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Could There Be A Reunion Of ROB HALFORD's FIGHT? Bassist JAY JAY Responds

Jay Jay Brown, who was the bassist for Rob Halford's 1990s aggressive metal band FIGHT, was asked in a new interview with Friday 13th fanzine if he thinks FIGHT could reform and make a one-off album. He responded: "I mean, stranger things have happened. Rob was talking about it for a while. And then...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN On Reunion With Singer PETE LORAN At Arizona Concert: 'It Was Awesome'

TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown and bassist P.J. Farley, who have been performing acoustic TRIXTER shows backed by Ben Hans on percussion, were joined by the band's lead singer Pete Loran on stage during their concert on March 22 at The 44 Sports Grill And Nightlife in Glendale, Arizona. Speaking to S...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Recalls Managing A Heckler During Acoustic Concert

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett spoke about the practice of offering VIP concert packages where fans shell out a bit more than the price of the ticket in exchange for a hopefully indelible experience that often includes a chance to meet your heroes. He...

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DEATH ANGEL's TED AGUILAR On WILL CARROLL's Near-Death Experience With COVID: 'It Was Scary'

In a new interview with Colombia's Colonia Records, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar spoke about what it was like to see one of his bandmates, DEATH ANGEL drummer Will Carroll, coming close to death after contracting COVID-19 in March 2020, making Will one of the first metal musicians diagnosed wit...

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How ROBERT TRUJILLO Ended Up Guesting On APOCALYPTICA's Upcoming Album 'Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2'

APOCALYPTICA lead cellist Perttu Kivilaakso spoke to the DJ Force X Podcast about the band's upcoming album, "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2". Due on June 7 via Throwdown Entertainment, the LP will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki's world-renowned Sibelius Aca...

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New CRIMSON GLORY Singer On Upcoming Album: 'There's A Lot Of Hat Tipping To MIDNIGHT'

In a new interview with The Metal Command, CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming studio album. The effort will be CRIMSON GLORY's first release to feature the group's new lineup, which also includes Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana...

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DAN LILKER Says He Is 'Just Filling In' For FRANK BELLO At Upcoming ANTHRAX Shows: 'I'm Doing My Friends A Favor'

Earlier this week, ANTHRAX announced that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello will not be able to accompany the band on its upcoming South American tour, set to kick off April 13 at MXMF The Metal Fest in Mexico City. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May, wi...

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JON BON JOVI: The Music On BON JOVI's 'Forever' Album 'Exudes Joy'

During an appearance on the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show" on New York City's Q104.3 radio station, Jon Bon Jovi spoke about the upbeat and happy overall tone of BON JOVI's upcoming album, "Forever". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With our last album, '2020', I released it i...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: Mentally, 'I'm Still 12 Years Old'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill spoke about the musical direction of the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield", compared to its predecessor, 2018's "Firepower". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "This one is a lot busier. The songs are more...

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NIKKI SIXX Hints At Setlist Changes For MÖTLEY CRÜE's Spring/Summer 2024 Tour Dates

Nikki Sixx has hinted at some changes for MÖTLEY CRÜE's setlist when the band resumes touring in early May. MÖTLEY CRÜE's setlist for the 2023 "The World Tour" remained very similar to the one from the 2022 "The Stadium Tour", with "Wild Side" opening the show before Sixx and his bandmates ran throu...

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Heaven :x: Hell

SUM 41 seem perpetually young, but the band is already calling it a day. It might seem premature, considering classic bands such as THE ROLLING STONES and AC/DC are still touring and making music, however, the Canadian pop-punk band is saying farewell after 27 years with a final tour and double-albu...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Is 'Not Opposed' To Music Streaming: 'As Long As' People 'Are Listening, I Think It's Good'

In a new interview with The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS, TALAS) was asked how he has been able to adapt to the access-over-ownership business model of streaming music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, it's just differ...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: Why IRON MAIDEN Hasn't Had Any Lineup Changes In 25 Years

In a recent interview with Stereogum, Bruce Dickinson was asked why he thinks there haven't been any lineup changes in IRON MAIDEN since he and guitarist Adrian Smith rejoined the band in 1999. He responded: "I think we've all grown up just enough to appreciate that we were all separate individuals...

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Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer Says He Doesn't Care About His Former Bandmates' Upcoming 'The Poison' Anniversary Tour

In a new interview with Omar Rodriguez of The Metal Mixtape, founding BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas was asked about the recent announcement that his former bandmates will embark on a 2025 world tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, 2005's "The Poison"....

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See Official Unboxing Video For BLACK SABBATH's Box Set Of TONY MARTIN-Era Recordings, 'Anno Domini 1989-1995'

An official unboxing video for the "Anno Domini 1989-1995" box set of the Tony Martin-era BLACK SABBATH albums can be seen below. BLACK SABBATH's history with singers Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio has been chronicled extensively through the years in multiple collections. Until now, no boxed set...