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ALEX LIFESON Says He And GEDDY LEE Were Invited To Take Part In OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked if he was aware of BLACK SABBATH's existence and musical output during the early days of the two bands' careers in the 1970s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, for sure. I mean, those w...

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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT Says New Guitarist JOEY CONCEPCION 'Was A Really Easy Fit'

Oran O'Beirne of Fistful Of Metal magazine spoke with ARCH ENEMY guitarist and founding member Michael Amott about the band's upcoming album "Blood Dynasty", resulting in a candid interview that saw Amott speaking not only of the new album, but his time in CARCASS, the addition of new ARCH ENEMY gui...

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ALICE COOPER Explains How He Keeps His Live Performances Fresh Year After Year

In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, legendary rocker Alice Cooper was asked how he keeps his live performances fresh every time he embarks on a new tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "First of all, I surround myself with the best players. Everybody in m...

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Watch: DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Joins SEVENDUST For 'Black' Performance At Chicago Concert

DISTURBED singer David Draiman joined SEVENDUST on stage last night (Saturday, March 8) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois to perform the latter band's song "Black". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. SEVENDUST and THREE DAYS GRACE are the support acts for DISTURBED on the...

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You Can Be GENE SIMMONS's Roadie For A Day — For $12,495

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is offering his fans a chance to be his roadie for a day during his upcoming tour with the GENE SIMMONS BAND. Simmons's $12,495 "Personal Assistant And Band Roadie For The Day" experience is limited to one per show and includes the following perks: * You will meet...

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Next MEGADETH Album To Be Released Via DAVE MUSTAINE's TRADECRAFT Imprint And BLKIIBLK RECORDS

Grammy-winning, multiplatinum heavy metal band MEGADETH has announced an agreement for founder and frontman Dave Mustaine's Tradecraft imprint with the Frontiers Label Group's new imprint BLKIIBLK. In this new arrangement, BKLIIBLK — which is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of heavy music — will...

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TESTAMENT To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Practice What You Preach' On Spring 2025 'An Evening With…' U.S. Tour

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have announced "An Evening With Testament" tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of their third album, "Practice What You Preach". In support of the "Practice What You Preach" reissues via Nuclear Blast, TESTAMENT wanted to do something special and intimate...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Touring With PANTERA: 'It's A Blast To See Everybody Having A Great Time'

During the European leg of PANTERA's 2025 world tour, Dagan Wilkin of PMTV UK spoke to PANTERA guitarist Zakk Wylde and Grady Champion, who was "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's guitar tech throughout his career with PANTERA and is now working with Zakk. Zakk discussed touring, Dimebag's legacy, and the Wy...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'I Think Bands Can Fall Into The Trap Of Pleasing The Audience Too Much'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about how he and his bandmates find a balance between pleasing their fans but also challenging themselves to achieve something that they've never done before. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think i...

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STEVE DIGIORGIO On Working With DEATH Mastermind CHUCK SCHULDINER: He Was 'The Most Open-Minded Free Thinker'

In a recent interview with D'Addario And Co., veteran metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio spoke about what it was like to play and make music with late DEATH mastermind Chuck Schuldiner in the 1990s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Working with Chuck, he established the song with his riff,...

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New SEVENDUST Music Is In The Works: 'It's Rolling Right Now', Says LAJON WITHERSPOON

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon was asked if he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to their latest album, "Truth Killer", which was released in July 2023 via SEVENDUST's new label home, Napalm Records. He respond...

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P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL: 'I Believe God Created Us For More Than Just This Temporary Life'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, P.O.D. frontman Paul "Sonny" Sandoval spoke about his upcoming book, "Son of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds", in which he talks about walking a unique path between being in a world-famous rock band and his long-held faith as a born-a...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: I Wanted 'To Rediscover Myself As A Writer' On 'This Consequence' Album

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", which due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth LP overall, and sixth with Leach, who rejoined the band in 2012...

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ORIANTHI Discusses Injury Which Forced Her To Cancel Return To ALICE COOPER's Band

During an appearance on the Guitar Hang podcast, Australian guitarist Orianthi spoke about the injury which forced her to pull out of her previously announced return to Alice Cooper's touring band for the legendary rocker's January and February 2025 dates. Taking her place in Cooper's group was form...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Shares 'Risk Machine' Music Video, Announces First Live Show

Eclectic hard rock band THE LUCID, which features former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (SPONGE),actor/guitarist Drew Fortier and drummer/producer Mike Heller, has just released the official video for its track "Risk Machine" from THE LUCID 2023 "Saddle Up And Ride" EP....