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ANTHRAX Cancels Summer 2023 European Tour Dates 'Due To Logistics'

ANTHRAX has canceled all of its previously announced European festival appearances for this summer. According to a post on the social media of Germany's Wacken Open Air, where ANTHRAX was scheduled to perform in early August, ANTHRAX scrapped the shows "due to logistics." Slovenia's MetalDays, Czech...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says ROB HALFORD Is 'Still Doing A Few Vocal Touch-Ups' For JUDAS PRIEST's Next Studio Album

In a new interview with George Dionne of "The Rock Is George" podcast, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked about a possible timeline for the release of the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know exactly when [it wil...

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JETHRO TULL Announces 'The Seven Decades' Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

Legendary rock band JETHRO TULL has announced "The Seven Decades" tour. Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known JETHRO TULL repertoire from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from various albums — songs which put JETHRO TULL and Ian Anderson on...

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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE: 'I'm Very Honored To Be A Part' Of Such An 'Iconic' Band

In a new interview with Colombia's El Expreso Del Rock, Irish guitarist Simon McBride, who recently joined DEEP PURPLE as the permanent replacement for Steve Morse, was asked how he landed the much-coveted gig. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know [PURPLE keyboardist] Don Airey...

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IAN ANDERSON Says 'Misappropriation' Of Umlaut By MOTÖRHEAD and MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Ought To Make You Either Laugh Or Get Angry'

JETHRO TULL will release its 23rd studio album, "RökFlöte", on April 21 via InsideOut Music. Following 2022's "The Zealot Gene", the group's first LP in two decades, Ian Anderson and his bandmates are returning with a 12-track record based on the characters and roles of some of the principal gods of...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Doesn't Believe There Is Any Truth To Rumor That RITCHIE BLACKMORE Has Been In Talks About Returning To DEEP PURPLE

Joe Lynn Turner doesn't believe there's any truth to the rumor that DEEP PURPLE has been entertaining the idea of bringing Ritchie Blackmore back into the band. Turner, who has played with Blackmore in both RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE, weighed in on the possibility of Ritchie's return to PURPLE during a...

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MR. BUNGLE Announces First Tour Of Eastern North America Since 2000

MR. BUNGLE, which recently announced its first post-pandemic tour dates this May as part of the Ipecac Recordings' "Geek Show", has added an eastern swing to its slate of 2023 outings, with new performances added for several cities, including New York, Boston, and Toronto. The dates, which mark the...

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BABYMETAL And DETHKLOK Announce 'Babyklok' Summer/Fall 2023 North American Co-Headline Tour

Japanese metal band BABYMETAL has announced a co-headline tour with DETHKLOK, the on-screen heavy metal band and stars of Adult Swim's "Metalocalypse", and support from virtuoso guitarist Jason Richardson. BABYMETAL's first time back to the U.S. since before the pandemic, the 29-date Live Nation-pro...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Sympathizes With MICK MARS In Legal Dispute With MÖTLEY CRÜE, Says His Situation Is 'Identical'

Original JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing says that he sympathizes with MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars in his legal dispute with his bandmates over the latter group's ongoing tour. When Mars, a co-founding member of MÖTLEY CRÜE, announced his retirement from touring with the group last October a...

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GENE SIMMONS Donates $250,000 To MENDING KIDS Organization That Provides Free Life-Saving Surgical Care To Sick Children

Mending Kids' annual "Imagine Gala: The Gift Of The Future" was a night to remember as 250 guests came together to celebrate the organization's upcoming milestone of mending its 5,000th child. The fundraiser took place on Saturday, March 18 at the Malibu Jewish Center And Synagogue, with the who's w...

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JETHRO TULL Shares 'Hammer On Hammer', Third Single From 'RökFlöte' Album

JETHRO TULL will release its 23rd studio album, "RökFlöte", on April 21 via InsideOut Music. Following 2022's "The Zealot Gene", the group's first LP in two decades, Ian Anderson and his bandmates are returning with a 12-track record based on the characters and roles of some of the principal gods of...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says ROB HALFORD's Vocals Are 'Sounding Stellar' On Upcoming JUDAS PRIEST Album

In a brand new interview with The Classic Rock Interviews, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and [album co-producer and PRIEST touring guita...

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Classic Recordings From HEART, FAITH NO MORE, RAINBOW And ALICE COOPER Featured On 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3' Soundtrack

Revealed by James Gunn on Monday (April 3),the track listing for "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3: Awesome Mix Vol. 3 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" is a collection of 17 songs and is set for release on CD and digital download May 3. The soundtrack will also be available on 12-inch two-LP viny...

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ANTHRAX To Begin Recording New Album In Two Weeks

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was asked if his packed 2023 touring schedule with PANTERA will delay the release of ANTHRAX's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're actu...

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LOU GRAMM: 'I Don't Understand How They Can Be Touring With No Original Members And Still Calling Themselves FOREIGNER'

The Grant's Rock Warehaus YouTube channel has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm being interviewed by Mark Goodman on March 8 aboard The 80s Cruise. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Asked for his opinion on FOREIGNER's announcement that the band was em...