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HAVOK Replaces POSSESSED On EXODUS's 'Swarm Of Horror' Spring 2025 U.S. Tour

Because of "recent medical issues and limitations", POSSESSED has been forced to pull out of this spring's "Swarm Of Horror" U.S. tour headlined by San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS. They have since been replaced by Colorado thrashers HAVOK. Also appearing on the bill will be MISFI...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Returns To Bochnia, Poland With His 'Bass Warrior Tour'

On March 20, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson returned to Kino Regis in Bochnia, Poland as part of his 2025 "Bass Warrior Tour". Video of the entire concert can be seen below. The "Bass Warrior Tour" sees Ellefson gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics,...

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Teams Up With FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's IVAN MOODY For Cinematic 'Holy Water' Video

Emo rock revivalists THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT — Lee Jennings (vocals),Cody Weissinger (guitar),Caleb Freihaut (guitar/auxiliary),Robert Weston (bass) and Homer Umbanhowar (drums) — have unveiled the strikingly cinematic video for "Holy Water". Watch THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT with Ivan Moody, lead singer o...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'You Can Never Replace Someone Like K.K. DOWNING'

In a new interview with Andrés Durán of El Expreso Del Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about what it was like for him to join the band in 2011 as the replacement for original guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think you can never rep...

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DED Recruits MOTIONLESS IN WHITE's CHRIS MOTIONLESS For New Single 'Until I Die'

DED — Joe Cotela (vocals); Alex Adamcik (guitar); Kyle Koelsch (bass); and Matt Reinhard (drums) — returned last fall with the ferociously gritty new single "Rockstar". They are now gunning for a huge 2025, as evidenced by their latest single "Until I Die", featuring Chris Motionless from MOTIONLESS...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD To Release 'Celebrating 50 Years - Live At The Ryman' Live Album And DVD

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, one of the most legendary and enduring bands in rock history. This partnership celebrates the band's incredible legacy while looking ahead to exciting new projects. As part of this exciting new collaboration, the Frontiers label will r...

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KIP WINGER On WINGER's 'Farewell' Tour: I Will Miss 'Playing With These Guys That I Really Love So Much'

In a new interview with Steve Mascord of White Line Fever TV, Kip Winger spoke about WINGER's recent announcement that it was embarking on "farewell" tours of Australia and Japan in 2025. Asked what he will miss about playing with WINGER, Kip said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Listen, I've...

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Watch: UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER And PETER BALTES Perform Entire 'Balls To The Wall' Album In Bucharest

DIRKSCHNEIDER, the band featuring former ACCEPT members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass),along with drummer Sven Dirkschneider (Udo's son) and the talented guitar duo of Andrey Smirnov and Fabian "Dee" Dammers, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Balls To The Wall" — originall...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Says 'The Decline Of Western Civilization' Movie Could Have Been 'Way Better'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes is perhaps best known for the infamous scene in the 1988 movie "The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years" in which he was interviewed while floating in a swimming pool, fully clothed and visibly quite intoxicated while his mother sat poolsid...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Pays Tribute To RANDY RHOADS On 43rd Anniversary Of Guitarist's Death

Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to Randy Rhoads on the 43rd anniversary of the legendary guitarist's death. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 19),Ozzy took to his social media to write: "Randy Rhoads was quite possibly the best composer & musician that I have ever met in my life. He came into my...

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POSSESSED Replaces DEICIDE On EXODUS's 'Swarm Of Horror' Spring 2025 U.S. Tour

POSSESSED has replaced DEICIDE on the billing of this spring's "Swarm Of Horror" U.S. tour headlined by San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal pioneers EXODUS. Also appearing on the bill will be MISFIRE. Beginning directly after EXODUS's "Bonded By Blood" 40th-anniversary shows, the tour will start in...

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SCOTT IAN: How ANTHRAX Got Involved With OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Guitar World magazine about his band's participation at the upcoming "Back To The Beginning" charity event on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The concert will mark the original lineup of BLACK SABBATH's last-ever performance and Ozzy Osbourne...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: Summer/Fall 2025 U.S. Tour Dates Announced

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),has announced a dozen or so tour dates for the fall. The California-based four-piece, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, will play the following sh...

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DON AIREY: 'Guitar Players Are Very Strange People; They're Very Insecure'

In a new interview with Rock 'N' Roll Grad School, Don Airey, who has played with countless hard rock greats, including BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, OZZY OSBOURNE, DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE, spoke about a keyboardist's role in a rock band, particularly when it comes to collaborating with legendary...

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Supergroups can be double-edged swords. On one hand, they typically get a head start due to the established reputations of their members, the equivalent of drawing the "advance to Go" card in Monopoly. They also tend to have built-in fan bases and garner higher media interest than other bands in the...