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SLIPKNOT Surprise-Releases New Six-Song EP 'Adderall'

SLIPKNOT has surprise-released a new EP called "Adderall". The six-song effort contains alternate versions (no intro, rough demo and instrumental) of the title track, which originally appeared on last year's "The End, So Far" album, along with the 2023 standalone single "Bone Church", as well as non...

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TESLA Releases Music Video For 'Miles Away' From 'Full Throttle Live' Album

Veteran rockers TESLA released their new live album, "Full Throttle Live", on May 26. The LP includes the band's latest single, "Time To Rock!", plus other songs, all recorded last August at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, South Dakota. Independently recorded, mixed and produced by guitarist Frank...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I've Never Been Afraid Of Death; It Doesn't Bother Me In The Least'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, who battled prostate cancer during the pandemic, said that he has come to terms with his own mortality. "Over the last few weeks I've been thinking about this," he said. "I'm 72 this year, and you realize quickly that 72...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Is 'Very Excited' About Artificial Intelligence In Music

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess and guitarist John Petrucci have weighed in on a debate about people using artificial intelligence (AI) to create music. The two musicians, who are preparing to launch the "Dreamsonic" tour with DREAM THEATER, made their stance clear during an appearance on Si...

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DEEP PURPLE, KEITH RICHARDS, CARLOS SANTANA, JACK WHITE Featured In 'They All Came Out To Montreux' Documentary

"They All Came Out To Montreux", the three-part documentary mini-series telling the story of the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival, is coming to U.K. viewers on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer on Friday, June 16 at 10:15 p.m. With more than 40 testimonies, 30 concert performances and a variety of previously...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI To Release Long-Awaited Solo Album In August

In a new interview with Heavy Debriefings, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini revealed that his long-awaited solo album will finally see the light of day in August. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's a reason why it's been taking a while and has gone in steps. I wrote everything....

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FREDDIE MERCURY's Handwritten Lyrics Suggest He Considered Giving QUEEN Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Different Title

Freddie Mercury apparently considered giving QUEEN's now-classic track "Bohemian Rhapsody" a somewhat different title — "Mongolian Rhapsody" — when he was writing the song's lyrics. The alternate title was uncovered as part of a number of possessions which are being put on sale by the QUEEN singer's...

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M. SHADOWS Admits AVENGED SEVENFOLD Was Behind Alleged Hack That Falsely Announced Festival Cancelations

AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows has admitted that he and his bandmates were behind the alleged hack that falsely announced the cancelation of the group's festival appearances. In late February, it appeared that a hacker used deepfake AI technology to emulate M. Shadows's voice in an episode of A...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Finds His Joy And Happiness After MEGADETH: 'I Got A Little Too Famous And Got Too Much Press'

By David E. Gehlke David Ellefson survived his 2021 dismissal from MEGADETH after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving the bassist were posted on Twitter. Instead of obfuscating, Ellefson got out in front by taking legal action and talking to the press. While his actions wer...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS On Winning A GRAMMY: 'It's A Door Opener On So Many Levels'

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke to Indonesia's BTV 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 in April 2022 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DREAM THEATER...

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VINNIE VINCENT Introduces His New Singer SCOTT BOARD At 'Judgment Day' Listening Party In Nashville

Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent says that his VINNIE VINCENT INVASION album "Judgment Day (Guitarmageddon Pt. I)" could finally arrive before the end of the year. The 70-year-old musician, whose real name is Vincent John Cusano, made the comment after holding a listening party for "Judgment Day...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Talks Up RATT On Band's 40th Anniversary: 'We Had No Competition'

By David E. Gehlke RATT's new "The Atlantic Years: 1984-1991" limited edition box set has, for now, taken some attention away from the band's inability or unwillingness to reunite and placed it back on their music. With discussion rampant regarding bands using modern technology (read: backing tapes)...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Shares Official Performance Video For 'Sacred The Thread'

Grammy-winning rock band GRETA VAN FLEET has released a performance video for its brand new track "Sacred The Thread". It is the latest song to be unveiled from the band's upcoming third studio album, "Starcatcher", due July 21 on Lava/Republic/EMI. "I always like to think that some people's first i...

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CALEB SHOMO On Upcoming BEARTOOTH Album: 'There's A Chance This Is The Best Record I'll Ever Write'

In a new interview with HardDrive Radio host Lou Brutus, BEARTOOTH frontman Caleb Shomo spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming fifth studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is fully finished, turned in. I've been working on it for a very lo...

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Former METAL CHURCH Drummer KIRK ARRINGTON Dead At 61

Former METAL CHURCH drummer Kirk Arrington has died after an unspecified illness. He was 61 years old. Earlier today, METAL CHURCH shared the following statement via Facebook: "We just received the sad news, Kirk Arrington passed away this morning due to health issues. RIP in brother! See you on the...