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JAMES KOTTAK Says His Battle With The Bottle Is 'An Ongoing Process': 'It's Progress, Not Perfection'

Former SCORPIONS and current KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak spoke about his alcohol issues in a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had a few bouts with booze over the years. But what people don't know is all the years that I was sobe...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On His Lifestyle Changes Following Heart Surgery: 'I Have To Watch How Many Greens I Eat'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has once again opened up about the life-saving surgery he underwent a year and a half ago. On September 26, 2021, the now-43-year-old British-born musician suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the Louder Than Life festival, just a...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Says New Singer BRETT CARLISLE 'Brings It Every Night'

In a new interview with Meltdown of the WRIF radio station, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke about his working relationship with Brett Carlisle, who was officially named the band's new vocalist last October. Brett joined the group as the replacement for Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE),who san...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT On Performing With RIHANNA At Super Bowl: 'The Hell With The NFL For Not Giving Any Love To The Band'

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke to AXS TV's Katie Daryl about what it was like to share the stage with Rihanna when the Grammy Award-winning R&B artist took the stage in Phoenix on February 12 for her 2023 Super Bowl halftime performance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "D...

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Watch SKID ROW Perform In Curitiba, Brazil

Fan-filmed video of SKID ROW's April 28 performance at Tork 'N Roll in Curitiba, Brazil can be seen below. During an appearance on a recent episode of "The BlackSheep Podcast", SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke about how the introduction of the band's latest addition, Swedish-born singer Er...

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LARS ULRICH Doesn't Know If Everybody Understands What METALLICA Is Doing With 'No Repeat Weekend' Concept

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK's "Rock City", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the band's "M72" world tour, which will feature two-night stops in nearly two dozen cities. Presented worldwide by Liquid Death and Blackened American Whiskey...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Delivers 'From Rock Star To Businessman' Spoken-Word Performance In São Paulo

IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson delivered a spoken-word performance, dubbed "From Rock Star To Businessman", at the first Brazilian edition of the Summer Breeze festival on Saturday, April 29 at the Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo. Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Despite...

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Watch: SEVENDUST Performs At WDHA's 'Rock The Rock Fest 2023'

Fan-filmed video of SEVENDUST's entire April 28 performance at WDHA's Rock The Rock Fest 2023 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Pieces 02. Denial 03. Praise 04. Waffle 05. Shine 06. Crucified 07. Face To Face...

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Watch: METALLICA Plays 'You Must Burn!', '72 Seasons' And 'If Darkness Had A Son' At Second Concert Of 'M72' Tour

METALLICA played the second show of its "M72" world tour earlier tonight (Saturday, April 29) at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The trek sees the band playing two nights in every city it visits — with each "No Repeat Weekend" featuring two completely different setlists and suppor...

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IRON MAIDEN And SOUNDGARDEN Barely Make Top 5 In 2023 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Fan Vote

IRON MAIDEN finished in the fourth place in the fan vote for this year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction class. George Michael led the fan vote with more than 1,040,000 ballots while Cyndi Lauper came in second with more than 928,000 votes. Warren Zevon came in third with more than 634,000 vote...

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Watch: NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Performs In Amsterdam As Support Act For METALLICA

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen performed earlier today (Saturday, April 29) at the Johan Cruijf Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands as the support act for METALLICA. The 42-year-old, who is pregnant with her second child, was the last-minute replacement for FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, which canceled its app...

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COREY TAYLOR Is 'Super Proud' Of His Son GRIFFIN: 'He's Crushing' It As Singer Of VENDED

In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor spoke about his son Griffin, who fronts a rising metal band called VENDED. Corey said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I cannot tell you how proud I am of that boy. And, of course, bein...

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M. SHADOWS Says Busing For AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Upcoming Tour Will Cost Two Million Dollars More Than Last Time

In a new interview with the "Jaxxon" podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Speaking about his band's touring plans for 2023, M. Shadows, whose real name is M...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'Learning To Fail Efficiently Is A Huge Part Of Success'

In a new interview with Framus & Warwick, Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend, who has spent his entire career making unique inroads with many styles of music, always following his particular muse in any way it leads him for almost three decades, spoke about the link between...

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Watch: ALICE COOPER Kicks Off 'Too Close For Comfort' Tour In Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Alice Cooper and his band kicked off the "Too Close For Comfort" tour Friday night (April 28) at the Soaring Eagle Casino Resort in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The 95-minute set included the classics "I'm Eighteen", "Under My Wheels", "Be My Lover" and "Poison", along with the first performance of "Sn...