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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH On Possible Retirement: 'I'll Know When It's Time'
In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL, who were formed more than 40 years ago, was asked if he has ever thought about retiring one day. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll know when it's time. I don't l...April 5, 2023
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LOUDNESS Cancels European Tour Due To 'Skyrocketing' Post-Pandemic Costs
Japanese heavy metal veterans LOUDNESS have canceled their previously announced European tour. The trek was most recently scheduled to kick off on April 6 in Essen, Germany and conclude on April 22 at the Keep It True festival in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany. On March 23, LOUDNESS released the followi...March 26, 2023
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Former HIM Frontman VILLE VALO Loves The Escapism Of Books
Former HIM frontman Ville Valo recently went on "Side Jams With Bryan Reesman"to talk about his love for literature. He offered many of his book and graphic novel recommendations, including works by Mariana Enriquez, Edith Södergran, Alan Moore, Hugo Pratt and Guy de Maupassant. Ville talked about h...March 24, 2023
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Ex-THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Singer GREG PUCIATO Announces Debut Solo Tour
Greg Puciato, former vocalist of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN and man of multiple bands (KILLER BE KILLED, JERRY CANTRELL, THE BLACK QUEEN),ventures out on his first solo tour this spring, with dates stretching across North America. "Gonna take a big ol' North American road trip with some friends, boo...March 21, 2023
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BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH And OVERKILL Reach 20-Album Milestone With 'Scorched': 'There Still Some F***ing Gas In The Tank'
By David E. Gehlke OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth likes to refer to the band's post-Atlantic Records period (1996 through the early 2000s) as their "bowling alley years." Whereas many of the band's thrash peers either broke up, changed direction or went into creative hibernation, OVERKILL...March 15, 2023
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Opens Up About Challenges Of Post-'Scamdemic' Touring
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has weighed in the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Speaking to the "Brutally Delicious" podcast about the current run of U.S. shows with KINGS OF THRASH, in which he is joined by...March 15, 2023
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POP EVIL faced an uphill battle from the get-go. While most rock acts in the mid-2000s were coming out of major rock markets, POP EVIL hailed from the small town of Muskegon, Michigan, an unlikely spot for a blockbuster rock band. But, armed with catchy, well-written tunes and a lot of rock star att...March 13, 2023
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QUEENSRŸCHE Cancels Third Concert In A Row After Singer TODD LA TORRE Reportedly 'Lost His Voice'
QUEENSRŸCHE was forced to cancel its concert Sunday night (March 12) at La Hacienda in Midland, Texas after singer Todd La Torre "lost his voice", according to promoter DIN Productions and local radio station Rock 95.1. Midland marked the third show cancelation in a row for QUEENSRŸCHE, which scrapp...March 13, 2023
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QUEENSRŸCHE Cancels Shows In Houston And Dallas After TODD LA TORRE Reportedly Falls Ill
QUEENSRŸCHE was forced to cancel its concert Friday night (March 10) at the Scout Bar in Houston, Texas a few minutes before the band was scheduled to take the stage, reportedly because singer Todd La Torre was sick and could not perform. The following night's show at the House Of Blues in Dallas, T...March 12, 2023
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BOBBY GUSTAFSON Opens Up About Exit From VIO-LENCE
Guitarist Bobby Gustafson has opened up about his fall 2022 exit from San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans VIO-LENCE. The 57-year-old musician, who is based in Florida, told the "Metal Mayhem ROC" podcast: "Yeah, [the cross-country commute] was hard. And with the economy, the way it was, eve...March 9, 2023
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VILLE VALO Discusses His Tattoos In New 'Behind The Ink' Video Segment
Former HIM frontman Ville Valo talked about some of his tattoos for PitCam TV 's "Behind The Ink" segment. The 15-minute clip can be viewed below. More than a decade ago, Valo discussed his philosophy on tattoos, saying: "I think if you use different tattoo artists to do a sleeve, it just ends up lo...February 26, 2023
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MICHAEL SWEET: STRYPER Was 'Really Scary To The Church' In The Beginning
In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER spoke about the fact that his band is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's really crazy. And especially considering the fact that we don't look a day over...February 22, 2023
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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform Early MEGADETH Material At KINGS OF THRASH 'Thrashin' USA' 2023 Tour Kickoff
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), kicked off its "Thrashin' USA" 2023 tour last night (Thursday, February 16) at The Forge in Joliet, Illinois. Fan-filmed video can be seen below (courtesy of Charles Naese YouTube chan...February 17, 2023
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JEFF YOUNG Says DAVE MUSTAINE 'Can't Play Or Sing' Some Of Early MEGADETH Material Anymore
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), will release a live CD/DVD package called "Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go" on March 24 via Cleopatra Records. The 17-song set, featuring performances of MEGADETH's classi...February 15, 2023
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DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN On Challenges Of Pandemic-Era Touring: 'It's Been Such A Nightmare'
In a new interview with 97.9 GRD's Tommy Carroll, DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Speaking about DISTURBED's touring plans for 2023, Dan said (as transcr...February 14, 2023
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