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MARTY FRIEDMAN's Advice To Young Guitarists: 'You Must Create Opportunities To Play In Front Of Other People'
In a new interview with China's SKYline, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked what he thinks about younger players focusing too much on developing their techniques and possibly lacking emotional expression and creativity in their playing. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...November 10, 2024
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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL Blasts Use Of Cell Phones At Concerts: 'You Should Live In The Moment'
In a new interview with Brocarde, former MOTÖRHEAD and current PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS guitarist Phil Campbell spoke about concertgoers using cell phones to take photos and videos of performances and sometimes filming entire shows instead of enjoying the moment. He said (as transcribed by...November 10, 2024
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JOEY VERA On ARMORED SAINT's Next Studio Album: 'Our Number One Thing Is Just Writing Really Great Songs'
In a new interview with Metal Kaoz, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's eighth full-length album, "Punching The Sky", which came out in October 2020 via Metal Blade Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...November 10, 2024
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SERJ TANKIAN Explains Why He Left Out 'Sensationalist Stories Of Touring With Other Artists' From His Book
In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, Serj Tankian, lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, solo artist, composer, activist, painter, poet, and filmmaker, spoke about his recently released memoir, "Down With The System". Asked if th...November 10, 2024
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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON On 'The Last Will And Testament': 'This Album Is Special To Me'
In a new interview with Taylor Max TV, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will be made available on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Addressing his pre-release anticipation, he said (as transcribed by BLABBE...November 10, 2024
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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER Says His Wife's Death Contributed To Band's Decision To Embark On Farewell Tour
In a new interview with France's Loud TV, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser, whose wife Patricia Perissinoto Kisser passed away in July 2022 after a battle with colon cancer, was asked if the experience of losing his longtime partner accelerated the decision for SEPULTURA to embark on a farewell to...November 10, 2024
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Watch: LINKIN PARK Joined By HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON For 'All For Nothing' Performance In Dallas
HELMET's Page Hamilton joined LINKIN PARK on stage this past Friday (November 8) at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas to perform the song "All For Nothing". LINKIN PARK also debuted a brand new song called "Casualty" from the group's upcoming album "From Zero". The studio version of "All For Noth...November 10, 2024
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Watch: OVERKILL Performs Without Guitarist DEREK TAILER In Milwaukee
OVERKILL guitarist Derek Tailer was forced to sit out the band's November 8 concert at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, reportedly after falling ill. The New Jersey thrash metal veterans went ahead and played the show, which was part of the group's North American tour with KING DIAMOND...November 9, 2024
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Watch: COAL CHAMBER Members Perform 'Big Truck' For Schecter Guitar Research
Schecter Guitar Research has uploaded video of COAL CHAMBER members Miguel "Meegs" Rascón (guitar) and Nadja Peulen (bass) unveiling their new signature instruments by jamming the song "Big Truck" with their bandmate, drummer Mikey Cox. Check out the footage below. Also available is the previously r...November 9, 2024
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DEFTONES Share Video Recap Of 2024 Edition Of 'Dia De Los Deftones' Festival
DEFTONES have shared a video recap of the 2024 installment of their music festival, Dia De Los Deftones. The event, which returned in 2022 for the first time since 2019, took place on November 2, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego. Joining the influential alt-metal outfit at this year's event were IDLE...November 9, 2024
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Watch: AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Makes Return To Live Stage With New Zealand Party Band
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd made his return to the live stage on November 2, performing the band's classic song "T.N.T." with a local party act in New Zealand. Video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Marco's HIGH VOLTAGE Music Channel). In a November 2023 interview with New Zealand's Stu...November 9, 2024
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Watch: BLAZE BAYLEY Dedicates His Performance Of 'Wrathchild' To PAUL DI'ANNO At Athens Concert
During his November 8 concert at Gagarin 205 in Athens, Greece, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley dedicated his performance of the MAIDEN classic "Wrathchild" to another ex-MAIDEN vocalist, Paul Di'Anno, who died on October 21 at the age of 66. You can watch fan-filmed video of Blaze's renditio...November 9, 2024
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Music Video For New Solo Single 'Point Of No Return'
Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared the Leo Liberti Films-directed music video for his new solo single, "Point Of No Return". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Theory Of Mind", which is available for pre-order at kikoloureirost...November 9, 2024
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APOCALYPTICA's PAAVO LÖTJÖNEN Is 'Really Sad' For The 'Newcomer Bands': 'To Make This As A Profession, It's Difficult'
In a new interview with TotalRock's "Louder With Ore B" radio show, Paavo Lötjönen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA was asked about the relevance of exploring gatekeeping in music communities in today's digital age where social media platforms and streaming services can catapult artists into th...November 9, 2024
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JEFF PILSON 'Would Not Be Surprised' If FOREIGNER Farewell Tour Continued 'Well Past 2025'
In a new interview with The Logan Show, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson addressed the fact that he and his bandmates are often dismissed as a glorified cover band, particularly since founding guitarist Mick Jones no longer regularly tours with the act. The only remaining original member of FOREIGNER,...November 9, 2024