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Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK's FLAT BLACK Shares 'Drone Video' For 'Halo'
FLAT BLACK has shared the official "drone video" for the recently released single "Halo". You can now check it out below. FLAT BLACK is the new band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook. He is joined in the group by singer Wes Horton, bassist Nick Diltz and drummer Rob Pierce. I...September 15, 2023
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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Why I Never Wear Rings When I Play Guitar
In a new interview with Monsters, Madness And Magic, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if there is a music teacher that comes to his mind that gave him maybe a specific piece of "aha" advice early on. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I only really had one teacher....September 14, 2023
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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Announce First Live Performance In Nearly Two Years
Slash's long-running band SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS has announced its first live performance in nearly two years: February 11, 2024 at Argentina's Cosquín Rock festival. The event will take place over two days at Aerodromo de Santa Maria de la Punilla in Cosquín, Córdoba P...September 14, 2023
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THE OBSESSED Announces Official Release Date For 'Gilded Sorrow' Album
U.S. doom and heavy metal veterans THE OBSESSED will release their fifth studio album, "Gilded Sorrow", on February 16, 2024 via Ripple Music. Expanded to a four-piece with the addition of Jason Taylor on guitar, the music on the follow-up to 2017's "Sacred" is more aggressive, straightforward and d...September 14, 2023
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SLAVES ON DOPE Singer Successfully Prank Calls DONALD TRUMP By Pretending To Be CLINT EASTWOOD
Jason Rockman, singer of the Canadian metal band SLAVES ON DOPE and host of Montreal's Énergie radio station, successfully prank called former U.S. president Donald Trump on Wednesday (September 13) by pretending to be iconic actor and director Clint Eastwood. According to CTV News, American journal...September 14, 2023
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Cancels U.S. Tour Dates Due To Poor Ticket Sales
Long-running Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have canceled ten shows in the eastern United States due to poor ticket sales. In an official statement, the band said: "We had a logistical nightmare even trying to secure transportation and crew for this short run. "There are so many great bands on...September 13, 2023
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Watch Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK's FLAT BLACK Perform Two New Songs, 'Lightning' And 'It's Over Now'
Video of FLAT BLACK performing two new songs, "Lightning" and "It's Over Now", at some of its recent live shows can be seen below. FLAT BLACK is the new band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook. He is joined in the group by singer Wes Horton, bassist Nick Diltz and drummer Rob...September 12, 2023
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SUFFOCATION Announces New Album 'Hymns From The Apocrypha'
New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION will release their ninth full-length album, "Hymns From The Apocrypha", on November 3 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2017's "...Of The Dark Light", the first release featuring new vocalist Ricky Myers pushes the band to the very edges of extremity and is...September 12, 2023
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See TRUST COMPANY's Original Lineup Perform Live For First Time In 17 Years
The original lineup of TRUST COMPANY reunited for a performance at this year's Blue Ridge Rock Festival on Friday, September 8 in Alton, Virginia. Video of the concert — courtesy of Soundlink magazine — can be seen below. Also available is footage from a couple of the rehearsals leading up to the sh...September 10, 2023
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Watch: Progressive Metal Legends WATCHTOWER Play First Reunion Concert With Singer JASON MCMASTER
Progressive metal legends WATCHTOWER played their first reunion concert with singer Jason McMaster last night (Friday, September 8) at Fitzgerald's Bar & Live Music Venue in San Antonio, Texas. This marked WATCHTOWER's first appearance with McMaster since the band's performances at Germany's Ban...September 9, 2023
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P.O.D.'s New Single 'Drop' To Feature LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE, 'Veritas' Album Due In Early 2024
In an interview with Ethan Jackson of Topeka's rock radio station KDVV/V100 conducted at last weekend's Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel was asked if he and his bandmates are working on any new material. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, s...September 7, 2023
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Here Is Another Taste Of New SHADOWS FALL Music
Long-running Massachusetts-based metallers SHADOWS FALL have shared another taste of the new material they are currently recording with Chris "Zeuss" Harris. Check out the clip, featuring the band's guitarist Jon Donais, in the Instagram post below. In July, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner told...September 6, 2023
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Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Wanted To Find 'Mentally Stable' Guys For His New Band FLAT BLACK
In an interview with Jake Daniels of the Rock 100.5 The KATT radio station conducted at this past weekend's Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook spoke about his new band FLAT BLACK, in which he is joined by singer Wes Horton, bassist Nick Diltz...September 6, 2023
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Hints At 'An Evening With'-Style Tour For Early 2024
In a new interview with Jay Ramone of the Rock 100.5 The KATT radio station conducted at this past weekend's Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was asked about the band's touring plans for 2024. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a little too s...September 6, 2023
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Reunited CREED Announces Second Cruise, 'Summer Of '99 And Beyond'
Following the historic announcement and immediate sell-out of Week 1, CREED has announced a second sailing of their immersive '90s rock 'n' roll celebration at sea, Summer Of '99 Cruise. The Summer Of '99 And Beyond Cruise is highlighted by the Grammy Award-winning band's second public live performa...September 6, 2023