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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Sets The Record Straight: 'Since The Reunion, I've Been The Driving Force Behind The Band'

By David E. Gehlke Apparently, the perception was not the reality with long-running German thrashers DESTRUCTION. The perception was that co-founding guitarist Mike Sifringer served as the band's primary songwriter. The reality was that co-founding bassist/vocalist Schmier was writing the music. Sif...

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MEMPHIS MAY FIRE Announces Summer 2022 North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Texas metalcore band MEMPHIS MAY FIRE will embark on a summer 2022 North American headlining tour with support from FROM ASHES TO NEW, RAIN CITY DRIVE and WOLVES AT THE GATE. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. local time and end on Thursday, May 5 at 10:0...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Cancels Tour Dates Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

THREE DAYS GRACE was forced to cancel its previously announced shows in Cincinnati (May 2),Fort Wayne (May 3) and Madison (May 4) due to a member of the band's touring party testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Refunds available at original point of purch...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His Cancer Battle: 'It's Been A Real Eye-Opening Experience'

MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine, who was diagnosed with throat cancer in May 2019, spoke to Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show about how his battle with the disease has affected the way he approaches his life, both on and off the stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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WHITESNAKE's DINO JELUSICK Will Be 'Singing A Lot' On Upcoming Tour

Last July, WHITESNAKE announced that it had enlisted Croatian singer/multi-instrumentalist Dino Jelusick for its upcoming tour. Jelusick is a member of multi-platinum selling band TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and was previously part of DIRTY SHIRLEY (with George Lynch),ANIMAL DRIVE and recorded with ma...

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Y&T's DAVE MENIKETTI Undergoes First Radiation Therapy Treatment In Prostate Cancer Battle

Y&T frontman Dave Meniketti, who went public with his prostate cancer battle in February, has just undergone his first radiation therapy treatment. According to an update sent out to the Y&T newsletter subscribers, it's been "so far, so good. Now he begins the next round of treatments," the...

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CLEANBREAK Feat. STRYPER, Ex-QUIET RIOT And RIOT Members: Debut Album 'Coming Home' Due In July

Former QUIET RIOT singer and "American Idol" finalist James Durbin has joined forces with STRYPER members Robert Sweet and Perry Richardson (bass; also ex-FIREHOUSE) and RIOT guitarist Mike Flyntz in a new project called CLEANBREAK. The band's debut album, "Coming Home", will be released on July 8 v...

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GUS G. Visits JASON BECKER, Shares Video Recap

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, visited guitar shred pioneer Jason Becker in Richmond, California on the last day of FIREWIND's North American tour with DRAGONFORCE. Says Gus: "I'm gr...

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IRON MAIDEN Arrives In Croatia To Begin Rehearsals For 2022 World Tour: Photos

According to Dalmacija News, the members of IRON MAIDEN and their families arrived in Split, Croatia yesterday (Wednesday, April 27) to begin rehearsals for their upcoming tour. The band will stay in Split for 26 days in preparation for the next leg of its "Legacy Of The Beast" trek, which will kick...

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CHEVELLE Cancels One Concert, Postpones Another After Drummer Tests Positive For COVID-19

CHEVELLE has canceled one concert and postponed another after the band's drummer, Sam Loeffler, tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. On Wednesday (April 27),CHEVELLE issued the following statement: "We are really bummed to announce that we have made the un...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Is 'Very Optimistic' About His Progress After Being Fitted For Custom Leg Brace

Former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno, who has been receiving lymphatic drainage treatments in Zagreb, Croatia in preparation for his upcoming knee surgery, is "thrilled and very optimistic" about his progress after recently being fitted for a custom leg brace. Stjepan Juras, a MAIDEN fan and aut...

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ANTHRAX, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HATEBREED, AT THE GATES, Others Confirmed For 'Tattoo The Earth' Return

MassConcerts founder Scott Alderman has announced the triumphant return of Tattoo The Earth. Featuring ANTHRAX, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, HATEBREED, AT THE GATES, MUNICIPAL WASTE, ENFORCED and many more to be announced, Tattoo The Earth will take place at The Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, Massachusett...

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SULLY ERNA Opens Up About 'Gnarly' Battle With COVID-19, Says GODSMACK's Next Album Might Be Band's Last

Prior to GODSMACK's headlining performance at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 28 on Saturday, April 23 in Orlando, Florida, frontman Sully Erna opened up to Pat Lynch and Taco Bob from 101.1 WJRR about his recent battle with COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. He said (as transcribe...

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THE DARKNESS Singer Reacts To PUDDLE OF MUDD's Viral Cover Of 'About A Girl': 'Is It Wrong To Laugh At This?'

THE DARKNESS singer Justin Hawkins has weighed in on PUDDLE OF MUDD's cover version of a NIRVANA classic which went viral two years ago. The 47-year-old British-born rocker who currently lives in Switzerland offered his assessment of PUDDLE OF MUDD frontman Wes Scantlin's 2020 rendition of "About A...

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SEPULTURA Drummer ELOY CASAGRANDE Diagnosed With Kidney Infection

SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande, who recently underwent surgery after breaking his right leg in a stage accident, was hospitalized again earlier this week with a kidney infection. On Friday (April 22),the 31-year-old Brazilian musician took to his Instagram to share a few photos from the hospital...