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TAYLOR HAWKINS Honored By RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer CHAD SMITH In Tribute Video

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' Chad Smith has shared a tribute video to FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died a week ago at the age of 50. The two-minute compilation video, soundtracked by FOO FIGHTERS' "My Hero" and put together by Daniel Catullo who directed the 2017 "Foo Fighters At The Acropolis...

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JOHN 5 Weighs In On WILL SMITH's Slap: 'It Was Uncalled For And It Was Unnecessary'

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 has weighed in on "The Slap," saying actor Will Smith's actions on the Oscars stage were "uncalled for." Smith stormed onstage during this year's live Oscars broadcast and smacked Chris Rock across the face before returning to his front-r...

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New OZZY OSBOURNE Album To Feature PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's JOSH HOMME

During an appearance on the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, who played on Ozzy Osbourne's last studio album, 2020's "Ordinary Man", confirmed that he will also appear on the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer's follow-up effort. "We made another [Ozzy album], and it'...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Release Music Video For New Single 'These Are The Ways'

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS have released the official Malia James-directed music video for their latest single, "These Are the Ways". The song is taken from the band's new album, "Unlimited Love", which arrives today (Friday, April 1) via Warner. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS's first new LP with guitarist John F...

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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Demonstrates Technique That 'Could Have Saved CHRIS ROCK's Life'

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan has chimed in on actor Will Smith storming onstage during this year's live Oscars broadcast and smacking Chris Rock across the face before returning to his front-row seat and yelling a profanity-filled threat at the comedian. The confrontation took place after Rock...

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Who Played Guitar On SOULFLY's Upcoming Album? 'We're Keeping That A Secret Right Now,' Says MAX CAVALERA

In a new interview with Sofa King Cool Magazine, SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera was asked who played guitar on the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Ritual" album, tentatively due in July. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're keeping that kind of a secret right now. But, yeah,...

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D.D. VERNI Says Upcoming OVERKILL Album Will Be 'A Little Bit More Doomy'

OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni spoke to Hardrock Haven about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's 20th studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "All the drums are done. All the guitars are done. I still have to do the bass. Blitz [Bobby Ellsworth, OVERKILL singer] ha...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'It's Time For Comedians To Stop Making Fun Of People's Appearances'

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French believes that "it's time for comedians to stop making fun of people's appearance[s]." French made his comment just a couple of days after actor Will Smith stormed onstage during this year's live Oscars broadcast and smacked Chris Rock across the face before re...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS To Launch Exclusive SiriusXM Channel

SiriusXM announced today that the iconic rock band RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will launch their own exclusive SiriusXM music channel, Whole Lotta Red Hot, on Friday, April 1 on channel 315. The launch coincides with RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' new album "Unlimited Love", which is scheduled to be released on F...

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AS I LAY DYING Announces 'Two Decades Of Destruction' U.S. Tour With WHITECHAPEL

San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band with the "Two Decades Of Destruction" tour. Today, the band announced the U.S. leg of the trek will kick off on June 10 in Las Vegas. Joining the band for the 30 dates will WHITECHAPEL, SHADOW OF INTENT, BRAND OF SAC...

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TED NUGENT: 'Black-On-Black Crime Is Everywhere You Go, Even At The Oscars'

Ted Nugent has condemned Will Smith for walking onto the stage at the Oscars Sunday evening and slapped Chris Rock during the live broadcast. Smith, 53, interrupted the 57-year-old comedian's introduction of "Best Documentary" with a slap across the face. The altercation came after Rock made a joke...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Condemns WILL SMITH For Hitting CHRIS ROCK At Oscars

TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick has condemned Will Smith for smacking Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. The guitarist reacted a short time after Smith, 53, interrupted the 57-year-old comedian's introduction of "Best Documentary" with a slap across the face. The altercation came after Rock made a jok...

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HALESTORM And THE PRETTY RECKLESS Announce Summer 2022 U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Grammy-winning hard rock band HALESTORM has announced its summer 2022 tour featuring special guests THE PRETTY RECKLESS, THE WARNING and LILITH CZAR on select dates. Produced by Live Nation, the 16-city trek kicks off on July 8 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Detroit, making stop...

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OPETH Drops Previously Unreleased Song 'Width Of A Circle', Announces 'In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)'

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release "In Cauda Venenum (Extended Edition)" on May 13 via Atomic Fire Records. This release, available on digipak, contains the English and Swedish versions of OPETH's latest album, "In Cauda Venenum", with new illustrations by internationally renowned Trav...

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Rockers React To Death Of FOO FIGHTERS Drummer TAYLOR HAWKINS

Paul Stanley (KISS),Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Morello and Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins. Hawkins died on Friday (March 25) at the age of 50. The band confirmed his passing in a statement. "The FO...