio Album

While appearing on the April 12 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TESLA bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon spoke about the band's new song "It's All About Love" which they have been performing during TESLA's just-completed Las Vegas residency (see video below). Brian...

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Tarantula Heart

What you can always expect from the mighty MELVINS is the unexpected. Running four decades strong and boasting over 30 albums, the MELVINS have been responsible for some of the undergournd's most unique sounds, merging heavy metal, punk, doom, and rock, while influencing everyone from NIRVANA to EYE...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Announces October 2024 European Tour

Following the successful release of his third solo album "Lighthouse" in October 2023, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has announced a European tour for October 2024. Kicking off from Dublin, the series of shows will see the iconic musician play in 15 cities in 11 countries, bringing "Lighthouse...