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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says There Is 'A Huge Misconception That All Rock Stars Are Rich And Wealthy': 'We're Not Loaded'
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has blasted the common misconception that "all rock stars are rich." The 61-year-old musician, who was born in California but currently resides in Massachusetts, addressed the challenges facing musicians and songwriters in today's competitive music industry in a social...July 6, 2024
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MATTHIAS JABS On Secret To SCORPIONS' Longevity: 'We Don't Know When To Finish'
In a recent interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs was asked about the secret to the band's longevity. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Uh, we don't know when to finish. No, we tried. In 2010, we announced the final tour, which lasted only two and...July 6, 2024
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Does DAVID ELLEFSON Envision A Time When He And DAVE MUSTAINE Will Play Together Again? He Responds
In a new interview with The Classic Rock Podcast, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he envisions a time where he and the Dave Mustaine can get back together and work on MEGADETH again. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I suggested that in 2004, when he was c...July 6, 2024
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Watch AC/DC's Entire Concert In London During Spring/Summer 2024 'Power Up' European Tour
Fan-filmed video of AC/DC's entire July 3 concert at Wembley Stadium in London, England can be seen below (courtesy of the Room Of Mirrors (ROM) YouTube channel). The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon...July 6, 2024
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JASON HOOK On His Exit From FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: 'I Felt The Urge To Lead Without My Hands Tied Behind My Back'
In a new interview with the TODDCast Podcast, former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook reflected on his exit from the band more than four years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, at the point where it happened, it was actually — I think it was time, on both sides. T...July 6, 2024
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CLOWN Has 'A Really, Really Spiritual Feeling' About SLIPKNOT's Next Album
In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "The End, So Far" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. I mean, basicall...July 6, 2024
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Beyond The Aeons
No one could accuse Olli-Pekka Laine of rushing into a solo career. Bassist with Finnish legends AMORPHIS for the bulk of their 34-year career, he has already secured his place in the modern metal pantheon, but OCTOPLOID illuminates the Finn's creative big picture like never before. Ostensibly a ban...July 4, 2024
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NIKKI SIXX Is Open To MÖTLEY CRÜE Avatars 'When The Time Is Right'
In a new interview with Janne Innanfors of the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx was asked for his opinion on Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley's announcement that KISS will "live on eternally" as digital avatars created by the "ABBA Voyage" team. He said (as transcribe...July 4, 2024
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Watch HAGAR, ANTHONY, SATRIANI And BONHAM Rehearse VAN HALEN's 'Poundcake' For Upcoming Tour
Video of Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham rehearsing the VAN HALEN song "Poundcake" for their upcoming summer 2024 tour can be seen below. Produced by Live Nation, the 28-date "The Best Of All Worlds" tour will commence on July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida and will concl...July 4, 2024
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DISTURBED Appears To Be In The Studio Recording New Music
DISTURBED appears to have entered the studio to begin recording its ninth studio album. Earlier today (Wednesday, July 3),DISTURBED singer David Draiman shared a couple of photos of him, guitarist Dan Donegan and drummer Mike Wengren in the studio with producer Drew Fulk (MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, LIL P...July 3, 2024
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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Release 'Tonight I'm Alive' Single From Upcoming 'Pirates II - Armada' Album
The pirates of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have released "Tonight I'm Alive", the third single from their upcoming studio album, titled "Pirates II - Armada", which is set for release on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. The new successor to their high-charting previous release, "Pirates" (2022),is set as h...July 3, 2024
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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: How I Finally Got Sober
Last summer, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray celebrated two years since he quit drinking. The 52-year-old musician, who was born in Illinois but currently resides in Las Vegas with his Shannon Gunz, a radio host for several SiriusXM channels, opened up about his battle with the bottle in a new interview...July 3, 2024
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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'Nature Responded' When We Changed Course On Abuse Of Environment During Pandemic
At a press conference during last weekend's Hellfest in Clisson, France, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about his involvement with SAVAGE LANDS, the non-profit organization founded by MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren and his partner, Sylvain Demercastel. Launched in 2022 to help finance for...July 3, 2024
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KERRY KING On Announcement Of SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'I Was Very Surprised'
In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Kerry King spoke about the fact that SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows were announced just weeks after he told Rolling Stone magazine that a SLAYER comeback was unlikely. He said: "I was very surprised. I made my comments [about SLAYER being finished] bas...July 3, 2024
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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'As Long As You're Performing Live And Using' Backing 'Tracks Sparingly, It's Totally Fine'
STRYPER's Michael Sweet has once again weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more sy...July 2, 2024