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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL Reflects On Rise Of 'Grunge' In Early 1990s

During an appearance on Talk Is Jericho, the podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil, who is promoting his new memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond", spoke about how the rise of grunge — led by b...

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RODRIGO Y GABRIELA Announces New Album 'OurHome' Featuring Guest Appearance By MARTY FRIEDMAN

Grammy-winning guitar duo RODRIGO Y GABRIELA have announced their new album "OurHome", due September 18 via ATO Records. The album is available for pre-order and pre-save now. A limited-edition D2C pressing of 500 units on custom red, clear, and blue chaotic splatter vinyl is also available exclusiv...

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CARMINE APPICE Doubles Down On His Claim That METALLICA Was First True Heavy Metal Band: 'Before All That, It Was Hard Rock'

In a new interview with Poland's MetalSide, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice doubled down on his claim that METALLICA was the first true heavy metal band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I consider heavy metal starting with METALLICA. Before all that, it was hard rock. The crunch...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PHIL COLLEN's MANRAZE Releases 'Lock, Stock & Barrel' Five-CD Box Set

MANRAZE has released a new five-CD box set, "Lock, Stock & Barrel", via Cherry Red Records/HNE Recordings. Supergroup? A term too often applied to bands that don't fully live up to the expectations that such descriptions might suggest. Not so with MANRAZE, a genuine super group comprising of DEF...

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SOUNDGARDEN's KIM THAYIL Talks About His Appreciation For Early METALLICA, EXODUS And METAL CHURCH

During an appearance on the Turned Out A Punk podcast, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil, who is promoting his upcoming memoir, "A Screaming Life: Into The Superunknown With Soundgarden And Beyond", was asked if he and his bandmates were frustrated by the fact that they were "marketed into the metal...

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Watch: DAVE GROHL Joins SEPULTURA For 'Kaiowas' Jam At Los Angeles Concert

Former NIRVANA drummer and current FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl joined Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA for a "Kaiowas" jam session during the latter band's May 29 headlining concert at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, California. You can watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance below....

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'Heavy Metal Parking Lot' Makers To Commemorate Film's 40th Anniversary With Special Screening

On May 31,1986, emerging filmmakers John Heyn and Jeff Krulik drove into the parking lot of the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland — and into pop culture history — when they caught lightning in a bottle recording amped-up JUDAS PRIEST fans before a concert. Nobody could have imagined that 40 years...

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FRANK HANNON Says TESLA's 'Lyrics About Heartfelt Emotion' Allowed The Band 'To Stand The Test Of Time'

In a new interview with host David Robinson of the 60MW podcast, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon spoke about how his band was unfairly categorized as an 1980s "hair metal" band by the music press. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we had loud guitars. And I think the whole era was lu...

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TRAVIS BARKER Documentary 'Louder Than Fear' To Receive World Premiere At 2026 Tribeca Festival

"Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear", a raw and redemptive portrait of legendary artist, drummer and producer Travis Barker, will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. at Spring Studios, the Tribeca Festival hub. The screening will be followed by a special conve...

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GOJIRA Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Global Warming' Performance From Lyon, Featuring CAR BOMB's GREG KUBACKI On Guitar

French progressive metallers GOJIRA have released a professionally filmed video of their performance of the song "Global Warming", shot at their December 10, 2025 concert in Lyon, France during a tour of their home country. The clip, which was directed and edited by Errick Easterday, can be seen bel...

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GOJIRA Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of 'From Mars To Sirius' With Deluxe Edition Double Gatefold Zoetrope Picture Disc

Released more than two decades ago, "From Mars To Sirius" became a defining album that launched French progressive metallers GOJIRA to worldwide recognition. After celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, this metal masterpiece remains as powerful as ever, blending themes of environmental awareness...

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FLAT EARTH, Featuring Former HIM And AMORPHIS Members, Releases New Single '1985'

FLAT EARTH, the Helsinki, Finland-based rock band featuring former HIM member Mikko "Linde" Lindström (guitar) alongside ex-AMORPHIS bassist Niclas Etelävuori and POLANSKI singer Anttoni "Anthony" Pikkarainen, has released a new single, "1985". The song continues the band's recognizable blend of hea...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY's WOODY WEATHERMAN On MIKE DEAN's September 2024 Departure: 'It Was A Shock To Us'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist Woody Weatherman reflected on the 2020 passing of the band's co-founding drummer Reed Mullin. Mullin, who formed CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in 1982 as a hardcore punk act alongside bassist Mike Dean and Weat...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Got To Be Part Of A Lot Of Early Ideas, Early Things That Stuck And Caught The Attention Of Other People'

In a new interview with Rock Kommander, David Ellefson reflected on his early years with MEGADETH as well as how he has kept himself busy with multiple bands and other projects in the years away from the Dave Mustaine-led outfit. The bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For me, MEGADE...

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DAVE GROHL: 'The NIRVANA Experience Was Something Else, In All The Best And Worst Ways'

On the latest episode of the Broken Record Podcast, Dave Grohl reflected on NIRVANA's legacy and the difficult period following Kurt Cobain's death. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The NIRVANA experience was — I don't even know what the word is for it. It was just something else — in...