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SATYRICON Frontman Says PHILIP ANSELMO's Drug Addiction 'Ruined' EIBON Project

SATYRICON frontman Sigurd "Satyr" Wongraven says that his EIBON project ultimately disintegrated as a result of Philip Anselmo's severe drug addiction. The short-lived black metal supergroup, which featured Satyr alongside the PANTERA singer, DARKTHRONE's Fenriz and NECROPHAGIA's Kiljoy, contributed...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Ride The Lightning' Performance From Fresno

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "Ride The Lightning" on December 9 at Save Mart Center in Fresno, California can be seen below. The second North American leg of METALLICA's "WorldWired" features in-the-round production and a few firsts, including a "Light It Up"...

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Authorized Biography Of KING'S X Due In February

"King's X: The Oral History", the definitive companion to one of the most acclaimed hard rock acts in the business, will be published on February 19, 2019 via Jawbone Press. Countless accolades have been bestowed upon KING'S X over the years, and, since their formation in 1980, they have grown to be...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist ACE FREHLEY: 'If I Was To Be Asked To Come Back To The Band, I'd Want Everybody To Put On Makeup Together'

During an appearance on the "Walking The Floor With Chris Shiflett" podcast, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley once again confirmed that he hasn't been asked to take part in the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour. "When Paul [Stanley] and Gene [Simmons] call me up and say, 'Do you wanna do a r...

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GEDDY LEE Is Grateful For JOHN PAUL JONES's Participation In New Bass Guitar Book

Set for publication on Tuesday (December 18) is "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass". The standard edition of the 408-page hardcover tome sells for $75 and showcases the bulk of Geddy's personal collection of bass guitars. According to the press release: "Geddy's love of the bass has been nurtur...

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GLENN HUGHES Says His Royalty Dispute Over DEEP PURPLE Catalog Has Finally Been Resolved

In a recent interview with the "Music And Me" podcast, Glenn Hughes confirmed that his dispute over the royalties to the DEEP PURPLE material that he co-wrote while a member of the band more than four decades ago has finally been cleared up. "As we sit here speaking, it's three months ago, it's all...

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PAPA ROACH: Lyric Video For New Song 'Elevate'

The official lyric video for "Elevate", a brand new song from the California alternative-rock quartet PAPA ROACH, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's 10th studio album, "Who Do You Trust?", which will be released on January 18, 2019 through Eleven Seven Music. The 12-song disc feat...

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FLOOR JANSEN Says Performing With An Orchestra Has 'Never Been That Interesting' Of An Idea For NIGHTWISH To Pursue

In a recent interview with Rocker.sk, NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen was asked if the band would ever consider playing a one-off show, or doing an entire tour, backed by an orchestra. She responded: "I've seen indeed that a lot of [other] bands have been doing it, and that would almost be a reason to...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Apparently Reconciles With Son BRANDON

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee appears to have made up with his son Brandon, less than a year after an alleged brawl between them at the rocker's home in Calabasas, California. Last night, Tommy took to his Instagram to share a photo of him and his son embracing, captioned simply: "I love you son."...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'No Remorse' Performance From Portland

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing the song "No Remorse" on December 5 at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon can be seen below. The second North American leg of METALLICA's "WorldWired" features in-the-round production and a few firsts, including a "Light It Up" pre-show party...

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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of Salt Lake City, Spokane Concerts

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing "Fight Fire With Fire" on November 30 at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah and "Seek & Destroy" on December 2 at Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington can be seen below. The second North American leg of METALLICA's "WorldWired"...

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SILVERTIDE's NICK PERRI Returns With 8-Piece Band THE UNDERGROUND THIEVES

Following a series of social media teasers, THE UNDERGROUND THIEVES — Nick Perri's new, eclectic band — released its sixth single, "Fall", today, with accompanying music video. This release follows Perri and THE UNDERGROUND THIEVES' heavy summer and fall touring schedule that saw them supporting act...

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FLOOR JANSEN: 'The Reason Why NIGHTWISH Sounds The Way It Does Is Because TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Writes The Music'

France's Duke TV recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH frontwoman Floor Jansen. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On developing her voice within NIGHTWISH: Floor: "I didn't really work on the voice. It's more a natural progressio...

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TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN On Why NIGHTWISH Took A Year Off: 'The Passion Just Wasn't There'

NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke with Spain's Metal Journal. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On revisiting some of NIGHTWISH's earliest material during the band's ongoing "Decades" tour: Tuomas: "Nostalgia wou...

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Video: DEE SNIDER Performs In Tampere, Finland

Fan-filmed video footage of Dee Snider's December 5 performance at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland can be seen below. Snider recently said that the decision to end TWISTED SISTER was partly motivated by his desire to go out while he can still put on a great show. TWISTED SISTER called it quits in 201...