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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN: 'I Don't Know If I'm Gonna Continue Touring Like This Forever'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn spoke about how he dealt with the downtime during the coronavirus pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For me, the pandemic has been… I've enjoyed it probably more than I should say probably. I've been on...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Introduces First-Ever Luxury Timepiece Brand Headed By 'Total Metalheads'

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, who became a world-renowned, prize-winning watchmaker after leaving the band for the first time, has shared a "sneak peak into the new caliber 'ZeRo Bridge' in house design & manufacture" for the upcoming Tidemann & Spitz timepieces. He says: "We are the f...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Accuses ACEY SLADE Of 'Stealing' MURDERDOLLS Name From JOEY JORDISON

Founding MURDERDOLLS vocalist Wednesday 13 has accused the band's former guitarist Acey Slade of "stealing" the MURDERDOLLS name from late SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison. Last week, it was announced that Slade and former MURDERDOLLS bassist Eric Griffin would take part in a signing on Sunday, August...

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Former MURDERDOLLS Guitarist ACEY SLADE Responds To WEDNESDAY 13 Over 'Beyond The Valley' 20th-Anniversary Celebration

Former MURDERDOLLS guitarist Acey Slade has responded to founding vocalist Wednesday 13's criticism over his decision to launch a web site and staging an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of MURDERDOLLS' first album, "Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls". This past week, it was...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Blasts Former MURDERDOLLS Bandmates Over 'Unauthorized' And 'Unapproved' Web Site And Merchandise

MURDERDOLLS' founding vocalist Wednesday 13 appears to have thrown shade at his former bandmates Acey Slade and Eric Griffin for launching a web site and staging an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of MURDERDOLLS' first album, "Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls". Earlier thi...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist MATTHIAS JABS On Drummer MIKKEY DEE: 'The Chemistry Is Wonderful'

In a new interview with Goldmine magazine, SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs spoke about what it has been like for him and his longtime bandmates to work with drummer Mikkey Dee, best known for his work with MOTÖRHEAD and KING DIAMOND — on their latest album, "Rock Believer", following the departure...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Ties The Knot For The Second Time

VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen has married his longtime girlfriend Jeanet Carlsen. This is the second marriage for the Danish musician, who was previously married to Lina Poulsen between 2010 and 2015. According to VOLBEAT's social media, Michael and Jeanet tied the knot on August 20. They share a...

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JINJER Announces Fall 2022 USA Tour With Support from P.O.D.; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Progressive groove metal juggernauts JINJER recently announced that with the support of the Ukrainian Ministry Of Culture, they were granted a special exemption to exit Ukraine in order to help their countrymen the best way they can — through music — and since hit the road on their just-wrapped Euro...

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AMON AMARTH Guitarist On Downside Of Touring: 'There's Nothing Fun In Traveling'

In a new interview with "The Rockman Power Hour", guitarist Olavi Mikkonen of Swedish melodic death metallers AMON AMARTH spoke about the struggles of the touring lifestyle, particularly as it relates to his family life. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is what it is, and there's no...

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OF KINGDOM AND CROWN

Every album in the MACHINE HEAD catalogue has its merits and charms, but there is a fairly broad consensus that two albums stand out as particularly significant. Released in 1994, "Burn My Eyes" was an epoch-wrecking debut that noisily established Robb Flynn's band as standard bearers for a new bree...

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SAMMY HAGAR Doesn't Know If He Would Perform At Proposed VAN HALEN Tribute Concert: 'I Don't Think I'd Go Back There'

Sammy Hagar has weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying he doesn't think he would take part unless both Alex Van Halen and Michael Anthony were involved. No progress has been reported on a possible VAN HALEN tribute show since April when former METALLICA bassist Jason N...

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NIGHTWISH Welcomes Bassist JUKKA KOSKINEN As 'Official' Member

NIGHTWISH has announced the addition of bassist Jukka Koskinen (WINTERSUN) as an official member of the band. Koskinen, who made his live debut with NIGHTWISH in May 2021 at the band's two interactive experiences, had spent the last year touring with NIGHTWISH as a session musician. Earlier today (S...

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Heavy Rains Force Closure Of Track At DISTURBED's Concert At Illinois State Fair

DISTURBED performed at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Saturday (August 20) at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Illinois. However, because of yesterday's rain and thunderstorms, the track was closed for the concert. Concertgoers with track tickets received tickets for grandstand seats....

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Shows Off His Dance Moves At Son AUSTIN's Wedding

Earlier this month, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson and his girlfriend, French fitness instructor Leana Dolci, attended the wedding of his son Austin. Photos and video from the event have since been shared on social media and can be found below. Austin, 31, is Bruce's son with his second wife, Pa...

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JINJER Was Inspired By Russia's War In Ukraine To Write New Songs

At last weekend's Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom, bassist Eugene Abdukhanov of Ukrainian modern metallers JINJER confirmed to Elena Marastoni from EMP that he and his bandmates have commenced work on a new album. "We actually have some songs written alre...