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BUMBLEFOOT Talks About Transformation Of Record Industry And How Artists Get Paid For Their Music
In a new interview with “Chase The Heat With Johnny Scoville”, former GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal spoke about how streaming services have significantly changed the role of record labels in the music industry, shifting their primary re…
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REO Speedwagon’s Bruce Hall Clarifies Why Kevin Cronin Left the Band
REO Speedwagon’s Bruce Hall addressed Kevin Cronin’s role in the band’s breakup. Hall left a comment under the news about Cronin’s comments on the band’s future. He stated that no one forced Cronin to rebrand the band and explained why Cronin really left. “Get the facts straight please. He did not found this band. No one…
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NEVERMORE Remembered In Dreaming Neon Black Interview – “Sometimes Life’s Little Problems Do Have Tragic Endings” Says Warrel Dane
It is with great surprise and anticipation that Nevermore has announced that they will be back in 2025! Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams issued teasers on their social media pages with phrases “Resurrecting The Dream” and “A New Chapter R…
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THE HAUNTED Guitarist OLA ENGLUND Weighs In On NEVERMORE’s Return In 2025 – “It’s Gonna Divide A Lot Of People; I’m Incredibly Stoked” (Video)
Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams are teasing a return of Nevermore in 2025. The duo have issued teasers on their social media pages with phrases “Resurrecting The Dream” and “A New Chapter Rises”. Nevermore split in 2011 when Loomis and …
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Today In Metal History 🤘 December 28th, 2024🤘 MOTÖRHEAD, EDGAR WINTER, W.A.S.P., QUEENSRŸCHE, AVENGED SEVENFOLD
TALENT WE LOST R.I.P. Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD): December 24th, 1945 – December 28th, 2015 (aged 70) R.I.P. James “The Rev” Owen Sullivan (AVENGED SEVENFOLD): February 9th, 1981 – December 28th, 2009 (aged 28) HEAVY BIRTHDAYS Happy 7…
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ANDREW FREEMAN Reflects On The ‘Sneaky’ Way He Was ‘Dismissed’ From GREAT WHITE
Andrew Freeman, who sang for GREAT WHITE for only five months, once again discussed his short tenure with the band in a recent interview with Edd Bazaar of Live Guitar Solos. Regarding how he landed the gig, the Las Vegas-based musician said (as transc…
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The Truth Behind Queens Of The Stone Age Singer Josh Homme’s Health Emergency
Queens of the Stone Age canceled multiple shows in 2024 after frontman Josh Homme required emergency surgery. The cancellations included their July European tour dates and remaining North American shows for the year. While specific details about the surgery were not disclosed, Homme’s previous health history suggests it might be related to a 2022 cancer…
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TIM “RIPPER” OWENS On Performing JUDAS PRIEST Songs With KK’s PRIEST – “The Biggest Complaint We Get Is That We Don’t Do More Of My Era”
Speaking with Metal Mal in a new interview, KK’s Priest / former Judas Priest frontman Tim “Ripper” Owens discussed teaming up with former Judas Priest bandmate K.K. Downing and touring with the band. Owens on performing Judas Priest songs with KK’s Pr…
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FREDRIK ÅKESSON On Return Of Growling Vocals In OPETH: ‘If We Bring The Element Back, It Shouldn’t Be There As A Gimmick’
In a new interview with Australia’s Silver Tiger Media, guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was asked about the fan and media response to the band’s latest album, “The Last Will And Testament”, which came out in November. H…
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BravePicks 2024 – FLOTSAM AND JETSAM’s I Am The Weapon #3
In 1994, BraveWords & Bloody Knuckles magazine was born and here we stand 30 years later celebrating the past 12 months of music on our anniversary! What an incredible ride it has been and it’s far from over! And during the past three decades, we’ve li…