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The first album that was released under the MAMMOTH WVH name was one of 2021's most unexpected surprises. Not that anyone thought that Wolfgang Van Halen was incapable of forging his own path, but the shadow of his famous father was bound to loom large, at least until a new and hopefully distinctive...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'In Some Instances It's Fine'

Ex-MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synt...

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DAVE MUSTAINE On Concert Trend Of Throwing Objects At Artists: 'If People Don't Like You, They're Gonna Throw S***'

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has weighed in on the troubling behavior trends in younger audiences at live music shows, including throwing things at artists to catch their attention. "If people don't like you, they're gonna throw shit," Mustaine told Sweden's SVT in a new interview. "Maybe it's graduated...

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Official NICKELBACK Documentary 'Hate To Love' To Receive World Premiere In September

The official NICKELBACK documentary, "Hate To Love: Nickelback", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. According to a post on the Toronto International Film Festival web site, the film explores how "NICKELBACK is one of the most successful acts in m...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's KEN MARY Is 'Okay' With Artists Using Backing Tracks 'In Certain Instances'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Ken Mary has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more s...

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DEATH ANGEL Is 'Slowly' Working On New Album: The Songs Are 'All In The Infancy Stages'

In a new interview with Vikram Chandrasekar of Tales From The Road, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We're] slowly working on it. I'll, I'll say we have some [song]...

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COREY TAYLOR Recalls Seeing PANTERA In 1996: They 'Came Out And Just Destroyed Everything'

In a recent interview with Live Nation, SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor recalled going to an epic PANTERA and WHITE ZOMBIE show with some friends in 1996 that left a lasting impression on him. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The co-headlining tour was PANTERA and WHITE ZOMBIE, so it was fuck...

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GEORGE LYNCH And JEFF PILSON Announce 'Heavy Hitters II'

In 2020, guitar-shredding virtuoso George Lynch reteamed with former DOKKEN bandmate Jeff Pilson for a set of new studio recordings that turned pop music classics into powerful metal anthems. Dubbed "Heavy Hitters", the album was well-received by rock and metal devotees across the board. Now, this d...

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RONNIE RADKE Explains Why FALLING IN REVERSE Hasn't Released New Full-Length Album In Six Years

On July 26, FALLING IN REVERSE frontman Ronnie Radke spoke to 100.3 The X Rocks's Adam McGuire-Britson about his band's decision to focus on releasing singles in recent years following the disappointing performance of FALLING IN REVERSE's most recent full-length album, 2017's "Coming Home". Radke sa...

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NUNO BETTENCOURT Apologizes To RICHARD FORTUS: 'I Need To Keep My F***ing Mouth Shut'

Nuno Bettencourt, who has performed with pop superstar Rihanna for more than a decade, has apologized for his recent comments in which he seemingly took a swipe at one of his colleagues, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. In a recent interview with Planet Rock, the EXTREME guitarist opined that many of...

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JUAN CROUCIER Says 'Band Psychology' Plays A Part In Why Certain Rock Groups Never Reach Their Full Potential

In a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", RATT bassist Juan Croucier reflected on how he and his bandmates managed to break through as part of the 1980s Sunset Strip scene at a time when the glam metal movement spawned dozens of MTV bands. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Shares 'The Siren' Single From 'Starbound Stories' Solo Album

DRAGONFORCE frontman Marc Hudson will release his first solo album, "Starbound Stories", on August 25 via Napalm Records. The effort is described in a press release as "a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN Shares New Solo Song 'I Saw God On 10th St.'

Duff McKagan has shared "I Saw God On 10th St.", the new single from his eagerly awaited third solo album, "Lighthouse", arriving everywhere on Friday, October 20. An official visualizer can be seen below. "I picture him as an old guy with white beard and hair, leaning up against a wall on a city st...

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TED NUGENT: 'We Need To Stand Up To' People Who Celebrate Satan 'In Glaring Imagery'

During a recent edition of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, the outspoken conservative rocker defended Jason Aldean over criticism following the release of the music video for the country singer's controversial song "Try...

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Reborn In Flames

When it comes to heavy metal credentials, Chris Boltendahl has more than most. As vocalist with GRAVE DIGGER, the German veteran has spent four decades propagating an ethos of unashamed blood 'n' thunder. From seminal debut "Heavy Metal Breakdown" (1984) to last year's excellent "Symbol Of Eternity"...