Ex-SEPULTURA Guitarist JAIRO GUEDZ Explains Why He Wasn't Involved In CAVALERA's Recent Re-Recordings - Heavy Metal - NewsLocker (2024)

In a new interview with Metal Remains, former SEPULTURA guitarist Jairo "Tormentor" Guedz was asked why he wasn't involved in last year's re-recordings of the band's first two releases, 1985's "Bestial Devastation" EP and 1986's "Morbid Visions" LP, which were made available by CAVALERA, the project...

PAUL DI'ANNO: 'I've Been Really Ill The Last Couple Of Months With Infection After Infection'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno, who has been performing in a wheelchair as a result of serious health problems for most of the past decade, discussed the progress of his treatment, nearly two years after he underwent major knee surgery in C...

DAVID ELLEFSON Says It Was 'Illegal' For Metal Fans To Admit To Liking NIRVANA In Early 1990s

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has weighed in on the never-ending debate about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Speaking to the X5 Podcast, he said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Looks Back On Her 'Extraordinary', 'Incredible' And 'Challenging' Year

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen has shared the very first episode of her new YouTube series "Coffee, Questions & Answers". According to Floor, "Coffee, Questions & Answers" is a heartfelt and intimate series where she and her viewers "share a cup, life's highs and lows, and the simple joy of c...

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METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Crowned 'Best Metal Album Of All Time' By Germany's METAL HAMMER Magazine

The German music magazine Metal Hammer celebrates its golden jubilee with its 500th issue, on newsstands from Friday, June 21, 2024. In this special edition, the magazine ranks the 500 greatest metal albums of all time, voted on by a nearly 100-member jury of editors, musicians, industry professiona...

Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER And RONNIE ROMERO Join URIAH HEEP For 'Easy Livin'' Performance At Spain's ROCK IMPERIUM

According to Metal Journal, ELEGANT WEAPONS bandmates Richie Faulkner (also of JUDAS PRIEST) and Ronnie Romero (also of RAINBOW) joined URIAH HEEP on stage yesterday (Wednesday, June 19) at the Rock Imperium Festival at Parque El Batel in Cartagena, Spain to perform the URIAH HEEP classic "Easy Livi...

1980s Hair Metal Docuseries 'Nöthin But A Good Time' Coming To PARAMOUNT+

Paramount+ today announced that the new docuseries "Nöthin' But A Good Time: The Uncensored Story Of '80s Hair Metal" will premiere exclusively on the service later this year. Directed by Jeff Tremaine ("Jackass", "The Dirt"), the three-part series showcases the notoriously wild '80s hard rock pheno...

SCORPIONS Biopic 'Wind Of Change' In The Works For 2025 Release

According to Deadline, a SCORPIONS biopic, "Wind Of Change", is currently being developed and produced by ESX Entertainment, the company founded by actor, producer and former race car driver Ali Afshar.
ESX Entertainment is a a prolific indie film and TV production company that made its name in rece...

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Watch: PANTERA Joined By Two Irish Preteen Brothers For 'Walk' Performance At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

According to Leitrim Observer, two preteen brothers from Ireland were brought out on stage by PANTERA during the reformed band's June 15 concert at this year's Download festival on Saturday, June 15 at Donington Park, United Kingdom.
Eleven-year-old Caleb McCracken and nine-year-old Leon McCracken,...

Watch: KREATOR's JÜRGEN 'VENTOR' REIL Performs 'Strongest Of The Strong' For TAMA Drums Germany

TAMA Drums Germany has uploaded video of drummer Jürgen "Ventor" Reil of German extreme metal titans KREATOR performing "Strongest Of The Strong", the second single from the band's fifteenth studio album, "Hate Über Alles", which was released in June 2022. Check it out below.
Last December, KREATOR...

METALLICA Shares 'King Nothing' Pro-Shot Video From Helsinki Stop Of 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "King Nothing" on June 7 at Helsinki Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below.
In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons", the band has been playing two-night, no-repeat...

SLASH Discusses Making Of 'Orgy Of The Damned' Album In Second Webisode

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has released the second in a series of webisodes featuring footage from the making of his star-studded new album "Orgy Of The Damned", which came out on May 17 via Gibson Records. The LP features guest appearances by AC/DC's Brian Johnson, AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler, Iggy...

Ex-JOURNEY Bassist ROSS VALORY Releases Video For His Interpretation Of WAR's 'Low Rider'

Ross Valory today (June 20) marks the summer solstice by rolling out a dazzling video for his interpretation of funk-rockers WAR's classic cruising anthem "Low Rider". It's one of the highlights from the former JOURNEY bassist and songwriter's current debut solo album, "All Of The Above" (OID Music)...

OZZY OSBOURNE Reflects On BLACK SABBATH's Performance At CALIFORNIA JAM On Latest Episode Of 'The Madhouse Chronicles'

Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison — the longtime rhythm guitarist in Billy Idol's band and former bassist for THE CULT — have released the latest episode of their new Internet TV show, "The Madhouse Chronicles". The BLACK SABBATH episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories from Ozzy, recounting...

LIONS AT THE GATE Feat. Former ILL NIÑO Members: New Single 'Can't Feel The Sun' Released

LIONS AT THE GATE, the band featuring former ILL NIÑO members Cristian Machado (vocals), Ahrue "Luster" Ilustre (guitar) and Diego Verduzco (guitar), alongside bassist Stephen Brewer (WESTFIELD MASSACRE) and drummer Josh Cuadra, has released a thought-provoking new single, "Can't Feel The Sun". Acco...

GREAT WHITE, JOAN JETT, TESLA, NIGHT RANGER, Others Set For THE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Mountain Music Festival, a three-day classic rock and heavy metal music experience, is set to return this August 23-25 to the Gatlinburg Convention Center (234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738), located in Tennessee's beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.
After successful events in 2021 an...

VOLA Announces New Album 'Friend Of A Phantom'

VOLA has announced a new studio album, "Friend Of A Phantom", which will be released on November 1 via Mascot Records. In celebration of the announcement, the quartet has revealed the official video for their new song "Break My Lying Tongue". The band will also play festivals over the summer and the...

ALEX VAN HALEN Drum Kit From 'A Different Kind Of Truth' Tour Now Being Auctioned

David Frangioni, a multi-platinum, award-winning musician, technologist and CEO of Modern Drummer, has partnered with Goldin, the premier marketplace for collectibles, to present an extraordinary auction of iconic celebrity drum elements. This exclusive event offers collectors and music enthusiasts...

QUEEN Catalog To Be Acquired By SONY MUSIC For $1.27 Billion

According to Variety, Sony Music is in the process of acquiring the music catalog of the rock band QUEEN for £1 billion (around $1.27 billion).
The deal reportedly covers QUEEN's songs and all related intellectual property — including the rights to logos, music videos, merchandise, publishing and ot...

EVANESCENCE's Founding Guitarist BEN MOODY Reimagines 'Taking Over Me' In Celebration Of 'Fallen' Album's 20th Anniversary

In celebration of EVANESCENCE's debut album, "Fallen", turning 20 years old, the band's founding guitarist Ben Moody has reimagined songs from the LP and is in the process of uploading the results to his YouTube channel. Check out the sixth reimagined track, "Taking Over Me", below.
Released in the...

Watch Pro-Shot Video Of SCORPIONS' Performance At 2024 ROCK IN RIO LISBOA Festival

The CrazyscorpsYouTube channel has uploaded professionally filmed video of SCORPIONS' June 15 performance at the Rock In Rio Lisboa festival at Parque Tejo in Lisbon, Portugal. Check it out below.
Featured songs:
* The Zoo
* I'm Leaving You
* Crossfire
* Bad Boys Running Wild
* Delicate Dance...

JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Believes DONALD TRUMP Is Innocent: 'I Think It Was Unfair What Happened'

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain, a devout born-again Christian whose minister wife Paula White-Cain delivered the invocation at Donald Trump's 2017 presidential inauguration, has offered words of support for the former U.S. president after a New York jury found him guilty of 34 criminal charges la...

TOM MORELLO Says His Collaboration With His 13-Year-Old Son Was Inspiration For His Upcoming Rock Album

At last weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello spoke to Neil Jones of TotalRock about his upcoming solo single, "Soldier In The Army Of Love". Due on June 28, the song, which was co-written with his "guitar wizard son" Roman Morello, was des...

LZZY HALE: New HALESTORM Music Is 'So Different' From 'Back From The Dead' In An 'Almost Weightier, Heavier Way'

In a new interview with Decker of the rock station Razor 94.7/104.7 (WZOR), HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if fans can expect to get a little taste of new music on the band's upcoming tour that kicks off in July. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm going to say probabl...

GHOST's TOBIAS FORGE: 'It Feels Like A Giant Relief' To Finally Release 'Rite Here Rite Now' Film

At the world premiere of GHOST's debut film, "Rite Here Rite Now", on June 18 at London, United Kingdom's Picturehouse Central, GHOST leader Tobias Forge told Rock Sound about the making of the movie (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As any semi-gargantuan task, as fun as it is, it's also draining...

CEMETERY SKYLINE Feat. DARK TRANQUILLITY, INSOMNIUM, AMORPHIS, DIMMU BORGIR, SENTENCED Members: 'The Coldest Heart' Single Released

CEMETERY SKYLINE, the new band featuring Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE HALO EFFECT) on vocals, Markus Vanhala (INSOMNIUM, OMNIUM GATHERUM, I AM THE NIGHT) on guitar, Santeri Kallio (AMORPHIS) on keyboards, Victor Brandt (DIMMU BORGIR, WITCHERY, ex-ENTOMBED/ENTOMBED A.D., ex-FIRESPAWN) on bas...

TONY IOMMI To Discuss Early Influences, BLACK SABBATH's Formation At Chipping Campden, U.K. Event

Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will appear at Cidermill Theatre in Chipping Campden, United Kingdom on Sunday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
Without BLACK SABBATH there wouldn't be heavy metal, they defined an entire genre. Iommi's detuned guitar style and deep resonating dark riffs made them soun...

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the songs "Seek & Destroy" and "Enter Sandman" at the Racino Rocks festival at Racino Ebreichsdorf in Vienna, Austria on June 1 during the 2024 leg of the band's "M72" tour can be seen below.
In support of METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons"...

Les Chants de l'Aurore

It is easy to forget how revolutionary ALCEST were when they emerged from the mists of the French underground at the turn of the century. At this point, band mastermind Neige and his percussive foil Jean "Winterhalter" Deflandre are in the elevated position of being recognized as innovators of an en...

See KERRY KING's Entire Headlining Concert In London During Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of Kerry King's entire June 18 concert at Electric Ballroom in London, United Kingdom can be seen below.
The setlist for the gig included SLAYER tracks as well as several of the 13 songs that appear on King's debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", which came out on May 17 via Reignin...