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KERRY KING Is 'Not Against' Idea Of Releasing Demo Versions Of 'From Hell I Rise' Songs With His Lead Vocals

In a new interview with The SDR Show, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King confirmed that he originally laid down the scratch vocals on demo versions of all the songs that appear on his debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". Asked what his singing voice sounds like, Kerry said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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KARL SANDERS Talks NILE's Longevity And Breaking Through In Early 2000s: 'We Were Doing What Made Us Happy'

By David E. Gehlke NILE had a radically different recipe for death metal success when they fully arrived on the scene in 1998 with their "Amongst The Catacombs Of Nephren-Ka" debut. To start, the band formed in 1993, just as death metal started its steady decline. Secondly, they were South Carolina,...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Awarded PANDORA Billionaires Plaque

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis was awarded with Pandora's coveted Billionaires Plaque on August 2, during a sold-out tour stop in Pelham, Tennessee at The Caverns. On Aaron's tour bus, Lewis's publicist surprised him with the plaque, recognizing over one billion Pandora streams for the country rocker....

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN Uses A.I. Tools To Share Video Message In Seven Different Languages

Billy Corgan, the frontman of the two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, has utilized cutting-edge A.I. (artificial intelligence) tools to share a message with his fans. Originally recorded in English and translated via A.I. into seven different languages (Spanish, Ger...

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PHIL DEMMEL Isn't Interested In Using A.I. To Create Music: 'Music Should Be A Natural, Genuine Birth To Something'

In a new interview with Metallerium, former MACHINE HEAD and VIO-LENCE and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel was asked for his opinion about the role of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in creative industries, including music and art. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, th...

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QUEEN Guitarist And Wildlife Activist BRIAN MAY To Host 'The Badgers, The Farmers And Me'

"Brian May: The Badgers, The Farmers And Me" is an authored, first-person piece by the QUEEN guitarist and wildlife activist. Broadcast on BBC Two at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 23, the program follows Brian over a decade-long journey to understand the crisis caused by bovine tuberculosis and his oppos...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER On His Collaboration With AXL ROSE For 'My Years With UFO' Album: 'He Is A Perfectionist, I Have Noticed'

In a new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, Michael Schenker discussed his upcoming album, "My Years With UFO", celebrating the 50th anniversary of Schenker's years with UFO. Asked why he decided to make the LP now, Schenker replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In '72 I...

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GEORGE LYNCH Teams Up With Singer CASANDRA CARSON In CASANDRA'S CROSSING

CASANDRA'S CROSSING, the new musical alliance between guitar legend George Lynch and powerhouse singer Casandra Carson, has released its first single, "Stranger". The track is taken from CASANDRA'S CROSSING's debut album, "Garden Of Earthly Delights", which will arrive on October 25 via Frontiers Mu...

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PANTERA To Play Special Club Show In Minneapolis This Week

PANTERA will play a special club show Thursday night (August 15) at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. First Avenue tweeted out news of the show, which will take place the night before the reformed band — consisting of classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along w...

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GRAVE's 1991 Lineup To Reunite For 'Old-School' Live Performances In 2025

The original 1991 lineup of Swedish death metal pioneers GRAVE — Ola Lindgren (guitar, vocals),Jörgen Sandström (vocals, guitar),Jens "Jensa" Paulsson (drums) and Jonas Torndal (bass) — will reunite for a series of concerts in 2025 during which they will perform "an exclusive old-school set" consi...

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HATEBREED Is Looking For New Record Label Home: 'We're Actually Free Agents Right Now'

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta was asked if fans can expect to hear new music from the band in 2025. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I hope so. Yeah, we're actually free agents right now. So we're talking to everybody,...

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DEATH ANGEL Pulls Out Of W.A.S.P. North American Tour; ARMORED SAINT Steps In

Due to "unforeseen circumstances", DEATH ANGEL "will no longer be able" to support W.A.S.P. on the Blackie Lawless-fronted outfit's North American tour, dubbed "Album ONE Alive", this fall. Replacing them on the bill will be ARMORED SAINT. Additional support on all dates will come from UNTO OTHERS....

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SLIPKNOT's ALESSANDRO 'VMAN' VENTURELLA Unveils New Mask

SLIPKNOT bassist Alessandro "VMan" Venturella has unveiled his latest mask, created in collaboration with German visual artist, writer and sculptor Hedi Xandt. Xandt's work ranges from poetry and time-based digital works to complex visuals and monumental sculptures, encompassing and evolving classic...

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IAN GILLAN, Who Will Celebrate His 79th Birthday Next Week, Says There Are No Plans For DEEP PURPLE To Retire

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan addressed the name of the band's upcoming tour with YES, "=1 More Time". Asked how close the end of the road — and, perhaps, DEEP PUPRLE — feels to him, the singer, who will turn 79 next week, responded: "Well, you know wha...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Blasts Use Of Cell Phones At Concerts: 'Put Your Fricking Phones Down And Be Present'

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe spoke about concertgoers using cell phones to take photos and videos of performances and sometimes filming entire shows instead of enjoying the moment. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Put your fricking phones dow...