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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Says His Sobriety Is His 'Greatest Asset': 'Without It, I Have Nothing'

BUCKCHERRY singer Josh Todd, who will celebrate his 30th year of sobriety in November, spoke to Australia's Heavy about how being sober provides many benefits, including improved physical and mental health, better relationships, greater financial stability, and an increased sense of accomplishment....

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Mourns Death Of His Father

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is mourning the death of his father. Herbert Rosenfeld, a jewelry professional who lived in Boca Raton, Florida, was 83 years old. Ian took to his social media to share a few photos of his father, and he included the following message: "I'm the son of a fine man. "Growing...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Says 'The Last Will And Testament' Album Is 'An Explosion Of Ideas, Like TikTok'

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Asked if the recently released first single from the LP, "§1...

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NEIL FALLON Hopes To Have 15 Songs To Choose From For Next CLUTCH Album

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon confirmed that he and his bandmates recently completed the first demoing session with producer Tom Dalgety for the group's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He...

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IAN GILLAN, Who Will Celebrate His 79th Birthday Next Week, Says There Are No Plans For DEEP PURPLE To Retire

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan addressed the name of the band's upcoming tour with YES, "=1 More Time". Asked how close the end of the road — and, perhaps, DEEP PUPRLE — feels to him, the singer, who will turn 79 next week, responded: "Well, you know wha...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Don't Really See Myself As A Singer Or A Guitar Player For That Matter'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his evolution as a singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really see myself as a singer — or a guitar player for that matter. I see myself as a — I am a musician. I like to come...

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Watch: MEGADETH Performs 'Liar' For First Time In 18 Years

MEGADETH performed the song "Liar" live for the first time in nearly two decades during the band's August 9 concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, MEGADETH's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. The...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN On His Post-Ministroke Recovery: 'I'm Still Not Back To Where I Wanna Be'

In January 2023, Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer for the heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN since 1982, was at his home in Boca Raton when he suffered a stroke with partial paralysis. That was the beginning of a challenging journey of physical rehabilitation that followed rapid and precise treatme...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Announces Comeback Album 'Blight Privilege'

U.S. black metal pioneers NACHTMYSTIUM have released the first single, "Predator Phoenix", from their forthcoming ninth full-length album, "Blight Privilege". The LP will be made available on November 1, 2024 via Lupus Lounge. NACHTMYSTIUM mastermind Blake Judd comments: "The pandemic, along with th...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Says He Has Talked To JOEY TEMPEST About OPETH And EUROPE Touring Together

At last weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt and guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke to Marcus Schleutermann of EMP about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moder...

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ALEX SKOLNICK: METALLICA Was Only Band From 1980s Thrash Scene Who Could Achieve Any Mainstream Popularity

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Riffhard" podcast, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick reflected on the band's early musical output and how it has stood the test of time in the three and a half decades since it was originally recorded. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "ME...

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

Silver Stallion Videos has uploaded video of Sammy Hagar's entire August 2 show of his summer 2024 tour at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan. 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 be...

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Ex-THREE DAYS GRACE Singer ADAM GONTIER Celebrates Seven Years Of Sobriety

Former THREE DAYS GRACE and current SAINT ASONIA frontman Adam Gontier is celebrating the seventh anniversary of his getting sober. On Saturday (August 3),the 46-year-old musician took to his social media to share a quote from Thomas Edison, "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certai...

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OPETH Announces February 2025 European Tour

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have announced an extensive European tour for February 2025. OPETH is offering a special bundle for fans who pre-order the band's new album, "The Last Will And Testament". Starting today, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. CEST, fans who pre-order the album will receive a spe...

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OPETH Shares New Single, Reveals 'The Last Will And Testament' Album Details

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their new album, "The Last Will And Testament", on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. The LP's first single, "§1", can be streamed below. Prior to today's worldwide announcement, the album was teased yesterday, exclusively for attende...