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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO: 'Marijuana Is Not A Gateway Drug'

In a recent interview with the "TODDCast Podcast", former SLAYER and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Dave Lombardo was asked for his views on the legalization of marijuana. He responded (hear audio below): "I love it. Marijuana, I think, is not a gateway drug," referring to some people's belief...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN: 'We Must All Band Together In The Coming Days And Weeks'

Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has urged people to "get in touch with 'lost' friends, buddies and loves" while they are at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. As of Friday (March 20),more than one-quarter of Americans are being ordered to stay home as much as possible in an attempt to slow the...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Says Politics 'Absolutely' Have A Place In Heavy Metal

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions for the readers of U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine. Asked if politics have a place in metal, Rob said: "Absolutely they do and I've been putting my two penn'orth into PRIEST's music for most of my life, but it's conce...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Continues To Be A Climate-Change Skeptic

Former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak has once again expressed doubt about climate change. This past Wednesday (February 19),Kottak took to his Twitter to write: "For those of us who are knowledgeable, we were in an ice age in 1978..all the scientists said to embrace for a...

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Here Is Pro-Shot Video Of TONY IOMMI Watching Armenia's NAREGATSI ORCHESTRA Perform Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'She's Gone'

The Mediamax media company has uploaded professionally filmed video footage of Armenia's Naregatsi Orchestra performing a cover of the BLACK SABBATH song "She's Gone", which originally appeared on the "Technical Ecstasy" album. The performance took place last June on a visit to the country by BLACK...

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FU MANCHU Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Massive Global Tour

Three decades ago, heavy-rock stoner legends FU MANCHU formed in San Clemente, California and solidified their legend in the high plains of Palm Desert, where the foursome would perform shows for those in the know, powered only by a generator. Those "generator parties" sparked an underground music s...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Praises PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP For Opening DAYTONA 500: 'This Is America'

Former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak has praised President Donald Trump for becoming only the second president ever to attend NASCAR's Daytona 500. Earlier today (Sunday, February 16),Trump led drivers around the 2.5-mile tri-oval in his "Beast," the presidential limo, and...

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ZAK STEVENS Says TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Could Launch A Third Touring Troupe

Former SAVATAGE and current ARCHON ANGEL vocalist Zak Stevens recently spoke with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com. The full conversation can be streamed at this location. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by MisplacedStraws.com and BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On joining forces with Italian guitarist...

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TONY FRANKLIN: 'I Will NOT Be Doing Any Tour Dates With LYNCH MOB In 2020'

Bassist Tony Franklin has shot down reports that he will tour with LYNCH MOB this year. On Wednesday, two shows were announced by LYNCH MOB in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Wicked Sensation". The group's lineup on the posters for both dates listed Franklin alongside...

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LYNCH MOB Featuring GEORGE LYNCH And ONI LOGAN To Embark On 'Wicked Sensation' 30th-Anniversary Tour

LYNCH MOB — featuring guitarist George Lynch and lead vocalist Oni Logan along with bassist Tony Franklin (THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER) and drummer Brian Tichy (WHITESNAKE, THE DEAD DAISIES) — will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Wicked Sensation", by embarking on a 2020 world t...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Slams Leading Democratic Presidential Hopefuls As 'Hypocrites'

Former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak has slammed several of the leading Democratic presidential hopefuls, saying that they are "hypocrites" who are doing their best to please African American voters. On Monday (January 20),Kottak took to his Twitter to write: "[Bernie] San...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Frontman WILLIAM DUVALL Releases 'Smoke And Mirrors' Video

Recording artist William DuVall, frontman for the iconic band ALICE IN CHAINS, has released a live video for "Smoke And Mirrors", recorded at Holly Lane Studios. "Smoke And Mirrors" is a dark and sultry affair, centred around love and the firm grasp that it’s capable of taking. The acoustic tones ha...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD Taps STYX, BLACKBERRY SMOKE, 38 SPECIAL And More For 'Simple Man Jam' In Orlando

Currently in the midst of their "Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour", southern rock legends LYNYRD SKYNYRD have announced a four-day rock music festival hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel in Orlando, Florida from August 20-24, 2020. SKYNYRD has once again partnered with Sixthman, the in...

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ONI LOGAN To Sing For LYNCH MOB On MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

According to Mike Gaube's Headbangers, Oni Logan will be singing for LYNCH MOB when the George Lynch-led outfit performs on this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. Monsters Of Rock sails in February 2020 from Fort Lauderdale to Belize, with additional performances by TESLA, KROKUS and EXTREME, among ma...

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JINJER's TATIANA SHMAILYUK Is Not Interested In Becoming A Vocal Coach: 'I Have No Energy And I Have No Patience'

JINJER frontwoman Tatiana Shmailyuk, who possesses one of the most powerful and diverse voices on the planet, says that she has no interest in getting involved in vocal coaching at any point in the future. "No, never," she told EMP UK in a recent interview (see video below). "I don't see myself bein...