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BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI: How Music Industry Could Have Been Saved

In a new interview with Ghost Cult, BIOHAZARD's Billy Graziadei discussed the perception that METALLICA's greed was at the core of the band's decision to launch legal action against Napster in 2000, claiming that the pioneering music file-sharing service was illegally allowing users to download META...

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FRANK BELLO Says ANTHRAX Is 'Stronger Than Ever': Our Concert Attendance Numbers 'Are Going Up Instead Of Down'

In a new interview with Talk Radio Europe's Giles Brow, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello was asked what keeps him motivated to tour and record with the band more than 40 years after the group's inception. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Honestly, every night I step on a stage, this is...

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STEVE RILEY Says He Still Loves TRACII GUNS And PHIL LEWIS, Doesn't Want To Badmouth Them

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, Steve Riley was asked if his version of L.A. GUNS, which goes by the name RILEY'S L.A. GUNS, has to coordinate its touring and release schedule around the activities of the Phil Lewis-fronted L.A. GUNS, which also features guitarist Tracii Guns. Ste...

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BABYMETAL Shares New Single 'Light And Darkness'

Ahead of BABYMETAL's forthcoming concept album "The Other One", due March 24, the Japanese pop-metal group has released the LP's fourth single, "Light And Darkness". Along with the single comes a new video featuring live footage from their recent comeback performance called "Babymetal Returns - The...

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VANDENBERG Announces New Album 'Sin', Shares 'House On Fire' Music Video

VANDENBERG and Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group have premiered "House On Fire", the lead video from the band's upcoming studio album titled "Sin". VANDENBERG guitarist and leader Adrian Vandenberg shares: "Like every other band or artist we were forced to 'hold our horses' when we found ourselves p...

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MIKE TRAMP: Why WHITE LION Will Never Reunite

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp once again spoke about the possibility of a reunion of the band's classic lineup, featuring guitarist Vito Bratta. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "WHITE LION will, of course, not get back...

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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Performs Original Song 'Bridges Burned' In Columbus

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),played a new original song called "Bridges Burned" last night (Wednesday, February 22) at The King Of Clubs in Columbus, Ohio during the "Thrashin' USA" tour. Video of the performance can b...

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Watch: ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO Sings IRON MAIDEN's 'Wrathchild' With THE IRON MAIDENS

ACCEPT singer Mark Tornillo joined the all-female IRON MAIDEN tribute band THE IRON MAIDENS at the final concert of the two bands' joint European tour Wednesday night (February 22) in Saarbrücken, Germany to perform the MAIDEN classic "Wrathchild". Video of his appearance can be seen below. THE IRON...

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Watch: JOURNEY Co-Founder GREGG ROLIE Joins Band On Stage In Austin During 50th-Anniversary Tour

JOURNEY co-founder Gregg Rolie rejoined the band on stage last night (Wednesday, February 22) in Austin, Texas. Rolie came up during JOURNEY's encore at Moody Center ATX to play several cuts from his time with the band: "Just the Same Way" from 1979's "Evolution" album, "Of A Lifetime" from 1975's "...

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BJÖRN GELOTTE: How IN FLAMES Recaptured 'Death Metal Feel' On 'Foregone'

By David E. Gehlke Far and away the most scrutinized of the core Gothenburg, Sweden, melodic death metal bands from the 1990s, IN FLAMES has spent the better part of 20 years making music removed from their foundational, classic period. Anything post-"Clayman" (2000) has been ripe for debate and has...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members Launch New Project Called EYE AM

Former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums) have joined forces with Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) and Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN) in a new band called EYE AM. EYE AM is currently in Gainesville, Florida preparing to enter...

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DAVID DRAIMAN: Why DISTURBED Chose To Embark On U.S. Headlining Tour Instead Of Playing Festivals This Summer

In a new interview with Beef Vegan, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was asked why he and his bandmates chose to embark on a U.S. headlining tour this summer as opposed to making festival appearances, like they had done in the past. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We love both, b...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH/DIO Drummer VINNY APPICE: Why I Don't Play Double-Bass Drums

In a new interview with Paul Rogne of the Drumming News Network, legendary drummer Vinny Appice was asked why he doesn't play double-bass drums. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, because Carmine [Appice, Vinny's brother] went over to double bass; he started on single bass. Th...

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New STEEL PANTHER Bassist SPYDER: Playing In This Band Is 'A Dream Come True'

In a new interview with "Tales Of A KISS Geek With Glen Walker", STEEL PANTHER's new bassist Joe "Spyder" Lester spoke about the challenges of replacing Lexxi Foxx, who left in July 2021 after spending 21 years with the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Lexxi Foxx was my favorite...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Explains Why He Chose 'Unknown Guy' To Replace BURTON C. BELL

During an appearance on "The Jasta Show", guitarist Dino Cazares of industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY discussed his decision to recruit Italy's Milo Silvestro as the replacement for the band's original singer Burton C. Bell. Speaking about the FEAR FACTORY vocalist search, Dino said: "A lot of...