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KIRK WINDSTEIN On Upcoming DOWN Album: 'People Are Not Gonna Believe How Well PHIL ANSELMO Sings On This'

In a new interview with Poland's Mystic Festival, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein and drummer Jimmy Bower spoke about the band's long-awaited new album. Kirk and Jimmy are joined in the long-running heavy metal supergroup by vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarist Pepper Keenan and bassist Pat Bruders....

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Recording His Version Of METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'Some Of It Really Pushed My Vocal Ability'

MEGADETH has released a new "Behind The Song" video in which Dave Mustaine once again speaks about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the band, on the final MEGA...

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Watch: VOIVOD Reunites With ERIC FORREST At First Show Of Summer 2026 European Tour

VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Bélanger is sitting out the band's European tour this summer in order to "attend to a family matter". He is being temporarily replaced by former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE vocalist/bassist Eric Forrest. Forrest played his first show of VOIVOD's summer 2026 tour last ni...

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JEFF YOUNG On Possibility Of Playing With MEGADETH Again During Band's 'Farewell' Tour: 'I Don't Even Know If I'd Wanna Do It If It Was Offered To Me'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young was asked if he thinks all former members of the band, including his ex-MEGADETH and current KINGS OF THRASH bandmate David Ellefson, should be invited to play with MEGADETH again during the Dave Mustaine-...

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SHINEDOWN's ERIC BASS Is Receiving Treatment After 'Serious Mental Health Crash'; Replacement Touring Bassists Announced

SHINEDOWN bassist and producer Eric Bass will miss at least the first few shows on the band's upcoming tour in order to receive treatment after recently suffering "a pretty serious mental health crash". The next North American leg of "Dance, Kid, Dance Act II" is set to kick off tomorrow (Saturday,...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE: 'I Don't Do Any Vocal Warm-Ups' And 'I've Never Taken Vocal Lessons'

In a new video his Facebook page, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre answered a fan-submitted question about whether he uses "any secret concoctions to keep the vocal pipes in top form". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had days where I did everything you're supposed to do by the bo...

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GREEN DAY Shares New Song 'I'm Never Gonna R.I.P.' From 'Nimrods' Original Soundtrack

Global rock superstars GREEN DAY — Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool — have announced the "Nimrods" original soundtrack, arriving July 31 and available now for pre-order. The 30-track album will be released on CD, cassette, digital platforms and several vinyl variants, featuring 22 fan-f...

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Watch: Frustrated MEGADETH Fans Throw Plastic Cups Toward Stage Following Band's Last-Minute Lisbon Concert Cancelation

MEGADETH was forced to cancel its July 5 appearance at the EvilLive festival due to "technical issues" beyond the band's control. On Sunday, the band took to social media to share the following statement: "Due to technical issues beyond our control, we are saddened and frustrated to share with you t...

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JACK OWEN Says He Had A 'Rough Time' Trying To Write Music For DEICIDE: 'I Always Viewed Them As Kind Of A SLAYER-Influenced Band'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former DEICIDE and current SIX FEET UNDER guitarist Jack Owen spoke about the differences between writing music for each of the two bands. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it kind of went from 0% [when I was in DEICIDE] to 100% [now th...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Names His Favorite Guitar Players Of All Time

In a new interview with Jon Chang of YSOLIFE, a leading music media platform based in Taiwan, MEGADETH guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine was asked to name his favorite guitar player of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "European guitar players, there's so many really fast-p...

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CHRIS POLAND On His Decision To Not Rejoin MEGADETH: 'I Wouldn't Change A Thing, Man'

In a new interview with Capital Chaos TV, former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland discussed his decision to decline an invitation to rejoin the band nearly four decades ago. Poland, who played on MEGADETH's first two albums, 1985's "Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!" and 1986's "Peace...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE On Women In Metal: 'The Rock And Metal Sisterhood Is Amazing Because It's An Ever-Growing Group'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke about the bond between women in heavy music, saying it's "really cool" to see "the rock and metal sisterhood" constantly growing. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We [EVANESCENCE] had... I forget whi...

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LZZY HALE On Why Using Backing Tracks Is Not Right For HALESTORM: 'I Feel Like I'd Be A Terrible Lip Syncer'

In a new interview with the Mark And Me podcast, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if there are still moments when she goes, "How do I find the strength today to go on stage and just turn it on if I'm not feeling it?" She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, of course. Now, we...

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MEGADETH Shares Official 'Puppet Parade' Performance Video From Istanbul Concert

MEGADETH played the song "Puppet Parade" live for the first time during the band's concert Tuesday night (June 24) at Küçükçiftlik Park in Istanbul, Turkey. The official Cameron Nunez-created video of the performance — featuring the studio audio of the track from MEGADETH's latest, self-titled album...

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LIMP BIZKIT's WES BORLAND: 'We're The Biggest We've Ever Been Right Now'

In a new interview with Gear4music Guitars, LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland was asked if he and his bandmates have any plans to work on new music in the not-too-distant future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. We're planning on going in... I think we have some time i...