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DARK ANGEL Begins Recording First New Album In More Than Three Decades
Reunited California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL have officially entered the studio to begin recording their long-awaited new album. Earlier today, DARK ANGEL shared a video message from drummer Gene Hoglan from the studio, in which he said: "Hey, everybody. It's your big buddy Gene here, and I...July 25, 2024
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SLASH Names His Favorite Early AC/DC Albums
In a recent interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, legendary GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was asked to name his favorite AC/DC album starting out. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[1978's] 'Powerage'. Still probably one of my favorite AC/DC records. Bu...July 25, 2024
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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Orlando During 'Ashes Of Leviathan' Tour
Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's July 24 performance at the Orlando Amphitheater in Orlando, Florida can be seen below. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. Where I Reign 02. Trophies Of The Tyrant 03. Residue 04. Toxic 05. Idle Hands 06. Shrapnel 07. Raining Blood (SLAYER song) 08. Black...July 25, 2024
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says Seeing KISS In 1970s Changed His Life
On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy was asked what album or concert or TV appearance had such a big impression on him that it go...July 25, 2024
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THE SWEET Releases New Single 'Little Miracle'
One of the most instantly recognizable — and successful — rock bands of the '70s was THE SWEET, who scored a string of hit albums and singles due to their highly melodic and anthemic sound and glam look. And now, the group is proud to announce the July 25 release of their new hot single/video "Littl...July 25, 2024
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GOJIRA To Perform At 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
French progressive metallers GOJIRA will perform at tomorrow's (Friday, July 26) Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, GOJIRA's appearance at the event will consist of an "original" collaboration with opera singer Marina Viotti. Sortir À Paris reported...July 25, 2024
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ERIC MARTIN Admits He Is 'Second Guessing' MR. BIG's Decision To Call It Quits: 'I Hope We Do More Records'
In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin admitted that he is "second guessing" the announcement that that the group's ongoing "The BIG Finish" farewell tour will in fact mark the last time he and his bandmates hit the road together. He s...July 25, 2024
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VINNY APPICE On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'He Loved His Fans' And 'He Loved The Music'
In a recent interview with Metal Swap Meet, Vinny Appice was asked what it was like to work with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio in BLACK SABBATH, DIO and HEAVEN & HELL. The 66-year-old drummer responded (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was amazing. He'd be sitting there in...July 25, 2024
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JEFF PILSON: 'There Is No Absolute End Date Yet' To FOREIGNER's Farewell Tour
In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked how he and his bandmates came to a decision to embark what is being billed as the group's "farewell" tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, Kelly [Hansen, FOREIGNER singer] came to me a couple y...July 25, 2024
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Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT: 'GARY HOLT Is By Far One Of The Best Songwriters In All Of Thrash Metal'
In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was asked for his opinion of the band's last five studio albums that were recorded after he left the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, dude, what do I think about them? I think th...July 24, 2024
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See ANVIL's Entire Summer 2024 U.S. Tour Kick-Off Concert
Canadian metal legends ANVIL kicked off their summer 2024 U.S. tour on July 10 at Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Airrick Nh). ANVIL released its 20th studio album "One And Only", on June 28 via AFM Records. The effort was r...July 24, 2024
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GUS G. Looks Back On Joining OZZY OSBOURNE's Band: 'I Had To Step Up My Game Very Quickly'
In a recent interview with Romania's Rock FM to promote his acoustic shows in the country with RAINBOW frontman Ronnie Romero, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band a decade and a half ago, spoke about how he looks back on his time with the legendary heavy metal singer. He sa...July 24, 2024
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TOTO's STEVE PORCARO Sells Publishing Catalog, Artist Royalties To PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC
Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, announces today its partnership with keyboardist, songwriter, composer and one of the founders of the legendary rock band TOTO, Steve Porcaro. Terms of the deal include Porcaro's music publishing catalo...July 24, 2024
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POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY Would Have 'No Problems Making Singles' Instead Of Full-Length Albums
In a new interview with "The Dark", an active rock music program that airs nightly from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. on 94 Rocks KFML, POP EVIL singer Leigh Kakaty was asked if he and his bandmates still like putting out full-length albums or if they are starting to think about maybe focusing on singles going f...July 24, 2024
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RUDOLF SCHENKER Promises 'Interesting Things' For SCORPIONS' 60th-Anniversary Celebration In 2025
In a new interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, SCORPIONS guitarist and founder Rudolf Schenker spoke about the band's upcoming 60th anniversary in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "60 years of SCORPIONS. Sounds like very old band. Maybe on one hand it is, maybe. But on the other h...July 24, 2024
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