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PAUL STANLEY Says The Media Is Largely To Blame For A Divided America

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked to elaborate on his recent post-U.S. presidential election call for unity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Obviously it's sad to see a country divided, a country as gr...

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KING DIAMOND Cancels Shows In Calgary, Portland And Seattle

The KING DIAMOND shows in Calgary, Portland and Seattle have been canceled. Affected shows: Nov. 22 - Grey Eagle Event Centre - Calgary, AB Nov. 24 - Keller Auditorium - Portland, OR Nov. 25 - The Moore Theatre - Seattle, WA KING DIAMOND kicked off its long-awaited North American headlining tour on...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On His Early Guitar Solos: 'I Felt Like There Was Something To Prove'

During a recent appearance on the "Axe Lords" podcast, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked why it was important for him to show off his skills as a lead guitarist during the band's early years, with the song "Practice What You Preach" containing a one-minite-20-second solo in what is a five-...

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ANDREA FERRO Explains Why It's Important For LACUNA COIL To Still Release Full-Length Albums

In a recent interview with Damian FitzGerald of V13 Media, Andrea Ferro of Italian metallers LACUNA COIL was asked if he and his bandmates still like putting out full-length albums or if they are starting to think about maybe focusing on singles going forward. Andrea said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says He Was 'Incredibly Nervous' To Perform At OZZY OSBOURNE's ROCK HALL Induction

Wolfgang Van Halen joined super-producer Andrew Watt and TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan at last month's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony, which saw the induction of Ozzy Osbourne as a solo artist. They performed one of Osbourne's most popular songs, "Crazy Train", backed by RED HOT CHILI PEPPER...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Defends His Pro-TRUMP Concert Speech: 'I See Him As A Patriot'

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has defended his decision to praise Donald Trump during the band's concert in New York City, saying the U.S. president-elect is "a patriot" who is "willing to die" for what he believes in. Prior to launching into the closing song, "Blind In Texas", of W.A.S.P.'s Nov...

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ZAKK SABBATH Announces March 2025 European Tour

ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),bassist Robert "Blasko" Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE) and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEEN OF THE STONE AGE),will embark on a European tour in March 2025. Blasko, w...

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Would KROKUS's MARC STORACE Join AC/DC As Replacement For BRIAN JOHNSON? 'I'd Certainly Give It A Try'

During an appearance on the November 20 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", KROKUS singer Marc Storace once again said that he has no regrets about turning down a chance to audition for AC/DC more than four decades ago. The 73-year-old Maltese-born vocalist — whose band had opened...

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BODY COUNT Releases Music Video For 'Merciless' Title Track

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has released the official music video for the title track of BODY COUNT's new album, "Merciless", which is set to drop on November 22 via Century Media. Regarding why it took four years to complete "Merciless", Ice-T tol...

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SNOT's MIKEY DOLING On PANTERA Comeback: 'I'm Totally Into It'

SNOT guitarist Mikey Doling has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Says Fans Have Been 'So Welcoming' On 40th-Anniversary Tour: 'It's Been Overwhelming'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci were interviewed by "Coffee With Ola", the YouTube program hosted by Ola Englund, the Swedish guitarist, record producer and owner of Solar guitars. Asked how it feels to be back in DREAM THEATER after a 13-year absence, Portnoy said (as...

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ANDREW FREEMAN, MIKE DUDA And MATT STARR Join Forces In New Band ELECTRIC TEMPLE

ELECTRIC TEMPLE's debut album, "High Voltage Salvation", will be released on December 6 through Eonian Records. Formed by guitarist Tony Childs, ELECTRIC TEMPLE features Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE, LYNCH MOB, THE OFFSPRING) on vocals, Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass, Matt Starr (ACE FREHLEY, MR. BIG,...

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DOROTHY Drops Official Music Video For 'Mud' Single

Dorothy, the raven-haired rock star from Los Angeles, returned over the summer with the scorching new single "Mud". She rode in on a black horse, equipped with leather and signature red lip, the rock world will once again be schooled in the undeniable chemistry that is alive and well amongst metal a...

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The Last Will & Testament

Everybody likes to complain, but nobody considers the consequences. When OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt decided to ditch death metal vocals after 2008's universally acclaimed "Watershed", a lot of the bands most devoted bands got their knickers in a twist and many of them have been bleating about it ever...

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Múr

Discussion on the Icelandic metal scene usually begins with SÓLSTAFIR, SKÁLMÖLD and KONTINUUM, with additional bonus points to anyone who remembers POTENTIAM. It's a small country that is artistically adrift from whatever is going on in mainland Scandinavia, hence, why it's of little surprise that i...