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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN On His Post-Ministroke Recovery: 'I'm Still Not Back To Where I Wanna Be'

In January 2023, Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer for the heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN since 1982, was at his home in Boca Raton when he suffered a stroke with partial paralysis. That was the beginning of a challenging journey of physical rehabilitation that followed rapid and precise treatme...

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TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Reveals His Favorite Thing About Each NIGHTWISH Bandmate

In a new interview with Bear Wiseman of Off The Record, NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen was asked to name his favorite thing about each one of his bandmates, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley, singer Floor Jansen, drummer Kai Hahto and bassist...

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Watch: JERRY CANTRELL Performs In Indianapolis During Summer 2024 Tour With BUSH And CANDLEBOX

Fan-filmed video of ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell's August 4 solo concert at the Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Psychotic Break 02. Them Bones (ALICE IN CHAINS song) 03. Atone 04. Vil...

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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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MIKE PORTNOY On Returning To DREAM THEATER: 'It's Exciting At This Stage Of My Life To Have This Third Act'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "So...You Want To Be A Musician?" podcast with MR. BIG drummer Nick D'Virgilio, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy was asked what he does to keep his drumming chops up. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll be honest, I'm starting to feel...

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KUBLAI KHAN TX Announces 'Exhibition Of Prowess' Album

Texan metallers KUBLAI KHAN TX will release their new album, "Exhibition Of Prowess", on September 20 via Rise Records. With an established reputation for delivering intense, earth-shattering bangers full of punishing breakdowns, vicious vocals and skull-splitting riffs, "Exhibition Of Prowess" is a...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'There Was A Really Legitimate Reason' For Every MEGADETH Lineup Change

In a new interview with The Big Takeover, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked if he, when he was starting out in the Los Angeles music scene more than four decades ago, had any inkling that he would have the kind of career that he ended up having. He responded: "In my heart, I had hoped that I c...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Reading, Pennsylvania During 'Ashes Of Leviathan' Tour

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's entire August 8 performance at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Trophies Of The Tyrant 03. Residue 04. Toxic 05. Idle Hands 06. Shrapnel 07. Raining Blood (SLAYER song) 0...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX 'Would Definitely Love To' Perform 'Leave A Light On' Live With CARRIE UNDERWOOD

Eight-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood recently united with rock icons PAPA ROACH on a new recording of their multi-format hit single "Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)". The official music video for the track — directed and filmed by Bryson Roatch and Jeff Johnson — was released last w...

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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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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS To Perform At Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony

According to Variety, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are among the artists who will perform during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on Sunday, August 11. Also scheduled to appear are Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg. A musical handover for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, the performances...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX And TOMMY LEE Discuss Making Of 'Dogs Of War' video With Director NICK DENBOER

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee recently sat down with Nick DenBoer, the Canadian film and music video director who helmed the band's "Dogs Of War" music video, to discuss the origins, ideas, creation and execution to bring the video to life. Check out the footage below. In a re...

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DAVE NAVARRO Says JANE'S ADDICTION's Reunited Classic Lineup Will 'More Than Likely' Release New Album

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, JANE'S ADDICTION guitarist Dave Navarro was asked about the possibility of a new full-length album from the reunited classic lineup of the band. He responded: "That's more than likely going to happen. I mean, we have recorded material. I don't know specifically...

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JORDAN RUDESS On MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'This Is Where He Belongs'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess talked about the band's upcoming sixteenth album, which will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the group last October. Asked about the songwriting...

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Watch: FORBIDDEN Plays First Concert With VOIVOD's DANIEL MONGRAIN

Fan-filmed video footage of FORBIDDEN's August 8 performance at the Brutal Assault festival in Josefov, Czech Republic can be seen below. Brutal Assault marked the reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans' first live appearance with VOIVOD's Daniel Mongrain, who stepped in as a tempo...