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NIGHT RANGER's JACK BLADES: 'We're Gonna Keep Coming Out With Albums Until Somebody Says We Can't'

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of Radio Bypass, NIGHT RANGER bassist/vocalist Jack Blades spoke about what keeps him and his bandmates motivated to make new music more than 40 years after the group's formation. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "You know what? We're just gonna...

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DEE SNIDER Blasts SPOTIFY CEO DANIEL EK, Says He Is 'Not Getting Anything' From The Music Streaming Service

In a new interview with "The Jeremy White Show", TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider has once again blasted Spotify for the paltry payments the music streaming service pays out to music rightsholders. He said: "That guy from Spotify," apparently referring to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, "I wanna tell you, he...

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SOCIAL DISTORTION's MIKE NESS Opens Up About His Cancer Battle: 'It's Been Hell'

Mike Ness, who revealed a diagnosis of tonsil cancer in June, offered an update on his progress in a new interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show. The SOCIAL DISTORTION frontman underwent surgery that month as a form of treatment. He has since completed radiation and six...

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VLTIMAS Feat. Former MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT, Ex-MAYHEM Guitarist, CRYPTOPSY Drummer: 'Epic' Album Announced

VLTIMAS (pronounced 'uhl-tuh-mas'),the multinational quinet featuring Norwegian guitarist Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen (ex-MAYHEM, AURA NOIR),American vocalist David Vincent (ex-MORBID ANGEL) and Canadian drummer Flo Mounier (CRYPTOPSY),will release its second album, "Epic", on March 15, 2024 via Se...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Perform SKID ROW's Entire Debut Album On 35th-Anniversary Tour In 2024

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Skid Row", by performing the LP in its entirety at select shows in 2024. So far the following dates have been announced: April 27 in Curitiba, Brazil; April 30 in Montevideo, Uruguay; and May 4 in M...

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'American Idol' Finalist JAMES DURBIN Channels IRON MAIDEN And JUDAS PRIEST On 'Screaming Steel' Title Track

Frontiers Music Srl has welcomed powerhouse vocalist James Durbin back for a multi-album deal under the moniker DURBIN. The Santa Cruz, California native is set to unleash his latest heavy metal opus, "Screaming Steel", on February 16, 2024 and today, DURBIN shares the title track along with a kille...

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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN Says He's Got 'A Lot Of Stuff Going On That Will Keep' Him Busy In His 'Retirement'

In a new interview with Andrew Treadwell of Hear 2 Zen Magazine, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album in 2023. Asked what "retirement" looks like for him, Kevin said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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Watch: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Perform 'Emotion Sickness' On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE performed the song "Emotion Sickness" on last night's (Thursday, December 14) episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Video of the band's appearance can be seen below. When it was originally released, "Emotion Sickness" moved Pitchfork to rave, "alternates fluently between high-octa...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL Isn't Afraid Of Being Criticized For Voicing Her Political Views

In a new interview with Mexico's Summa Inferno, WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon Den Adel was asked why it was important for her and her bandmates to voice their political views in some of their recently released songs, including "Wireless" and the title track of their new album "Bleed Out", whic...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On Performing Live With JUDAS PRIEST: 'It's A Special Thing'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner is featured in the latest episode of "String Theory", a web series from Ernie Ball that explores the sonic origins of some of music's most innovative players. You can watch the entire 20-minute episode below. Speaking about performing live with PRIEST, Faulkner...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announces Second Reunion Concert With Original Singer DIMITRI MINAKAKIS

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has added a second concert to its "Calculating Infinity" 25th-anniverary celebration. In addition to the previously June 21, 2024 performance in Brooklyn, New York at the legendary Brooklyn Paramount, the band will now also play the same venue on June 22, 2024. Support at...

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SOCIAL DISTORTION And BAD RELIGION Announce April/May 2024 U.S. Tour

Southern California punk legends SOCIAL DISTORTION have announced an epic co-headlining tour across the U.S. with Epitaph labelmates BAD RELIGION that kicks off in Bakersfield, California on April 9, 2024. With additional support from THE LOVEBOMBS, the two iconic bands will join forces to bring the...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Announce April/May 2024 U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Modern rock band BLACK VEIL BRIDES has announced the "Bleeders" tour 2024 with support from CREEPER, DARK DIVINE and GHOSTKID. The tour kicks off on April 25 at the Fillmore in San Francisco, making stops across the U.S. in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Nashville and more before wrapping up in Los An...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announces Reunion Concert With Original Singer DIMITRI MINAKAKIS

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will celebrate 25 years of its acclaimed 1999 debut album "Calculating Infinity" with a reunion show on June 21, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York at the legendary Brooklyn Paramount. The band will play the album in its entirety for the first time ever with co-founder and original...

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GARY HOLT On KERRY KING's New Music: 'I've Heard It's Really, Really, Really Good'

Gary Holt says that he has not heard any of the music from the new project led by SLAYER's founding guitarist Kerry King. The EXODUS leader, who spent almost nine years touring with SLAYER, responded to a question about Kerry's new band during an interview with Full Metal Jackie's syndicated radio s...