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• Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Performs SKID ROW Classics In Bensalem During Spring 2024 North American Tour

  19-05-2024 18:22 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The Tully Blanchard YouTube channel has uploaded video of Sebastian Bach's entire May 18 concert at Xcite Center at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
  Bach's 16-song set included two tracks from his new solo album, "Child Within The Man" — "What Do I Got To Lose?" and "Everybody Bleeds" — a...
  
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• STRYPER's OZ FOX Released From Hospital After Undergoing Latest Brain Surgery

  19-05-2024 17:41 via blabbermouth.net
  
  STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox has been released from the hospital after undergoing his latest brain surgery. The procedure, which will force him to sit out the band's upcoming "To Hell With The Amps" acoustic tour, was reportedly overseen by Richard G. Everson, MD at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in...
  
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• GUNS N' ROSES Is 'Trying' To Make A New Album

  19-05-2024 16:42 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Slash has said that GUNS N' ROSES is currently "trying" to make a new album, and that he is "working" with his bandmates "in that capacity".
  The legendary hard rock outfit has not released a full-length effort since 2008's "Chinese Democracy", which included only singer Axl Rose from the band's clas...
  
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• CARMINE APPICE Says He Never Heard Back From NIKKI SIXX About His 'Jam-Off' Challenge

  19-05-2024 16:14 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Carmine Appice says that he couldn't believe it when Nikki Sixx called him "a washed-up drummer" in response to comments he made about Mick Mars's exit from MÖTLEY CRÜE.
  When Mars, a co-founding member of MÖTLEY CRÜE, announced his retirement from touring with the group in October 2022 as a result o...
  
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• MUDVAYNE's GREG TRIBBETT Misses Concert Due To Family Emergency

  19-05-2024 15:33 via blabbermouth.net
  
  MUDVAYNE guitarist Greg Tribbett was forced to miss the band's May 18 concert at the Premier Theater at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut due to a family emergency. Playing all guitar parts at the show was MUDVAYNE's second guitarist, Marcus Rafferty, who has been joining the b...
  
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• Watch: LZZY HALE Plays Second Concert With SKID ROW

  19-05-2024 14:53 via blabbermouth.net
  
  HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale played her second show as the vocalist of SKID ROW Saturday night (May 18) at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below.
  According to Setlist.fm, the setlist was as follows:
  01. Slave To The Grind
  02. The Threat...
  
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• Founding STAIND Drummer JON WYSOCKI Dead At 53

  19-05-2024 08:52 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Founding STAIND drummer Jon Wysocki died on Saturday, May 18 at the age of 53. Prior to his passing, he had reportedly having issues with his liver that required him to be under the care of medical professionals.
  Wysocki's death was confirmed by his bandmates in LYDIA'S CASTLE. They wrote in a socia...
  
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• THE BLACK CROWES Want To Keep Their Music 'Honest And Pure'

  18-05-2024 22:28 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Pierre Robert of Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station, THE BLACK CROWES singer Chris Robinson and guitarist Rich Robinson spoke about the making of their latest album, "Happiness Bastards". The LP was recorded at producer Jay Joyce's Neon Cross Studio in East Nashville in s...
  
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• GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Thanks LADY GAGA For Inspiring Launch Of THE SCARS FOUNDATION

  18-05-2024 21:02 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Katie Daryl of AXS TV's "Now Listen", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke about the inspiration for the 2019 launch of a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness surrounding mental health issues.
  The mission of The Scars Foundation, according to its web site, is...
  
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• ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA Launches Tribute Band To RONNIE JAMES DIO

  18-05-2024 20:05 via blabbermouth.net
  
  ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna has launched a tribute band to Ronnie James Dio. The new group will play four shows in Florida in August, performing music from DIO, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW.
  The dates are as follows:
  August 15 - Captain Hiram's - Sebastian, FL
  August 16 - Piper's Pub - Pompano Beach...
  
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• KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Guitarist ADAM DUTKIEWICZ And Ex-Singer HOWARD JONES Have Begun Mixing Debut Album From New Project

  18-05-2024 19:11 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has revealed that "mixing has begun" on his collaborative new project with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz. In addition, he and Adam are in the process of "finding the right [record] label to call home."
  Regarding how the project came together...
  
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• Ex-ANTHRAX Frontman NEIL TURBIN Shoots Down SCOTT IAN's Claim Singer 'Fired' Original Bassist DAN LILKER For Being Too Tall

  18-05-2024 18:29 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with Almost Human, former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin addressed the oft-repeated claim by the band's guitarist Scott Ian that Turbin "fired" original ANTHRAX bassist Dan Lilker for being "too tall". Neil said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, if you believe that,...
  
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• A New DISMEMBER Album Will Definitely Happen: 'We Are Writing New Music Individually'

  18-05-2024 16:54 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, bassist Richard Cabeza of Swedish death metal pioneers DISMEMBER was asked if there is any possibility of fans getting some new music from the band soon. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For sure, man. It's happening. When, I can't tell you...
  
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• Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Covers 'All The Young Dudes' At First Show Of 'The Mandrake Project' U.K. Tour

  18-05-2024 16:30 via blabbermouth.net
  
  IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson kicked off his 2024 U.K. solo tour Thursday night (May 16) in Wolverhampton.
  The gig at The Halls was the first of a six-date U.K. run, which is also making stops in Glasgow, Manchester, Swansea, Nottingham and London.
  As was the case on his recently completed La...
  
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• GILBY CLARKE's Passion For Motorcycle Building Explored In New Episode Of THNKLAB MOTORS' 'Origins'

  18-05-2024 15:41 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Gilby Clarke is the focus of an upcoming Thnklab Motors episode of "Origins".
  Best known as the former rhythm guitarist for GUNS N' ROSES, Gilby is more than just a rock icon. He's a masterful artist who channels his creative genius into building custom Harley Davidsons. Beyond the iconic riffs and...
  
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• QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Joins THE OFFSPRING For Performance At 'Starmus VII' Festival

  18-05-2024 14:52 via blabbermouth.net
  
  QUEEN guitarist Brian May joined forces with THE OFFSPRING for a one-night-only performance at the Starmus VII festival in Bratislava, Slovakia.
  The unique collaboration was held on Day 3 (May 15) of Starmus VII at the Tipos Arena as part of the "Sonic Universe" concert following the Stephen Hawking...
  
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• Metal Underground Goes To Hell: Incinceration Fest 2024

  18-05-2024 14:34 via metalunderground.com
  One of the wonderful things about Camden, a very busy area of north London, is the amount of venues there are. London in general has plenty of live music hosts, but it seems if one has to go to Camden, or a neaby area like Tufnell Park or Kentish Town, if they want to experience some live metal. This is exactly why many flocked to the likes of the ...Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com
  
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• Watch: LZZY HALE Fronts SKID ROW For First Time In Carterville, Illinois

  18-05-2024 08:29 via blabbermouth.net
  
  HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale played her first show as the vocalist of SKID ROW Friday night (May 17) at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below.
  The 40-year-old singer, who has fronted her band HALESTORM for more than two and a half decades,...
  
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• FIREHOUSE Announces New Singer NATE PECK

  18-05-2024 01:45 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Nate Peck, 2023 "American Idol" golden ticket recipient from Season 21, has officially joined FIREHOUSE as the band's new lead vocalist. He replaces late FIREHOUSE frontman CJ Snare, who died on April 5 at the age of 64 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
  Peck performed an outstanding audition f...
  
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• COREY TAYLOR's 'CMF2B… Or Not 2B' Album Of Covers And B-Sides Receives Digital Release

  18-05-2024 01:08 via blabbermouth.net
  
  SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor's solo album of covers and B-sides from the "CMF2" album sessions, titled "CMF2B… Or Not 2B", has just been released digitally and can be streamed in its entirety below. The effort was previously made available on April 20 via BMG as part of this year's...
  
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• See Pro-Shot Video Of BIOHAZARD's Performance At 2023 WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

  18-05-2024 00:46 via blabbermouth.net
  
  The Wacken TV YouTube channel has uploaded professionally filmed video of BIOHAZARD's August 5, 2023 performance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany.
  Featured songs:
  00:00 Tales From The Hard Side
  05:57 Wrong Side Of The Tracks
  10:32 Punishment
  In a recent interview with El Planeta De...
  
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• Watch: AC/DC Kicks Off 2024 'Power Up' European Tour In Gelsenkirchen, Germany

  17-05-2024 23:46 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Legendary hard rockers AC/DC kicked off their "Power Up" European tour earlier tonight (Friday, May 17) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
  The debut show of the band's first full tour since 2016 took place at the 62,000-capacity Veltins-Arena and saw AC/DC deliver a 24-song set that began with "If You Want...
  
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• Watch: EVANESCENCE Joined By P.O.D.'s SONNY SANDOVAL For 'Bring Me To Life' Performance At 2024 SONIC TEMPLE Festival

  17-05-2024 22:20 via blabbermouth.net
  
  P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval joined EVANESCENCE on stage Thursday (May 16) at the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio to perform the latter band's breakthrough 2003 hit "Bring Me To Life". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below.
  In a rece...
  
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• MARTY FRIEDMAN Hates Seeing 'Ex-MEGADETH' Next To His Name In News Headlines: It 'Bugs The S**t Out Of Me'

  17-05-2024 21:27 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his desire to focus completely on his solo career once he left the band nearly two and a half decades ago. He said (as transcribed by...
  
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• Watch DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN And NITA STRAUSS Perform 'Dead Inside' Live At 2024 SONIC TEMPLE Festival

  17-05-2024 21:22 via blabbermouth.net
  
  DISTURBED frontman David Draiman joined Nita Strauss, the guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, on stage Thursday (May 16) at the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio to perform their collaborative song "Dead Inside". Video footage of his appearan...
  
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• MARTY FRIEDMAN Hates It When He Sees 'Ex-MEGADETH' Next To His Name In News Headlines: It 'Bugs The S**t Out Of Me'

  17-05-2024 20:43 via blabbermouth.net
  
  In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his desire to focus completely on his solo career once he left the band nearly two and a half decades ago. He said (as transcribed by...
  
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• D-A-D Announces New Album 'Speed Of Darkness', Shares First Two Singles

  17-05-2024 19:44 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Danish hard rock veterans D-A-D has announced their brand new, thirteenth album, titled "Speed Of Darkness", slated for release on October 4, 2024 via AFM Records.
  Not only can we expect an unusually strong collection of songs, but today the band is already premiering two (!) singles, the songs "The...
  
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• Ex-DELAIN Singer CHARLOTTE WESSELS Reveals 'The Obsession' Album Details

  17-05-2024 19:05 via blabbermouth.net
  
  After announcing the release of her new studio album for September 20, charismatic Dutch singer/songwriter Charlotte Wessels (ex-DELAIN) has unveiled the album's title together with the first single. Titled "The Obsession", the album marks Wessels's Napalm Records debut, and while her earlier solo e...
  
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• Watch: DEEP PURPLE Performs New Single 'Portable Door' Live For First Time

  17-05-2024 18:49 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Legendary hard rockers DEEP PURPLE played their new single, "Portable Door", live for the first time on May 1 at the Singapore Rockfest 2024 at Fort Canning Park in Singapore. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below.
  "Portable Door" is taken from DEEP PURPLE's upcoming album, "=1", due...
  
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• ANVIL Announces July/August 2024 'One And Only' U.S. Tour

  17-05-2024 18:47 via blabbermouth.net
  
  Canadian metal legends ANVIL will embark on the "One And Only" U.S tour this summer. Support on the trek will come from PULSIFIER, with additional appearances by ADAMANTIS (July 10-13), VICIOUS BLADE (July 17-21), BLIND OATH (August 1-4), SERPENT RIDER (August 7-15) and OLATHIA (August 21-25).
  Tour...
  
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