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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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ACE FREHLEY On How He Has Stayed Sober For 18 Years: 'I Listen To My Sponsor. I Go To Meetings.'

In a recent interview with "Guitar Tales" with Dave Cohen, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who has been sober since 2006, discussed his decision to finally step away from alcohol nearly two decades ago. He had begun drinking at the age of 13 and battled addiction issues since the 1970s before a c...

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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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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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BUTCHER BABIES Announce September/October 2024 U.S. Tour

BUTCHER BABIES will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in September. Support on the "Good Lord! The Butcher's Ded!" trek will come from DED, DROPOUT KINGS and FOX LAKE. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 9. Tour dates: Sep. 18 - Palmdale, CA - Transplants Brewing Company Sep. 19 - Los Angeles, CA...

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HOUSE OF LORDS Shares New Single 'Crowded Room'

Veteran hard rockers HOUSE OF LORDS have returned with a new single, "Crowded Room", accompanied by a visualizer. Check it out below. HOUSE OF LORDS is helmed by legendary singer James Christian, the sole remaining member appearing on all the band's albums. He is joined by guitarist Jimi Bell, who h...

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HANSI KÜRSCH: New BLIND GUARDIAN Music 'Is Not Too Far Away'

In a new interview with Portugal's Caminhos Metálicos, Hansi Kürsch of German metallers BLIND GUARDIAN spoke about the band's plans for the rest of 2024 and early 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, '25 we are considering at the moment. '24, from the planning, is over. So, we...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Joins ACCEPT For 'Balls To The Wall' Performance At WACKEN OPEN AIR

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens joined ACCEPT on stage on Thursday, August 1 at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany to perform the ACCEPT classic "Balls To The Wall". Video of his appearance can be seen below. As previously reported, KK'S PRIEST, whi...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Says UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER And PETER BALTES Are 'Welcome' To Take Part In 50th-Anniversary Tour

In a new interview with Metal Journal, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked why he and his bandmates decided to announce that they will embark on a 50th-anniversary tour in late 2025 when they still have plenty of touring to do this year in support of their latest album, "Humanoid". He said (as...

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MC5 Releases New Single 'Can't Be Found' From Upcoming 'Heavy Lifting' Album

Detroit punk rock pioneers MC5 have released "Can't Be Found", the second single from their upcoming album, "Heavy Lifting", due out October 18. The track showcases the album's funky heavy rock fusion with electrifying guitar riffs, highlighting the soul of founding member Wayne Kramer. Kramer, alon...

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Judge Delays JON SCHAFFER's Sentencing Until September

According to The Republic, a federal judge has agreed to push back Jon Schaffer's sentencing hearing to September 13 from the previously announced August 2. The decision came less than a month after the Supreme Court sided with a January 6 Capitol riot defendant in a ruling that could affect hundred...

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Was GOJIRA's Performance At 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony 'Satanic'? 'It's None Of That', Says JOSEPH DUPLANTIER

Joseph Duplantier of French metallers GOJIRA has defended his band against accusations that they were "perpetuating satanism" with their performance at Friday night's (July 26) Olympic Games opening ceremony. GOJIRA performed a surprise rendition of "Ah! Ça Ira", a popular song during the French Rev...

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Watch: BUTCHER BABIES Play First Concert Since Singer CARLA HARVEY's Exit

Fan-filmed video of BUTCHER BABIES's July 27 performance at the Stonehenge festival in Steenwijk, The Netherlands can be seen below. The gig marked the band's first live appearance since the official departure of BUTCHER BABIES' co-founding co-vocalist Carla Harvey. The band announced Harvey's exit...

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Watch: ACCEPT Joined By JUDAS PRIEST's ANDY SNEAP For 'Balls To The Wall' Performance In Athens

German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT were joined by their longtime producer — and JUDAS PRIEST touring guitarist — Andy Sneap on stage earlier today (Sunday, July 21) at the Release festival in Athens, Greece for a performance of the ACCEPT classic "Balls To The Wall". Video of his appearance...

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BUTCHER BABIES Part Ways With Singer CARLA HARVEY

BUTCHER BABIES have parted ways with singer Carla Harvey. The band announced Harvey's exit in a social media post earlier today (Saturday, July 20). BUTCHER BABIES wrote: "As you may have already guessed, it is confirmed that Carla Harvey and BUTCHER BABIES have officially parted ways. "Carla has be...