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ALEX SKOLNICK Has 'No Problem' With TESTAMENT's Exclusion From 'Big Four' Of 1980s Thrash Metal

In a brand new interview with the "Basel Meets" podcast, TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick was asked why his band wasn't included in the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal (METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX) — the dominant thrash metal groups that helped bring that genre into the mainstream. "...

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DIMMU BORGIR Pulls Of Of BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Due To Illness

DIMMU BORGIR has been forced to cancel its appearance at this weekend's Bloodstock Open Air festival due to an illness within the band. The band said in a statement: "DIMMU BORGIR regrets to inform you that we have to cancel our appearance at this year's Bloodstock due to illness. "The doctors have...

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WHITFIELD CRANE Says ORCHESTRA OF DOOM Freaked OZZY OSBOURNE Out 'In The Best Way'

Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with UGLY KID JOE frontman Whitfield Crane. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On ORCHESTRA OF DOOM, which finds Crane teaming with the 35-piece Philharmonia Australia to celebr...

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LED ZEPPELIN's ROBERT PLANT Helps Legendary Music Agent Celebrate Honorary Degree (Video)

According to University Of Exeter, LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant has finally received £8 he was due for playing a gig more than 40 years ago — during a university graduation ceremony. The musician has helped the legendary music industry figure who played a key role in his career celebrate being...

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GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE: 'We Wouldn't Have Been Here Had It Not Been For ALICE COOPER'

GHOST leader Tobias Forge guest programmed a recent episode of the Australian television show "Rage". Watch below as Forge takes us through his many influences, including ACCEPT, ALICE COOPER and ABBA. Speaking about ACCEPT, Forge said: "[They are] one band that I think has been slightly overlooked...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Praises TRUMP, Says Anyone Against America Is 'A Socialist Communist Asshole'

James Kottak says that "anyone against America is a socialist communist asshole." The unusual Independence Day greetings came after the former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer wished his 18 thousand followers a happy holiday on Twitter. "Happy Fourth.... Trump rules!" the 56-year-old music...

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GRAHAM BONNET On Using ALCATRAZZ Moniker Again: 'People Know The Name Of The Band, But They Don't Know Who The Hell I Am'

Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) recently spoke with Japanese journalist Masa Ito. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the in-progress album by the new incarnation of ALCATRAZZ: Graham:...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Was Not A Big Fan Of The OZZY OSBOURNE Years Of BLACK SABBATH'

During an appearance on the "Do You Know Jack?" podcast, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked how old he was when he was first explosed to Geezer Butler's (BLACK SABBATH) playing. He responded (hear audio below): "I didn't hear Geezer until I was quite a bit older. I guess I probably heard 'Par...

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RUDOLF SCHENKER Fires Back At Brother MICHAEL: 'The Only Person That's To Blame Here Is Himself'

SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker has responded to criticism from his brother Michael after the former UFO axeman accused him of being a "dangerous bully" who "takes advantage" his younger sibling. Michael Schenker gave a number of interviews in recent years in which he questioned his brother's in...

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Ex-SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Says U.S. Should 'Fix' Its Homelessness Problem Before Accepting Any More 'Outsiders'

Former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak says that America should take care of its "homeless problem" before accepting any more "outsiders." Earlier today, the 56-year-old musician tweeted: "I wrote a new song.... 'Get out of My Kountry' ie: stay out of my space! We don't need...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, SCORPIONS Classics Featured In 'Trolls World Tour' Trailer

The iconic riff of Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" and the SCORPIONS' hit song "Rock You Like A Hurricane" are featured in the trailer for "Trolls World Tour", a sequel to the 2016 hit animated musical comedy "Trolls". "Trolls World Tour" picks up where the first film left off, as Troll Town's Queen P...

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MIKKEY DEE Creates MOTÖRHEAD Lawnmower

What do you get when you combine an international rock star, Mikkey Dee of MOTÖRHEAD and SCORPIONS, with a lawnmower powered by Briggs & Stratton? Well, we know the answer. A hell of a lawnmower, that's for sure. On a cold winter day in 2019, Mikkey Dee met with the Briggs & Stratton top-notch team...

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Ex-TNT Singer TONY HARNELL To Embark On '10,000 Miles To Go' Intimate Tour

Former TNT singer Tony Harnell will embark on the "10,000 Miles To Go" "intimate storyteller performance" tour in September. The trek will take the audience on a journey that follows Tony's life that began on the beaches of Southern California, the streets of New York City and across the ocean to th...

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Former FIREWIND, HAMMERFALL Members Join Forces In THE SIGN

THE SIGN is a new multinational rock band formed by Swedish virtuoso bassist Magnus Rosén (ex-HAMMERFALL, BILLIONAIRES BOYS CLUB) and Sri Lankan-born veteran vocalist Chitral "Chity" Somapala (RED CIRCUIT, ex-AVALON, FIREWIND),with the lineup completed by Rosén's fellow countryman, the versatile se...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist: We Don't Know Yet Whether We're Doing A New Album Or Not

SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker has confirmed to Scorpions News that the band has commenced the songwriting process for a possible new studio album. If it materializes, the upcoming disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best Of Roc...