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THE HELLACOPTERS Release New Single 'Stay With You'

Swedish high-energy rock 'n' roll legends THE HELLACOPTERS have released a new single called "Stay With You", their first new original song since the release of their triumphant, chart-topping comeback album "Eyes Of Oblivion" in April 2022. And unsurprisingly, "Stay With You" picks up exactly where...

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Why Does Sweden Have So Many Metal Bands? AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Weighs In

In a new interview with 105.7 The Point's "The Rizzuto Show", vocalist Johannes Eckerström of Swedish metallers AVATAR was asked why he thinks Sweden has one of the most vibrant metal scenes in the world and one of the highest densities of heavy metal bands per capita. He responded (as transcribed b...

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GENE SIMMONS Says JIMMY PAGE Gave Him The 'Highest Compliment' About His Bass Playing

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Adam Carolla Show", Gene Simmons reflected on what he called "one of the most iconic moments" of his life involving another legendary rocker. The 74-year-old KISS bassist/vocalist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Jimmy Page, for those of...

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MICK MARS Admits He Never Read MÖTLEY CRÜE's Official Biography 'The Dirt'

In a new interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars was asked about the first time he read the band's official biography, "The Dirt: Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

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Watch: TONY IOMMI And TONY MARTIN Discuss BLACK SABBATH's 'Forbidden' Album Ahead Of 'Anno Domini' Release

A new video of Tony Martin and Tony Iommi discussing the BLACK SABBATH album "Forbidden" can be seen below. "Forbidden" is included in the "Anno Domini 1989-1995" box set of the Martin-era BLACK SABBATH recordings, which will be made available on on May 31 via Rhino. BLACK SABBATH's history with sin...

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SEETHER's SHAUN MORGAN On Upcoming Album: 'We're Excited To Get Out And Play It'

In a new interview with Ronni Hunter and Lewis of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station, SEETHER frontman Shaun Morgan explained why he and his bandmates aren't ready yet to perform any of the material from their recently completed follow-up to the "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" album, which came out in 202...

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SEVENDUST Announces 'Seasons' 21st-Anniversary U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

After wrapping the final leg of the "Machine Killer" tour with STATIC-X, metal legends SEVENDUST are heading back on the road this September to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their iconic album "Seasons". "Seasons" is the fourth album from the band's catalog and exploded on to the metal world whe...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Performs '(Hold On) To The Dream' Live For First Time

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach performed his new song "(Hold On) To The Dream" live for the first time during his headlining concert this past Sunday (May 19) Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Rock N Roll Experience). "(...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Performs SKID ROW Classics In Bensalem During Spring 2024 North American Tour

The Tully Blanchard YouTube channel has uploaded video of Sebastian Bach's entire May 18 concert at Xcite Center at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Bach's 16-song set included two tracks from his new solo album, "Child Within The Man" — "What Do I Got To Lose?" and "Everybody Bleeds" — a...

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CARMINE APPICE Says He Never Heard Back From NIKKI SIXX About His 'Jam-Off' Challenge

Carmine Appice says that he couldn't believe it when Nikki Sixx called him "a washed-up drummer" in response to comments he made about Mick Mars's exit from MÖTLEY CRÜE. When Mars, a co-founding member of MÖTLEY CRÜE, announced his retirement from touring with the group in October 2022 as a result o...

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Founding STAIND Drummer JON WYSOCKI Dead At 56

Founding STAIND drummer Jon Wysocki died on Saturday, May 18 at the age of 56. Prior to his passing, he had reportedly having issues with his liver that required him to be under the care of medical professionals. Wysocki's death was confirmed by his bandmates in LYDIA'S CASTLE. They wrote in a socia...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist ADAM DUTKIEWICZ And Ex-Singer HOWARD JONES Have Begun Mixing Debut Album From New Project

Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has revealed that "mixing has begun" on his collaborative new project with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. In addition, he and Adam are in the process of "finding the right [record] label to call home." Regarding how the project came together...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Frontman NEIL TURBIN Shoots Down SCOTT IAN's Claim Singer 'Fired' Original Bassist DAN LILKER For Being Too Tall

In a new interview with Almost Human, former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin addressed the oft-repeated claim by the band's guitarist Scott Ian that Turbin "fired" original ANTHRAX bassist Dan Lilker for being "too tall". Neil said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, if you believe that,...

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BODY COUNT Releases 'Psychopath' Single From Upcoming 'Merciless' Album

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, is back with "Psychopath", its first new single since 2020's "Bum-Rush", which won a Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance". The explosive new track, which features FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY vocalist Joe Badolato, shows Ice-...

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STYX Announces TERRY GOWAN As New Bass Player

Legendary group STYX has announced the addition of Terry Gowan as the replacement for longtime bassist Ricky Phillips. Terry completes STYX's seven-man lineup consisting of James "JY" Young, Tommy Shaw, Lawrence Gowan, Chuck Panozzo, Todd Sucherman, Will Evankovich and Terry Gowan. Terry Gowan decla...