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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY 'Loves' Los Angeles But Is 'Not Crazy' About California Politics

THE CULT's guitarist Billy Duffy spoke to The Big Takeover about splitting time between his native United Kingdom and California, where he first moved in 1988. He said: "Well, I'm actually in Spain at the moment on vacation, but I live between the U.K. and Los Angeles. I'm doing that kind of transat...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Sits Out Shows After Testing Positive For COVID-19; Guitar Tech Steps In

SKID ROW played the most recent two shows of its U.K. tour — in Manchester on Thursday, October 27 and in Sheffield on Friday, October 28 — without founding guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo, who had tested positive for COVID-19 prior to the Manchester gig. Filling in for Sabo is SKID ROW's guitar tech Ca...

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NIGHTWISH Singer's Breast Cancer Surgery 'Went Well'

NIGHTWISH's Floor Jansen has undergone surgery to have a tumor removed after recently being diagnosed with breast cancer. Earlier today, the 41-year-old Dutch-born singer shared the following update via her social media: "The tumor removal surgery went well without any surprises. I'm recovering well...

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Watch: MERCYFUL FATE Plays First Show With Stand-In Bassist BECKY BALDWIN

Reformed Danish metal legends MERCYFUL FATE kicked off their first North American headlining tour in over two decades last night (Tuesday, October 25) at The Factory in Dallas, Texas. Stepping in on bass for MERCYFUL FATE at these shows is Becky Baldwin, a British musician who has previously played...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

NIGHTWISH's Floor Jansen has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The 41-year-old Dutch-born singer revealed her diagnosis in a social media post earlier today (Wednesday, October 26). She wrote: "A letter to you, Life comes in waves, with ups and downs. I have had the joy of riding many highs, and I...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Adds GIBSON Custom Shop Flying V EXPs To His Collection

For 128 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop has unveiled the latest addition to the Dave Mustaine Collection, the Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Editi...

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SKID ROW 'Couldn't Go On' With Singer ZP THEART, Says DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO

SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo has once again said that it was "a really difficult decision" to part ways with singer ZP Theart and replace him with ex-H.E.A.T. frontman Erik Grönwall. Theart, a former member of DRAGONFORCE, who hooked up with SKID ROW in 2016 following the departure of Tony H...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Offers Life Advice: 'You Just Have To Force Yourself, If Need Be, To Think Positive'

In a new interview with Caz Parker of MMH Radio, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked if he had a piece of advice for people to keep them "positive and happy." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm living proof… I know sometimes, and especially in the last two years, life got re...

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MEGADETH Shares New Chapter From Epic Short Film Featuring 'Life In Hell' Song

MEGADETH has released the official music video for the song "Life In Hell", taken from the band's latest studio album, "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" Titled "Life In Hell: Chapter IV", the video is the fourth and latest instalment of the band's epic multi-part short film revealing the origin...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION Recruits Former CKY Frontman DERON MILLER

Florida death metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION have recruited Deron Miller as their new frontman. Best known as the former lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band CKY, which he co-founded in 1998, Miller also fronts the progressive metal band FOREIGN OBJECTS, the melodic death metal group...

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FAITH NO MORE's MIKE PATTON Says He Became Depressed And Began Drinking Heavily During Pandemic

More than a year ago, FAITH NO MORE scrapped all of its previously announced fall 2021 performances, saying singer Mike Patton was unable to perform as hoped due to mental health issues, partially exacerbated by the pandemic. The other members of FAITH NO MORE issued a statement expressing their dis...

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SKID ROW's SNAKE Has Embraced Music Streaming: 'You Have To Adjust And Adapt To Your Environment'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke about the decline of the music industry as consumers value access over ownership and experiences over assets. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm a fan of streaming — I'm a fan o...

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New SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Says Some Fans Think SEBASTIAN BACH Is Still In The Band

New SKID ROW vocalist Erik Grönwall spoke to The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show about how he has been accepted by the band's fans since he joined the group earlier this year as the replacement for ZP Theart. He said: "There's so many different types of fans. I've realized that… 'Cause when we did th...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS And SIMON WRIGHT Perform RONNIE JAMES DIO And JUDAS PRIEST Classics At METAL GODS Tour Kickoff

METAL GODS, described as the ultimate ode to JUDAS PRIEST and DIO featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, KK'S PRIEST) and Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO),kicked off its Australian tour last night (Friday, October 14) in Brisbane. The METAL GODS band also features the talents of James Mor...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Says Scientology Has Been 'Incredibly Helpful' To Him: 'I've Been There For Over 50 Years'

Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who is an avowed member of the Church Of Scientology, was asked in a new interview with The SDR Show to name the "biggest misconception" with the general public about the religion which was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABB...