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METALLICA's James Hetfield has shared an unboxing video for his book "Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield", which is being released today (Tuesday, November 21) via Permuted Press. Check it out below. In the 400-page book, Hetfield shares his personal collection of treasured guitars and reveal...

In a recent interview with Bobby Dee Presents, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir was asked if fans can expect to hear new music from him and his bandmates soon. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I think we go about it differently than a lot of people. Especially, I think...

In a new interview with The Jeremy White Show, EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt weighed in on Joe Satriani's attempt to perform Eddie Van Halen's intro to "Mean Street", the opening track off VAN HALEN's 1981 album "Fair Warning", during a recent appearance on "The Howard Stern Show". Satriani later said...

Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has blasted individuals who "constantly disrespect people of faith." The 60-year-old Massachusetts-based musician offered his take on those who mock others' belief in God in a social media post on Friday (November 17). Sweet wrote: "I will never unde...

BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...

Founding BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a new original poem called "Fog's Here". Check it out below. Ward has released a number of poems in recent years, some inspired by the coronavirus pandemic and others celebrating the fall–winter holiday season, including Thanksgiving and Christmas....

Dave Mustaine has confirmed that Teemu Mäntysaari will continue to play guitar for MEGADETH for the foreseeable future. The MEGADETH leader addressed the band's current lineup one day after longtime MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro announced his decision to "extend" his absence from the group's tour...

In a new interview with the Irish Examiner about the recent vinyl re-release of LED ZEPPELIN's "Led Zeppelin IV" album, Robert Plant weighed in on rumors that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones wanted to carry on with the band more than four decades ago, even if it meant continuing without the singer. P...

GODSMACK will embark on the "Vibez Tour" in February 2024. Support on the trek, which is being billed as "an intimate evening of music and untold stories", will come from BASTIAN DA CRUZ. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, November 22 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The first dates to be announced are as follows...