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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer And Longtime Smoker TODD LA TORRE Hasn't Had A Cigarette In Over Seven Months

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, who had been a cigarette smoker for three decades, says that he hasn't had a cigarette in more than seven months. The 49-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened up about his attempt to kick his habit in a new interview with Mark Sugiyama of E...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Use Of AI In Music: 'When It Comes To Creative Merits, I Don't Think AI Can Compete'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he thinks there is any "place" for artificial intelligence (AI) in music, particularly when it comes to the creative process. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Says ACT OF DEFIANCE 'Broke Up' After CHRIS BRODERICK Joined IN FLAMES

In a new interview with "The Rock Is George Podcast", former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover was asked about the current status of ACT OF DEFIANCE, the band he launched in 2015 with fellow former MEGADETH member Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner and SHADO...

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OVERKILL's JASON BITTNER On PANTERA Reunion: DIME And VINNIE 'Are Looking Down And They're Quite Happy With What's Going On'

OVERKILL and SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA...

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W.A.S.P. Cancels 2023 U.S. Tour Due To BLACKIE LAWLESS's 'Extensive Back Injuries'

Because of the extensive back injuries suffered by Blackie Lawless during the European leg of W.A.S.P.'s 40th-anniversary tour, the band's previously announced 2023 U.S. tour has been canceled and will be rescheduled for spring 2024. Tickets and VIP packages can be refunded at the point of purchase....

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist SYNYSTER GATES Suffers Leg Injury During Mansfield Concert

AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Synyster Gates sustained a leg injury during the band's concert last night (Wednesday, July 19) in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Gates, whose real name is Brian Haner, Jr., apparently hurt his leg while he and his bandmates were performing "The Stage", which is the seventh so...

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KING DIAMOND Says Title And Cover Artwork Of Next MERCYFUL FATE Album Are Both Ready

Danish heavy metal legend King Diamond was a guest on a recent episode of "The Electric Theater With Clown" Internet show hosted by SLIPKNOT's M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan. You can now listen to the entire chat below. Speaking about new music that he is working on, King said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Watch: AVENGED SEVENFOLD Officially Kicks Off First Part Of 'Life Is But A Dream…' North American Tour In Camden

AVENGED SEVENFOLD officially kicked off the first part of its "Life Is But A Dream…" North American tour last night (Tuesday, July 18) at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be seen below. As was the case with AVENGED SEVENFOLD's concerts in Los Ang...

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Why Does DAVE MUSTAINE Get Such A Bad Rap? Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Weighs In

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover addressed Dave Mustaine's reputation as one of the most divisive personalities in metal. Asked why he thinks the MEGADETH leader is so frequently portrayed in such a negative light, Shawn said (as transcribed by B...

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GENE SIMMONS Is 'Concerned' About Lack Of Artificial Intelligence Legislation

During a new appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he is "excited or worried about artificial intelligence, particularly [as it relates to] the music business." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Music business aside, I am concerned...

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SHADOWS FALL Will Continue Recording New Material Throughout 2023

Long-running Massachusetts-based band SHADOWS FALL entered the studio last month with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris to begin recording some of its new material. Speaking to the "Nothing Shocking Podcast" about the band's decision to work with Zeuss again, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner said (as...

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M. SHADOWS On Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'I Think It's A Really Weird Future That We're In For'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Doc Coyle's (GOD FORBID, BAD WOLVES) "The Ex Man" podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. Shadows spoke about the limitations of artificial intelligence as it relates to creating music, pointing out that AI can only base its content on information that already e...

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Guns For Hire

Released at the tail-end of 2022, TAILGUNNER's debut EP "Crashdive" was a thrilling first statement from the now hotly tipped Brits. While a large portion of contemporary metal media tries to convince us that heavy music started in 1991, traditional, melodic metal is impervious to passing trends and...

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RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Announces First Solo Album Of All-New Original Material, 'Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters'

Ronnie Romero will release his third solo album, "Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters", on September 15 via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single from the album, "Castaway On The Moon", is out today with an accompanying music video. Written by Romero with drummer Andy C. and guitarist Jose Rubio, "Too M...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Reflects On His Stand-Up Comedy Debut: 'I Was Terrified'

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre spoke to the "Brutally Delicious" podcast about his first attempt at stand-up comedy, which took place on April 30 aboard the Monsters Of Rock cruise. Regarding how he ended up trying his hand at stand-up, Todd said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm good bud...