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EXODUS Is Working On Music For Next Album: 'S*** Is Off-The-Charts Sick'
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans EXODUS are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the follow-up to their 2021 album "Persona Non Grata". Earlier today, EXODUS shared a photo of guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Tom Hunting in the studio and included the following message: "Jam c...January 8, 2025
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DAVE LOMBARDO's VENAMORIS Project To Release 'To Cross Or To Burn' Album In February
VENAMORIS, the project featuring legendary extreme metal drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, FANTÔMAS, TESTAMENT, MR. BUNGLE, MISFITS, DEAD CROSS) and his wife Paula, will release its sophomore album, "To Cross Or To Burn", on February 28 via Ipecac Recordings. Alongside the album announcement, VENAMORIS...January 8, 2025
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AEROSMITH's TOM HAMILTON: How I Ended Up Playing Bass For THIN LIZZY On 2016-2017 Tour
In a new interview with Defenders Of The Faith, AEROSMITH's Tom Hamilton reflected on the experience of playing bass for THIN LIZZY on the latter band's anniversary shows in 2016 and 2017. Tom joined THIN LIZZY guitarists Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson, together with lead vocalist Ricky Warwick, key...January 7, 2025
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How AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Was Formed
CLOSE ENEMIES guitarists Trace Foster and Peter Stroud spoke to the "Is Breakfast Included?" podcast about how the band — which also includes AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Tony Brock and vocalist Chasen Hampton — came together almost exactly two years ago. Peter said in part (as transcribe...January 6, 2025
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BUMBLEFOOT Says 95 Percent Of 'Making Music Happen' Is 'Other Stuff': Only 'Five Percent Of It Is Actually Making Sound'
In a new interview with Lucas Prates of Mantena, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked to give one piece of advice for musicians just starting out. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One piece of advice for musicians just starting out. I can't give just one...January 4, 2025
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GARY MOORE's Son JACK MOORE Releases New Single 'In My Shoes'
Jack Moore, the son of rock legend Gary Moore, has released a new single with plans to launch a debut album in 2025. In partnership with up-and-coming vocalist Quentin Kovalsky, "In My Shoes" was created when the duo toured Europe together performing a tribute show to Belfast-born Gary Moore, who is...December 30, 2024
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KERRY KING Names His Top Five Guitar Players Of All Time
During an appearance on the "Lipps Service With Scott Lipps" podcast, SLAYER's Kerry King was asked to pick his top five guitar players of all time. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I would have a hard time numbering them, but I can come up with five. [DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW's Ritchie...December 29, 2024
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BUMBLEFOOT Talks About Transformation Of Record Industry And How Artists Get Paid For Their Music
In a new interview with "Chase The Heat With Johnny Scoville", former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how streaming services have significantly changed the role of record labels in the music industry, shifting their primary revenue source from selling physical albums to ear...December 28, 2024
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STABBING WESTWARD's CHRISTOPHER HALL: 'Nobody's Waiting For Us To Write A New Record'
In a recent interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, STABBING WESTWARD vocalist Christopher Hall said that he and his bandmates are no longer "chasing new fans." He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's weird debates and conversations in the van about, 'Oh, what if we...December 26, 2024
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METAL ALLEGIANCE Is 'Talking About' Making New Music In 2025
In a new interview with RadioBypass, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked if there has been any talk of METAL ALLEGIANCE writing and recording a third album as the follow-up to 2018's "Volume II: Power Drunk Majesty". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes. We've been talking...December 23, 2024
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ALEX VAN HALEN On Why He Didn't Cover SAMMY HAGAR Years In His Book: 'The Original Band Was The Driving Force'
In a new interview with Bringing It Back To The Beatles, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen was asked why he made "the conscientious decision" to end his recently released book, "Brothers", in 1984 and not cover any of the band's later years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Because...December 22, 2024
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BUMBLEFOOT On Hearing KISS's 'Alive!' For The First Time When He Was Five Years Old: 'It Warped My Fragile Little Child Mind'
During a recent appearance on the Guitar Hang podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal reflected on how he first discovered rock music and decided to become a professional musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I was born in Bro...December 19, 2024
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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Announces Record Deal, Debut Single
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES has signed with TLG|ROCK for management and label services. CLOSE ENEMIES debut single, "Sound Of A Train", will be released on January 17 and will be distributed through Virgin Music Group. Joining the 72-year-old Hamilton in the new group his...December 18, 2024
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GARY HOLT On SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'The Experience Was Magical'
In a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt reflected on the band's two reunion performances earlier this fall — on September 22 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, Illinois and on October 10 at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, Californi...December 17, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD And TECH N9NE Announce Spring 2025 North American Tour
Following the enormous success of the first leg of their co-headlining "Hollywood & N9ne" tour , which sold over 60,000 tickets, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and Tech N9ne are set to take the stage once again, with support from rising stars SET IT OFF and ZERO 9:36. The new run will mark HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD's...December 17, 2024