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SUM 41's DERYCK WHIBLEY: 'I Am Not Joining LINKIN PARK'

SUM 41's Deryck Whibley has shot down rumors that he is joining LINKIN PARK. Speculation that Whibley would front a reactivated LINKIN PARK was fueled largely by the fact that Deryck's social media teased yesterday (August 26) that he would be making some kind of announcement on Wednesday, August 28...

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ANDY SCOTT Blasts Other Version Of SWEET Band Which 'Has Nothing That Ties Them To The Original' Group

In a new interview with Metal Express Radio 's Bryce Van Patten, guitarist Andy Scott of the legendary rock band SWEET was asked about the existence of another touring and recording act called THE SWEET which contains no members from the original SWEET lineup. Andy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN On His Exercise Routine: 'I Do A Lot Of Stretching And Yoga'

In a new interview with Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked if he has any "routines and stretches and wellness things" that he has to do to prepare for a tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "These days, yes, I do. I do a lot of stretching...

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CLEANBREAK Feat. JAMES DURBIN And MIKE FLYNTZ: Second Album Announced

CLEANBREAK, the project consisting of powerhouse singer James Durbin and guitarist Mike Flyntz (RIOT V),will release its second album, "We Are The Fire", on October 11 via Frontiers Music Srl. Since their 2022 debut album "Coming Home", CLEANBREAK has continued to craft music that pays homage to mo...

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DROWNING POOL's New Single Gets Official Release Date

In a new interview with iHeart Radio personality Debbie Sexxton, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce confirmed that the first song that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have completed with singer Ryan McCombs in 13 years is scheduled for release...

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JORDAN RUDESS Says 'Everybody Will Love' New DREAM THEATER Album: 'I Can Pretty Much Guarantee It'

In a new interview with Lots Of Muzik, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess was asked if his work on his latest solo album, "Permission To Fly", has in any way influenced the upcoming DREAM THEATER LP. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that as a musician, always evolving...

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GENE HOGLAN Reflects On Assisting DAVE LOMBARDO During SLAYER's 'Haunting The Chapel' Recording Sessions

In a new interview with ProMark Drumsticks, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan reflected on assisting Dave Lombardo during the recording sessions for SLAYER's 1984 EP "Haunting The Chapel". Since Lombardo's drum kit was placed on a concrete floor during the recording sessions for the EP, it...

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Watch: JERRY CANTRELL Performs National Anthem At Cleveland Guardians Vs. Chicago Cubs Game

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell tossed out the first pitch and performed the U.S. national anthem at Cleveland Guardians' August 12 game against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. For his performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner", Cantrell was joined by Zach Throne, w...

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It's Official: OASIS To Reunite For World Tour In 2025

British rock band OASIS has ended years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long-awaited run of U.K. and Ireland shows forming the domestic leg of the "Oasis Live '25" world tour. OASIS will hit Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin in the summer of 2025. Their only shows...

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See Multi-Camera Video Of DOWN Performing 'The Seed' In New Orleans In June 2024

DOWN played the first of two Louisiana "pop-up" shows on June 20 at Southport Hall in New Orleans. Multi-camera video of "The Seed" performance from the concert is available below. The video was shot by Steven W. Richardson, Emily Blanke and Metal Dave Gonzales and was edited and produced by Mike Ho...

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JOHN 5 Doesn't Know If MÖTLEY CRÜE Plans To Release New Full-Length Album: 'I'm Just Along For The Ride'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 was asked if there are plans for the group to release a new full-length album or if he and his bandmates are focusing on issuing standalone singles and EPs. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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BRIAN FAIR Says SHADOWS FALL Has Secured Record-Label Home For New Music: 'We're Very Excited'

In a new interview with Sh!t Talk Reviews, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the band's plans to release its first new music in more than a decade. Asked if SHADOWS FALL is shopping for a new record label at the moment, Brian said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got something...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM: 'METALLICA's 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' Is The Heaviest Song Ever Recorded'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I talk...

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Like No Other

KOBRA AND THE LOTUS came out of Canada in the late-2000s, offering a female-led brand of dramatic, modern hard rock. The band has released six studio albums since their formation, all championing their special brand of thick, theatrical heavy metal. Throughout it all, lead vocalist Kobra Paige has b...

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Watch: METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO And KIRK HAMMETT Cover RUSH's 'Working Man' During Edmonton Concert

Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett performed a rendition of "Working Man" by Canadian rock legends RUSH during METALLICA's August 25 concert at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada. "Working Man" was part of the fun and unusual feature METALLICA added to its shows on the band's recent tours: at ea...