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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'If You Don't Believe In God, You Don't Believe In Any Eternal Consequences To The Way You Live Your Life'

In a new interview with Church Leaders, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the group's just-released single "Unpopular". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The song is not overtly preachy. It...

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MIKE PORTNOY On Returning To DREAM THEATER: 'It's Exciting At This Stage Of My Life To Have This Third Act'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "So...You Want To Be A Musician?" podcast with MR. BIG drummer Nick D'Virgilio, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy was asked what he does to keep his drumming chops up. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll be honest, I'm starting to feel...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX And TOMMY LEE Discuss Making Of 'Dogs Of War' video With Director NICK DENBOER

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee recently sat down with Nick DenBoer, the Canadian film and music video director who helmed the band's "Dogs Of War" music video, to discuss the origins, ideas, creation and execution to bring the video to life. Check out the footage below. In a re...

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JORDAN RUDESS On MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'This Is Where He Belongs'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess talked about the band's upcoming sixteenth album, which will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the group last October. Asked about the songwriting...

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Watch: FORBIDDEN Plays First Concert With VOIVOD's DANIEL MONGRAIN

Fan-filmed video footage of FORBIDDEN's August 8 performance at the Brutal Assault festival in Josefov, Czech Republic can be seen below. Brutal Assault marked the reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans' first live appearance with VOIVOD's Daniel Mongrain, who stepped in as a tempo...

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SKILLET Announces 'Revolution' Album, Shares 'Unpopular' Single

Christian rockers SKILLET will release their first independent album, "Revolution", on November 1 via their Hear It Loud imprint. The project's first single, "Unpopular", premiered yesterday on Billboard and SiriusXM's Octane channel, and along with a music video is available across all DSPs today a...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Releases New Solo Single 'Technical Exorcism'

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell has released a new solo single, "Technical Exorcism". The official Don Pancho Films-directed music video for the track is available below. Bell played the first concert with his solo band on June 13 at 1720 in Los Angeles, California. Backing Bell at the 1...

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New Unauthorized RUSH Book 'Rush At 50' Due In September

"Rush At 50", the new book by rock journalist and author Daniel Bukszpan, will be released on September 17, 2024 via Motorbooks, an imprint of the Quarto group. Like previous titles in the "@" series, "Rush At 50" is a comprehensive, beautifully produced, photo-packed bio of the beloved rock trio, e...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says Current Touring Band Is 'Not PANTERA': 'PANTERA Is DIME, VINNIE, PHIL And REX'

In a new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, Zakk Wylde spoke about the decision to tour with a reformed version of PANTERA, also featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) on drums. The lineup has reportedly been given a gr...

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ALICE COOPER: 'I Just Hate Politics'

Two months ago, legendary rocker Alice Cooper said that he was gearing up for the 2024 presidential election in the only way he knows how — by running for president, something he has done satirically every four years since releasing the song "Elected" back in 1972. To accompany the announcement, the...

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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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MIKE PORTNOY Says He Needed To Get Used To Being The 'New Guy' After Rejoining DREAM THEATER

In a new interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, drummer Mike Portnoy was asked to name one "difficult" thing about his return to DREAM THEATER last October after a 13-year-absence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wouldn't say difficult. It hasn't been difficult; it's been very smooth...

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TREMONTI Announces New Album 'The End Will Show Us How'

With a musical catalog that includes 18 previously released full-length albums from his work with CREED, ALTER BRIDGE and various solo endeavors, world-renowned guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Mark Tremonti is back with his sixth album from his solo band TREMONTI. The new album, titled "The End Will S...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL To Release New Solo Single 'Technical Exorcism' This Week

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell will release a new solo single, "Technical Exorcism", on Friday, August 9. A teaser for the official Don Pancho Films-directed music video for the track is available below. Bell played the first concert with his solo band on June 13 at 1720 in Los Angeles,...

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2024 Edition Of 'Bowl For Ronnie' Celebrity Bowling Party To Take Place In November

The annual Bowl For Ronnie celebrity bowling party benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund is set for Thursday, November 14, 2024. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Trunk...