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NICK HOLMES Hopes To Complete Songwriting Process For Next PARADISE LOST Album In 2024

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, PARADISE LOST singer Nick Holmes spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's 2020 LP "Obsidian". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We started working on some songs. Then we started t...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE And Z2 Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Bloody Kisses'

30 years ago a dark presence moved into music history when TYPE O NEGATIVE released their third studio album, "Bloody Kisses", bringing a goth metal voice to the masses. Listed at #53 on Rolling Stone's "Top 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time", "Bloody Kisses" was an instant classic paving...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO Says He Hung Out With GEDDY LEE 'For Two Days Solid' During Filming Of 'Are Bass Players Human Too?'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about his participation in Geddy Lee's new four-part TV documentary series "Geddy Lee Asks: Are Bass Players Human Too?" The Paramount+ series will feature the RUSH legend digging into the lives...

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Watch: GLENN HUGHES And CHAD SMITH Perform DEEP PURPLE Classics In São Paulo, Brazil

According to Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, Glenn Hughes was joined by Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) during his performance last night (Saturday, November 11) at the VIP Station in São Paulo, Brazil. Smith played the DEEP PURPLE classics "Highway Star" and "Burn" with the former PURPL...

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SLASH Confirms His Relationship With MARSHALL Will Continue Despite His New MAGNATONE Partnership

Earlier this week, it was announced that Slash will be developing a new amplifier with Magnatone. The iconic GUNS N' ROSES guitarist will also continue his successful and decades-long partnership with Marshall Amplification. Slash says: "To clear up any misconceptions that might arise, although Magn...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Has Completed Work On His First Instrumental Solo Album In Nearly Three Decades

In a brand new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about the progress of his first solo instrumental album in nearly three decades. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I started working on an in...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains Why He Chooses To Go Out Of His Way To Make His Fans Happy

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Sheena Metal Experience" podcast, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan spoke in general terms about the relationship between fans and artists and weighed in on whether artists owe their fans anything other than a base level of respect for their support. He...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Denies Using Backing Tapes For His Lead Vocals: 'As A Singer, I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Do'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was once again asked about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The conclusion that I came...

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VEIL OF MAYA Announces January/February 2024 U.S. Tour

Genre-bending metal powerhouse VEIL OF MAYA will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in January 2024. Support on the trek will come from ANGELMAKER, REFLECTIONS and ALLUVIAL, with LEFT TO SUFFER and UNTIL I WAKE joining the bill on select dates. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Thursday...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, FALL OUT BOY And AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Headline 2024 DOWNLOAD Festival

U.K.'s Download festival will return for its 21st edition, reborn and recharged in 2024 as DLXXI. Announced today are headliners QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, FALL OUT BOY and AVENGED SEVENFOLD, as well as over 70 more huge names from the rock world. Next year's festival will take place on June 14-16, 20...

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Watch: ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Joins DRAGONFORCE To Perform TAYLOR SWIFT's 'Wildest Dreams'

ARCH ENEMY singer Alissa White-Gluz joined DRAGONFORCE on stage last night (Sunday, November 5) at MTelus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to perform a cover of Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. DRAGONFORCE's cover of "Wildest Dreams...

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W.A.S.P. Is 'Pretty Far Into The Writing Process' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless, who underwent two successful surgeries in August to treat two herniated discs and a broken vertebra, was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new studio albu...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Doesn't Rule Out More Full-Length Albums In The Future

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, FOZZY singer Chris Jericho spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Our latest single] 'Spotlight' just came out a few weeks ago, and we're on tour right now. And, obviously,...

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Hear 'Embers Fire' From PARADISE LOST's Re-Recorded Version Of 'Icon' Album

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST recently re-recorded the LP for a special new release. There will also be "an extra special vinyl" version of the album, both of which will be made available on December 1. "Icon 30" track li...

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'Gym Rat' BLACKIE LAWLESS Says He Is 'Getting There' In His Post-Surgery Recovery

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless, who underwent two successful surgeries in August to treat two herniated discs and a broken vertebra, offered an update on his condition in a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice. Asked how he is doing right now in his recovery, the 67-year-old said (as trans...