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FOO FIGHTERS Fire Drummer JOSH FREESE: 'I'm Not Angry, Just A Bit Shocked And Disappointed', He Says

Drummer Josh Freese has been fired from the FOO FIGHTERS. Two years after he was recruited to fill the vacancy left by the late Taylor Hawkins, Freese shared a statement on Instagram in which he said the FOO FIGHTERS called him earlier this week to let him know that they had decided "to go in a diff...

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ORIANTHI Announces 'Some Kind Of Feeling' Album, Shares 'Attention' Single

Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new studio album, "Some Kind Of Feeling", via Woodward Avenue Records digitally on June 27, on CD on August 15, and on vinyl on September 19. Orianthi produced three songs from the new album: "First Time Blues", "Ghost" and "Bad For...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Collaborates With Ukrainian 'Eurovision' Contestant JERRY HEIL On New Single 'Sing Like A Siren'

Dutch symphonic rockers WITHIN TEMPTATION have collaborated with Ukrainian artist and Eurovision contestant Jerry Heil on the powerful new single "Sing Like A Siren", out across all music services now. The song reflects both struggle and determination, capturing the feeling of powerlessness as well...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Has Nothing Against 'Flashy' Guitar Playing: 'I Just Wanna Be Excited By What I Hear'

In a new interview with Bradley Hall, Marty Friedman explained why he isn't too keen on listening to guitarists who play fast just for the sake of it. The former MEGADETH guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm not at all against anything flashy in the slightest. I just wanna be e...

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Watch: ROBERT PLANT And SAVING GRACE Perform In Gothenburg During Spring/Summer 2025 European Tour

LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant and his band SAVING GRACE performed live at Göteborgs Konserthus in Gothenburg, Sweden on Sunday, May 11. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. Plant formed SAVING GRACE back in 2019. He is joined in the band's current lineup by Suzi Dian (vocal...

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RONNIE ROMERO On Upcoming Second ELEGANT WEAPONS Album: 'It's Gonna Sound Like An Evolution Of The Band'

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) spoke about the status of the sophomore album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the band led by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I joined the band, the...

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SABATON Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Templars' Music Video

Swedish metallers SABATON have shared behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for their latest single, "Templars". The cinematic clip, which was released in April, was filmed at two massive historical fortresses in Serbia (Belgrade Fortress within Kalemegdan Park and Sm...

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BORN OF OSIRIS Announces New Album 'Through Shadows'

Progressive metalcore pioneers BORN OF OSIRIS have announced their forthcoming album "Through Shadows", due out Friday, July 11 via Sumerian Records. The LP is the band's newest body of work following up their critically acclaimed 2021 album "Angel Or Alien". In celebration of the news, the quartet...

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JOHN MOYER Looks Back On His 2004 Audition For DISTURBED: 'I Didn't Want Any Special Treatment'

In a new interview with Bass Magazine, DISTURBED bassist John Moyer reflected on how he joined the band in 2004 as the replacement for DISTURBED's original bassist Steve "Fuzz" Kmak. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, in 2004, the band had already had out 'The Sickness' and the 'Beli...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Will Be Working With 'A Lot Of Folks' On 'Some Records And Possibly Touring As Well'

In a new interview with the Play That Rock N' Roll podcast, Billy Sheehan was asked how he feels about the fact that MR. BIG is now a closed chapter of his career, at least as far as recording new albums and playing live shows is concerned. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Explains Why He Dropped His Initials From MAMMOTH WVH Band Name

During a May 11 question-and-answer session at WDHA's "Mammoth For Ya' Mama!" event at Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, New Jersey, Wolfgang Van Halen — son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen — spoke about his decision to drop the "WVH" initials from his MAMMOTH WVH band name prior to t...

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RAINBOW Legend JOE LYNN TURNER Joins Guitar Virtuoso MARCUS NAND For Cover Of BLUES IMAGE Classic

Joe Lynn Turner needs no introduction. Long before he launched his solo career in 1985, his years fronting Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW ("Difficult To Cure", "Straight Between The Eyes", "Bent Out Of Shape") established him among the most dynamic vocalists on the metal scene, an accolade that was onl...

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GARY HOLT: ROB DUKES's Return To EXODUS 'Energized Me'

During an appearance on Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt opened up about the recent departure of singer Steve "Zetro" Souza and the decision to bring Rob Dukes back. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, no one foresaw lineup changes. We...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: 'Alive In The Catacombs' To Be Unearthed Next Month

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will unveil the cinematic realization of a dream with the June 5 premiere of "Alive In The Catacombs", an audiovisual document of the band's long-rumored performance in the tunnels of the famed Catacombs of Paris. Filmed and recorded in July 2024, "Queens Of The Stone Age: Al...

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KING DIAMOND On Long-Awaited New Album From His Namesake Band: 'I Want To Make Sure It's The Best Material I've Ever Released'

In the brand-new issue of Fistful Of Metal magazine, Oran O'Beirne sat down for an in-depth conversation with the legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond. During the chat, King opens up about the long-anticipated new KING DIAMOND album, offering fresh studio updates, confirmed songtitles, a...