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VENOM INC. Recruits Drummer MARC 'JXN' JACKSON

VENOM INC. has recruited Marc "JXN" Jackson as the band's new drummer. Jackson was previously a member of M:PIRE OF EVIL, the group formed in 2010 by ex-VENOM and current VENOM INC. members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Tony "The Demolition Man" Dolan (bass, vocals). In a new interview with Arrow...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF's HALL AFLAME To Release 'Amplifire' Album In May

HALL AFLAME, the rock band led by METAL CHURCH founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sophomore album, "Amplifire", on May 3 via Rat Pak Records. Originally formed in 1989, HALL AFLAME garnered commercial success with its debut LP, "Guaranteed Forever", which was well received by fans...

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AC/DC Shares Remastered HD Video Of 'Jailbreak' 1976 Performance In London

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC have shared a remastered HD video of a performance of their classic song "Jailbreak", filmed in 1976 in London, England. In a social media posted, AC/DC shared the YouTube clip and wrote: "Not aired in 40 years, check out this promo clip of the band performing 'Jailbreak...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'Drums Are 90 Percent Mental, 10 Percent Physical; If You Can Think It, You Can Do It'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) was asked what he does to keep his body in shape to be able to play such extreme music night after night. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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FOZZY's RICH WARD: 'Broken People Make For Great Artists'

In a new interview with Scott Bowling of Good Company With Bowling, FOZZY and STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward, who turned 55 in January, spoke about the physical challenges of the touring lifestyle and knowing exactly the right time to retire. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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THE END MACHINE Feat. GEORGE LYNCH, JEFF PILSON: 'Hell Or High Water' Music Video Released

THE END MACHINE, the collaborative project featuring former DOKKEN members, guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson, has released the official music video for the song "Hell Or High Water". The track is taken from THE END MACHINE third album, "The Quantum Phase", which arrived on March 8 via...

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Watch 4K Video Of JUDAS PRIEST's Kraków Concert During 2024 'Metal Masters' Tour

The EMIL GUT YouTube channel has uploaded 4K video of JUDAS PRIEST's March 30 concert at Tauron Arena in Kraków, Poland. You can now watch the clips below. PRIEST's 17-song setlist included three songs from the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield": the title track, "Panic Attack" and "Crown...

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Could There Be A Reunion Of ROB HALFORD's FIGHT? Bassist JAY JAY Responds

Jay Jay Brown, who was the bassist for Rob Halford's 1990s aggressive metal band FIGHT, was asked in a new interview with Friday 13th fanzine if he thinks FIGHT could reform and make a one-off album. He responded: "I mean, stranger things have happened. Rob was talking about it for a while. And then...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN On Reunion With Singer PETE LORAN At Arizona Concert: 'It Was Awesome'

TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown and bassist P.J. Farley, who have been performing acoustic TRIXTER shows backed by Ben Hans on percussion, were joined by the band's lead singer Pete Loran on stage during their concert on March 22 at The 44 Sports Grill And Nightlife in Glendale, Arizona. Speaking to S...

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Who Is The Better AC/DC Singer: BON SCOTT Or BRIAN JOHNSON? Original AC/DC Frontman DAVE EVANS Weighs In

In a new interview with José Luis Mata Sanchez, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was asked if it's true that he offered his services to his former band when the legendary hard rockers postponed the last 10 dates of their spring 2016 North American trek after singer Brian Johnson was advised to sto...

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FOREIGNER's Farewell Tour Continues In Fall 2024 With Special Guests LOVERBOY And LITA FORD

"I Want To Know What Love Is", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Juke Box Hero", "Urgent" and more Top 10 hits than JOURNEY. Today, FOREIGNER, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame-nominated band behind these iconic songs, announced the next leg of their farewell tour this fall, with special guests LOVERBOY a...

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RICKEY MEDLOCKE Says You Might See A New LYNYRD SKYNYRD Album Materialize 'At Some Point'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, LYNYRD SKYNYRD guitarist Rickey Medlocke spoke about the possibility of new music from the iconic rockers. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Johnny [Van Zant, LYNYRD SKYNYRD singer] and I have been talking. Well, this started before Gary...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE And SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL To Headline 2024 NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival launched back in 1999 and took place at the famed Palladium in Worcester through 2018. It was often held over two or three days, with multiple stages and top-tier acts like MEGADETH, MANOWAR, DRAGONFORCE, OPETH, BETWEEN THE BURIED & ME, MESHUGGAH, KILLSW...

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GREAT WHITE's MICHAEL LARDIE Praises New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: 'With His Vocal Range, We Can Do Pretty Much Anything'

In a new interview with Robert Miguel of Uvalde Radio Rocks, GREAT WHITE rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Michael Lardie 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): "It's time. It's been ab...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce New Summer 2024 North American Headline Tour Dates

Expanding an already stacked schedule, two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS reveal a string of new North American headline performances in 2024. In addition to a combination of arena and headliner festival dates in Europe and North American stadium performances with G...