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PAUL BOSTAPH On How He Approached His Drumming On KERRY KING's Solo Debut: 'There Was No Shadow Hanging Over My Head'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has launched the fourth in a series of interview videos to promote his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Check it out below. Asked about the writing process for "From Hell I Rise", drummer Paul Bostaph, who previously played with Kerry in SLAYER, sai...

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MARK MORTON Has The 'Utmost Respect' For KERRY KING: 'That Dude Is A Real One. He's An Absolute Real One'

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton and MASTODON singer-bassist Troy Sanders are featured in Heavy Consequence's "Two For The Road" series in which two artists touring together chat about playing shows, life backstage, and more. Regarding the fact that SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's new eponymous band...

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GWAR Delivers Special Take On 'Barbie' Movie's 'I'm Just Ken' Hit Song

Intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR made a record-breaking sixth appearance at the AV Club studios, again showcasing their unique take on a hit song far outside their usual realm. The return of AV Club's "Undercover" series, after a seven-year hiatus, is a testament to the unparalleled "genius" of...

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DIZZY REED Didn't Want To Be 'Put Behind The Curtain' During GUNS N' ROSES Concerts

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren ‪Paltrowitz ‬, GUNS N' ROSES' Dizzy Reed was asked if it's true that Brett Tuggle, known for his onstage keyboard playing for FLEETWOOD MAC, inspired him in his quest to not be relegated to being the offstage keyboardist for GUNS N' ROSES. He responde...

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PHIL DEMMEL On His Acrimonious Exit From MACHINE HEAD: 'I'm Finally At A Spot Of Letting A Lot Of S*** Go'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, ex-MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel, who recently completed a European tour as a member of Kerry King's solo group, was asked if he had a chance to reconnect with his former bandmate Robb Flynn when they shared the stage at several European festivals ea...

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HELMET Announces Fall 2024 U.S. Tour, European 'Betty' Anniversary Tour

HELMET will head back out on the road in the U.S. and Europe this fall. First up is a tour of the U.S. with LOCAL H to continue support of the most recent HELMET album, "Left". Second up, HELMET will play European shows to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Betty" album. The setlist will featur...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces 15th-Anniversary Edition Of Debut Album 'Feel The Steel', Anniversary Tour

For some folks, 2009 will be remembered as the year pop-legend Michael Jackson passed away, Quentin Tarantino released "Inglourious Basterds" or the year "Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" was released. For everyone else, 2009 will be the year that California metal maestros STEEL PANTHER burst on to t...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Says His Upcoming Second Solo Album Will Be 'More Musical' And 'Bigger'-Sounding Than Debut

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre confirmed that he is still putting together ideas for the upcoming follow-up to his debut solo album, "Rejoice In The Suffering", which was released in February 2021 via Rat Pak Records. "I'm writing songs, writing...

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CLÉMENTINE DELAUNEY Talks How 'Pirate Metal' Has Changed Course Of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's Career

By David E. Gehlke "Pirate metal" officially became a thing in 1987 when Germany's RUNNING WILD ditched their JUDAS PRIEST-styled denim and leather for a wardrobe that would have made Blackbeard and Calico Jack flash a toothless grin in appreciation. The Germans proceeded to take it pretty far on Eu...

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CHRIS JERICHO: 'We Had To Work Twice As Hard To Get People's Respect With FOZZY'

Chris Jericho has known what he wanted out of life since he was a teenager: to be a pro wrestler and to be in a rock 'n' roll band. Most of his high school friends felt that he lacked the tools necessary to get into either, but Chris believed in himself. With the wise words of Master Yoda echoing th...

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Dark Side Of The Brain

It's always heartbreaking when a band member leaves a favorite band. Such is the case when Jason Hook, lead and founding guitarist of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, left the band in 2019. Hook wasn't just a token guitarist. He was a key part of the band's style. Hook's guitar solos were a major part of th...

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Watch: HAGAR, ANTHONY, SATRIANI And BONHAM Perform VAN HALEN Classics In Tampa

Sammy Hagar played the second show of his summer 2024 tour Sunday night (July 14) at the at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida. Fan-filmed video can be seen below (courtesy of concertsrock). For "The Best Of All Worlds" tour, Hagar and his bandmates in THE CIRCLE — ex-VAN HAL...

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New VIXEN Singer ROSA LARICCHIUTA Wasn't Familiar With Band's Music Prior To Being Asked To Join

New VIXEN singer Rosa Laricchiuta, who joined the band last month as the replacement for Lorraine Lewis, spoke to the "All Bets Are Off" podcast with Robby Vegas about her experience so far with the long-running all-female rock outfit. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, it's amazing...

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Watch: HAGAR, ANTHONY, SATRIANI And BONHAM Perform VAN HALEN Classics At 'The Best Of All Worlds' Kick-Off Concert

Sammy Hagar kicked off his summer 2024 tour Saturday night (July 13) at the 20,000-capacity iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. For "The Best Of All Worlds" tour, Hagar and his bandmates in THE CIRCLE — ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham — are being...

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IRON MAIDEN Singers BRUCE DICKINSON And PAUL DI'ANNO Meet For The First Time

IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson met the singer he replaced in the band, Paul Di'Anno, for the first time earlier tonight (Saturday, July 13) in Croatia. Bruce, who is promoting his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", performed with his solo band on Saturday at Hala Zagreb in Zagreb, where Di'Anno...