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KERRY KING Says He Wrote 'One Hundred Percent' Of The Songs On His Upcoming Album: 'I Love The Whole Thing'

In a new interview with Consequence, SLAYER's Kerry King revealed that the upcoming debut album from his solo project was produced by Josh Wilbur, who has previously worked with such acts as LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH, GOJIRA, TRIVIUM and KORN. "It's my first time working with [Josh], and we hit it off g...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL On MARK KENDALL: 'I Would Love To At Least Shake His Hand Before I Kick Off'

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Rusell says that he would like to "at least shake" the hand of the band's founding guitarist Mark Kendall once again before one of them dies. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a pe...

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DORO PESCH Explains How She Lost Rights To WARLOCK Band Name For More Than 20 Years

During an appearance on recent episode of the "That Metal Interview" podcast, German metal queen Doro Pesch explained how she got the rights back to the name of her early band WARLOCK more than a decade ago after previously losing a legal battle with the band's former manager. The singer, who has re...

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HALESTORM's JOE HOTTINGER On Songwriting Sessions For Next Album: 'It's A Blast'

In a recent interview with V13, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke about the band's plans for the coming months He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In January, we're writing the whole month, and February we're writing. And we have that Knotfest in Australia in March. And then hopeful...

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JOE SATRIANI Is Having A Special Guitar Amp Built To Replicate EDDIE VAN HALEN's Sound: 'I Wanna Be Able To Feel It'

In a new interview with Australian Musician, Joe Satriani spoke about how he plans to play Eddie Van Halen's parts on the upcoming summer 2024 tour with vocalist Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely on the music of VAN HALEN. Asked about how he plans...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Explains Why There Are Three Different Versions Of MEGADETH's Cover Of 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin''

During an appearance on today's (Thursday, January 11) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the various versions of the band's cover of Nancy Sinatra's 1960s song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'", which was originally written by...

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DEATH ANGEL's ROB CAVESTANY Names His Favorite METALLICA Album

In the video below, EMG artist Rob Cavestany of San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL remembers hearing METALLICA for the first time. Rob also shared some great stories about meeting METALLICA, opening for them and having the band take the young DEATH ANGEL under their wings. Rob said (a...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's JEFF FABB Releases Debut Solo Album 'Stealing Souls'

Last month, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY drummer Jeff Fabb released his debut solo album titled "Stealing Souls". Fabb grew up in the small Long Island town of Mattituck. He started studying drums at age eleven while taking in every genre of music a drummer he could consume. From the early days of performing...

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Watch: DAVE LOMBARDO, SCOTT IAN, JOSH FREESE And STEVE GORMAN Perform AC/DC Classics At 2024 Tribute To BON SCOTT

Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Dave Lombardo (SLAYER),Josh Freese (FOO FIGHTERS),Larry LaLonde (PRIMUS),Mike Inez (ALICE IN CHAINS),Steve Gorman (THE BLACK CROWES),Jay Buchanan and Scott Holiday (RIVAL SONS) and Billy Rowe (BUCKCHERRY) are among the musicians who took part in "A Tribute To Bon Scott Of A...

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ACCEPT Recruits WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOEL HOEKSTRA For South American Tour, European Festivals

ACCEPT will perform at all European festivals in 2024 and the South American tour in May with Joel Hoekstra. Hoekstra will be standing in for Phil Shouse, who will remain with the band as their permanent live guitarist for all other gigs. New York-based Joel Hoekstra is best known to fans as a curre...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Cancer Battle Changed His View Of Life And Death

In a new interview with Sweden's SVT, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project", which will be released on March 1 via BMG. Bruce Dickinson and his long-term co-writer and producer Roy "Z" Ramirez recorded the LP largely at Los Angeles's Doom Room,...

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KIKO LOUREIRO On His Decision To Leave MEGADETH: 'I Knew I Needed And Wanted To Be Home'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Kiko Loureiro was asked what led to his decision to leave MEGADETH at the end of 2023 after a nine-year run with the band. He responded: "It started when I booked a trip home to Brazil. The last time I'd been was in 2019, before the pandemic; I got to a...

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DENNIS STRATTON On Performing With IRON MAIDEN Again: 'It's Still On My Bucket List'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton has once again commented on the band's nomination for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's class of 2021 and 2023. While MAIDEN has been eligible to join the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame since 2004, Stratton and...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, AL JOURGENSEN, STEVE VAI, JOHN 5 Among Guests On BILLY MORRISON's 'The Morrison Project'

Look for Billy Morrison to release "The Morrison Project" — his third solo album and first since 2015 — on April 19 via The Label Group/Virgin Music Group. The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter — primarily known as Billy Idol's rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitar...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Praises DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Ability To Sell An Idea': 'He Was Such A Good Salesman'

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) were interviewed for the latest episode of "The Garza Podcast", hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza. Asked what it was like being in a band with Dave Mustaine, Ellefson said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There...