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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Don't Need Producers, Outside Writers, And I No Longer Need Singers'

In the new issue of Classic Rock magazine, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen addresses why he no longer hires singers, preferring instead to take on vocal duties himself in recent years. "I need to explain something to you," he says. "The way I work is different to everybody else. I can w...

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AS I LAY DYING To Headline 2024 IMPERICON Festivals

AS I LAY DYING will headline all dates of the Impericon Festivals tour in spring 2024. The trek, consisting of six stops in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, will kick off on March 28 and end on April 7 in Vienna. Also appearing on the bill will be WHILE SHE SLEEPS, AUGUST BURNS RED, POLARIS, CASEY,...

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NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Talks New Book And Life In Extreme Metal: 'I Can't Believe The Adventures I've Had'

By David E. Gehlke Bassist Shane Embury joined the already influential U.K. grindcore act NAPALM DEATH in 1987. He missed playing on the band's "Scum" debut but has been a mainstay ever since, appearing on every NAPALM studio effort and subsequently plotting its creative direction, which, now at 16...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER To Aspiring Guitarists: 'Play Every Day' And 'Practice As Much As You Can'

During an interview that was recorded last month at the Guitar Summit guitar show in Mannheim, Germany, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was asked by Thomann if there is any piece of advice he would give to aspiring guitarists. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Play every day. Prac...

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PARADISE LOST Announces Release Date For Re-Recorded Version Of 'Icon' Album

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST recently re-recorded the LP for a special new release. There will also be "an extra special vinyl" version of the album, both of which will be made available on December 1. "Icon 30" track li...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY To Score Horror/Comedy Sequel 'Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon'

In a thrilling development for fans of horror and heavy metal alike, renowned musician and songwriter Matthew Kiichi Heafy has just been confirmed as the composer for the upcoming horror/comedy film "Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon". Following the massive success of the original 2015 "Deathgasm" which gar...

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SHAWN DROVER Says DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Almost Military Style With His Execution' When It Comes To MEGADETH

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, Shawn Drover, who spent a decade as the drummer of MEGADETH, reflected on his experience playing in the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, yeah, what can I say? It was a great experience overall. I have nothing...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT On Playing Guitar: 'It's Not An Olympics To Be Scored On Or Judged On'

In a new interview with Sweetwater's resident metal maestro Nick Bowcott, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt was asked what advice he would give to someone who would like to follow in a few of his footsteps and have the longevity he has had. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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PORNO FOR PYROS Postpone Tour, Continue Working On New Music

PORNO FOR PYROS have postponed their previously announced fall 2023 North American tour while they work on new music. On Friday (September 29),PORNO FOR PYROS released the following statement via social media: "Petrons, We are beyond thankful for all of your support these last 30 years, and are anx...

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ERIC MARTIN Says MR. BIG Will Be 'Done' Touring After Completion Of 'The BIG Finish' Run Of Shows

MR. BIG recently completed the Asian leg of its farewell tour, dubbed "The BIG Finish", which sees the veteran band — singer Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan, along with drummer Nick D'Virgilio, who has taken over for deceased original member Pat Torpey — performing MR....

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's IVAN MOODY Opens Up About 'Personal' Inspiration For 'Judgment Day' Music Video

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH frontman Ivan Moody has opened up about the "personal" inspiration for the official music video for "Judgment Day", a song off the band's latest album, 2022's "AfterLife". The Nick Peterson-directed clip, which stars Moody as a vigilante comic book hero who takes down a ring...

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Watch: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Performs In Sacramento During Summer 2023 U.S. Tour

The Scorps151 YouTube channel has uploaded video of Yngwie Malmsteen's entire September 7 performance at Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, California. Check it out below. Featured songs: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Rising Force 4:32 Top Down, Foot Down 6:10 No Rest for the Wicked 7:44 Soldier 11:02 Song Break 1...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On His Acrimonious Relationship With Some Ex-MEGADETH Members: 'People That Get Fired Are Very Rarely Happy That They Got Fired'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about the acrimonious relationship that exists between him and some of the former members of the band, including musicians who have not played with him for decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I thin...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER: 'Next Year We Are Gonna Write A New Record'

During an interview that was recorded earlier today (Saturday, September 23) at the Guitar Summit guitar show in Mannheim, Germany, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher was asked if there are plans for extended touring and a new studio album from him and his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BL...

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FOGHAT Shares Music Video For 'She's A Little Bit Of Everything' From Upcoming 'Sonic Mojo' Album

Legendary multi-platinum rockers FOGHAT will release their long-awaited 17th studio album, "Sonic Mojo" — their first in seven years — on November 10 via the band's label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family). The official music video for the LP's se...