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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN To Perform At MOUNTBATTEN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC At London's Royal Albert Hall
Audiences at this year's 52nd Mountbatten Festival Of Music (MFM) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England in March are in for an extra special treat when global drumming icon of IRON MAIDEN fame, Nicko McBrain, takes to the stage to join The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines. The heavy...January 4, 2024
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ANDY CURRAN Delves Into Partnership With RUSH's ALEX LIFESON In ENVY OF NONE: 'This Guy Is A Real Scientist'
By David E. Gehlke The first post-RUSH project emerged in 2021 by way of ENVY OF NONE, a dark, atmospheric rock outfit featuring guitarist Alex Lifeson alongside CONEY HATCH bassist Andy Curran, vocalist Maiah Wynne and guitarist/keyboardist Alfio Annibalini. The band's 2022 self-titled debut was in...January 3, 2024
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JON ALLEN Hails The Return Of SADUS With 'The Shadow Inside': 'This Is Some Of The Best Stuff We've Done'
By David E. Gehlke Few bands better represent the "caught in the margins" tag than San Francisco's SADUS. A death-thrash hybrid before it became the norm, SADUS's bountiful technicality and speed (in theory) should have enabled them to win over a large swath of extreme metal denizens. In reality, SA...January 3, 2024
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CHRIS SLADE Says AXL ROSE Was 'Nothing Like The Character You've Heard About' During AC/DC's 2016 Tour
Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade has praised Axl Rose's collaboration with the band, saying that the GUNS N' ROSES singer was "nothing like the character" he had heard about. AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its North American tour eight years ago after doctors told singer Brian Johnson he face...January 3, 2024
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DORO PESCH: 'I Trust Heavy Metal Fans With My Life; I Always Have'
In a recent interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, Doro Pesch was asked what it is about playing heavy metal that still excites her more than 40 years after she launched her career. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I love it so much. For me, it's a total freedom. It's like the...January 2, 2024
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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Explains Why He Brought The 'Nose-To-Ear' Chain Look Back
In a recent interview with Rockin' 101's "The Johnny Rock Show", SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan, who famously wore a chain from nose to ear during the band's early years, spoke about bringing back the unique look for some of SKID ROW's recent shows. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I re...January 2, 2024
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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Walks Unassisted For First Time Since Undergoing Hip And Femur Surgery
Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg has shared a video of him walking "unassisted" for the first time since undergoing hip and femur surgery in November. The 33-year-old Nashville-based musician, who required crutches as he recovered from his operation, wrote in a message accompanying the clip: "20...January 2, 2024
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SHARON OSBOURNE Doesn't Rule Out Reviving OZZFEST As A Traveling Festival
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the seventeenth episode of their revived podcast. During the chat, Ozzy asked Sharon if she would ever consider putting on another edition of the Ozzfest traveling festival. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...January 2, 2024
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JASON HOOK: 'I Had A Very Heavy Hand In The FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Records'
In an interview with Joshua Toomey of Knotfest's "Nu Pod" conducted at last September's Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook was asked if any of the songs for his new band FLAT BLACK were leftover ideas originally intended for his former...January 2, 2024
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LAST IN LINE Announces Early 2024 Tour Dates
LAST IN LINE — the band featuring frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE) and original DIO members Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD) and Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — has announced the following shows for early 2024: Jan. 26 - Las Vegas, NV - Golden Nugget Jan. 27 - Anaheim,...December 31, 2023
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Hear Remastered Audio Of AC/DC's First Concert In Seven Years
Marco Meierhöfer's Marco's HIGH VOLTAGE Music Channel has uploaded "remastered" audio of AC/DC's first show in seven years, which took place on October 7 at the Power Trip festival in Indio, California. Check it out below. Marco says: "I have already uploaded my audio before right after the concert....December 31, 2023
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of KK'S PRIEST's Entire Performance At 2023 BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
The Bloodstockfestivals YouTube channel has uploaded professionally filmed video of KK'S PRIEST's entire August 13, 2023 performance at the Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Check it out below. Featured songs: 00:04 Intro 00:05 Hellfire Thunderbolt 06...December 30, 2023
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BRIAN FAIR: New SHADOWS FALL Music Is 'Sick'
In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, Brian Fair reflected on SHADOWS FALL's decision to reunite for a concert in December 2021 at The Palladium in Worcester in the band's native Massachusetts. The 48-year-old singer, who lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and their two kids, said (as tra...December 30, 2023
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ARCH ENEMY Splits With Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS, Announces Replacement
ARCH ENEMY has "amicably" parted ways with longtime guitarist Jeff Loomis. ARCH ENEMY founder and chief songwriter Michael Amott comments: "It's been a joy having Jeff play with ARCH ENEMY for close to a decade, we truly had a blast touring around the world together! We were friends long before we p...December 30, 2023
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RIVAL SONS' SCOTT HOLIDAY: 'In Our Line Of Work And This Job, It's Really Easy To Become An Accidental Alcoholic'
In a recent interview with SPIN, RIVAL SONS guitarist Scott Holiday opened up about how he ditched alcohol and the impact it's had on his life. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't have any hitting-rock-bottom moment. I know a lot of people do, and those stories are valuable, but...December 29, 2023