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DON DOKKEN Is 'Very Proud' Of Upcoming DOKKEN Album 'Heaven Comes Down'

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, Don Dokken spoke about DOKKEN's long-awaited new studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", which will arrive in September. The follow-up to 2012's "Broken Bones" will include a song called "Fugitive From Life", for which DOKKEN recently filmed a music video at th...

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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN Blasts 'Greedy' Venues For Taking 'Absurd Percentages' Of Bands' Merchandise Sales

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV, SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green spoke about the challenges newer bands are facing in organizing tours in the post-pandemic world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's extremely difficult — now more than ever. The industry itself...

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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN Opens Up About Decision To Retire: 'During COVID, I Had A Great Awakening'

During an appearance on last Thursday's (July 13) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album in 2023. "During COVID, I had a great awakening, being home...

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Watch DARK ANGEL Perform At Sweden's GEFLE METAL FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of DARK ANGEL's July 13 performance at the Gefle Metal Festival at Gasklockorna in Gävle, Sweden can be seen below. DARK ANGEL's founding guitarist Jim Durkin died on March 8 at the age of 58. An original member of DARK ANGEL, Durkin played on the band's first three albums — 1985's...

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Watch LYNCH MOB Perform In Harrison, Ohio During Summer 2023 Tour

The Singular Vision Productions YouTube channel has uploaded video of LYNCH MOB's July 14 concert at Blue Note in Harrison, Ohio. Check it out below. LYNCH MOB currently includes legendary DOKKEN axeman George Lynch, drummer Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS),TANTRIC bassist Jaron Gulino and singer Gab...

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CANDLEBOX Shares 'Punks' Single From Final Album 'The Long Goodbye'

Seattle rock band CANDLEBOX has revealed the details for its final studio album, "The Long Goodbye", due out Friday, August 25 via Round Hill Records. The LP's first single, "Punks", is a cautionary message to young bands that they won't be the hot new thing forever. Charging forward with a slashing...

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Watch: TED NUGENT Kicks Off 'Adios Mofo '23' Farewell Tour In Immokalee, Florida

Ted Nugent kicked off his "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour Wednesday night (July 12) in Immokalee, Florida. The legendary rocker's performance at the Seminole Casino Hotel, which is billed as Southwest Florida's premier gaming and entertainment destination, saw him backed by his current solo band cons...

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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Says Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales Is Making It Harder For Bands To Survive

In a new interview with The Razor's Edge, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's kind of like just life...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'There's Not Going To Be A VAN HALEN Reunion'

Sammy Hagar has once again weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying he "would love to play" with Alex Van Halen one more time. No progress has been reported on a possible VAN HALEN tribute show since April 2022 when former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to The...

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Guns For Hire

Released at the tail-end of 2022, TAILGUNNER's debut EP "Crashdive" was a thrilling first statement from the now hotly tipped Brits. While a large portion of contemporary metal media tries to convince us that heavy music started in 1991, traditional, melodic metal is impervious to passing trends and...

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LAST IN LINE Announces Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

LAST IN LINE — the band featuring frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE),and original DIO members Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD) and Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — will hit the road in September in support of its third album, "Jericho". The dates are as follows: Sep. 01...

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BRET MICHAELS, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, MR. BIG And TOM KEIFER Among Confirmed Artists For ROKISLAND FEST 2024

RokIsland Fest 2024 has unveiled its full lineup set for January 16-20 on the island of Key West, Florida. Hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, the third annual music festival returns with its most dynamic list of artists to date, including legendary hitmakers and alternative/har...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Performs At Greece's ROCKWAVE Festival

Fan-filmed video of DEEP PURPLE's July 7 concert at the Rockwave festival in Athens, Greece can be seen below. Last year, DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey told Rolling Stone magazine that there is no concrete plan for him and his bandmates to stop playing live shows. "We started the farewell tour i...

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TED NUGENT Says He Will Still Perform Live At 'Occasional Special Events' After His Last-Ever Tour

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about his decision to embark on what is being billed as his last-ever tour, dubbed "Adios Mofo '23". Regarding why he doesn't want to spend time...

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THE EAGLES Announce 'The Long Goodbye' Final Tour: 'The Time Has Come To Close The Circle'

After more than 50 years of touring, and consistently selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide, THE EAGLES announced today that their upcoming "The Long Goodbye" will be the band’s final tour. Thirteen shows will be initially announced. The first set of dates will begin September 7, 2023, in New Yo...