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Mechanize / Re-Industrialized

Ruthlessly focused on metal's future since 1989, FEAR FACTORY deserve far more credit for their profound influence on heavy music. Just over three decades on from the release of "Soul Of A New Machine", Dino Cazares's crew are currently sprinting into a new era, with new frontman Milo Silvestro full...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Both ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Turned Down Invitations To Perform At KISS's Final Concerts

In a recent interview with Barbara Caserta of Linea Rock, Gene Simmons was asked about the possibility of original KISS members Ace Frehley (guitar) and Peter Criss (drums) making guest appearances at the band's last-ever concerts in early December at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He respo...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Blasts Bands Who Use Backing Tracks: 'If You Pay To See A Real Gig, It Should Be Real'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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GEEZER BUTLER Once Again Says He Was Using 'Devil Horns' Hand Gesture Years Before RONNIE JAMES DIO

Geezer Butler has once again said that he was using the so-called "devil horns" years before Ronnie James Dio adopted it as his own. The late BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW singer is frequently recognized for making the hand gesture mainstream — a staple at rock concerts for decades. However, Butler clai...

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DINO CAZARES Explains Why FEAR FACTORY Didn't Take Part In Any Paid Meet-And-Greets During 'Rise Of The Machine' Tour

In a recent interview with the Joey Sturgis Tones YouTube channel, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked what his main source of income is nowadays. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm not the kind of guy who's a stay-at-home, online, YouTube shredder. No. I'm a tour...

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Watch KISS Soundcheck And Q&A Session In Berlin During German Leg Of 2023 'End Of The Road' Tour

Video of KISS's June 22 soundcheck and question-and-answer session at Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin during the German leg of the band's "End Of The Road" tour can be seen below. The footage was filmed by a fan who purchased the "soundcheck package" for the concerts, which includes an invitation to t...

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MITCH MALLOY On Musicians Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'I Think Some Bands Use It Too Much'

Former GREAT WHITE singer Mitch Malloy has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, OVERKILL And FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Members To Guest On NICK MENZA Documentary Soundtrack

A snippet of the song "One Of A Kind" from the soundtrack to the upcoming long-awaited Nick Menza documentary film "This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza", can be heard in the YouTube clip below. "One Of A Kind" features thunderous double bass from Menza, aggressive bass attack from David Ellefs...

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Watch KISS Perform In Kraków, Poland During 'End Of The Road' Tour

Fan-filmed video of KISS's June 19 performance at Tauron Arena in Kraków, Poland can be seen below. KISS's final runs of shows will kick off this September and will wrap up with a massive concert in the city where it all began for the legendary rock act. New York City has been a part of the band's e...

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CARMINE APPICE Rails Against Being Called 'Washed Up': 'I Don't Look Like I'm Dead, Unlike A Lot Of Guys My Age'

By David E. Gehlke Legendary drummer Carmine Appice says he only spoke the truth when he spilled the dirt on guitarist Mick Mars's departure from MÖTLEY CRÜE. In doing so, he generated some nice free press ahead of his new instrumental rock album with Cuban guitarist Fernando Perdomo, "Running Up Th...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says He Understands Why Some Aging Singers Rely On Pre-Recorded Tapes For Lead Vocals

Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) has weighed in on singers and bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum trigg...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'You Should Be Able To Play Your S**t'

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen has once again blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other...

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Watch KISS Soundcheck In Birmingham And Newcastle During U.K. Leg Of 2023 'End Of The Road' Tour

Video of KISS's soundchecks in Birmingham (June 5) and Newcastle (June 6) during the U.K. leg of the band's "End Of The Road" tour can be seen below. The footage was filmed by fans who purchased the "soundcheck package" for the concerts, which includes an invitation to the KISS pre-show soundcheck a...

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GENE SIMMONS Calls ROGER WATERS 'A Well-Meaning Guy' Who Is 'Inflamed' And 'Angry About The Political Situation'

During a new appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" on TalkTV, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked to weigh in on criticism over Roger Waters's concerts last month in Berlin during which the former PINK FLOYD leader displayed Nazi-like symbolism and made what some people have described as...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Performing With KISS For Last Time Will Be Both 'Happy' And 'Sad'

During an appearance earlier today (Thursday, June 8) on ITV's "Good Morning Britain", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to hosts Susanna Reid and Ben Shephard about the band's "End Of The Road" tour, which has been described as the "ultimate celebration for those who've seen us and a last ch...