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GEORGE LYNCH On Being Excluded From ROLLING STONE's List Of '250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time': 'It's A Short List'

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of RadioBypass, George Lynch spoke about his absence from Rolling Stone magazine's recently released list of "The 250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time". The former DOKKEN guitarist, who has led his own band called LYNCH MOB for almost 35 years, said (as transcr...

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SCORPIONS' Setlist For 2024 Las Vegas Residency Will Include One 40-Year-Old Song That Has Never Been Performed Live

SCORPIONS, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, will return to the Las Vegas Strip in 2024 with a brand new exclusive headlining residency show in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their iconic album "Love At First Sting", performing the album plus all of their bi...

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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Joined By CHRIS POLAND During KINGS OF THRASH Concert At Whisky A Go Go

KINGS OF THRASH, the band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),performed last night (Thursday, December 14) at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Joining them on stage for a few songs during the set was another former MEGADETH member, Chris...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES Signs Global Publishing Deal With WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Mick Jones, a Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee, and Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated rock legend. Jones, also a recipient of the prestigious British Ivor Novello Songwriter Award for "The Flame Still Burns", the s...

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APOCALYPTICA Releases New Single 'What We're Up Against' Featuring AMARANTHE's ELIZE RYD

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA have released a new single, "What We're Up Against", which features guest vocals from AMARANTHE's Elize Ryd. The collaboration between these Nordic titans not only results in a dynamic musical fusion, but also boasts a visually mesmerising music video featuring bot...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Shares Video Recap Of Second Leg Of 'Life Is But A Dream…' North American Tour

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has released a video recap of the second leg of the "Life is But A Dream…" North American tour featuring support from FALLING IN REVERSE. The 13-minute clip, which was filmed and edited by Rafa Alcantara, can be seen below. Produced by Live Nation, the second leg of AVENGED SEVENFO...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES: 'People Are Excited That We're Singing These Songs How They Are On The Record'

In a new interview with Impact metal channel, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and singer Milo Silvestro was asked about "the meaning of life." Dino responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's a long answer, but if I had to put it in simple words, love, happiness, being creative a...

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SOCIAL DISTORTION And BAD RELIGION Announce April/May 2024 U.S. Tour

Southern California punk legends SOCIAL DISTORTION have announced an epic co-headlining tour across the U.S. with Epitaph labelmates BAD RELIGION that kicks off in Bakersfield, California on April 9, 2024. With additional support from THE LOVEBOMBS, the two iconic bands will join forces to bring the...

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DUFF MCKAGAN: SLASH Is 'The Most Amazing Guitar Player On The Planet'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", Duff McKagan spoke about his relationship with his longtime GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER bandmate Slash. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My buddy just happens to be fucking Slash — the most amazing guitar player on the planet. "We just...

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METALLICA Announces 'For Whom The Band Tolls!' Marching Band Competition Finalists

In April, METALLICA launched its inaugural "For Whom The Band Tolls" marching band competition. METALLICA challenged marching bands at all levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of the legendary heavy metal act's music. METALLICA partnered with sponsors to provide win...

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Watch: SLASH, MYLES KENNEDY And BILLY GIBBONS Perform At 32nd Annual 'Warren Haynes Presents: Christmas Jam'

ZZ TOP's Billy F Gibbons, Slash and Myles Kennedy, Jason Bonham's LED ZEPPELIN EVENING and CLUTCH are among the artists who performed at "Warren Haynes Presents: Christmas Jam". The 32nd annual event took place Saturday, December 9 at ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Haynes's hometown of Asheville, Nor...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Reveals 'The Coolest Thing' About His Wedding To LEANA DOLCI

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Swedish talk show "Carina Bergfeldt" on SVT, Sweden's national public broadcaster, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson confirmed that he recently tied the knot with his fiancée, French fitness instructor Leana Dolci. "I got married three weeks ago," he sai...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says He Is 'Stoked' About SAMMY HAGAR's 2024 Tour Focusing On Music Of VAN HALEN

In a new interview with Q104.3's "Out Of The Box With Jonathan Clarke", former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen was asked to weigh in on the upcoming summer 2024 tour featuring vocalist Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Gets Married For Third Time

According to Kerrang! magazine, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson has "just married" his fiancée, French fitness instructor Leana Dolci. The two split their time between Paris and his home in London. "I wander round and it all feels a bit bohemian, a bit exotic," he told Kerrang! of Paris, where he has...

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JANE'S ADDICTION Announces 2024 European Tour

JANE'S ADDICTION has announced its first European headlining tour in eight years. The trek will launch with a series of U.K. dates in late May, including two shows at the Roundhouse in London on May 27 and 29, and will be followed by appearances in Hamburg, Cologne, Paris and Luxembourg. The band wi...