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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Guitarist ERIK RUTAN: 'TREY AZAGTHOTH Is One Of The Most Important Guitar Players'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Riffhard" podcast, guitarist Erik Rutan, who was in MORBID ANGEL from 1993 until 1996 and then again from 1998 until 2002, spoke about his working relationship with the band's leader and creative mastermind Trey Azagthoth. He said (as transcribed by...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On Her Relationship With OZZY: 'We Were Two Wild Young People That Found Each Other'

In a new interview with E! News, Sharon Osbourne, who is the wife and manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, was asked about the secret to their "successful partnership", 53 years after they first met when Sharon's father, Don Arden, was managing Ozzy's band BLACK SABBATH. She respon...

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Hear Newly Remastered 'It's About Time' From VAN HALEN's 'The Collection II'

VAN HALEN will release a new boxed set this fall spotlighting the iconic band's second incarnation, with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. The upcoming set includes newly remastered versions of four multi-platinum studio albums, along...

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FREDDIE MERCURY's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Piano Sells At Auction For $2.2 Million

A baby grand piano that once belonged to QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury sold for over £1.74 million ($2.2 million) at a Sotheby's auction Wednesday (September 6). Bought in 1975 and imported to England from Japan, the Yamaha G2, which was used to complete the band's iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody",...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Battling Detractors: 'I'll Always Have Something To Prove'

By David E. Gehlke Possessor of one of the finest voices in American metal, Tim "Ripper" Owens has been a bit of a musical nomad since his 2003 departure from the band that put him on the map, JUDAS PRIEST. A long-term situation has unfortunately eluded the Akron, Ohio native, namely high-profile st...

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'Bowl For Ronnie' 2023 Bowling Party To Take Place In November

The annual Bowl For Ronnie celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Thursday, November 16, 2023. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Tru...

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MÅNESKIN Releases Music Video For New Single 'Honey (Are U Coming?)'

Italian rockers MÅNESKIN have shared the electrifying music video for their new single "Honey (Are U Coming?)". Produced by Exit Music Management and directed by Tommaso Ottomano, the clip was shot in the band's home of Rome, Italy, and combines lights, lasers and drones for a high-impact video that...

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NIRVANA: 'In Utero' 30th-Anniversary Multi-Format Reissues To Include 53 Previously Unreleased Tracks

To say that NIRVANA's third and ultimately final studio album "In Utero" was one of the most impactful records of the modern era would be an understatement. Originally released September 21, 1993, "In Utero"'s unadorned sonic rawness was received by critics and fans with equal measures of shock and...

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ANN WILSON And Her TRIPSITTER Backing Band Release 'This Is Now' Live Video

HEART's Ann Wilson and her backing band TRIPSITTER will release a new album, "Another Door", on September 29. A live performance video for the LP's first single, "This Is Now", filmed on August 3 at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, can be seen below. Joining Ann in the group are Ryan Warin...

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Watch: WINGER's REB BEACH Celebrates 60th Birthday Onstage In West Hollywood

WINGER guitarist Reb Beach celebrated his 60th birthday onstage with his bandmates on August 31 at the Whisky A Go Go. Before launching into the song "Pull Me Under", Beach was presented with a birthday cake in the shape of an oversized can of Coors Light. Fan-filmed video of the cake presentation c...

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Book About ICE-T's BODY COUNT To Arrive This Week

Ever hear about the all-black hardcore band that unleashed one of the greatest records of the '90s, and faced a censorship battle that went all the way to the president of the United States? Did you know that their record was pulled from stores, and remains banned to this day? And did you know that...

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Watch: GLENN HUGHES Performs DEEP PURPLE Classics In Houston During Summer 2023 U.S. Tour

The DeadMike.com YouTube channel has uploaded video of Glenn Hughes's September 1 performance at the House Of Blues in Houston, Texas. Check out the clips below. Glenn kicked off his summer 2023 U.S. tour on August 16 at The Landis in Vineland, New Jersey. Two days later, he teamed up with lege...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Knew For 'A Long Time' PETER BALTES Was Going To Leave ACCEPT

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, original ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider was asked if he was surprised to see bassist Peter Baltes exit the band in 2018 after spending more than three decades with the Wolf Hoffmann-led outfit. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch DISTURBED Perform In Clarkston, Michigan During Summer 2023 'Take Back Your Life' Tour

The Front Row Bobby YouTube channel has uploaded video of DISTURBED's September 1 performance at the Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, Michigan. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Hey You 02. Stupify 03. Ten Thousand Fists 04. Prayer 05. Are You Ready 06. Bad Man 07. A Reason To Fight...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Says He 'Hates' Black Metal: 'It's Garbage To Me'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, METAL CHURCH guitarist and founding member Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about his disdain for a lot of the newer extreme metal bands, particularly groups of the "darker metal" variety. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I hate it. I hate t...