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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Congratulates SERJ TANKIAN On Release Of His Memoir

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has congratulated his bandmate, singer Serj Tankian, on the release of his upcoming memoir, "Down With The System". Due on May 14 via Hachette Books, the book is described in a press release as an exploration of "the myriad influences which shaped both [Serj's]...

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MY DYING BRIDE: 'A Profound Sense Of Discontent Among The Bandmembers' Led To Concert Cancelations

English doom metal pioneers MY DYING BRIDE, who have just released their 15th studio album, "A Mortal Binding", have issued an official statement regarding the recent revelation that they were canceling all of their previously announced 2024 tour dates, including an appearance at this year's Marylan...

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LEEWAY Singer EDDIE SUTTON Dead At 59

Singer Eddie Sutton (real name: Edward Anthony Pomponio) of the legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY has died, four years after he was diagnosed with cancer. He was 59 years old. Earlier today, Eddie's Instagram page was updated with the following message: "Edward Anthony Pomponio passed 4/1...

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JASON BONHAM Says 'It Was Quite Emotional' Performing LED ZEPPELIN Music At Madison Square Garden

In a new interview with Brian Casey of the 93.5 Max radio station, drummer Jason Bonham — son of the legendary John Bonham — spoke about his LED ZEPPELIN EVENING show, which he is once again taking on tour across North America this spring. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One of the re...

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TALISMAN To Reunite For Special Performance At 2024 SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

TALISMAN — the now-defunct Swedish-American melodic hard rock band featuring singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOURNEY) — will reunite for an appearance at this year's Sweden Rock Festival on June 5 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Marcel Jacob, who would have turned 60 this year, was TALISMAN's bassi...

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Watch BRUCE DICKINSON Perform In Guadalajara, Mexico

Fan-filmed video of Bruce Dickinson's April 18 concert at Teatro Diana in Guadalajara, Mexico can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Accident Of Birth 02. Abduction 03. Laughing In The Hiding Bush 04. Afterglow Of Ragnarok 05. Chemical Wedding 06. Many Doors To Hell 07. Tear...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE And TRIVIUM Announce Continental European Dates For 'The Poisoned Ascendancy' Tour

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM have announced the continental European dates for "The Poisoned Ascendancy" tour. "The Poisoned Ascendancy" will launch in the U.K. in late January 2025 for six shows, before the two bands, along with support act ORBIT CULTURE, head over to mainland Europe for 18...

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BRUCE DICKINSON's Guitarist PHILIP NÄSLUND Shares Video Blogs From First Shows Of 'The Mandrake Project' Tour

Guitarist Philip Näslund, who recently joined IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson's solo band, has shared two video blogs covering the rehearsals for, as well as the first three shows of, "The Mandrake Project" world tour. Check them out below. Näslund is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter and produce...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Among Speakers At 2024 Jerusalem Post Annual Conference

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman will be one of the speakers at the 2024 Jerusalem Post Annual Conference, set to take place on June 3 in New York City. This landmark gathering, held in the shadow of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the turbulent events taking place throughout the Middle East, promi...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says U.S. Solo Tour Will Likely Happen In 2025

During an appearance on the April 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked if there are plans for him to stage a full U.S. tour in support of his recently released solo album "The Mandrake Project". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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JAMES HETFIELD Shows Off New Tattoo With LEMMY's Ashes In It: 'Without Him, There Would Be No METALLICA'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield has paid tribute to Lemmy Kilmister in the form of a tattoo containing the late MOTÖRHEAD leader's ashes. Hetfield unveiled his new tattoo on METALLICA's Instagram page late Tuesday night (April 16),explaining that he took the Iron Cross and Spade imagery often spo...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Officially Kicks Off 2024 Solo Tour In Santa Ana, California

After playing two warm-up shows at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California over the weekend, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson officially kicked off his first solo tour in more than 20 years on Monday, April 15 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. As was the case with the two Whi...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On Playing Small Venues Like Whisky A Go Go: 'It's What It's All About'

On April 9, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson spoke to KTLA 5's Doug Kolk about his first solo tour in 20 years. "The Mandrake Project" trek officially kicks off tonight (Monday, April 15) at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Dickinson also played two back-to-back warm-up shows at the Whi...

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RUDOLF SCHENKER Explains Why SCORPIONS Decided Against Retiring After 2010 'Farewell' Tour

During an April 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker confirmed that there was no more talk of retirement within the band, as there was back in 2010 with what was purported to be a final album and a farewell tour that never quite took hold....

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Performs 'Starchildren', 'Book Of Thel' And 'The Tower' At Second Whisky A Go Go Concert

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson played the second intimate concert at legendary Los Angeles club Whisky A Go Go last night (Saturday, April 13) as a warm-up for his upcoming solo tour. Performing under the banner of THE HOUSE BAND FROM HELL, Dickinson played a 15-song set with his backing band, f...