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VENOM INC.'s U.S. Visa Issues Are Result Of 'Backlog Caused By COVID-19 Situation'

VENOM INC., the band featuring original VENOM guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and ex-VENOM bassist/vocalist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan, has postponed its previously announced U.S. tour which was scheduled to kick off at the end of October. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 18),VENOM INC. relea...

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DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Are Preparing To Record First KINGS OF THRASH Original Song

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the first of four original songs. The group, which also includes drummer Fred Aching as well as guitarist/vocalist Chaz Leon, along...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Bring 'Kings Of Thrash' Tour To Las Vegas

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) played the third show of the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour last night (Friday, October 14) at The Space in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were joined at the concert for several songs by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Polan...

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TED NUGENT: KANYE WEST Is 'A Man Of Great Vision'

Ted Nugent has praised Kanye West as "a man of great vision." The 73-year-old rocker offered his opinion on the controversial rapper one week after West sat down for an interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson in which Kanye explained his decision to wear a "White Lives Matter" shirt at Paris Fas...

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K.K. DOWNING Confirms He Will Perform With JUDAS PRIEST At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

K.K. Downing has confirmed to Ultimate Classic Rock that he will perform with JUDAS PRIEST at the band's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. "I think we've probably got eight or nine minutes," he said. "I'm not even going to be able to break a sweat. The main thing is to represen...

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BAD RELIGION's GREG GRAFFIN Says His Upcoming Book 'Punk Paradox' Will 'Resonate With A Lot Of People'

BAD RELIGION frontman, solo artist, professor and author Greg Graffin will release a new book, "Punk Paradox: A Memoir", on November 8 via Hachette Books. It is described in a press release as a "historical memoir and cultural criticism of punk rock's evolution." In a new interview with Danny Wimmer...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Kick Off 'Kings Of Thrash' Tour In San Diego

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) kicked off the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour last night (Wednesday, October 12) at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. They were joined at the concert for several songs by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Poland...

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PAUL STANLEY Criticizes KANYE WEST For Antisemitic Posts

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has seemingly weighed in on Kanye West's antisemitic statements in the rapper's latest posts. In a since-removed tweet, West said he was "going death con 3 [sic] On JEWISH PEOPLE," and also that, "You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes y...

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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST Has Been In Contact With K.K. DOWNING About ROCK HALL Performance

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at next month's event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat...

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Watch ACCEPT Perform At Whisky A Go Go During Fall 2022 North American Tour

Fan-filmed video of ACCEPT's October 8 performance at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube channel Clyde Shenefield). ACCEPT's North American tour, featuring support from NARCOTIC WASTELAND, kicked off on September 29 in Nashville, Tennessee and wil...

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THE BLACK CROWES Settle Lawsuit With Former Drummer STEVE GORMAN Over Unpaid Royalties

According to The Blast, former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the band over unpaid royalties. In newly filed legal documents, obtained by The Blast, Gorman and his former bandmates have tentatively agreed on terms that will clear up any financial issues...

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MARK KENDALL On Deadly GREAT WHITE Concert Fire: 'It Was The Most Horrific Thing'

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke to the "Sally Steele Rocks! Show" about the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 in Rhode Island caused by pyrotechnics at a concert by the now-former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. At the time of the fire, the group that was on the road was called JACK RUSSEL...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Says DAVID LEE ROTH Has 'Lost A Couple Of Nuts And Bolts': 'He's Like Somewhere Else'

In a new interview with Revolver, Ozzy Osbourne recalled when VAN HALEN opened for BLACK SABBATH in 1978 on the European leg of the latter band's "Never Say Die!" tour. "[Eddie Van Halen] was such a great guy. They came to our local pub and it was good fun," recalled Osbourne. "But David Lee Roth, h...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE: 'After 10 Years, I've Proven Myself As An Asset To The Band'

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre spoke to Sonic Perspectives collaborator Rodrigo Altaf about the tenth anniversary of his joining the band as the replacement for original singer Geoff Tate. Asked if he feels like the QUEENSRŸCHE fans have completely embraced him after all this time, Todd said (as...

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District Of Columbia Attorneys Struggling To Find ICED EARTH Guitarist JON SCHAFFER

According to The Republic, process servers tasked with hand-delivering notice to ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer that the District of Columbia was suing him in federal court related to his actions during the January 6 insurrection have been unable to notify the musician that legal action was being...