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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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ALL THAT REMAINS Drummer JASON COSTA Leaves U.S. Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced

ALL THAT REMAINS drummer Jason Costa has left the band's current U.S. tour in order to "deal with some personal matters." He is being temporarily replaced by Anthony Barone, who has previously played with BENEATH THE MASSACRE and SHADOW OF INTENT. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 30),ALL THAT REMAIN...

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IAN HILL Says 'It Would Be Great' If JUDAS PRIEST Finally Got Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME This Year

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill says that "it would be great" if his band finally got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. PRIEST was previously on the ballot for Rock Hall induction in 2020, but failed to receive enough votes to make that year's class. Having been eligible for indu...

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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...

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Watch: ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL Kicks Off 'Brighten' Solo Tour In St. Paul

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell kicked off his "Brighten" solo tour last night (Thursday, March 24) at the Palace Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jerry's band for the tour consists of Tyler Bates (guitar),Greg Puciato (backing vocals),Gil Sharone (drums),George Adrian (bass),Mi...

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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS Announce 'Live From Boston' Global Streaming Event

SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS have announced a global streaming event, to be held Friday, April 15 at 12 p.m. PT in an exclusive partnership with premium concert livestream platform Veeps. "Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators - Live From Boston", shot on location this...

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DOROTHY Announces 'Gifts From The Holy Ghost' Album Details

DOROTHY, the band led by Hungarian-born vocalist/writer Dorothy Martin, will release a new album, "Gifts From The Holy Ghost", on April 22 via Roc Nation. She has also shared her anthemic new track "Black Sheep" — an homage to her fans and a rallying cry for unity: "we are blood, we are family," Dor...

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SACRED REICH Cancels Three More Shows, Hopes To Rejoin SEPULTURA Tour In New Orleans

Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH have canceled three more shows on their North American tour with SEPULTURA due to frontman Phil Rind's "ongoing respiratory illness." Rind was hospitalized last Saturday (March 19) with a non-COVID-19-related illness. The trek, which kicked off on March 4 in Sacramento...

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SACRED REICH Cancels More Shows Due To Frontman PHIL RIND's 'Ongoing Respiratory Illness'

Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH have canceled one more show on their North American tour with SEPULTURA due to frontman Phil Rind's "ongoing respiratory illness." Rind was hospitalized last Saturday (March 19) with a non-COVID-19-related illness. The trek, which kicked off on March 4 in Sacramento, C...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL Doesn't Pay Attention To Online Detractors: 'I Try To Stay Away From That Stuff'

In a new interview with Minnesota's 93X radio station, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked if he pays attention to what online detractors have to say about him or his music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You're not gonna get very far if [you are bothered...

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TED NUGENT: 'Ukraine Is Not An Innocent Player Here'

Ted Nugent has suggested that Russian president Vladimir Putin was forced to act in Ukraine in order to impose neutrality on Russia's neighboring country, in the process preventing it from joining NATO to stop it from posing a threat to Russia's national security. Nugent weighed in on the situation...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Bassist CHRIS KAEL Admits He Relapsed During Pandemic: 'It Was Not Good'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael has admitted that he relapsed with alcohol more than a year ago during the coronavirus pandemic. Over the course of the last four years, Kael touted having a sober lifestyle, saying that he was the "strongest" he had ever been after coming out of rehab. How...

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KID ROCK: 'I Am Uncancelable'

Outspoken conservative rocker Kid Rock recently sat down with Fox News host Tucker Carlson for a rare one-on-one interview. According to a message on Tucker's official Twitter, "nothing" was off the table in this "fascinating discussion", part of which will air Monday, March 21 on "Tucker Carlson To...

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SACRED REICH Frontman PHIL RIND Hospitalized; Philadelphia And Baltimore Shows Canceled

Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH have canceled two shows on their North American tour with SEPULTURA after frontman Phil Rind was hospitalized with a non-COVID-19-related illness. The trek, which kicked off on March 4 in Sacramento, California, also features support from CROWBAR and ART OF SHOCK. Earl...

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What Do Americans Think Of The War In Ukraine? TED NUGENT Has His Finger On The Pulse

In a new interview with Eric Bolling, the host of Newsmax's "Eric Bolling The Balance", outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was asked to weigh in on what Americans think of the war in Ukraine. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, number one, Eric, I'm honored and humbled that yo...