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AXEL RUDI PELL To Release New Live Album 'XXX Anniversary Live' In June
The world has changed, but Axel Rudi Pell hasn't. For three decades, the Bochum, Germany-based guitarist has ticked and worked like a Swiss clock, consistently releasing critically acclaimed, hard-rocking albums. Like his anniversary offering, a live document of his most recent tour. And it will com...April 5, 2019
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN Creates Soundtrack For 'Black Knight: Sword Of Rage' Pinball Machines
ANTHRAX's Scott Ian and DETHKLOK's Brendon Small have composed and performed the legacy sound package for the third game in Stern Pinball, Inc.'s Black Knight franchise, Black Knight: Sword Of Rage. Says Ian: "Metal and pinball? Yes please. Soundtrack to this killer machine by me." The iconic pinbal...March 28, 2019
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Listen To New BAD RELIGION Song 'Do The Paranoid Style'
"Do The Paranoid Style", a brand new song from the acclaimed Los Angeles punk rock band BAD RELIGION, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the group's upcoming album titled "Age Of Unreason", which is due on May 3 via on Epitaph Records. "When fringe groups blame shadowy forces for their...March 26, 2019
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TONY HARNELL Falsely Accuses BLABBERMOUTH.NET Of Misquoting Him Over SKID ROW Comments
Tony Harnell has accused BLABBERMOUTH.NET of misquoting him over recent comments he made about his departure from SKID ROW. On February 2, BLABBERMOUTH.NET posted an article headlined "TONY HARNELL Says That He Regrets Quitting SKID ROW Via Facebook: 'It Was A Really Dumb Thing To Do'" based on an i...March 26, 2019
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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: 'I Love Playing Heavy Metal. I'll Do It Any Way I Can'
"Bods Mayhem Hour" recently conducted an interview with frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of veteran New Jersey thrash metallers OVERKILL. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On OVERKILL following its own instincts without outside managem...March 10, 2019
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MICHAEL GILBERT Says FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON Is 'Singing At The Top Of His Game Right Now'
Chris Akin of "The Classic Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with guitarist Michael Gilbert of Arizona metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he's the "difference maker" in FLOTSAM AND...March 10, 2019
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MIKE TRAMP Regrets Trying To Resurrect WHITE LION Without VITO BRATTA
Ex-WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp says that he regrets trying to resurrect his former band without his onetime songwriting partner and bandmate, guitarist Vito Bratta. The Danish-born singer hasn't played with Bratta since WHITE LION performed its last concert in Boston in September 1991. In the 28 ye...March 7, 2019
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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Celebrate Fifth Anniversary With Four West Coast Shows
METAL ALLEGIANCE will celebrate its fifth year of existence with four shows on the West Coast in April. These special four concerts will feature the core four members — David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Mark Menghi, Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, THE WINERY DOGS, DREAM THEATER) and Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT)...March 5, 2019
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I PREVAIL Announces Spring And Summer 2019 Tour Dates; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available
Detroit's I PREVAIL has announced its spring and summer 2019 North American tour plans. The first leg of the band's headline tour kicks off on April 24 and runs through May 24. The second leg launches on July 11 and runs through August 9, and includes several major festival appearances. Joining the...March 1, 2019
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BAD RELIGION To Release 'Age Of Unreason' Album In May
Acclaimed Los Angeles punk rock band BAD RELIGION will release a new album titled "Age Of Unreason" on May 3 via on Epitaph Records. Since the group's formative years they have steadfastly advocated for humanism, reason, and individualism. Now, when these values are in decline and nationalism and b...February 26, 2019
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist Says Fan Response To 'The Astonishing' Was 'Very Mixed'
John Petrucci has admitted to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" that "The Astonishing", DREAM THEATER's wildly ambitious double concept LP, was criticized by some fans for being an overblown, self-indulgent exercise in excess. "[The response] was very mixed," the guitarist said. "It was really mixed, which,...February 19, 2019
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JOHN PETRUCCI Says DREAM THEATER's Musical Showmanship Comes From A 'Genuine And Natural Place'
Rob Chapman from Ernie Ball Music recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On producing DREAM THEATER albums himself and whether he favors the...February 11, 2019
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AVATAR To Tour North America With DEVIN TOWNSEND: BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available
Swedish metallers AVATAR have announced their return to North America on the aptly named "Avatar Country World Tour 2019". Dates begin on May 16 in Buffalo, New York and stretch coast to coast before wrapping up in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 15, exactly thirty days later. Direct support will come fro...February 5, 2019
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Bassist Celebrates First Year Of Sobriety
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael celebrated his first year of sobriety on Sunday, February 3. Earlier today, the Las Vegas-based rocker wrote on Twitter: "May my hitting my first sober birthday yesterday give hope to those of you also struggling with addiction. It can be done. And, you w...February 4, 2019
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BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH: 'Any Dirt On OVERKILL Wasn't Started By OVERKILL'
Rustyn Rose of Metalholic recently conducted an interview with frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL about their forthcoming album, "The Wings Of War". You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the co...February 3, 2019