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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says 'Brilliant' CHAD KROEGER Is 'Much More Of A Metalhead' Than He Is

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend found an unlikely supporter in oft-reviled NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger, who offered Townsend some key bits advice before Devin embarked on the songwriting process for his "Empath" 2019 studio album. Opposites in many respects, Townsend originally connec...

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AREJAY HALE Says 'Back From The Dead' Is HALESTORM Album With 'The Most Live Energy'

In a new interview with MetalTalk's Dany Jones, HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale was asked how he feels about some fans calling the band's latest album, "Back From The Dead", HALESTORM's heaviest effort to date. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can see that being the case. In my ex...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER: 'We Have Been Mistakenly Judged As Taking Ourselves Too Seriously'

In a new interview with Colombia's Radioacktiva, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger spoke about he and his bandmates are sometimes inaccurately perceived by the media and the record-buying public. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Rock and roll can be very serious. And in the past we have...

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HALESTORM's JOSH SMITH On Post-Pandemic Touring: 'Everything Costs More' Now

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith and drummer Arejay Hale spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Josh said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're navigating the tro...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER On MESHUGGAH's Recent Concert In New York: 'They Absolutely Ripped The Roof Off' The Venue

In a recent interview with Italy's 106.6 Radio Rock radio station, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger, who has been vocal about his appreciation for heavy metal, spoke about his love for Swedish extreme tech-metal pioneers MESHUGGAH. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I saw MESHUGGAH play a...

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Watch: GEORGE LYNCH Discusses His Art Collection Crafted From Guitar Performance

A new video in which legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch discusses his collaboration with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of fine artwork built from performance can be seen below. Utilizing light-based technology, Lynch is able to create and capture his fretboard performance into...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Is Recording Debut WARHORSE Album

Ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno is in Split, Croatia recording an album with his new project called WARHORSE. The band was formed earlier this year by Di'Anno and two guitarists/authors, Hrvoje Madiraca and Ante "Pupi" Pupačić. WARHORSE previously recorded three songs, two of which — "Stop The Wa...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Bands Relying On Backing Tracks During Concerts: 'If You Need It For Your Show, Use 'Em'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has 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 mor...

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Watch: MARK TREMONTI Sings FRANK SINATRA Classics At London Concert

On December 15, Mark Tremonti — guitarist/singer-songwriter/founding member of the rock bands CREED, ALTER BRIDGE and TREMONTI — performed a set of Frank Sinatra classics with members of Frank's orchestra at London, England's Indigo at The O2. Video of the concert is available below. In May, Tremont...

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CANDLEMASS Announces March 2023 U.S. West Coast Tour

Legendary Swedish doom metallers CANDLEMASS have announced their first U.S. dates of 2023. The band will embark on a West Coast run in March in support of its latest album, "Sweet Evil Sun", which came out in November via Napalm Records. The week-long trek will kick off on March 10 in Seattle, Washi...

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PANTERA, TOOL, SLIPKNOT And AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Headline 2023 Edition Of WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE

PANTERA, TOOL, SLIPKNOT and AVENGED SEVENFOLD will headline the 2023 edition of the Welcome To Rockville festival, set to take place May 18-21 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Also scheduled to appear are DEFTONES, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK, EVANESCENCE, INCUBUS, QUEENS OF THE...

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Watch: OVERKILL Performs Brand New Song 'Wicked Place' At Germany's RUHRPOTT METAL MEETING

Veteran thrashers OVERKILL performed a brand new song called "Wicked Place" during their December 9 concert at the Ruhrpott Metal Meeting in Oberhausen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Wicked Place" will appear on OVERKILL's 20th studio album, "Scorched", to be relea...

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UNDEROATH Announces 2023 U.S. Tour With PERIPHERY And LOATHE; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

American rock group UNDEROATH has announced a 2023 U.S. outing — the "Blind Obedience" tour — with special guests PERIPHERY and LOATHE. The 24-city trek kicks off on March 3 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, making stops across the U.S. — including in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Las Vegas, N...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Earns First-Ever Career Back-To-Back No. 1 Rock Radio Singles From 'Patient Number 9' Album

Ozzy Osbourne has hit another career high with his first-ever career back-to-back No. 1 rock radio singles from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed "Patient Number 9" album (Epic). Today (December 12) the album's "One Of Those Days" (featuring Eric Clapton) reached No. 1 on the rock radio...

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OVERKILL Announces April 2023 European Tour

New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL will embark on the 2023 leg of their "Killfest" European tour in April. The dates are as follows: April 13 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche April 14 - Zwolle, Netherlands - Hedon April 15 - Osnabrück, Germany - Hyde Park April 16 - Berlin, Germany - Huxleys April 1...