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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Doesn't Want To 'Dishonor God' With Band's Artwork

During a recent appearance on the "Bibledingers" podcast, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, was asked what he would say to those who feel that SKILLET's art contains "demonic imagery." John responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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JESSE LEACH On KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's Upcoming Album: 'It's A Killer Record So Far'

At this year's Aftershock festival in Sacramento, KILLSWITH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach spoke to Baby Huey of the 107.7 The Bone radio station about the band's plans for the coming months. He said: "We finish up the tour with LAMB OF GOD and we go home and continue demoing the new record. The record...

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GENE HOGLAN On Next DARK ANGEL Album: 'We're Just Trying To Make The Most Aggressive Music That We Can Make'

DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to "Poppitt's Corner", the video podcast of MADROST mainman Tanner Poppitt, about the reactivated California thrash metal pioneers' plans for new music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been playing a lot of live shows, and we tend to play fes...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. CHRIS ADLER And JAMES LOMENZO: New Single 'Dead Rats' Now Available

FIRSTBORNE, the band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo, has just released another new single, "Dead Rats". As was the case with "Bad Things" and "One Of A Kind", which were made available in September, the latest track was independently produced by...

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Watch HELLOWEEN Perform In Sofia, Bulgaria During Fall 2022 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of HELLOWEEN's October 13 concert at Arena Armeec Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria can be seen below (courtesy of Bernd J. Schuster's YouTube channel). As previously reported, HELLOWEEN will embark on the "United Forces" tour of North America in May 2023. Support on the 13-date trek will co...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Is 'Slowly Working' On His Debut Solo Album: 'I Just Want It To Be Raw And Real'

In a new interview with the 107.7 The Bone radio station, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for his upcoming first-ever solo album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've actually talked to over a dozen guitar players that have songs for m...

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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, BLACK VEIL BRIDES And ICE NINE KILLS Announce Additional 'Trinity Of Terror' Dates; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

ICE NINE KILLS, BLACK VEIL BRIDES and MOTIONLESS IN WHITE have announced several additional dates for the third and final leg of their massively popular "Trinity Of Terror" tour. The newly added dates — which include stops in Atlanta, Nashville, San Diego and more — will see three of the biggest nam...

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LEEWAY Singer EDDIE SUTTON On His Battle With Cancer: 'I Don't Think I'm Gonna Be Able To Win The War'

Singer Eddie Sutton of the legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY has opened up about his battle with lung cancer. Speaking to Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock at Club Garibaldi's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Saturday (October 8),Eddie said: "Now that I'm battling cancer, over two years now,...

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Watch: JOHN PETRUCCI And Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Perform Together In Boston

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci played the third show of his first headlining solo tour Friday night (October 7) at Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Petrucci performed material from his recently released solo album, "Terminal Velocity", as well as songs from his widely accl...

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Watch: JOHN PETRUCCI And Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Perform Together For First Time In 12 Years

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci kicked off his first headlining solo tour last night (Wednesday, October 5) at The Strand Ballroom & Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island. Petrucci performed material from his recently released solo album, "Terminal Velocity", as well as songs from his widely...

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SKILLET's Jesus-Loving Frontman JOHN COOPER: 'I Never Understood The Roots Of Rebellion In Rock And Roll'

John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock group SKILLET, recently spoke to the "Idleman Unplugged" about the criticism he and his bandmates have faced for playing "hard music", which is often viewed by some people as demonic or anti-religious. He said (as transcri...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says His First Tour With MIKE PORTNOY In 12 Years Is 'A Big Deal'

Later this week, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci will embark on his first headlining solo tour performing material from his recently released solo album, "Terminal Velocity", as well as songs from his widely acclaimed debut release, "Suspended Animation". "Terminal Velocity" marked the first t...

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TESTAMENT's Next Album Will Include Ballad Originally Intended For 'Titans Of Creation'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson has confirmed to MetalMasterKingdom.com that the band is planning to begin work on the follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album at the end of this year for a 2023 release. "We actually have a ballad that we wrote," he revealed (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Says There Is 'No Rivalry' Between Him And YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

Neo-classical guitarist Chris Impellitteri has once again dismissed suggestions that he is an "Yngwie Malmsteen clone," saying that he views himself as much more of a child of players like Al Di Meola blended with a Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads. Impellitteri first made his mark in 1987 with the...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: It Was 'Clear' That JAMES LOMENZO Needed To Rejoin MEGADETH Permanently

In a new interview with Brazil's Jovem Pan Entretenimento, Dave Mustaine spoke about the musical chemistry within MEGADETH, particularly as it pertains to the songwriting process. He said: "Songwriting for MEGADETH has been a process over the years — learning how to write, learning how to work with...