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SHADOWS FALL's JASON BITTNER Says He 'Hated' METALLICA And SLAYER When He First Heard Their Music

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, who has also played with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, OVERKILL and ANTHRAX, was asked to name the bands that first got him into metal. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The band that got me into heavy meta...

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SHINEDOWN's ERIC BASS: Seeing STUCK MOJO Play Live In Mid-1990s 'Changed My Trajectory Completely'

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, SHINEDOWN bassist Eric Bass was asked if there was a particular band that got him to go from listening to music as a fan to deciding to pursue music professionally. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "VAN HALEN, man. And he...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Presented With 'Lifetime Achievement Award' By NATIONAL GUITAR MUSEUM

The National Guitar Museum announced that Alex Lifeson, one of the most revered rock guitarists of the past 50 years, will receive its annual "Lifetime Achievement" Award for 2024. Lifeson is the fifteenth recipient of the award. A founding member of the band RUSH — known for its extraordinary level...

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KIM DRACULA And HANABIE. Announce Spring 2025 North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Alternative artist Kim Dracula and harajuku-core trailblazers HANABIE. have announced their 2025 co-headline tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-date run kicks off on Wednesday, March 5 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at MTELUS, with additional stops in Toronto, Chicago, Boston, O...

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DYING FETUS And CRADLE OF FILTH To Headline 2025 Edition Of 'Chaos & Carnage' Tour

For the first time ever, two iconic titans of extreme metal — DYING FETUS and CRADLE OF FILTH — are teaming up to co-headline the 2025 "Chaos & Carnage" tour. Joining the chaos is a powerhouse lineup of special guests: FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, NE OBLIVISCARIS, UNDEATH, VOMIT FORTH and CORPSE PILE. N...

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MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Announce February/March 2025 'Third World Trilogy' U.S. Tour

CAVALERA has become synonymous with extreme metal music, a name that to this day still holds the highest regard, a family legacy built upon decades of musical aggression. In 2023, founding SEPULTURA members Max and Igor "Iggor" Cavalera achieved what some would say was an impossible feat; they revis...

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BRET MICHAELS On POISON's 2026 Tour: 'We're Hoping To' Play '40 Awesome Dates', 'Putting Every Ounce Of Energy On That Stage'

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, POISON frontman Bret Michaels spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So here's the deal. I go...

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SHINEDOWN's ERIC BASS Shares 'Azalia' Single From Upcoming 'I Had A Name' Solo Album

SHINEDOWN songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Eric Bass has today shared his new single "Azalia", taken from his forthcoming debut solo album "I Had A Name". Fans can watch the brand new music video below. A concept album set within a sprawling new world, "I Had A Name" was written, recor...

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THE GATHERING's 'Mandylion' Lineup Announces More 30th-Anniversary Shows In The Netherlands

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their "Mandylion" album, the lineup of Dutch rockers THE GATHERING that recorded the LP — including singer Anneke Van Giersbergen — will reunite for five exclusive sold-out shows at Doornroosje in Nijmegen, the Netherlands: August 27 - Nijmegen, Netherlands @ Doo...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: How I Discovered RUSH's Music

In a new interview with Mike Gaube and Shaggy of 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick and Mike Gaube's Headbangers, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how he first discovered RUSH's music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I grew up in the Midwest where, ironically, most of my favorite band...

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METALLICA's 2024 'Helping Hands Concert & Auction' To Be Made Available Online Next Week

METALLICA's fourth "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which will take place December 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, will be made available on YouTube beginning on December 19. METALLICA says: "We can't wait to hit the stage at YouTube Theater tomorrow night for the 'Helping Hands Concert...

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STONE SOUR's JOSH RAND To Sell Rare And Vintage Guitars, Basses On REVERB

Josh Rand, guitarist for Grammy Award-winning metal band STONE SOUR, is selling a truly one-of-a-kind collection of guitars on Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear. The assortment of rare and vintage guitars — which includes custom shop items and axes signed by Sting, Munky...

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BULLETBOYS Announce Return Of Bassist LONNIE VENCENT

BULLETBOYS have announced the return of bassist Lonnie Vencent and addition of guitarist Jake Faun (David Lee Roth, WINGER) to the group's ranks. Earlier today, BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien shared the following message via the band's social media: "BREAKING!!!! BULLETBOYS NEWS!!! 2025 Touring Dat...

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GREAT WHITE's AUDIE DESBROW On New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: 'He's Put A Great Fire Under Our A****'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, GREAT WHITE drummer Audie Desbrow was asked if it's "still pretty gratifying" to hear everyone in the audience at the band's shows singing along to all the tracks. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. It's funny, t...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces 2025 Leg Of 'Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour', BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

As 2024 comes to a memorable close this holiday season, California metal maestros STEEL PANTHER are spreading more holiday cheer with the announcement of two more legs of their "Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour". The first leg is scheduled for March throughout the United States and the second le...