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IAN PAICE: How DEEP PURPLE's Classic Song 'Smoke On The Water' Came Together

DEEP PURPLE members Ian Paice (drums) and Steve Morse (guitar) were guests on a recent episode of the "Hangin' & Bangin': Artists On Lockdown" online show, where they were joined by Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE) and host Ron Onesti. During the w...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING On Hypothetical ROCK HALL Induction: It Will Be An 'Emotional' Experience

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing spoke to "The Cassius Morris Show" about the fact that he has been nominated for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction for the third time. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You kind of blow hot and cold with it because when you think of the...

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BRANN DAILOR Says 'A Lot' Of People Who Bought Tickets To MASTODON's Fall 2021 Tour With OPETH 'Didn't Come' To The Shows

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor reflected on his band's recently completed U.S. tour with OPETH. The trek kicked off on November 16 in Asheville, North Carolina and concluded on December 5 in Denver, Colorado. Brann said: "We dipped our toes in touring. I thin...

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Watch: DEE SNIDER Performs At ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER's 'Arnold Sports Festival'

Dee Snider performed at this year's edition of the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. The TWISTED SISTER singer and his solo band appeared last night (Saturday, March 5). Video of their performance can be seen below. The Arnold Sports Festival is being held March 3-6 at the Greater Columbus C...

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MESHUGGAH's TOMAS HAAKE On 'Immutable' Album: 'We Definitely Took Our Time With This One'

MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake spoke to Valentino Petrarca of the WSOU radio station about the band's upcoming ninth studio album, "Immutable". Due on April 1 via Atomic Fire, the follow-up to 2016's "The Violent Sleep Of Reason" was recorded at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden; mixed by Rickard...

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HENRY ROLLINS: DAVID LEE ROTH Is 'A Multi-Lingual, Multi-Disciplined Self-Starter' With 'A Blazing Intellect'

In a new interview with The Hype Magazine, punk rock icon Henry Rollins was asked about his involvement with VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's "Crazy From The Heat" 1997 autobiography. He said: "I worked with DLR closely on that project. At one point, he expressed interest in being onstage and telli...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Confirms Collaboration With JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown was asked if there are any guitarists he would still like to work with. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did a record — it's not out yet — I did it with Richie Faulkner [of JUDAS PRIEST]. Richie and I have becom...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Says His New Mask Came Together More Quickly Than Any His Previous Ones: 'It Was So Killer'

During an appearance at last month's installment of Days Of The Dead, a fan-run and fan-oriented horror convention, at the Sheraton in Atlanta, Georgia, SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor discussed his new mask which he debuted last September at the Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma. He said (as tran...

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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS: 'I Vehemently Disagree With 80 Percent Of What EDDIE VEDDER Says Politically'

SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers spoke to Ethan Jackson of Topeka's rock radio station V100 about the lyrical inspiration for the band's latest single, the title track of SHINEDOWN's upcoming seventh studio album, which will arrive on April 22 via Atlantic Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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Watch: QUEENSRŸCHE Plays First Show As Support Act On JUDAS PRIEST's North American Tour

QUEENSRŸCHE played the first show of its North American tour with JUDAS PRIEST last night (Friday, March 4) at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Queen Of The Reich 02. Warning 03. En Force 04. NM 156 05. Empire 06. Blood Of The Levant 07. The Whisper 08....

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MIKE PORTNOY Attends DREAM THEATER Concert In New York City, Gets Shoutout From JAMES LABRIE

Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy attended the group's concert last night (Friday, March 4) at Beacon Theatre in New York City. It was the first time Portnoy witnessed his former bandmates perform live since his exit from the iconic progressive metal outfit more than 11 years ago. According to D...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off Rescheduled '50 Heavy Metal Years' North American Tour Dates In Peoria, Illinois

JUDAS PRIEST kicked off the rescheduled "50 Heavy Metal Years" North American tour dates last night (Friday, March 4) at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. One Shot At Glory 02. Lightning Strike 03. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 04. Freewheel Burning 05...

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PHIL DEMMEL Has Nothing Negative To Say About MACHINE HEAD

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, Phil Demmel reflected on his final album with MACHINE HEAD, "Catharsis", which got mixed reviews upon its release in January 2018. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The record is what it was. I thought that there was some good stuf...

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DEE SNIDER Rips RANDI ZUCKERBERG's 'Dogs**t' Version Of 'We're Not Gonna Take It'

Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Meta/Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, has shared a video about cryptocurrency that is set to the tune of TWISTED SISTER's classic song "We're Not Gonna Take It". Although Randi apparently meant it to be "a rallying cry for the women of web3," the clip — which features came...

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Report: OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE To Leave Los Angeles For U.K. To Avoid Rising Taxes

According to Mirror, Ozzy Osbourne and his wife/manager Sharon are leaving Los Angeles and returning to their native United Kingdom due to rising taxes in California. The legendary heavy metal singer and his wife will reportedly spend most of their time at their home Welders House, in Buckinghamshir...