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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Says COVID-19 'Is And Has Always Been About Money'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan says that the COVID-19 pandemic "has always been about money." Earlier today (Sunday, February 27),the 48-year-old musician, who was previously critical of vaccine mandates, saying they were akin to "self-imposed tyranny and mental slavery," took to his Instag...

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DAVID DRAIMAN: 'I Don't Think That There Would Be A DISTURBED Without PANTERA'

DISTURBED's David Draiman was one of the musicians who joined Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PANTERA's classic sophomore major label album "Vulgar Display Of Power". Speaking about the impact the LP had on his musical upbringing, Draiman said (as transcribed by BL...

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RUSH Releases 'Vital Signs (Live In YYZ 1981)' From 'Moving Pictures - 40th Anniversary'

RUSH has just released the official audio for "Vital Signs (Live in YYZ 1981)" from the upcoming "Moving Pictures - 40th Anniversary" set. Check it out below. On April 15, UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the extensive RUSH 40th-anniversary album series with new, expanded edition...

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ROB HALFORD Says Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Will 'Probably' Have More 'Progressive Elements' Than 'Firepower' Did

In a new interview with Remy Maxwell of Audacy Check In, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if he agrees with guitarist Richie Faulkner's recent comment that the band's upcoming album will be more musically "progressive" than 2018's "Firepower". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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SAMMY HAGAR: Getting Sick With COVID-19 Is 'Even Worse' Than Dealing With Safety Measures At Concerts

In a new interview with The San Diego Union-Tribune, Sammy Hagar, who recently kicked off his second residency at The Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod in Las Vegas, spoke about what it has been like for him to play shows during the pandemic. He said: "I've been very lucky. Nobody in my band has had...

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Former FOZZY Drummer FRANK FONTSERE On His Decision To Leave: 'I Had No Control Over What The Band Did At All'

Former FOZZY drummer Frank Fontsere has once again opened up about his decision to leave the band, saying he "had no real investment in what was going on." The 54-year-old musician's exit from FOZZY was officially announced on January 3. The band simultaneously named his replacement, former THROUGH...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Shares New Song 'Neurotic' Featuring LUKAS ROSSI

THREE DAYS GRACE has shared "Neurotic (Ft Lukas Rossi)", the second song off its forthcoming album, "Explosions", which will be out on May 6 via RCA Records. The new track originated as a collaboration between Neil Sanderson of the band and Lukas Rossi of ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA for the side project KING...

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IRON MAIDEN's 'Legacy Of The Beast' Teams Up With DISTURBED For New In-Game Event

IRON MAIDEN's "Legacy Of The Beast" free-to-play mobile game has announced a major in-game collaboration, this time with American rock legends DISTURBED. Following successful collaborations last year with AMON AMARTH, LACUNA COIL and GHOST, "Legacy Of The Beast" has teamed up with DISTURBED to bring...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Some Material JUDAS PRIEST Is Working On For Next Album Is 'A Bit More Progressive' Than 'Firepower'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay and Alan Dixon of Canada's The Metal Voice, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Since the 'Firepower' tour, w...

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AARON LEWIS Welcomes Far-Right Republican Congressman MADISON CAWTHORN To Stage At North Carolina Concert (Video)

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis welcomed North Carolina Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn to the stage during his concert Saturday night (February 12) at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina. Lewis introduced Cawthorn, who has developed a national following as one of the mos...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says His Heart Surgeons Saved His Life: 'I Honestly Shouldn't Be Here'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner opened up about the life-saving surgery he underwent less than five months ago. On September 26, 2021, the 42-year-old British-born musician suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the Louder Than Life festival, just a short distance...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Is Plotting His First-Ever Solo Album: 'We're Looking For Record Labels'

During an appearance on the "In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie" video podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner confirmed that he has used some of the coronavirus downtime to work on a solo project. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I haven't really spoken much about it publicl...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ADAM DUTKIEWICZ: 'JAMES HETFIELD Pretty Much Shaped The Guitar Player That I Am'

In a recent interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz spoke about the influence of METALLICA on his musical upbringing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "James Hetfield has pretty much shap...

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SKUNK ANANSIE Releases Animated Music Video For New Single 'Piggy'

British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have released an animated music video for their new track titled "Piggy". A punk-rock blast of distorted riffs, snarling vocals and powerhouse rhythms, it's as confrontational and uncompromising as anything the band has done over the course of its long and illustriou...

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RUSH: 'Moving Pictures' 40th-Anniversary Expanded Reissues Due In April

On April 15, UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records label groups continue the extensive RUSH 40th-anniversary album series with new, expanded editions of the band's groundbreaking 1981 release "Moving Pictures", embodying its well-deserved classic album status. "Moving Pictures - 40th Anniversary" will be a...