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BLAZE BAYLEY: 'Sometimes People Don't Know The Power Of Words'

In a recent interview with Spain's Made In Metal, British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 20 years ago, said that words hold immense power — they can uplift, wound, inspire and destroy. "Sometimes people don't know the power of words and they let words by someone...

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BRIAN FAIR: New SHADOWS FALL Music Is 'Sick'

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, Brian Fair reflected on SHADOWS FALL's decision to reunite for a concert in December 2021 at The Palladium in Worcester in the band's native Massachusetts. The 48-year-old singer, who lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and their two kids, said (as tra...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL Explains Why She And Her Partner ROBERT WESTERHOLT 'Don't Write Together'

In a new interview with Sonny Reza of Interview Under Fire, WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon Den Adel spoke about a recent comment her long-term partner, WITHIN TEMPTATION guitarist and co-founder Robert Westerholt, made about not being able to work on music together with her in the same room. The tw...

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Watch: ROWAN ROBERTSON And DOOGIE WHITE Perform RAINBOW And DIO Classics In Bochnia, Poland

Guitarist Rowan Robertson (DIO) and singer Doogie White (RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MICHAEL SCHENKER) recently teamed up for a European tour during which they performed classic RAINBOW and DIO songs. The trek, which saw them backed by Francesco Caporaletti on bass and Alessio Palizzi on drums, kicke...

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Watch: HEART Plays Second Comeback Concert In Palm Desert, California

HEART played its second concert in more than four years Thursday night (December 28) at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. According to Setlist.fm, HEART kicked off its 14-song set with the title track of the band's 1980 album "Bébé Le Strange" and finished the show with a cover of LED ZEPPE...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I've Probably Dreamt About 100 Times About What It Would Be Like To Be Back In DREAM THEATER'

In a wide-ranging discussion with Drumeo, making his first full on-camera interview since rejoining DREAM THEATER, Mike Portnoy talked about the emotions and process behind coming back into the fold, his sentiments toward DREAM THEATER's now-former drummer Mike Mangini and DREAM THEATER's plans for...

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KILLING JOKE's JAZ COLEMAN Pays Heartfelt Tribute To KEVIN 'GEORDIE' WALKER: 'I Shall Never Recover From Your Passing'

KILLING JOKE frontman Jaz Coleman has paid tribute to the band's guitarist Kevin "Geordie" Walker who died on November 26 in Prague, Czech Republic after suffering a massive stroke. He was 64 years old. Geordie was born in Chester le Street, Newcastle on December 18, 1958, and began his career in th...

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Watch: HEART Plays First Concert In More Than Four Years

HEART played its first concert in more than four years Wednesday night (December 27) at Yaamava' Resort & Casino in Highland, California. According to Setlist.fm, HEART kicked off its 14-song set with the title track of the band's 1980 album "Bébé Le Strange" and finished the show with a cover o...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Looks Ahead To 2024: 'I'm Really Just Continuing To Try And Improve Myself'

During an appearance on the 22nd episode of "The Metallica Report", the recently launched podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, James Hetfield was asked for his "New Year's thoughts" as we head into 2024. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I usually don't...

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BRIAN FAIR On Making New SHADOWS FALL Music: 'It's Been A Blast'

During a recent episode of "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the reunited band's plans for new music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're pretty deep into the process. I'd say I'...

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Bukkake of Souls

True to the nature of French culture and art, the upper crust of their black metal has been bold and ambitious. MÜTIILATION is one of France's most notable bedrock black metal acts, impressive considering the likes of ANTAEUS, BLUT AUS NORD, DEATHSPELL OMEGA and VLAD TEPES. In the wake of MÜTIILATIO...

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RONNIE ATKINS Doesn't Rule Out More PRETTY MAIDS Shows: I Know A Lot Of Fans Wanna See The Band Again'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins, who is battling stage four cancer, spoke about the Danish hard rock veterans' recent announcement that they were planning to reunite in 2024 to play several concerts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS And CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Be Honored At 2024 VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS

Sally Steele's seventh Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Sam's Town Event Center at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, which will also celebrate Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 20th anniversary, will be available online throu...

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SULLY ERNA Says LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' Is A 'Masterpiece' Even If JIMMY PAGE 'Ripped Off' Beginning Riff

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was asked to name a "perfectly written" song that somebody else wrote where he just goes, "God, I wish I wrote that song." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think every...

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METALLICA Among Investors In $13.7 Million Funding Round For Artist-To-Fan Platform MEDALLION

Medallion, a direct artist-to-fan platform that enables white-label fan experiences and digitally native commerce for artists, has closed $13.7 million of Series A funding. The round was co-led by Dragonfly and Lightspeed Faction, alongside technology investors such as Coinbase Ventures, Infinite Ca...