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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ: SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood' Album 'Opened My Eyes To Metal'

In a recent interview with Thomann's Drum Bash, LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz spoke about why he considers legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Carlos Santana to be his "number one" musical inspiration and how he made the transition from Latin grooves to heavy metal drumming. He said (as transcribed...

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JOHN 5 Names Three Guitarists Who 'Changed Music' For Him

In a new interview with Christina Rowatt and Chris Enriquez of the We Wreck Records podcast, acclaimed guitarist John 5 (MÖTLEY CRÜE, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, David Lee Roth) was asked for his take on "the new generation" of guitarists such as POLYPHIA's Tim Henson, who has emerged as one of the...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Postpones Fall 2025 Latin American Tour Due To M. SHADOWS's Vocal Injury: 'It Breaks My Heart I Have To Do This'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has postponed its fall 2025 Latin American tour due to a vocal injury suffered by singer M. Shadows. The band was scheduled to to kick off the tour on September 25 in Buenos Aires, Argentina but ended up calling off the trek after M. Shadows was diagnosed with vocal fold hematoma,...

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AEROSMITH And YUNGBLUD Share Lyric Video For 'My Only Angel' From 'One More Time' Collaborative EP

Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees AEROSMITH and British multi-platinum, award-winning rock star Yungblud have released the official lyric video for "My Only Angel", the first single from their forthcoming collaborative EP titled "One More Time". Check it out below. Out...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY On Celebrating 'L.D. 50' 25th Anniversary Without GREG TRIBBETT: 'He Wanted Us To Do This Tour'

In a new interview with Brenden "Peaches" Peach of the Idaho Falls, Idaho radio station KBEAR 101, MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray spoke about what it has been like to play shows on the "L.D. 50 25th Anniversary" tour without MUDVAYNE guitarist Greg Tribbett whose wife recently lost her year-and-a-half-lo...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH: 'All Of The Science-Fiction Movies I Loved As A Kid,' Like '1984' And 'Idiocracy', 'We're Living Them Right Now'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach was asked for his opinion of the negative effects of political polarization and the state of our world in the post-pandemic era. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel like all of th...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Says 'Anybody Can Make A Record Or Video' Now: 'It Diluted Everything'

In a new interview with Jordi Pinyol, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about how the music industry has changed in the four decades since he launched his career as a professional musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The industry itself, it's not a pretty thing....

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PHIL DEMMEL: What I Miss About Being In MACHINE HEAD

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Candid Mic With Fran Strine podcast, Phil Demmel reflected on his exit from MACHINE HEAD nearly seven years ago. The 58-year-old San Francisco Bay Area-based guitarist said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "At that point, it's a great g...

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CREED's First Career-Spanning Collection 'The Best Of Creed' Arrives Digitally

Following a widely celebrated full-scale comeback last year, CREED is in the midst of a major resurgence: selling out over 130 shows and three headline cruises in just two years, and watching their biggest hits return to the charts. Now, as the band looks ahead, they are also taking a moment to refl...

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Watch: FOZZY Performs Cover Of OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Crazy Train' While Supporting JUDAS PRIEST And ALICE COOPER

FOZZY, the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward, performed its cover version of the Ozzy Osbourne classic "Crazy Train" on September 18 when FOZZY supported JUDAS PRIEST and Alice Cooper at the Ameris Bank Amphitheater in Alpharetta, Georgia...

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Watch: Ex-BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY's New Band THE VIOLENT HOUR Performs At Whisky A Go Go

THE VIOLENT HOUR, the new band fronted by former BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Carla Harvey, performed at the Whisky A Go Go on Sunday, September 21 as the support act for BUCKCHERRY. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Joining Harvey in THE VIOLENT HOUR are Kiana De León on lead guitar, Al...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I've Always Been A Person Of Faith, Ever Since I Was A Little Kid'

In a new interview with Charlotte, North Carolina's WCNC, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford opened up about his faith. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I came to a point in my life that I talk about in my autobiography, 'Confess', where, when you're an alcoholic and when you're a drug ad...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: 'We're Living Proof That You Can Grow An Audience From The Radio'

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith recently joined Billboard's "Behind The Setlist" podcast for a wide-ranging talk about the band's music and business. Smith explained the importance of radio for the band and how it has helped give SHINEDOWN a career in a way that streaming alone couldn't replicate. He a...

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DAVID REECE Rules Out Second IRON ALLIES Album With HERMAN FRANK: 'I Don't Wanna Work With The Guy'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former ACCEPT singer David Reece was asked if there are any plans for a second album with IRON ALLIES, his collaborative project with fellow ex-ACCEPT member Herman Frank (guitar). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Nah. Herman and I kic...

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Watch: SLAYER Performs At 2025 LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

SLAYER performed last night (Thursday, September 18) at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky. The show marked the reunited thrash metal pioneers' fourth full concert of 2025, following the band's appearances the 35,000-capacity Blackweir Fields in Cardiff, U.K., London, U.K.'s 45,00...