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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Explains Why He Once Compared STEVE HARRIS To HITLER

This past May, former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno came face to face with MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris for the first time in three decades before the band's concert in Croatia. Harris, whose group kicked off the 2022 leg of its "Legacy Of The Beast" world tour at the 22,000-capacity Arena Zagreb,...

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NITA STRAUSS + ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'The Wolf You Feed' Video

Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss has released behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the official music video for her latest single, "The Wolf You Feed". The epic, headbanger of a track features huge, chunky, metallic riffs and the insane vocal talent of Aliss...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces January 2023 U.K. Tour With CONEY HATCH

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, will embark on an 11-date tour of the U.K. in January 2023. The full list of dates : Jan. 06 - Queens Hall, Nuneaton Jan. 07 - Leadmill, Sheffield Jan. 08 - The Garage, Glasgow Jan. 10 - Brickyard, Carlisle Jan. 11 - Par...

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SHARON OSBOURNE Calls BRUCE DICKINSON A 'F***ing A**hole', Says He Is 'Jealous' Of OZZY

Sharon Osbourne has blasted Bruce Dickinson as a "fucking asshole" who is "jealous" of Ozzy Osbourne. The IRON MAIDEN singer was involved in a verbal battle with Ozzy's wife and manager more than a decade and a half ago when his band was pelted with eggs, lighters and ice during the final performanc...

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LAST IN LINE Uses 'The Exact Same Methodology' As DIO In How To Write The Songs

During an appearance on the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan was asked if he and his bandmates have a "What would DIO do?" kind of mentality when it comes to their songwriting process, a reference to the fact that LAST IN LINE was formed a decade ago by original DIO guita...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY: 'Some Of The People That Hate Me Have Actually Never Listened To What I Do'

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN more than 20 years ago, has confirmed to Stavros Vlahos, editor of the Soundcheck Network music magazine, that he has begun compiling ideas for the follow-up to his latest solo studio album, 2021's "War Within Me". "I'm always trying...

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PAUL DI'ANNO To Be Joined By GUS G. For Two Concerts Focusing On Early IRON MAIDEN Classics

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will join ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno for two concerts next month in Greece, where they will play songs from MAIDEN's first two albums, "Iron Ma...

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CARMINE APPICE Says He Spoke To MICK MARS About Doing Some Shows Together

In a new interview with Michael's Record Collection, legendary drummer Carmine Appice, best known for his work with VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS and Rod Stewart, spoke about his diminished touring schedule as he approaches his 76th birthday. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We [in VANILLA FUD...

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NICK MENZA Documentary Is Being Edited, Says Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON

In September 2021, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment announced a partnership with former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and his Ellefson Films on the upcoming feature-length documentary "This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza". Ellefson signed on as a co-producer of the film, and also will provi...

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SLIPKNOT Announces June 2023 European Dates

SLIPKNOT has announced a number of European shows in late spring. The masked Iowa metallers will play a mixture of headline dates and festival shows in June 2023, including appearances at such events as Austria's Nova Rock, Denmark's Copenhell and Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting. The 10-date run is...

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DINO CAZARES Prepares FEAR FACTORY For Post-BURTON C. BELL Era: 'I Want To Make Sure It's Done Right'

By David E. Gehlke "I'm sorry for the red eyes — I was in the studio all night." So begins a groggy Dino Cazares of FEAR FACTORY connecting with BLABBERMOUTH.NET via Zoom at the non-rock star time of 9 a.m. Cazares, though, can be forgiven. The guitarist has the monolithic task of readying the band'...

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Reunited Classic Lineup Of BIOHAZARD To Play 'Scattered' Shows 'Throughout 2023'

The classic lineup of BIOHAZARD will play "scattered" shows "throughout 2023." Three weeks ago, it was announced that Billy Graziadei (rhythm guitar, vocals),Bobby Hambel (lead guitar),Danny Schuler (drums) and Evan Seinfeld (lead vocals, bass) will reunite for an appearance at next year's Bloodst...

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IRON MAIDEN Thanks Fans For Buying More Than Three Million Tickets During 'Legacy Of The Beast' Tour (Video)

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have shared a video message thanking their fans for coming out to see them on the band's just-completed "Legacy Of The Beast" tour. The fall 2022 North American leg of "Legacy Of The Beast" ended last Thursday night (October 27) at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, F...

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TRIVIUM's COREY BEAULIEU Says It Was 'A Great Honor' Being Asked To Open For IRON MAIDEN

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu spoke to Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", about his band's recent U.S. arena shows as the support act for IRON MAIDEN. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When any of your favorite bands wanna call you up for suppo...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Having JUDAS PRIEST Tour Dates Scheduled Helped Him In His Recovery After Surgery

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has once again opened up about the life-saving surgery he underwent a little over a year ago. On September 26, 2021, the now-42-year-old British-born musician suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the Louder Than Life festival, jus...