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KIRK HAMMETT Says He Has 767 Riffs For METALLICA's Next Album: 'It Is Such A Nightmare Going Through This Stuff'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rolling Stone Music Now" podcast, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke about his songwriting process. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've found over the years that the stuff I don't think about is usually the best stuff, be...

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SAMAEL's Long-Awaited New Album Will 'Probably' Be Released In 2026

In a recent interview with Finland's Chaoszine, SAMAEL frontman Michael "Vorph" Locher spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Hegemony" album. He said: "The album is pretty much recorded. It's done, but Xy's [SAMAEL drummer Alexandre 'Xytr...

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KIRK HAMMETT Explains Why Leaving METALLICA Is 'Not An Option' For Him

In a new interview with U.K.'s Telegraph, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett addressed his "peacekeeper" reputation within the band, saying: "I have to say, I do have a temper. And I can butt heads with people. I butt heads with [METALLICA frontman] James [Hetfield] and [METALLICA drummer] Lars [Ulrich] occas...

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MIKE WENGREN Denies DISTURBED's Pyrotechnics Caused Damage To CHICAGO BULLS' Championship Banners: 'It's Fake News'

DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren has shot down reports that pyrotechnics during the band's concert in Chicago, Illinois caused damage to the Chicago Bulls' NBA championship banners. In a statement released on March 14, the United Center confirmed that pyro caused "minor damage" to the Chicago Bulls' c...

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GODSMACK Kicks Off 2025 European Tour Without Drummer SHANNON LARKIN And Guitarist TONY ROMBOLA

GODSMACK kicked off its 2025 European tour Saturday night (March 22) at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Filling in for drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola at the gig were Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE) and Sam Bam Koltun (DOROTHY, FASTER PUSSYCAT, BUDDERSIDE),respectively. Fan-filmed video of...

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REB BEACH: Why WINGER Is Ending Its Touring Career

In a new interview with Adam Roach of the Become A Guitarist Today podcast, WINGER guitarist Reb Beach spoke about the band's recent announcement that it was embarking on "farewell" tours of Australia and Japan in 2025. Reb said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's too bad that Kip [Winger, W...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG On His Upcoming Solo Project: 'It's All Stuff That Is True To The Music That I Love'

In a new interview with Matty Roberts of the Percussion Discussion podcast, former SLIPKNOT and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Jay Weinberg spoke about his upcoming solo project which he has been working on for more than a decade. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been embarki...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Among Performers At Mountain Winery's 2025 Concert Series

Legendary VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth will perform in Saratoga, California on September 12 as part of the Mountain Winery's 67th Summer Concert Series. Presale tickets for the concert will be available March 25, followed by a general on-sale beginning on March 28. Following a successful 2024 sea...

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SHINEDOWN Is 'Probably 85 Percent Done' With Eighth Studio Album

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke to Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada rock radio station 104.9 The Wolf about the band's recently released two singles, "Three Six Five" and "Dance, Kid, Dance", which were made available on January 24 via Atlantic Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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Watch: SLASH Joins DOROTHY On Stage At Los Angeles Concert

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash joined Hungarian-born singer Dorothy Martin on stage Friday night (March 21) at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, California to perform three songs: the blues standard "Key To The Highway", as well as two of Dorothy's originals, "Gifts From The Holy Ghost" and "Tombstone T...

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Watch: DISTURBED Joined By THREE DAYS GRACE's ADAM GONTIER And MATT WALST For 'Land Of Confusion' Performance At MSG

DISTURBED was joined by Adam Gontier and Matt Walst of THREE DAYS GRACE for a performance of the GENESIS cover "Land Of Confusion" during DISTURBED's sold-out concert Friday night (March 21) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Also appearing with DISTURBED at Madison Square Garden was frontma...

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HEART's NANCY WILSON Says Fans 'Have Been Really Supportive' About ANN WILSON Performing In A Wheelchair

In a new interview with Buffalo, New York's WIVB-TV, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson spoke about the band's recently launched 2025 leg of the "Royal Flush" tour, which sees her sister, HEART singer Ann Wilson, performing while seated in a wheelchair. Nancy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " W...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Blasts 'Nu Metal' Bands: 'Thank God That Genre Went Away'

LifeMinute was recently invited into the home of MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, his wife Pamela and their daughter Electra to hear all about their visionary wine brand House Of Mustaine which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking, get a fabulous tour of their beautiful house, and, of c...

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KIP WINGER Reflects On Touring With Late WARRANT Frontman JANI LANE: 'He Insulted Me In A Way That Was Beyond The Pale'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, WINGER frontman Kip Winger was asked how he managed to "avoid the pitfalls" of success in the late 1980s and early 1990s when so many other musicians succumbed to the rock and roll lifestyle, including late WARRANT singer Ja...

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REB BEACH Once Again Says That It's Unlikely WHITESNAKE Will Ever Tour Again: DAVID COVERDALE 'Hates The Traveling'

In a new interview with The Rockpit, WHITESNAKE guitarist Reb Beach was asked if the band will resume performing live at some point in the not-too-distant future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Look, it's all up to David [Coverdale, WHITESNAKE frontman]. I'll tell you what I kno...