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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA On His Eye Surgery: 'I've Been Very Lucky That This Did Not Turn Into Something Worse'

Earlier this month, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera underwent a successful surgery for posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) on a day off during the band's ongoing North American tour as the support act for W.A.S.P. Posterior vitreous detachment is a common age-related eye problem that occurs when the...

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Would BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Ever Sell His Music Catalog? He Responds

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with rock and roll comedian Dean Delray, BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked whether he would ever sell the publishing rights to the songs he has written with his various projects over the past four decades. He responde...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Upcoming 'This Consequence' Album: 'Angry, Dark And Aggressive' Is 'What The World Needs Right Now'

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach spoke about the band's upcoming upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album overall, and sixth with Leach...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: How I Re-Embraced My Faith At Age 25

In a new interview with Stefs Rock Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, who grew up attending Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Jackson, Minnesota, spoke about how he re-embraced his faith at the age of 25, after going through a 12-step recovery program. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA Undergoes Surgery For Posterior Vitreous Detachment

ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera underwent a successful surgery for posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) on a day off during the band's ongoing North American tour as the support act for W.A.S.P. Posterior vitreous detachment is a common age-related eye problem that occurs when the gel that fills your...

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FERNANDO RIBEIRO On MOONSPELL's Next Studio Album: 'We Need More Time; We Need More Inspiration'

In a new interview with IMPACT Metal Channel, vocalist Fernando Ribeiro of Portuguese goth overlords MOONSPELL spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's 2021 album "Hermitage". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, ['Hermitage'] was a complicated album because it got swallowed by...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM To Serve As Celebrity Grand Marshal Of 'Palm Springs Festival Of Lights Parade'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum will serve as a celebrity grand marshal of the 32nd annual Palm Springs Festival Of Lights Parade on December 7. This glittering event will light up downtown Palm Springs at 5:45 p.m. sharp, so mark your calendars! Joining Sorum in the spot...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Doesn't Care About Being The World's Fastest Guitar Player: 'I Just Want To Be In A Metal Band'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran shredder Chris Impellitteri's reputation as a guy who can play really fast overshadows the fact that he's actually a pretty good riff writer, too. Part of the late 1980s surge that turned guitar playing into a competition and/or arms race, Impellitteri's breakout moment ca...

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DAN LILKER On Playing With ANTHRAX Again After 40 Years: 'All Those Shows Were Killer'

In late March 2024, ANTHRAX announced that, due to personal reasons, bassist Frank Bello would not be able to accompany the band on its South American tour, which kicked off on April 13 at MXMF The Metal Fest in Mexico City. Filling in on those dates, as well as two U.S. festival shows in May, was A...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN's BENJAMIN BURNLEY: 'We Don't Wanna Be Rushed' Into Releasing New Album

In a new interview with Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X, BREAKING BENJAMIN founder/frontman Benjamin Burnley spoke about the fans' reception to the band's recently released new single "Awaken". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everybody's been super cool about it....

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT To Release 'Ghost Notes' Memoir In 2025

Rare Bird Books has set a July 15, 2025 release date for "Ghost Notes", the new memoir from POISON drummer Rikki Rockett, written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", the 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name i...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN's BENJAMIN BURNLEY: This Is 'The Longest We've Ever Gone Without Putting Out An Album'

During a recent appearance on "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, BREAKING BENJAMIN founder/frontman Benjamin Burnley was asked about the musical and thematic inspiration for the band's upcoming long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "Ember" album. He responded (as transcribed by...

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HOPELESS RECORDS Opens HOPELESS MUSIC ACADEMY In Los Angeles For Under-Resourced Youth

This fall, Hopeless Records and its nonprofit arm The Hopeless Foundation will launch the Hopeless Music Academy, a transformative program in Los Angeles designed to provide education and opportunities in music creative and music business to youth in under-resourced positions. The initiative is a co...

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MAGNUM Announces Final Live Album With Founding Guitarist TONY CLARKIN

British rock icons MAGNUM have announced the release of the band's final live album with founder Tony Clarkin. Recorded December 10, 2022, "Live At KK's Steel Mill" was the memorable night when they played the final show of their European tour at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton and, as they had don...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'No More Tears' Certified Quintuple Platinum In U.S.

According to a post on Ozzy Osbourne's Instagram, the legendary heavy metal singer's sixth solo album, "No More Tears", has been certified quintuple platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for sales in excess of five million copies in the United States alone. Released in Se...