Watch: 'Big Four' Of German Thrash Metal, KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION And TANKARD, Reunite At 'Klash Of The Ruhrpott' - Heavy Metal - NewsLocker (2024)

Heavy metal titans KREATOR headlined last night's (Saturday, July 20) "Klash Of The Ruhrpott" festival at Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The concert featured the long-awaited union of Germany's legendary "Teutonic Big Four", completed by SODOM, DESTRUCTION and TANKARD.
The one...

ERIC MARTIN Admits He Is 'Second Guessing' MR. BIG's Decision To Call It Quits: 'I Hope We Do More Records'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin admitted that he is "second guessing" the announcement that that the group's ongoing "The BIG Finish" farewell will in fact mark the last time he and his bandmates hit the road together. He said (...

VINNY APPICE On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'He Loved His Fans' And 'He Loved The Music'

In a recent interview with Metal Swap Meet, Vinny Appice was asked what it was like to work with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio in BLACK SABBATH, DIO and HEAVEN & HELL. The 66-year-old drummer responded (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It was amazing. He'd be sitting there in...

JEFF PILSON: 'There Is No Absolute End Date Yet' To FOREIGNER's Farewell Tour

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked how he and his bandmates came to a decision to embark what is being billed as the group's "farewell" tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, Kelly [Hansen, FOREIGNER singer] came to me a couple y...

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See MASTODON Perform Entire 'Leviathan' Album In Houston

Fan-filmed video of MASTODON's entire July 21 performance at the 713 Music Hall in Houston, Texas can be seen below.
Featured songs:
"Leviathan" album:
01:10 Blood And Thunder
05:10 I Am Ahab
08:10 Seabeast
13:05 Ísland
17:21 Iron Tusk
20:56 Megalodon
25:47 Naked Burn
30:07 Aqua Dementia
35:35 Heart...

GHOST Shares Animated Video For 'Mary On A Cross' From 'Rite Here Rite Now' Movie

GHOST has released an animated video for the song "Mary On A Cross" taken from the band's recently released hit debut feature film "Rite Here Rite Now". Check it out below.
"Rite Here Rite Now" premiered globally in cinemas on June 20 through 23, with additional screenings added due to insatiable fa...

Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT: 'GARY HOLT Is By Far One Of The Best Songwriters In All Of Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was asked for his opinion of the band's last five studio albums that were recorded after he left the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, dude, what do I think about them? I think th...

See ANVIL's Entire Summer 2024 U.S. Tour Kick-Off Concert

Canadian metal legends ANVIL kicked off their summer 2024 U.S. tour on July 10 at Stone Church in Brattleboro, Vermont. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Airrick Nh).
ANVIL released its 20th studio album "One And Only", on June 28 via AFM Records. The effort was r...

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GUS G. Looks Back On Joining OZZY OSBOURNE's Band: 'I Had To Step Up My Game Very Quickly'

In a recent interview with Romania's Rock FM to promote his acoustic shows in the country with RAINBOW frontman Ronnie Romero, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band a decade and a half ago, spoke about how he looks back on his time with the legendary heavy metal singer. He sa...

TOTO's STEVE PORCARO Sells Publishing Catalog, Artist Royalties To PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, announces today its partnership with keyboardist, songwriter, composer and one of the founders of the legendary rock band TOTO, Steve Porcaro. Terms of the deal include Porcaro's music publishing catalo...

POP EVIL's LEIGH KAKATY Would Have 'No Problems Making Singles' Instead Of Full-Length Albums

In a new interview with "The Dark", an active rock music program that airs nightly from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. on 94 Rocks KFML, POP EVIL singer Leigh Kakaty was asked if he and his bandmates still like putting out full-length albums or if they are starting to think about maybe focusing on singles going f...

RUDOLF SCHENKER Promises 'Interesting Things' For SCORPIONS' 60th-Anniversary Celebration In 2025

In a new interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, SCORPIONS guitarist and founder Rudolf Schenker spoke about the band's upcoming 60th anniversary in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "60 years of SCORPIONS. Sounds like very old band. Maybe on one hand it is, maybe. But on the other h...

LACUNA COIL Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Studio Album: We Are 'Super Happy About The Result'

Italian metallers LACUNA COIL are putting the finishing touches on their new studio album.
Earlier today (Wednesday, July 24), LACUNA COIL bassist and main songwriter Marco "Maki" Coti-Zelati took to Instagram to share a photo from the studio, and he included the following message: "Getting closer t...

JEAN-PAUL GASTER: CLUTCH Is 'Refining' New Song Ideas Before Recording Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Colombia's El Expreso Del Rock, CLUTCH drummer Jean-Paul Gaster spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Sunrise On Slaughter Beach" album, which was released in September 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At the...

Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Kick Off 2024 Australian Tour In Canberra (4K Video)

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), kicked off a five-date tour of Australia on July 23 at The Baso in Canberra. 4K fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below.
For his first time in Australia, another former MEGADET...

TONY IOMMI On His Upcoming Single 'Deified': It Came Together 'The Same Way As I've Done Most Stuff'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently announced a new signature cologne, another collaboration with Italian luxury perfume house Xerjoff.
A combination of forces that play on the palindromic nature of sound, scent and sensorial sequences, Tony Iommi Deified is the new Xerjoff venture that pres...

CARMINE APPICE On TED NUGENT: 'The Guy's Got Balls'

In a new interview with the Brutally Delicious podcast, Carmine Appice spoke about the guest appearance of Ted Nugent on CACTUS's latest album, "Temple Of Blues - Influences & Friends", which was released on June 7 via Cleopatra Records. Carmine said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "He's a...

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Formed with the sole intention of celebrating the magic of '80s metal, DREAM EVIL have always been an easy band to get along with. From early albums like their 2002 debut "Dragonslayer" and the all-conquering "The Book Of Heavy Metal" (2004),&nbsp to later efforts like the brilliant "In The Night" (...

Watch: LAMB OF GOD Performs Entire 'Ashes Of The Wake' Album In Houston

Fan-filmed video of LAMB OF GOD's entire July 21 performance at the 713 Music Hall in Houston, Texas can be seen below.
The band's setlist was as follows:
"Ashes Of The Wake" album
01. Laid To Rest
02. Hourglass
03. Now You've Got Something To Die For
04. The Faded Line
05. Omerta
06. Blood Of The S...

BILLY SHEEHAN Says He 'Just Played Bass' On MR. BIG's New Album 'Ten': 'I Couldn't Make It For The Writing Sessions'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan spoke about the band's tenth studio album, "Ten". Released on July 12 via Frontiers Music Srl, the LP features 11 new original tracks written by singer Eric Martin and guitarist Paul Gilbert, along with André Pessis and Tony Fa...

JANE'S ADDICTION's Classic Lineup Releases First New Singe In 34 Years, 'Imminent Redemption'

For the first time in over three decades, JANE'S ADDICTION's classic lineup consisting of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery has reunited to release the new studio single, "Imminent Redemption", available today across all digital streaming...

MICK FLEETWOOD Teams Up With Ukulele Virtuoso For 'Blues Experience' Album

Renowned ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with drumming legend and FLEETWOOD MAC co-founder Mick Fleetwood to announce the release of their forthcoming album, "Blues Experience", due October 18 via Forty Below Records.
Relix magazine has premiered the first single, "Rollin' N Tumblin'...

MICHAEL SCHENKER Shares Second Single 'Rock Bottom' From Upcoming Album 'My Years With UFO'

The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who shine brighter than the rest, and among them, Michael Schenker stands out as a comet blazing across the night sky.
His tenure with the British hard rock band UFO during the 1970s remains one of the most celebrated peri...

Biography On MOTÖRHEAD Legend 'FAST' EDDIE CLARKE Coming In September

Coming in a robust box via BMG on September 6, "Make My Day: The Rock 'N' Roll Story Of Fast Eddie Clarke" celebrates the late MOTÖRHEAD/FASTWAY guitarist with a four-CD career retrospective and 320-page book written by veteran rock journalist Kris Needs with Clarke's widow Mariko Fujiwara.
The book...

Floridia-based deathcore 4-piece Bodysnatcher has unveiled a new music video for their single "Infested," directed by Errick Easterday (Boundaries, Undeath). This track will be featured on their upcoming EP, "Vile Conduct," set to release on September 3rd.Guitarist Kyle Carter commented:Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER: 'Unless You've Experienced True Depression, You Can't Describe It'

In a recent interview with TalkShopLive, legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler opened up about his past battles with depression. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Unless you've experienced true depression, you can't describe it. It's like you're going to this awful black hole. A...

See Pro-Shot Video Of AC/DC Performing 'If You Want Blood' In Bratislava During Summer 2024 Tour

Professionally filmed video of AC/DC performing the song "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" on July 21 at Old Airport Vajnory in Bratislava, Slovakia can be seen below.
The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm:
01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
02. Back In Black
03. Demo...

EXODUS Bassist JACK GIBSON: 'I'm A T-Shirt Salesman. I'm Not A Musician.'

In a new interview with Danielle Bloom, EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson was asked what advice he would give to musicians who are just starting out, as well as to those musicians who maybe are a little jaded at this point in their career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know wh...

Watch: METALLICA Members Learn To Press Vinyl While Creating Their Own Copies Of 'Ride The Lightning'

Even with 43 years and 12 LPs under their belts, METALLICA can still learn a thing or two about making a record from the fine folks at Furnace Record Pressing.
In the video below, METALLICA's James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo learn to press vinyl while creating their own...

See METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD In Trailer For Upcoming Dark Western Thriller 'The Thicket'

Tubi Films has released the first trailer for its upcoming dark western thriller "The Thicket", which includes a role by METALLICA's James Hetfield. Check it out below.
Based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel of the same name, "The Thicket" will be released in theaters on Friday, September 6.
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