EXTREME’s NUNO BETTENCOURT Explains The ‘Funk’ Influence In His Guitar Playing
In a new interview with Australian Musician, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke about the “funk” influence in his playing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I think it’s kind of just an attraction. I’m the youngest of 10 kids, so I grew up around a lot of different genres and diff…
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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says He ‘Witnessed A Lot Of What Has Happened’ During The Maui Wildfire Disaster
Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony says that he “witnessed a lot of what has happened” during the Maui wildfire disaster.
The 69-year-old musician, who is currently a member of Sammy Hagar’s THE CIRCLE, and his wife Sue were vacationing on the second-largest island in Hawaii when the catastrop…
GUNS N’ ROSES’ Imminent New Single ‘Perhaps’ Is Reportedly Already Available On TouchTunes
The new GUNS N’ ROSES single “Perhaps” has apparently been leaked via TouchTunes.
A number of GN’R fans have reported that the shelved “Chinese Democracy”-era song which was originally expected to be officially released this past Friday (August 11) populated on TouchTunes machines at bars and other…
Missouri Venue Apologizes To GHOST Fans For ‘Miscommunication’ About Face Paint Policy
The Missouri venue where GHOST and AMON AMARTH performed on Friday (August 11) has apologized to the bands’ fans for “miscommunication” about the venue’s face paint policy.
Two days before the concert, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights revealed via social media that “face paint or ma…
CANDLEBOX’s KEVIN MARTIN On Retirement: ‘It’s Bittersweet Knowing That I’m Saying Goodbye To This’
In a new interview with “Paltrocast” host Darren Paltrowitz, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band’s debut album in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s been a great career and I’m just so gratefu…
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ALICE COOPER Says THE BEATLES ‘Absolutely’ Would Have Reunited If JOHN LENNON Had Lived
During a recent appearance on QFM96’s “Torg & Elliott” radio show, legendary rocker Alice Cooper, whose 1970s “Hollywood Vampires” celebrity drinking club included THE BEATLES members Ringo Starr and John Lennon, was asked if he thinks THE BEATLES would have reunited at some point for at least o…
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TED NUGENT On TOM MORELLO: ‘Anybody That Would Wear A CHE GUEVARA Shirt Has Lost Their Mind’
During a recent appearance on QFM96’s “Torg & Elliott” radio show, outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was asked who his best friend in rock is who “leans left” politically. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, you know, Tom Morello [of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE] is a de…
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PETE SANDOVAL Resurrects TERRORIZER With DAVID VINCENT
Legendary drummer Pedro “Pete” Sandoval has resurrected TERRORIZER with a new lineup featuring his onetime MORBID ANGEL and current I AM MORBID bandmate David Vincent (bass, vocals).
Just seven months after announcing that TERRORIZER was “over” due to his “busy schedule” with his personal life and I…
CHARLIE BENANTE Gives His Drawing Of CLIFF BURTON To JAMES HETFIELD
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, who is supporting METALLICA on select “M72” tour dates in North America as part of the resurrected PANTERA, has taken to social media to share a photo of him with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, apparently taken before last night’s (Friday, August 11) METALLICA co…
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OLI SYKES Says New BRING ME THE HORIZON Album Pays Homage To ‘Emo And Hardcore And Post-Hardcore’
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station, vocalist Oli Sykes of British rockers BRING ME THE HORIZON spoke about the band’s upcoming seventh full-length studio album, “Post Human: NeX GEn”, which will arrive on September 15 via Columbia Records. The LP will continue the band’…
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