WITHIN TEMPTATION’s SHARON DEN ADEL Doesn’t Understand Far-Right Surge In Her Home Country Of The Netherlands
In a new interview with Metal Musikast, Sharon Den Adel of Dutch metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION once again was asked about why she and her bandmates feel the need to voice their political views in some of their recently released songs, including “Wireless” and the title track of their new album “Bleed…
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ZOLTAN BATHORY: How FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Came Up With Band Name
In a new interview with June Archer, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist and founder Zoltan Bathory spoke about the origins of the band’s name. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Basically, I’m a martial artist since I was a little kid. So all the Bruce Lee movies and all the martial arts…
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The Night Flight Orchestra sign with Napalm Records
THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA have signed with Napalm Records! Since forming in 2007, the Swedish hard rock band helmed by SOILWORK‘s Björn Strid have risen up the ranks to become a firm favourite in the…
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LEEWAY Singer EDDIE SUTTON Dead At 59
Singer Eddie Sutton (real name: Edward Anthony Pomponio) of the legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY has died, four years after he was diagnosed with cancer. He was 59 years old.
Earlier today, Eddie’s Instagram page was updated with the following message: “Edward Anthony Pomponio passed 4/1…
MANOWAR’s ERIC ADAMS: ‘If You Believe In What You’re Going To Do, Nothing Will Be In Your Way’
In the video below, MANOWAR frontman Eric Adams talks about how he and his bandmates managed to overcome the rough conditions of their early touring days to become one of the most famous heavy metal acts in the world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “The people that do hear their calli…
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Haken announce European tour
HAKEN have announced a headlining European tour! Set for September this year, the tour will see the English progressive metal band touring across mainland Europe, and two dates in the UK,…
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BRUCE DICKINSON: How I Retain Some Semblance Of Sanity In What Can Be A Very Toxic Environment For People
During an appearance on the Appetite For Distortion podcast, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked if there are different sides of his personality that he applies to the various projects that he is involved or if it all “part of the same same guy”. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH…
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JOE ELLIOTT On DEF LEPPARD’s ‘Crossroads’ Collaboration With TAYLOR SWIFT: It Still ‘Looks’ And ‘Sounds Great’
Sixteen years ago, DEF LEPPARD teamed up with a teenage Taylor Swift for an episode of CMT’s “Crossroads”. At the time, Taylor was a country music superstar whose songs were just starting to become pop hits. In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito of TVK’s “Rock…
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MARK KENDALL On GREAT WHITE’s Music With New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: ‘It’s Coming Out Amazing’
In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2017’s “Full Circle” album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’ve been having [our new singer Brett Carlisle] out recor…
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“It has an obvious appeal to Gilmour fans… authentic-sounding Hiwatt tones from clean to everything-on-10 crunch”: Crazy Tube Circuits Hi Power review
CTC’s latest twofer seeks to harness David Gilmour’s Wish You Were Here tones in a pedal that pairs a boost with a Hiwatt-inspired drive
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