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CHARLIE BENANTE On Next ANTHRAX Album: 'There Are Three Songs That Don't Sound Like Anything We've Done Before'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. Charlie said: "There's a song which has the same kind of epic feel as 'In The End' [from 2011's '...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's Performs With His RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Band In Clearwater

On Saturday (August 17),ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna played with his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio at OCC Road House in Clearwater, Florida. The new group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Ron Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is performing music from DIO, BLACK...

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Watch: VENOM Performs At Norway's BEYOND THE GATES Festival

Fan-filmed video of VENOM's August 1 performance at the 2024 edition of the Beyond The Gates festival in Bergen, Norway can be seen below. Two years ago, VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant confirmed that the band was putting the finishing touches on a new studio album. Speaking at the 2022 edition...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's Tribute Band To RONNIE JAMES DIO Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

On Thursday (August 15),ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna launched a four-date Florida tour with his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio at Captain Hiram's in Sebastian, Florida. The new group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Ron Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is perfor...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Mourns Death Of His Father

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is mourning the death of his father. Herbert Rosenfeld, a jewelry professional who lived in Boca Raton, Florida, was 83 years old. Ian took to his social media to share a few photos of his father, and he included the following message: "I'm the son of a fine man. "Growing...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Says 'The Last Will And Testament' Album Is 'An Explosion Of Ideas, Like TikTok'

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Asked if the recently released first single from the LP, "§1...

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IAN GILLAN, Who Will Celebrate His 79th Birthday Next Week, Says There Are No Plans For DEEP PURPLE To Retire

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan addressed the name of the band's upcoming tour with YES, "=1 More Time". Asked how close the end of the road — and, perhaps, DEEP PUPRLE — feels to him, the singer, who will turn 79 next week, responded: "Well, you know wha...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Don't Really See Myself As A Singer Or A Guitar Player For That Matter'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his evolution as a singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really see myself as a singer — or a guitar player for that matter. I see myself as a — I am a musician. I like to come...

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Watch: Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Performs Acoustic Versions Of Rock And Soul Classics In Buenos Aires

On July 20, former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin performed a "Rock & Soul" acoustic set at the Black Dog Studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. In a recent interview with Almost Human, Turbin addressed the oft-repeated claim by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian...

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SAGA Guitarist IAN CRICHTON To Miss Shows After Breaking Leg

Longtime SAGA guitarist Ian Crichton will miss some of the band's upcoming concerts after recently breaking his leg. The news of Crichton's absence from the shows was broken by the Canadian progressive music icons via social media earlier today. They wrote: "Dear SAGA Family, Friends, and Guests, "W...

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MOTÖRHEAD's PHIL CAMPBELL On LEMMY: 'He Was A True Pioneer'

In a recent interview with Sky News, former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell remembered the band's leader Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister who passed away in December 2015 at the age of 70, shortly after learning he had been diagnosed with cancer. Phil said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "He was a grea...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Performs RONNIE JAMES DIO Classics With DIO DISCIPLES In Oslo

ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna played his second show with DIO DISCIPLES on Sunday (August 4) at Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway as the support act for MR. BIG. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. DIO DISCIPLES consist of members of Ronnie James Dio's band, supplemented with top-shelf m...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Says He Has Talked To JOEY TEMPEST About OPETH And EUROPE Touring Together

At last weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt and guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke to Marcus Schleutermann of EMP about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moder...

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KEITH BUCKLEY's New Band MANY EYES Announces Debut Album 'The Light Age'

Emerging metallic hardcore outfit MANY EYES, fronted by ex-EVERY TIME I DIE vocalist Keith Buckley, will release its debut album, "The Light Age", on September 6 via Perseverance Media Group. In celebration, the newcomers are now unleashing the latest single, "Harbinger", along with a lyric video. C...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Members Tour ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME In Cleveland

The members of DEF LEPPARD visited the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland last week on a day off during their stadium tour with JOURNEY. Watch the video below and see them take a look through rock history, those who paved the way for them, and some of their own memorabilia. DEF LEPPARD was fina...