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FREDRIK ÅKESSON On Return Of Growling Vocals In OPETH: 'If We Bring The Element Back, It Shouldn't Be There As A Gimmick'

In a new interview with Australia's Silver Tiger Media, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the fan and media response to the band's latest album, "The Last Will And Testament", which came out in November. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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NILE's KARL SANDERS: 'Pickleball Has Restored My Faith In Humanity'

Karl Sanders from NILE recently went on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman to discuss his love for pickleball. He even revealed that he plays with a CANNIBAL CORPSE paddle. Sanders used to play tennis regularly with original NILE drummer Pete Hammoura, but when Hammoura's hips started bothering him, Sande...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Celebrates Six Years Of Sobriety

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton is celebrating six years of sobriety. Earlier today (Friday, December 27),the 52-year-old musician took to his social media to write: "I woke up this morning with 6 years clean & sober. This comes after decades of drinking nearly every day & with the final...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN: 'Everybody In VAN HALEN Had Something Unique And Interesting To Bring To The Table'

In a recent interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, SYSTEM OF A DOWN's John Dolmayan was asked if VAN HALEN was among the bands that made him want to start playing drums in the first place. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wanted to play drums before I knew who VAN H...

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CASEY CHAOS: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Dean Karr, a Los Angeles-based photographer and video director, has shared the official obituary for his close friend, AMEN frontman Casey Chaos, who died less than a week ago at the age of 59. Karr wrote on his social media: "Hardcore Punk singer Casey Chaos (Karim Chmielinski) of the band AMEN pas...

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SAVATAGE Has 'A Lot Of Music' Written For Long-Awaited New Studio Album

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, guitarist Chris Caffery, drummer Jeff Plate and vocalist Zak Stevens of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows and long-in-the-works new studio album. Regarding the progress of the LP songwriting and...

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JACK RUSSELL Tribute Concert To Be Livestreamed Via StageIt

Leading music technology company VNUE today announced that the company's livestream platform, StageIt, will be livestreaming an all-star tribute to legendary vocalist Jack Russell, a founding member of the multi-platinum rock band GREAT WHITE, from the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood,...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Says He 'Got In A Lot Of Trouble' For Making Fun Of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

In a new interview with Real Talk With Zuby, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, spoke about the "backlash" he has faced for speaking about his faith in secular spaces and voicing his opinions on hot-button social and political issues. He said...

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Reunited 1991 Lineup Of GRAVE To Make Its Live Debut In Stockholm In April

This past August, it was announced that the original 1991 lineup of Swedish death metal pioneers GRAVE — Ola Lindgren (guitar, vocals),Jörgen Sandström (vocals, guitar),Jens "Jensa" Paulsson (drums) and Jonas Torndal (bass) — will reunite for a series of concerts in 2025 during which they will per...

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ERIC BASS On Upcoming SHINEDOWN Album: It's 'Just Gonna Be A Collection Of Great Songs'

During an appearance on The Mistress Carrie Podcast, SHINEDOWN bassist and producer Eric Bass, who is promoting his upcoming debut solo LP, "Eric Bass Presents: I Had A Name", was asked if the band's eighth studio album is still on track for an early 2025 release. He responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Don't Think There Are Any Misconceptions About' YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

In a new interview with Australia's Hear 2 Zen, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, who recorded two albums with Yngwie Malmsteen — 2008's "Perpetual Flame" and 2010's "Relentless" — was asked what the "biggest misconception" is about the legendary Swedish guitarist. Tim responded in part...

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DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS Clarifies His Comments About Social Media: 'I Hate The Effect That It's Had On Society'

In a new interview with The Underground Australia, DROWNING POOL and SOIL vocalist Ryan McCombs clarified his recent comments about the benefits and drawbacks of social media, including interacting with loved ones, business networking and the way it has made people less civil in how they talk to eac...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says He Was 'Confident' When He Joined JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Knew That I Could Sing Really Good'

In a new interview with The Vinyl Guide podcast, former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens reflected on how he joined the band in 1996 after being discovered when PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was given a videotape of Tim performing with the PRIEST cover band BRITISH STEEL. JUDAS PRIEST at the tim...

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AMEN's CASEY CHAOS Dead At 59

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has died at the age of 59. Earlier today (Saturday, December 21),the following message was posted on the official AMEN Facebook page: "It is with great sadness, grief and sorrow that we confirm the passing of Casey Chaos after seeing the news currently being reported. "As...

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DON DOKKEN Is Selling His Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken is selling his 1990 Harley-Davidson FXR motorcycle via eBay. Earlier today (Friday, December 20),Don shared the following message via social media: "As some of you may know, I had surgery five years ago that resulted in paralysis of my right arm due to complications. I wa...