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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Will Sing 'Flying High Again' At OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert

Sammy Hagar says that he is "so honored" to be participating in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Taking place on July 5 at Villa Park, the all-star event — billed as "Back To The Beginning" — sold out in less than 10 minutes in February. The concert will mark the first...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: Why Now Is The Right Time For THE GATHERING Reunion Shows

In a new interview with Femmetal - Goddesses Of Metal, Anneke Van Giersbergen spoke about the upcoming reunion shows from her former band THE GATHERING to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dutch rockers' "Mandylion" album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, actually, I'm quite...

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STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Says He Has 'No Desire' To Play With EXODUS Ever Again: 'It's Been Done'

Steve "Zetro" Souza has opened up about his latest departure from EXODUS, saying that he "definitely" has "no desire" to play with the band ever again. Three months ago, it was announced that EXODUS had parted ways with the singer and had been rejoined by Rob Dukes. Souza joined EXODUS in 1986 after...

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Would GARY HOLT Have Joined METALLICA If He Had Gotten The Call Instead Of KIRK HAMMETT? 'Probably Not', He Says

In a new interview with "The David Ellefson Show", co-hosted by former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt reflected on how he first reacted when his former bandmate, original EXODUS guitarist Kirk Hammett, was asked to join METALLICA 42 years ago. He said (as transcribed by...

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OPETH Guitarist FREDRIK ÅKESSON On His Debut Solo Album: 'I'll Do My Best To Finish It As Quickly As Possible'

In a new interview with Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the status of the songwriting and recording sessions for his upcoming solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know who lea...

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ANTHRAX Members Comment On Participation In BLACK SABBATH's Final Concert: 'It's An Honor'

For the first time in 20 years, ANTHRAX will share a stage with BLACK SABBATH when the pioneering New York thrash metal band performs at SABBATH's "Back To The Beginning" concert, set to take place on Saturday, July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. ANTHRAX toured with BLACK SABBATH on the leg...

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Ex-TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH Confirms Plans To Launch New Project With BRIAN WHEAT And CHRIS HOLMES

In a new interview with Talkin' Bout Rock, former TESLA and current BAD MARRIAGE guitarist Tommy Skeoch confirmed that he has been in discussions with TESLA bassist Brian Wheat and former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes about launching a new project together. "Yeah, [Brian and I] talked about it," T...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Releases Third Single 'Sweet Baby Jesus'

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES has just released its third single, "Sweet Baby Jesus", via TLG|ROCK, distributed through Virgin Music Group. Joining the 73-year-old Hamilton in the new group his bass tech Trace Foster, who plays guitar in CLOSE ENEMIES alongside Peter Stroud...

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SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE: PAISTE Cymbal Setup Rundown

SLIPKNOT's Eloy Casagrande came by Paiste headquarters in Nottwil, Switzerland and assembled his entire cymbal setup. In the video below, he spoils you with all the details on why he chose the mentioned cymbals and what he particularly appreciates about the individual models. Eloy's SLIPKNOT cymbal...

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JESSE LEACH: 'The Timing Is Perfect' For New KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album 'This Consequence'

In a new interview with the JJO Discover New Music Podcast, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about the band's latest album, "This Consequence", which came out on February 21 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth LP overall, and sixth with Leach, who rejoined the...

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The connoisseur's choice of symphonic metal figureheads, EPICA, have earned every bit of their current, lofty status. They were always well-equipped for the long haul, with a forward-thinking musical vision that was never bound by the genre's traditional predilections, and a sense of occasion that o...

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RAY ALDER, MATT BARLOW And STU BLOCK To Guest On new ARTIZAN Album

ARTIZAN drummer/founder Ty Tammeus has teamed up with legendary producer Jim Morris (CRIMSON GLORY, DEATH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, ICED EARTH, KAMELOT) for the band's forthcoming release "The Furthest Reaches Part 2: The Gaia Effect", the follow-up to the heavy metal opera "The Furthest Reaches", released...

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Watch: SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Performs At 'The Europe Drum Show' In Germany

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee appeared at this year's edition of The Europe Drum Show, a two-day event dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and percussion, on March 29 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Video of his appearance can be seen below. A Swede of Greek descent, D...

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Watch: RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY And WARREN DEMARTINI Play First Reunion Concert

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy and guitarist Warren DeMartini played their first reunion show last night (Saturday, April 5) at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Playing alongside Pearcy and DeMartini were former RATT and QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo, former RATT and ROUGH CUTT bassist Matt...

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GEOFF TATE Says He Will Start Performing Songs From Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album 'Soon'

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his recently launched "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The U.S. leg of the trek, which kicked off on March 18 in Tucson, sees the 66-year-old vocalist performing the band's classic "Operation: Mindc...