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PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN With 'Eruption' Cover (Video)

PEARL JAM's Mike McCready has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen by performing the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's classic instrumental "Eruption". The performance took place on May 9 during PEARL JAM's concert at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. McCready played the song after frontman Eddie Vedd...

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Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap' Is Getting A Sequel

According to Deadline, the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" is getting a sequel. Rob Reiner will return to direct, and original stars/writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer will reprise their roles as Nigel Tufnel, David St Hubbins and Derek Smalls, respectively. The new...

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ANVIL's LIPS Says His First Battle With COVID-19 Was 'F***ing Brutal': 'That Was A Nightmare'

In a brand new interview with The Bay Ragni Show, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow revealed that he "just got over COVID". He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[It was] my second case, and it was, like, 'That was COVID?' I tested positive, and to me, it was nothing more than two day...

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HYPOCRISY's PETER TÄGTGREN: 'Maybe This Is Our Last American Tour'

By David E. Gehlke There was a stretch from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s when Peter Tägtgren was ubiquitous — and it nearly killed him. The Swedish musician and producer juggled his primary band, HYPOCRISY, while running Abyss Studios, twiddling the knobs for the likes of BORKNAGAR, CHILDREN OF...

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SPINAL TAP Drummer RIC PARNELL Dead At 70

Ric Parnell, who played Mick Shrimpton, the drummer of SPINAL TAP in the mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", has died at the age of 70. Parnell was also a onetime member of ATOMIC ROOSTER, a 1970s British hard rock/progressive rock band which was led by extraordinary keyboardist Vincent Crane. Ric pl...

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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER's Autobiography To Arrive In Early 2023

During an appearance on yesterday's (Thursday, April 28) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler spoke about the status of his upcoming autobiography. "[It's] finished," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I sent the manuscript in three w...

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TESTAMENT Announces Second North American Leg Of 'The Bay Strikes Back Tour' With EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL

TESTAMENT has announced the second North American leg of "The Bay Strikes Back Tour" with EXODUS and DEATH ANGEL. The trek will kick off on September 9 in Phoenix, Arizona and conclude on October 15 in San Jose, California. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Thursday, April 28 at 10:00...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Releases Animated Music Video For Solo Song 'High Plains Drifter'

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has released a music video for his solo song "High Plains Drifter". The track opens the second side of Kirk's debut solo EP, "Portals", which will arrive on April 23 via Blackened Recordings across digital platforms, on CD, and as a Record Store Day-exclusive ocean b...

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JAMES LABRIE Says DREAM THEATER's GRAMMY Means Recording Academy Is 'Recognizing And Acknowledging This Kind Of Music'

DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke to Metal Wani about the band winning its first-ever Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which was held on April 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DREAM THEATER was nominated...

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ANVIL Releases Lyric Video For New Song 'Take A Lesson'

The official lyric video for the song "Take A Lesson" from Canadian metal legends ANVIL can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's 19th album, "Impact Is Imminent", which will be released on May 20 via AFM Records. On "Impact Is Imminent", ANVIL fires off merciless riff attacks, relentles...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Teases 'High Plains Drifter' Music Video

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett will release a music video for his solo song "High Plains Drifter" on Friday, April 22. A teaser for the clip is available below. "High Plains Drifter" opens the second side of Kirk's debut solo EP, "Portals", which will arrive on April 23 via Blackened Recordings ac...

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JORDAN RUDESS On DREAM THEATER's First-Ever GRAMMY AWARD: 'It's A Really Big Deal'

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke to Andrew Daly of VWMusic about the band winning its first-ever Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which was held on April 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DREAM THE...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Releases 'High Plains Drifter' Song From 'Portals' Solo Instrumental EP

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has released a first taste of his upcoming debut solo EP in the form of "High Plains Drifter". The track opens the second side of "Portals", Kirk's four-song EP, which will arrive on April 23 via Blackened Recordings across digital platforms, on CD, and as a Record S...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Announces Summer/Fall 2022 North American Tour Dates

THREE DAYS GRACE has announced that the "Explosions" tour will be coming to the United States this July and August with special guests WAGE WAR and ZERO 9:36, and Canada this November with special guests THE WARNING and THE STANDSTILLS. With the announcement of THREE DAYS GRACE's new single "Lifetim...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE On Winning GRAMMY AWARD For 'The Alien': 'It's An Amazing Feeling'

DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke to Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind about the band winning its first-ever Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which was held on April 3 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DREAM T...