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KERRY KING: 'Everyone Thinks SLAYER Are Getting Back Together, But That Couldn't Be Further From The Truth'

In a new interview with Total Guitar magazine, Kerry King spoke about the fact that SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows were announced just days after he revealed the details of his solo band and debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". He said: "It caught me off guard too. Do I wish the timing was differe...

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SLAYER Collaborates With IGLOO On New Cooler Collection On 'International Day Of Slayer'

Today, on International Day Of Slayer, Igloo announced an all-new Slayer Cooler Collection. Following the success of their previous collaborations, this new release channels some of SLAYER's most loved albums on to Igloo's latest cooler and drinkware innovations. Jon Sinko, global VP of partnerships...

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SKID ROW Announces First Official Live Album, 'Live In London'

On October 24, 2022, SKID ROW took to the stage at 02 Forum Kentish Town and bottled lightning with "Live In London", the band's first official live album and concert film that captures unforgettable, definitive performances of their timeless classics including "18 And Life", "Monkey Business" and "...

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FU MANCHU's SCOTT HILL Talks The Power Of The Fuzz, Skateboarding And Surfing

By David E. Gehlke Long-running California stoner doom lot FU MANCHU like things to be uncomplicated. Since their 1990 formation, the quartet has rarely strayed from its core sound of heavy, driving, predominantly fuzzy guitars and lyrical themes of muscle cars, drag racing, skateboarding and their...

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CARMINE APPICE Argues BLACK SABBATH Isn't A Heavy Metal Band: 'They're Heavy Hard Rock'

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice was recently interviewed on "The Adventures Of Pipeman", which airs on W4CY Radio. When host The Pipeman noted that bands like QUIET RIOT weren't considered real heavy metal back in the early 1980s at the start of the thrash metal movement with bands like METALLICA a...

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KERRY KING: SLAYER Will 'Never Tour Again'

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, Kerry King was asked about how SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows came about, five years since the completion of what was being billed as the band's farewell tour. He responded (as transcribed...

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What Is The Perfect KERRY KING Riff? The SLAYER Guitarist Responds

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who is promoting his recently released debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", was asked by Germany's Metal Hammer magazine to name "the perfect Kerry King riff." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that's a question for fans. The perfect Kerry King...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Says TOM ARAYA Didn't Tell PAUL BOSTAPH And GARY HOLT He Was 'Done' For Four To Six Months

In a new interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked if putting out a solo album has been on his mind for a while prior to last month's arrival of "From Hell I Rise". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It never occurred to me until Tom [Araya,...

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SLAYER 'Should Go Get That Festival Money Every Couple Of Years And Have A Great Time', Says MUNICIPAL WASTE Frontman

In a new interview with Sense Music Media, MUNICIPAL WASTE frontman Tony Foresta was asked if he was surprised when it was announced that SLAYER was "touring again", five years after the band completed what was at time billed as the legendary thrashers' farewell tour. Foresta responded (as transcrib...

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JON SCHAFFER's Ex-DEMONS & WIZARDS Bandmate HANSI KÜRSCH Says ICED EARTH Guitarist 'Deserves A Second Chance'

Hansi Kürsch says that ICED EARTH's Jon Schaffer "deserves a second chance", more than three years after the BLIND GUARDIAN frontman quit their collaborative side project, DEMONS & WIZARDS. Kürsch announced his departure from DEMONS & WIZARDS two weeks after Schaffer was arrested for his inv...

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JANET GARDNER: 'I Am Not Rejoining VIXEN'

Original VIXEN singer Janet Gardner has shot down rumors that she will rejoin her former band following the departure of Lorraine Lewis. Earlier today (Wednesday, May 27),Janet released the following statement via social media: "Just to clear things up…I am not rejoining VIXEN. As always, I wish th...

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VIXEN Has Already Found A New Singer Following LORRAINE LEWIS's Exit

VIXEN has announced that it has already found a replacement for recently departed singer Lorraine Lewis. Earlier today (Wednesday, May 27),the band released the following statement via social media: "Hello Foxhead Nation! First of all we want to extend a special thank you to Lorraine Lewis. We're g...

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KERRY KING On SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'Don't Get Used To This Being A Yearly Event'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of ClassicRockHistory.com, Kerry King was asked about his outlook on SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows. He said: "It's not really much different at all. It's the same heads, same cabs, same pedals, same guitars. You know, there will be a lot of fire when SLAYER play...

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MATT SORUM On Demise Of DEADLAND RITUAL: 'It Wasn't Something That We Could Really Push Through'

In a new interview with Chasta and Baby Huey of San Francisco Bay Area's 107.7 The Bone radio station, Matt Sorum spoke about the demise of DEADLAND RITUAL, the supergroup he started a few years ago with guitarist Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL),bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH) and sing...

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LZZY HALE Says 'Response Has Been Amazing' To Her First Two Shows With SKID ROW

During an appearance on the May 23 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk",HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale spoke about what it has been like to play her first two shows as the vocalist of SKID ROW. The 40-year-old singer, who has fronted her band HALESTORM for more than two and a half decades, i...