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New GOD FORBID Documentary Tells Story Of How Band's 2022 Reunion Came Together
GOD FORBID, a New Jersey-based band who helped pioneer the metalcore and New Wave Of American Heavy Metal sound in the late '90s and early '00s along with band like LAMB OF GOD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and SHADOWS FALL, broke up in 2013. The band reunited in 2022 for the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in Virgin...October 28, 2024
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Recruits BOBBY LANDGRAF To Play Bass For Band On 2024 'Headbangers Boat'
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has recruited onetime DOWN guitarist and current PANTERA bass tech Bobby Landgraf to play bass for the band on this year's edition of the Headbangers Boat cruise. Presented by Sixthman, Lamb Of God Presents Headbangers Boat 2024 sails October 28-November 1, 2024 from Miami, F...October 27, 2024
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BILLY CORGAN Announces December 2024 Solo Tour Of Australia
Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, has announced a limited run of winter 2024 performances in Australia. Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, October 30 at 9 a.m. local time followed by general on-sale on Friday, November 1 at 9 a.m. loca...October 27, 2024
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OVERKILL Recruits ex-FEAR FACTORY Bassist CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS For North American Shows
New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL have recruited ex-FEAR FACTORY bassist Christian Olde Wolbers as a temporary replacement for D.D. Verni, who is dealing with an ongoing "shoulder issue". OVERKILL is currently supporting KING DIAMOND on a North American tour which launched on October 15 in San Antonio,...October 23, 2024
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MYLES KENNEDY Is 'Really Loving' New Music From SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS
During an October 16 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Myles Kennedy spoke about the status of the songwriting sessions for the next SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The process technically started when...October 22, 2024
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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT Says METALLICA Is One Of 'The Top 10 Greatest Bands Of All Time'
In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", TESLA bassist Brian Wheat was asked for some of his earliest recollections of hanging out with METALLICA. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've known each other since we both...October 22, 2024
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ALEX VAN HALEN Explains Why He Didn't Take Part In SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY's Tour: 'They're Not Doing The Band Justice'
Alex Van Halen has explained his refusal to participate in this past summer's "The Best Of All Worlds" that focused largely on the music of VAN HALEN. The trek featured former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony, along with guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham. The 20...October 18, 2024
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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist JAKE E. LEE Shot Multiple Times In Las Vegas; Full Recovery Expected
As confirmed by management, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS, RED DRAGON CARTEL) was shot multiple times early this morning (Tuesday, October 15) in a Las Vegas, Nevada street shooting. Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospit...October 15, 2024
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ALEX VAN HALEN Says DAVID LEE ROTH Refused To Pay Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN On Nixed Tour
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Alex Van Halen weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tour that never came to fruition, saying that David Lee Roth's refusal to the drummer's brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, prevented such an event from materializing. According to...October 15, 2024
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Photos: OZZY OSBOURNE And Family Appear At 'Son Of Monsterpalooza' Horror Film Convention In Burbank
Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and his family — Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne — are making a very rare autograph signing and pro photo op appearance this weekend (October 12-13, 2024) at horror film convention Son Of Monsterpalooza at the Marriott Burbank Convention Center in Burbank, California. A few p...October 13, 2024
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's MICHAEL GILBERT Opens Up About Battle With Colon Cancer: 'I'm Very Thankful That I'm Still Around'
In a new interview with Scotty J of Rock Titan, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM guitarist Michael Gilbert opened up about how he beat colon cancer 25 years ago during his time away from the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Nobody knows this, but a long, long, long time ago, I had some issues...October 12, 2024
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FOGHAT Releases New Song 'On Tonsils & Sneakers' In Loving Memory Of LONESOME DAVE PEVERETT
The eagerly awaited follow-up to FOGHAT's "Sonic Mojo" album is here. After 32 weeks in the Top 10 on the Billboard Blues Album chart, FOGHAT has written and recorded a brand-new song, "On Tonsils & Sneakers", dedicated to original lead singer and guitarist Lonesome Dave Peverett, who passed in...October 11, 2024
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BODY COUNT Releases Music Video For Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'Comfortably Numb' Featuring DAVID GILMOUR
BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has released the official music video for its powerful rendition of "Comfortably Numb" featuring David Gilmour — a fresh take on the classic PINK FLOYD track that explores themes of detachment and introspection. Gilmour'...October 10, 2024
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DEE SNIDER Explains Why He Didn't Share Songwriting Credit With His TWISTED SISTER Bandmates
In a new interview with the X5 podcast, Dee Snider explained how he came to write and "own" every song in TWISTED SISTER. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I joined TWISTED SISTER and I joined the band that existed. They were all older guys. They're a few years older than me. An...October 9, 2024
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JAKE E. LEE Offers Health Update, Says He Is Playing Guitar Again And Wants To Go On Tour
In a new interview with Tone-Talk, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS, RED DRAGON CARTEL) was asked if he ended up getting surgery on his hands after it was reported earlier this year that he was suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...October 9, 2024