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How Original VENOM Guitarist JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN Ended Up Playing With German Techno Group SCOOTER

At last month's Bloodstock Open Air festival, original VENOM and current VENOM INC. guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn reflected on his brief 2006 stint with the German techno group SCOOTER as the band's live guitarist. Regarding how he landed the gig, he told Serena Fox of TotalRock (as transcribed by BL...

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MACHINE HEAD'S ROBB FLYNN Says Touring With SLAYER In 1994 Was 'A Dream Come True'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn was asked what it was like to tour with SLAYER back in 1994 and 1995 when he and his bandmates had just released their debut album, "Burn My Eyes". "It was a dream come true," Robb responded (as transcri...

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THE HALO EFFECT To Record New EP This Winter

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — is planning to enter the studio before the end of the year to record a new...

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MISFITS Perform Entire 'Walk Among Us' Album At RIOT FEST 2022: Video, Photos

On Saturday, September 17, the original MISFITS headlined Riot Fest 2022 in Chicago, Illinois, performing their landmark first album "Walk Among Us" in full. The 1982 record, celebrating its 40th anniversary next year, is hailed by MISFITS fans — as well as by publications like Rolling Stone and Pit...

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Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Are 'Not Concerned' About MUSTAINE's Reaction To 'Kings Of Thrash' Tour

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) recently announced the first four shows of the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour. They will be joined at the dates by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Poland (guitar). KINGS OF THRASH, which also includes drummer Fred Ach...

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NEAL SCHON Says JOURNEY Has 40 U.S. Shows With TOTO Scheduled For Early 2023

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon spoke about the band's touring plans for the foreseeable future. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're already planning for '23 and '24 — two years ahead of time… We've al...

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Watch 'Van Halen Stage' Dedication Ceremony In EDDIE VAN HALEN's Former Hometown Of Pasadena

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Van Halen Stage at a new park in Eddie Van Halen's former hometown of Pasadena, California — the city where VAN HALEN formed 50 years ago — was held earlier today (Saturday, September 17). Video and photos of the event can be found below. The park, which was named P...

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NIGHTWISH's Next Album Will Be Third Part Of A Trilogy

NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spoke to Rauta about what fans can expect from the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Human. :II: Nature." album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel it's gonna be the third part of a trilogy started by 'Endless Forms Mo...

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Norwegian Gothic Metal Pioneers TRISTANIA Call It Quits

Norwegian gothic metal pioneers TRISTANIA have called it quits after more than a quarter century as a band. Earlier today, TRISTANIA released the following statement via social media: "After 26 years on the international metal scene, the members of TRISTANIA have this week taken the heavy decision t...

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TOBIAS FORGE Says Online Hate Against GHOST Is A 'Good Thing': It All 'Adds To The Activity'

In a new interview with "Elliot In The Morning", GHOST leader Tobias Forge was asked if he gets angry at times or if it makes him laugh at times when people try to figure out exactly what little area to put his band into. Tobias responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, definitely not ang...

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Ex-DELAIN Frontwoman CHARLOTTE WESSELS Comments On Band's Comeback With New Singer

In an interview with Spain's The Metal Circus TV, former DELAIN frontwoman Charlotte Wessels was asked how she feels about the fact that the band recently made a comeback with a new lineup. Last month, DELAIN released a single, "The Quest And The Curse", featuring keyboardist, founder and main songw...

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ERIK GRÖNWALL 'Loves' Being The New Singer Of SKID ROW: I 'Feel So Privileged'

SKID ROW vocalist Erik Grönwall, who joined the band earlier this year as the replacement for ZP Theart, spoke to Australia's May The Rock Be With You about how his March 2021 acute lymphoblastic leukemia diagnosis changed his perspective on his music career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Looks Back On 'Among The Living': 'That Album Gave Us Our Career'

In a new interview with WSOU 89.5 FM, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the band's decision to hire legendary producer Eddie Kramer to helm ANTHRAX's classic third album, 1987's "Among The Living". The LP, originally produced by Kramer and ANTHRAX, featured the lineup of singer Joey Belladonna...

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FEAR FACTORY, BIOHAZARD Members Join HATEBREED's JAMEY JASTA At Orlando Concert (Video)

Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) and Bobby Hambel (BIOHAZARD) are among the guest musicians who joined Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED) on stage last night (Friday, September 16) at Metalworx Live in Orlando, Florida to perform an all-star set. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As founder and fro...

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METALLICA's 'Blackened' Unveils Second Release In 'Masters Of Whiskey Series'

Blackened American Whiskey continues to push the boundaries of whiskey with the second release in its "Masters Of Whiskey Series," introducing Blackened x Wes Henderson Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished in white port wine casks. The limited-edition expression was created in partnership with...