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EDDIE OJEDA On TWISTED SISTER's Involvement In PMRC Hearings: 'I Think We Went A Bit Far With It'

In 1985, the Parents' Music Resource Center (PMRC),led by Tipper Gore, was trying to introduce a parental warning system that would label all albums containing "offensive material." The system was to include letters identifying the type of objectionable content to be found in each album (e.g. O for...

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JOURNEY Changes 'Don't Stop Believin'' Lyrics At San Francisco 49ers Vs. Detroit Lions NFC Championship Game

Legendary rockers JOURNEY, who were formed in the San Francisco area more than 50 years ago, performed their smash hit "Don't Stop Believin'" at halftime of the NFC Championship between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday (January 28),but changed the lyrics from "just a city boy, bo...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Earns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fourth-Degree Black Belt

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett hit a milestone this week when he was awarded a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fourth-degree black belt. The 62-year-old musician, who trains under Renato Magno, the owner of Street Sports Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Santa Monica, California, took to his Instagram on Saturday (January 2...

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LAMB OF GOD Drummer ART CRUZ Launches His First Apparel Collection

LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz has launched his first apparel collection. He states: "I wanted it to be something everyone could wear. With the help of [designer/illustrator Ken Adams], we created a design that not only honors my culture, but celebrates the union of my influential identities." Last Ju...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Is In The Studio Recording Fifth Album

THE PRETTY RECKLESS has entered the studio to begin recording its fifth album. Three days ago, THE PRETTY RECKLESS's official Instagram account shared a short video from the studio and captioned it simply "#5". One day later, THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen posted what appeared to be a new...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE And BUTCHER BABIES' CARLA HARVEY Are Officially Engaged

ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante and his longtime girlfriend, Carla Harvey from BUTCHER BABIES, are officially engaged. The 61-year-old Benante broke the news in a social media post earlier today (Sunday, January 28). He shared a couple of photos of him and Carla, 47, at a U2 concert at t...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: 'It's Really Exciting To Have MIKE PORTNOY Back In The Band'

In a new interview with GuitarWorld.com editor-in-chief Michael Astley-Brown, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on any new music with their returning original drummer Mike Portnoy. Petrucci responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Wel...

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CLIFF WILLIAMS Is Rumored To Be Sitting Out AC/DC's 2024 Tour; Replacement Bassist To Be Announced Soon

Rock and roll comedian Dean Delray, a huge AC/DC fan who has covered the legendary rock act's songs with a tribute band and who has interviewed members of AC/DC in the past, says that bassist Cliff Williams will not tour with AC/DC later this year. Cliff announced his retirement at the end of AC/DC'...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's Long-Awaited Fifth Album To Arrive In June

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),will release its long-awaited fifth album in...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Completes Recording New Album: 'This Feels So Fantastic'

Swedish metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have completed recording their new album. Earlier today (Friday, January 26),DARK TRANQUILLITY frontman Mikael Stanne shared a photo of him laying down vocals at Rogue Music, the studio owned and operated by DARK TRANQUILLITY keyboardist Martin Brändström in the...

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New DEATH ANGEL Music Is 'Sounding Fresh And Inspired'

Will Carroll has revealed that he "tracked drums for a demo of a new DEATH ANGEL song" on Thursday, January 25. The longtime DEATH ANGEL drummer added in a post on his Facebook page: "I know a new DA album is long overdue but rest assured we are hard at work getting this new DA album written and com...

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Watch: TESTAMENT, MASTODON, SEPULTURA, OVERKILL, EXODUS Members Perform With METAL ALLEGIANCE At 10th-Anniversary Concert

On January 25, 2024, METAL ALLEGIANCE reassembled at the House Of Blues Anaheim for the band's 10th-anniversary celebration (which also coincided with the return of the winter NAMM show). The night was sponsored by Dean Guitars, ddrum and Heavys Headphones, with opening acts being DIETH, HELD HOSTAG...

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COREY TAYLOR Says He Had 'A Complete And Utter Breakdown': 'I'm Getting The Help I Need'

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor has shared a new video message addressing fans' concerns over his well-being after he canceled a tour. Earlier this month, Taylor announced that he was scrapping his solo dates in North America to take a break and focus on his mental and physical health and spend time...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG To Play With INFECTIOUS GROOVES At Australia's BYRON BAY BLUESFEST

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg will sit behind the kit for INFECTIOUS GROOVES when they play this year's Byron Bay Bluesfest on April 1. Bluesfest's 35th anniversary edition will take place at its regular home of Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia. It will run across the...

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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Says He Had No Advance Notice On MIKE PORTNOY's Return: It Was 'Immediate'

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents…, former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini was asked if he had any "advance notice" that the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy would return to the group last fall or if it was "really immediate". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Imme...