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IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY And SOILWORK Announce 'Rising From The North' 2024 European Tour

Three of Sweden's most iconic metal bands, IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK are teaming up for a European tour titled "Rising From The North". The lineup promises an unforgettable night of Swedish metal mayhem. Anders Fridén from IN FLAMES stated: "Couldn't be more excited to announce this tour. I...

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Let The Truth Speak

When EARTHSIDE released their debut album "A Dream In Static" (2015),&nbsp it sounded like the beginning of a potentially towering legacy. A fiendishly complex but eminently accessible barrage of modern, post-djent prog metal and elegant, atmospheric songwriting, it covered so much ground that the N...

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Plain White T's

PLAIN WHITE T'S may be best known for their 2006 hit ballad, "Hey There Delilah", but, PLAIN WHITE T'S are certainly more than one-hit wonders. The band has been making alternative rock since 1997, and since then, they've scored two Grammy nominations and lots of platinum and gold-selling albums. No...

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Unreleased OZZFEST Documentary 'We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll' To Finally See Light Of Day

Penelope Spheeris has confirmed that her unreleased Ozzfest documentary "We Sold Our Souls For Rock 'N' Roll" will finally see the light of day. The 77-year-old director, whose best-known works include the trilogy titled "The Decline Of Western Civilization", each covering an aspect of Los Angeles u...

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LION'S SHARE Releases Cover Of DAVID BOWIE's 'Life On Mars?'

Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE has released a cover version of David Bowie's "Life On Mars?", available on streaming services and digital service providers. LION'S SHARE has meticulously crafted a rendition of "Life On Mars?" that pays homage to Bowie's genius while infusing it with the raw e...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Fans Understand That Paid Meet-And-Greets Are 'An Important Part Of The Music Business Nowadays'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Life In The Stocks" podcast, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the need for musicians can tap into a new market and possibly earn more money than they would through traditional methods such as streaming or physical sales. "Some peop...

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OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Crazy Train' Featured In 'Inside Out 2' Trailer

Ozzy Osbourne's classic song "Crazy Train" is featured in the trailer for "Inside Out 2". The sequel to the 2015 movie that starred Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling and an ensemble voice cast as various emotions inside a young girl's head is due in June 2024. "Crazy Train" has been licensed num...

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STIX ZADINIA On STEEL PANTHER's 'America's Got Talent' Appearance: 'It Was Super Cool To Have Done It'

In a new interview with Tommy Carroll of the Grand Rapids, Michigan radio station WGRD 97.9, STEEL PANTHER drummer Stix Zadinia spoke about the band's participation in the "America's Got Talent" reality television and talent competition series. Regarding how they landed on the show, he said (as tran...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On PANTERA's Return: 'It's The One Thing That People Probably Never Thought They'd Ever See Again'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTE...

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MIKE MANGINI On MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'I Think People Are Where They Need To Be'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Wednesday, November 1) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Mike Mangini spoke about his departure from DREAM THEATER and the return of the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "All I know i...

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JOHN 5 Says MÖTLEY CRÜE And GUNS N' ROSES 'Would Be A Wonderful, Wonderful Tour'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the GUNS N' ROSES-centric "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, John 5 was asked about the possibility of MÖTLEY CRÜE teaming up with the Axl Rose-fronted outfit for a tour. The MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, if...

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MIKE MANGINI On DREAM THEATER's Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: 'A Decision Was Made That I Understood'

In a brand new interview with The Mistress Carrie Podcast, Mike Mangini spoke about his departure from DREAM THEATER and the return of the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "A decision was made that I understood. That's all it is. 'Cause when...

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Watch: BUSH Performs 'Machinehead' On CBS's 'The Talk'

BUSH took part in a live performance and an interview earlier today (Tuesday, October 31) with CBS's daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show "The Talk". BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale celebrated Halloween and dished on fatherhood and setting his schedule around his kids' sports." Later in the program, BU...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY Shares Music Video For 'The Forever Rot'

Extreme experimental death metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY have released the official music video for their song "The Forever Rot". The track is taken from the band's first album in 10 years, "Moon Healer", due on February 23, 2024 via Metal Blade. The follow-up to 2014's "Sun Eater" was produced by Jaso...

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MICHAEL STARR On STEEL PANTHER's 'America's Got Talent' Appearance: 'It Was Really, Really Scary'

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr spoke about the band's participation in the "America's Got Talent" reality television and talent competition series. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was really, really scary. Our brand is very dirty a...