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PAUL STANLEY On 'LGBTQ+ Pride Month': 'Everybody Has A Right To Be Who They Are'

Earlier this week, TMZ caught up with KISS frontman Paul Stanley in the Beverly Glen neighborhood of Los Angeles, California and asked him about governor Gavin Newsom's proclamation declaring June 2023 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in the State of California. This month — and every month — California stan...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Percussionist CHRIS FEHN On His Time With The Band: 'The Fans Were The Only Part That Was Great For Me'

Former SLIPKNOT percussionist Chris Fehn gave his first interview since his exit from the band to "Drum For The Song", the podcast hosted by Dane Campbell, son of ex-MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell. During the chat, which can be seen below, Chris was asked if he had any message for the SLIPKNOT fa...

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Watch: PHIL DEMMEL Plays With TESTAMENT In Pratteln, Switzerland During Spring 2023 European Tour

Former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel played his fourth show with TESTAMENT last night (Wednesday, May 31) at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland. Demmel is filling in for TESTAMENT's regular lead guitarist Alex Skolnick, who is sitting out some of the band's spring/summer 2023 Eur...

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CHAD KROEGER Says DIMEBAG And VINNIE PAUL Used To 'Defend' Their Love Of NICKELBACK To Metal Community: 'It Was Lovely'

In a new interview with Tommy Carroll of the 97.9 WGRD radio station, NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger reflected on his friendship with PANTERA founders, drummer Vincent "Vinnie Paul" Abbott and guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Vinnie Paul and Dimeba...

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FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK On PANTERA Return: 'I Think It's Awesome'

FILTER's Richard Patrick has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and Br...

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MOTÖRHEAD Releases 'I Got Mine' Video From 'We Play Rock 'N' Roll: Live At Montreux Jazz Festival '07'

The second track to be revealed from the MOTÖRHEAD's upcoming "We Play Rock 'N' Roll: Live At Montreux Jazz Festival '07" release is "I Got Mine". Originally released as a single in June 1983, preceding the album "Another Perfect Day", it feels fitting that this powerful live rendition from 2007 is...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And DEF LEPPARD Announce November 2023 Australian Tour

Hot off the heels of the biggest North American stadium tour of 2022 with more than 1.3 million tickets sold, iconic and celebrated rock legends MÖTLEY CRÜE and DEF LEPPARD continue their 2023 co-headline "The World Tour" with the announcement of three exclusive Australian dates. "After getting back...

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ALL THAT REMAINS's 'The Fall Of Ideals' Certified Gold In U.S.

According to ALL THAT REMAINS singer Phil Labonte, the band's breakthrough album "The Fall Of Ideals" has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) for sales in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States. On Monday (May 29),Labonte took to his Twitter to write:...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Is Looking Forward To Playing POWER TRIP Festival: 'The Juices Are Running Again'

AC/DC singer Brian Johnson can't wait to party alongside his old pals as rock and roll royalty get pumped up about this year's Power Trip festival. AC/DC is among the headliners on a bill of veteran rockers who will take to the stage in California October 6-8. It will be the iconic Australian band's...

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TRIUMPH Tribute Album To Feature NANCY WILSON, JOEY BELLADONNA, SEBASTIAN BACH, NITA STRAUSS And Others

Ex-SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX's Joey Belladonna, HEART's Nancy Wilson and STARSHIP singer Mickey Thomas are among the musicians who will appear on the upcoming TRIUMPH tribute album. The effort is being overseen by producer Mike Clink, who helmed TRIUMPH's 1986 album "Sport Of Kings"...

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Watch: PHIL DEMMEL Plays First Concert With TESTAMENT At Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL

Former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel played his first show with TESTAMENT last night (Saturday, May 27) at the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Demmel is filling in for TESTAMENT's regular lead guitarist Alex Skolnick, who is sitting out some of the band's spr...

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Watch: TESTAMENT Performs As Four-Piece At Opening Concert Of Spring 2023 European Tour

San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT performed as a four-piece at the kick-off concert of their European tour last night (Saturday, May 26) in Wiesbaden, Germany. The band played without lead guitarist Alex Skolnick who is sitting out some of TESTAMENT's spring/summer 2023 European tour dates...

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Watch: SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, Ex-EXODUS, Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Members Perform At MILWAUKEE METAL FEST Pre-Party

The official Milwaukee Metal Fest pre-party took place last night (Thursday, May 25) at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The very special "Jasta And Friends" lineup included performances by organizer Jamey Jasta (HATEBREED),Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),Chris Garza (SUICIDE SILENCE),Kirk...

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces 'Metal Masters 2024' European Tour With SAXON And URIAH HEEP

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced a series of continental European shows next year with SAXON and URIAH HEEP to follow the recently announced U.K. and Ireland dates featuring the three bands. The Metal Masters 2024" trek will now kick off on March 11 in Glasgow, U.K. and conclu...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN On Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'They're A Different Style Than Us, But It Works'

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke to Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda about what it has been like touring with another veteran rock act, MÖTLEY CRÜE, on last year's "The Stadium Tour" and the recently launched "The World Tour". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I knew Tommy...