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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL: 'Bands Aren't Built To Last'
During an appearance on "The Adamantium Podcast", ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke about the fact that the average life span of a band is only three or four years. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Bands aren't built to last, so bands that can stick around an...February 6, 2025
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NICKO MCBRAIN Opens Up About Decision To Retire From Touring With IRON MAIDEN: 'I Wish I Could Still Play With The Guys'
In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain opened up about his recent announcement that he was retiring from touring with the band, calling it "the best decision" he could have made. The 72-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McB...February 6, 2025
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Roses From The Deep
There are few things more inspiring than watching someone conquer their demons and soar. When Marko Hietala quit NIGHTWISH at the tail end of 2020, citing a decade of deteriorating mental health as motivation to change course, he seemed ready to disappear into the shadows. No one seriously expected...February 6, 2025
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RIVERS OF NIHIL To Release Self-Titled Fifth Full-Length Album In May
Progressive death metal progenitors RIVERS OF NIHIL will release their eponymous fifth full-length album on May 30 via Metal Blade Records. Sixteen years and five albums into the Pennsylvania band's career, RIVERS OF NIHIL is upping the ante with "Rivers Of Nihil". Traditionally, a self-titled recor...February 6, 2025
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A Sonication
Virtuoso death metal comes in numerous forms, but few are as definitive or undeniable as the shiny, immaculate strain of cerebral tech-death that OBSCURA have been propagating for the last 23 years. In fact, since 2009's breakthrough release "Cosmogenesis", the Germans have been a rarely disputed be...February 6, 2025
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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Announces New Solo Album 'Without The Pain'
Mark Morton, guitarist and songwriter for the five-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling band LAMB OF GOD, has released his powerful new track "Brother", featuring acclaimed country artist Cody Jinks. The song is taken from Mark's upcoming solo album, "Without The Pain", set for release on April 1...February 6, 2025
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BILLY GIBBONS Discusses ZZ TOP's Formation And His Friendship With JIMI HENDRIX On 'Rock & Roll High School' Podcast
The "Rock & Roll High School" podcast, hosted by two-time Grammy Award-winning producer and music executive Pete Ganbarg, continues its anticipated fourth season with an episode featuring rock legend Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP. One of the most iconic guitarists and vocalists in rock history, Gibbon...February 6, 2025
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BENEDICTION Shares New Song 'Engines Of War' From Upcoming 'Ravage Of Empires' Album
British death metal veterans BENEDICTION have released a new song called "Engines Of War". The track is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Ravage Of Empires", which is due to be released on April 4, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. "Ravage Of Empires" will be the band's ninth full-length s...February 6, 2025
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BOB DAISLEY Is Fine With Not Being Invited To OZZY OSBOURNE's Final Concert: 'I Don't Think I'd Wanna Be A Part Of That Day'
In a new interview with Indie Power TV, veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy's early solo catalog, addressed the fact that he wasn't invited to take part in Ozzy's final concert, which will take pla...February 6, 2025
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Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist Is Open To Staging Hypothetical PETER STEELE Tribute Concert: 'I Would Do Something Like That'
In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey podcast, ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey was asked if he would be open to teaming up with the other surviving members of TYPE O NEGATIVE to stage a Peter Steele tribute concert with various guest musicians. He said (as transcribed by...February 6, 2025
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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Says He Still Has 'Maybe Two Or Three More' Songs Left To Record For Upcoming Album
In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have nine or ten songs — I forgot; I lost coun...February 5, 2025
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ORIANTHI On Her Upcoming Album 'Some Kind Of Feeling': 'This Record Came Together Really Organically'
Celebrated guitarist and singer Orianthi spoke to Guitar Interactive magazine about her upcoming album, "Some Kind Of Feeling", due later in the year via Woodward Avenue Records. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm really excited. Yeah, this record came together really organically wi...February 5, 2025
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LIVING COLOUR's DOUG WIMBISH: 'We're In The Process Of Making A New Record'
In a new interview with "The Plowzone" video show on RokuTV, LIVING COLOUR bassist Doug Wimbish was asked if he and his bandmates are working on fresh music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are. It's interesting because [when people ask], 'Are you in the studio writing some st...February 5, 2025
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STYX, LOVERBOY, CHEAP TRICK, 38 SPECIAL, COLLECTIVE SOUL, Others To Perform At 'Rockin' In Paradise'
Topeka, leaders in U.S. based destination vacations, have teamed up with legendary multi-platinum rockers STYX, who will be curating a brand new "Rockin' In Paradise With STYX + Friends" three-day music vacation weekend on the beautiful gulf shores of Miramar Beach, Florida. "STYX + Friends" is set...February 5, 2025
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POP EVIL Announces Spring 2025 North American Tour
Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL — vocalist Leigh Kakaty, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser and drummer Blake Allison — recently announced their forthcoming eighth album, "What Remains". It arrives March 21 via MNRK. Today, the band has announced its spring 2025 h...February 5, 2025