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RICK HUNOLT Is 'Not Afraid To Say' That EXODUS Inspired METALLICA And SLAYER 'Very Much'

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was interviewed by "Reckless" Rexx Ruger for a new episode of the Pod Scum podcast. After Ruger noted that the guitar duo of Hunolt and EXODUS's Gary Holt is every bit as iconic as METALLICA's guitar team of James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett and SLAYER's Jeff Hannem...

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ANTHRAX/PANTERA's CHARLIE BENANTE On BLACK SABBATH's Final Performance: 'It's Gonna Be A Beautiful Thing To Witness'

For the first time in 20 years, ANTHRAX will share a stage with BLACK SABBATH when the pioneering New York thrash metal band performs at SABBATH's "Back To The Beginning" concert, set to take place on Saturday, July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. ANTHRAX toured with BLACK SABBATH on the leg...

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KING'S X's DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK: 'I Think That We Kind Of Influenced A Lot Of Bands'

In a new interview with John J. Thompson of the True Tunes podcast, KING'S X frontman Doug "Dug" Pinnick spoke about his band's supposed influence on such early 1990s grunge acts as PEARL JAM, SOUNDGARDEN and ALICE IN CHAINS. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When our first record came...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Announces 2026 U.S. Leg Of 'Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter' Tour

Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has announced the 2026 U.S. leg of his "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The trek sees the 66-year-old vocalist performing the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album in its entirety for the last time. A post on Tate's social media announcing the t...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Don't Learn The Business, You're Screwed'

In a new interview with Brazil's Rádio Kiss FM 92.5, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, who sang on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, 1984's "Rising Force" and 1985's "Marching Out", was asked which lessons he learned during his time with the legendary Swedish guitarist that he still a...

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Ex-JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY Raises $215,000 To Benefit Altadena Fire Relief

As Altadena continues to rebuild its neighborhoods after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has raised $215,00 from his legendary auction; full of music history from the rock legend's personal archive to help raise money for the Altadena fire victims via Sweet R...

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BIOHAZARD Returns With First New Single In Over 13 Years, 'Forsaken'

The reunited classic lineup of the metal/hardcore band BIOHAZARD has released its first new music in over a decade in the form of a new song called "Forsaken". The track, which was premiered during BIOHAZARD's recent European headlining tour, offers a first taste of the band's upcoming album. Honori...

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BRIAN TATLER: 'DIAMOND HEAD Is Not Finished; It's Just On Hold'

In a new interview with Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock, DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler, who has been playing with SAXON since early 2023, was asked if there are any plans for DIAMOND HEAD to release a new studio album as a follow-up to 2019's "The Coffin Train",. He responded (as transcrib...

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POSSESSED's JEFF BECERRA: 'I Don't Think Death Metal Would've Had The Staying Power If It Wasn't For CHUCK SCHULDINER'

Although DEATH is considered to be one of the most important and influential death metal acts of all time, the Florida-based band did not release its debut album, "Scream Bloody Gore", until 1987 — two years after the arrival of "Seven Churches" by California's POSSESSED, whose bassist/vocalist, Jef...

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CARMINE APPICE Wanted Reworked Version Of CACTUS's 'Let Me Swim' To 'Blatantly Sound' Like VAN HALEN's 'Eruption'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about VAN HALEN supposedly drawing inspiration from CACTUS's music in the David Lee Roth-fronted band's early days. When Bryant n...

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Watch: SAVATAGE Kicks Off First European Tour In 23 Years At Netherlands' INTO THE GRAVE Festival

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE kicked off its first European tour in 23 years Friday night (June 13) at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The group's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. The Ocean 02. Welcome 03. Jesus Saves 04. Taunting Cobras 05. Stran...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's 'Risk': It Is 'Probably The Most Controversial Album In The Catalog'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again defended the band's "Risk" album, saying that the LP served as a gateway for a lot of fans into the world of MEGADETH. Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fans due to its departure from th...

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SAVATAGE On 2025 Return To The Live Stage: 'This Is Just The Beginning'

Later today (Friday, June 13),legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE will kick off its highly anticipated 2025 European tour at the Into The Grave festival in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Prior to the launch of the trek, Germany's EMP had the exclusive opportunity to visit the band during r...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Confirms LAST IN LINE Is Working On New Music: 'We Have An Album Written'

During a June 11 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell confirmed that he and his bandmates in the LAST IN LINE project — frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan and fellow original DIO member Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — are workin...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF Announces Sixth PRESTO BALLET Album, 'Dreamentia'

PRESTO BALLET, the progressive rock project led by METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sixth studio album, "Dreamentia", on June 27 via Rat Pak Records. Founded by Vanderhoof in 2005, PRESTO BALLET combines the melodic and harmonic old-school aspects with the neo-progressive ro...