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TERROR Respond To Bootleg Merch By Releasing Their Own Version Of The Design
Now if Nas issues his own version of Terror's version of the bootleg, we'll be in business dammit.
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SHINEDOWN's BARRY KERCH Says Band's Upcoming Eighth Album Will Be 'As Eclectic As Always': 'Get Ready For A Ride'
Earlier this year, SHINEDOWN drummer Barry Kerch was asked by My Weekly Mixtape if he was disappointed or relieved to know that the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "Planet Zero" album won't be another concept LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Thank God it's not a concept record....
JOSH SMITH On HALESTORM's Longevity: There 'Was Just Always This Family Vibe' Within The Band
In a recent interview with Chas Byrne of Express FM, HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith spoke about how he and his bandmates — guitarist/vocalist Lzzy Hale, drummer Arejay Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger — have managed to stay together and remain successful for more than two decades. He said (as transcri...
THE GATHERING Splits With Vocalist SILJE WERGELAND
The Gathering have announced their split with longtime vocalist Silje Wergeland after 16 years, marking the end of a major era for the band.
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JANE'S ADDICTION Settle Lawsuits Following 2024 Onstage Altercation
Jane's Addiction have settled all legal disputes stemming from their 2024 onstage altercation, formally closing the chapter on the band.
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Singer SILJE WERGELAND Announces Departure From THE GATHERING After 16 Years
Norwegian singer Silje Wergeland, who has been fronting Dutch rockers THE GATHERING since early 2009, has announced her departure from the band. Earlier today (Sunday, December 28), Silje shared the following statement via her social media: "It's a new dawn and a new year. After 16 years of creating...
SEAN KILLIAN Rips 'Selfish' PHIL DEMMEL For Wanting Him To 'Shelve' VIO-LENCE In 2023: 'I Don't Want People Like That In My Life'
In a new interview with Robb Chavez of Robbs MetalWorks, VIO-LENCE singer Sean Killian spoke about the 2024 departure of the band's founding guitarist Phil Demmel. Phil's final concert with the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans took place in February 2024 at Carioca Club in São Paulo, Bra...
TOMMY LEE On His MÖTLEY CRÜE Bandmates: 'We're Actually Closer Now Than We've Ever Been'
In a new interview with Bonnie Laufer, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's longevity. Asked what the "secret" is to the secret to MÖTLEY CRÜE's ability to stay together as a band for 45 years, Lee responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know, sweetheart. I pinch mys...
FRANK BLACKFIRE Questions SODOM's Touring Hiatus: "Why Release As Album and Not Play Live?"
Sodom guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Gosdzik questions the band's touring hiatus following The Arsonist and explains why he's focusing on solo work.
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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Looks Back On Band's First Show: 'It Was Packed To The Rafters'
In a recent interview with Belgische Radio Unie, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was once again asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were trying to find a name because the guy that was gonna manage us at the time, he said, 'Look, I've got y...
KATAKLYSM Vocalist MAURIZIO IACONO Reflects On The Band's Brief, Turbulent Nü-Metal Era
Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono reflects on the band’s divisive 1998 nü-metal era and the backlash to Victims Of This Fallen World.
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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Believes There Are Successful Rock Musicians Who Are Autistic
In a recent interview with Kadin McElwain of Autism Digest, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the fact that people with autism are highly creative, imaginative individuals who often have special talents in areas such as art and music. Explaining that autism may be disabling for musicians on t...