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DEICIDE Frontman Laments State Of Metal Scene: 'All We Have Is A Bunch Of Wannabe-WEEZER-Looking Dudes Trying To Play Metal'

In a new interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton spoke about some of his earliest musical influences that got him on the path of playing extreme metal. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ever since I was a little kid, man, I remember, I even have it in...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce New Guitarist

At the top of the year, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS hosted an open audition for an additional guitarist to join them on the road. This unprecedented move practically broke the Internet, igniting a flurry of media activity and audience anticipation. Following a simple social media post, 10,000-plus applica...

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LOU GRAMM On FOREIGNER's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'It Was A Relief'

Original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm says that it was a "relief" to find out that he and his former bandmates will finally be inducted into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. On Sunday (April 21),it was revealed that FOREIGNER is among the 2024 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The induction c...

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Humanoid

As reliable as clockwork and as true as they come, ACCEPT have turned their 2009 reset into a tale of renewed triumph. Ever since the German legends reconvened, with new vocalist Mark Tornillo boldly stepping into the fray, they have fought and conquered with the same youthful vigor that fueled thei...

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ACCEPT Shares Lyric Video For New Single 'Frankenstein'

Legendary German/American heavy metal titans ACCEPT have shared the official lyric video for "Frankenstein", the third single from their upcoming album "Humanoid". Due on April 26 via Napalm Records, "Humanoid" was once again produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by critically acclaimed heavy metal...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES On Finally Being Inducted Into ROCK HALL: 'It Means More To Me Now Than Perhaps 20 Years Ago'

FOREIGNER's Mick Jones has expressed his excitement about finally being inducted into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. On Sunday (April 21),it was revealed that FOREIGNER is among the 2024 inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held on October 19 at the Rocket Mort...

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MARK KENDALL On GREAT WHITE's Music With New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: 'It's Coming Out Amazing'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2017's "Full Circle" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been having [our new singer Brett Carlisle] out recor...

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C.J. PIERCE On DROWNING POOL's First New Music With Singer RYAN MCCOMBS In 13 Years: 'Everything's Organic And Natural'

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the progress of the songwriting sessions for the new music that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have been working on with singer Ryan McCombs. He said (as...

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Would DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON Consider Writing An Autobiography? He Responds

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the "Scars And Guitars" podcast, DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton was asked if he would ever consider writing an autobiography. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know, man. I'm a pretty private person. You know what I tell people… I...

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR: 'We Think We're Good At Making People Laugh And Have A Good Time'

In a brand new interview with The Hook Rocks!, singer Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER spoke about the challenge of combining raucous comedy with undeniably catchy rock tunes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's the thing about our music, is we know we...

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JEFF PILSON's Advice For Working Musicians: 'Be Passionate, Be Dedicated And Listen To Your Instincts'

In a new interview with Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA, former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked what piece of advice he would give to a working musician in 2024. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, for one thing, you...

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JACK RUSSELL's Long-Awaited Autobiography, 'The True Tale Of Mista Bone', To Arrive This Summer

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell's long-awaited autobiography, now titled "The True Tale Of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative", will be released this summer via Gatekeeper Press. Penned by author Katelyn Louise "K.L." Doty, it features a sentimental foreword by Lita Ford, with additional com...

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THE BEATLES' 1970 'Let It Be' Film Headed To DISNEY+ After Restoration By PETER JACKSON's Team

Today, Disney+ announced that "Let It Be", director Michael Lindsay-Hogg's original 1970 film about THE BEATLES, will launch exclusively on Disney+ May 8, 2024. This is the first time the film is available in over 50 years. First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of THE BEATLES' breakup, "Let It...

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SIX FEET UNDER Shares Lyric Video For New Single 'Ascension'

Death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER will release their fourteenth studio album, "Killing For Revenge", on May 10 through Metal Blade Records. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "Ascension, can be seen below. From the opening moments of first single "Know-Nothing Ingrate", which kic...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Discusses 'Definitive' New Solo Album, 'Drama': 'I Wanted To Do Something Where You Feel Uplifted'

By David E. Gehlke Marty Friedman recently finished writing his autobiography. For those who have charted the guitar player's career from his halcyon days as part of the Shrapnel Records stable through his stint during MEGADETH's most successful period to an even greater (and more successful) leap t...