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NUNO BETTENCOURT Responds To RICHARD FORTUS Over SLASH Comments
Nuno Bettencourt, who has performed with pop superstar Rihanna for more than a decade, has clarified his recent comments in which he seemingly took a swipe at one of his colleagues, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. In a recent interview with Planet Rock, the EXTREME guitarist opined that many of the g...July 23, 2023
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Guitarist CHRISTOPHER AMOTT Exits DARK TRANQUILLITY
Guitarist Christopher Amott has announced his departure from DARK TRANQUILLITY. The 45-year-old Amott, who was a founding member of ARCH ENEMY, alongside his brother Michael Amott, officially joined DARK TRANQUILLITY in 2020 after previously being a member of the band's touring lineup since 2017. La...July 23, 2023
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Watch MR. BIG Perform In Osaka, Japan During Summer 2023 Tour
MR. BIG played its third concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio earlier tonight (Saturday, July 22) at Maruzen Intec Arena in Osaka, Japan. Fan-filmed video of the show, which marked MR. BIG's second appearance in Japan in six years, can be seen below. MR. BIG's first-ever concert with D'V...July 22, 2023
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist SHAVO ODADJIAN Shares Another Preview Of Upcoming Solo Album
SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has shared another preview of his upcoming debut solo album. The 49-year-old Armenian-American musician, born Shavarsh Odadjian, is working on the LP with WINDS OF PLAGUE guitarist Michael Montoya (a.k.a. MorgothBeatz),a producer and songwriter who has previo...July 22, 2023
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NITA STRAUSS Says Her Fiancé Is Working On 'Incredible' Album Of His Own
In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked if her fiancé, drummer and manager Josh Villalta is working on any other music-related projects besides overseeing the Nita Strauss brand. She responded (as tra...July 22, 2023
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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Takes Another Lighthearted Jab At SKID ROW's New Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL
Sebastian Bach once again took a lighthearted jab at his former bandmates in SKID ROW during his July 21 solo concert in Escanaba, Michigan. The 55-year-old rocker, who hasn't played with SKID ROW for more than two and a half decades, made a thinly veiled reference to the group's new singer Erik Grö...July 22, 2023
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Watch: MR. BIG Plays First Concert In Japan In Six Years
MR. BIG played its second concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio last night (Thursday, July 20) at Nippon Tokushu Tougyou Shimin Kaikan, Forest Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Fan-filmed video of the show, which marked MR. BIG's first appearance in Japan in six years, can be seen below. MR. BIG's f...July 21, 2023
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MR. BIG's New Touring Drummer NICK D'VIRGILIO Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From His First Concert With Band
MR. BIG's new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the first-ever concert he played with the band, which took place this past Sunday, July 16 at the Majiao Music Festival in China. Check out the 17-minute clip below. The band's setlist for the Majiao Music Festiv...July 20, 2023
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Longtime ALL THAT REMAINS Drummer JASON COSTA Quits Band For 'Deeply Personal' Reasons
Longtime ALL THAT REMAINS drummer Jason Costa has announced his departure from the band. Earlier today, the 50-year-old musician, who has been with ALL THAT REMAINS since 2006, released the following statement via social media: "Hi everyone. For the last 17 years I have had an absolute blast writing...July 20, 2023
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PAPA ROACH Singer JACOBY SHADDIX And His Wife Celebrate 26th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations are in order for PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix and his wife Kelly, who celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on July 19. On Wednesday, Jacoby took to his Instagram to share a photo of him and his wife and he included the following message: "GRATEFUL -Today Kelly and I celebrat...July 20, 2023
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GARY HOLT Doesn't Think There Will Ever Be A SLAYER Reunion: 'I Think The Band's Ended'
Gary Holt says that he doesn't think there will ever be a SLAYER reunion. The EXODUS leader, who spent almost nine years touring with SLAYER, discussed the possibility of the latter band coming back while holding a guitar clinic this past Monday (July 17) at Pitbull Audio in National City, Californi...July 19, 2023
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SPIRITBOX's COURTNEY LAPLANTE Picks TINA TURNER As Her 'Rock God'
SPIRITBOX vocalist Courtney LaPlante was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Courtney picked Tina Turner and stated about her choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think she's one of the most influential artists that ever lived. An...July 19, 2023
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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO And Wife Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations are in order for ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and his wife Teresa, who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 18. On Tuesday, Bello took to his Instagram to share a photo of him and his wife — the same picture that he posted on the couple's 24th anniversary in July 2022 — a...July 19, 2023
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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs At Tokyo's Haneda Airport
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was at Haneda Airport's international Terminal 3 in Tokyo, Japan all afternoon this past Monday (July 17) playing, talking and signing exclusive new merchandise. On Monday, Friedman shared photos and video of his performance at Haneda Airport and he included...July 19, 2023
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Watch: MR. BIG Plays First Concert With New Drummer NICK D'VIRGILIO
MR. BIG played its first concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio this past Sunday, July 16 at the Majiao Music Festival in China. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Addicted To That Rush 02. Take Cover 03. Undertow 04. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (THE ELEC...July 19, 2023
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