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OVERKILL's JASON BITTNER On PANTERA Reunion: DIME And VINNIE 'Are Looking Down And They're Quite Happy With What's Going On'

OVERKILL and SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA...

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BUTCHER BABIES' HEIDI SHEPHERD: DOJA CAT Is 'Way More Metal Than Most Metalheads I Know'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, BUTCHER BABIES co-vocalist Heidi Shepherd was asked for her opinion on the current state of the metal scene. She responded: "I really love a lot of new bands that are out there. I think there's a lot of really great bands putting out really g...

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TED NUGENT Defends JASON ALDEAN's 'Small Town' Song, Says Critics Are 'Idiots': 'They've Got No Soul'

Ted Nugent has defended Jason Aldean over the country singer's controversial new song "Try That In A Small Town" which has generated headlines for its lyrical content as well as accompanying video. The clip features footage of protests and robberies projected onto a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee...

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JASON BECKER Is Selling Guitar He Received As A Gift From EDDIE VAN HALEN

Jason Becker is selling the guitar he received as a gift from Eddie Van Halen. Becker, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1989, is parting ways with the instrument in order to raise money for his ongoing care, which costs more than $100,000 a year. The sale of the guitar is being brokered by YouTuber Ben...

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HURRICANE Returns With First New Album In Over 20 Years

HURRICANE was formed in 1983, originally featuring current FOREIGNER lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar),Robert Sarzo (guitar),Tony Cavazo (bass) and Jay Schellen (drums),the latter of whom is currently with YES. Cavazo and Sarzo are the younger brothers of QUIET RIOT's Carlos Cavaz...

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Longtime ALL THAT REMAINS Drummer JASON COSTA Quits Band For 'Deeply Personal' Reasons

Longtime ALL THAT REMAINS drummer Jason Costa has announced his departure from the band. Earlier today, the 50-year-old musician, who has been with ALL THAT REMAINS since 2006, released the following statement via social media: "Hi everyone. For the last 17 years I have had an absolute blast writing...

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TED NUGENT Is Working On A Memoir

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, legendary rocker Ted Nugent confirmed that he is working on a memoir. "My son Rocco, who is just a genius, he's on the road with me," he said. "Rocco Winchester Nugent and I are collaborating. You know, I've written three New York Times bestsellers, and...

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Former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK Launches New Band FLAT BLACK

Guitarist Jason Hook is storming out of the gates with his new band FLAT BLACK. The former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist has recruited a trio of young and talented turks, and the band has signed with Fearless Records for its debut album, the details of which are to be announced. The LP was recor...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Announces September 2023 'Blood In The Water' U.S. Tour

Arizona thrash metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have announced the "Blood In The Water" tour for September 2023. Support on the 10-date trek will come from GENERATION KILL, MISFIRE and WOLFTOOTH. The details are as follows: Sep. 19 - Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social Sep. 20 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 181...

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Morgöth Tales

Despite emerging from the well-populated thrash metal explosion of the mid-'80s, VOIVOD never sounded remotely like anyone else. Courtesy of the late, great Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, even the band's first few records were defiant in their refusal to rely on the same musical tropes that everyone else wa...

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GODSMACK Announces September/October 2023 North American Tour With ATREYU And I PREVAIL

Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated hard rock band GODSMACK has announced additional North American tour dates in continued support of their eighth studio album "Lighting Up The Sky" (BMG). The band will kick off their headlining fall tour, produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, on September 3 in Baton R...

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EUROPE To Release New Single 'Hold Your Head Up' In September

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have entered Atlantis Studios in Stockholm with producer Klas Åhlund (GHOST, ROBYN) to begin working on a new song titled "Hold Your Head Up". The track, which is described by the band as "a punchy uptempo rocker with reminiscent elements of early EUROPE," will be r...

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SHADOWS FALL Will Continue Recording New Material Throughout 2023

Long-running Massachusetts-based band SHADOWS FALL entered the studio last month with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris to begin recording some of its new material. Speaking to the "Nothing Shocking Podcast" about the band's decision to work with Zeuss again, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner said (as...

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Watch: TED NUGENT Kicks Off 'Adios Mofo '23' Farewell Tour In Immokalee, Florida

Ted Nugent kicked off his "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour Wednesday night (July 12) in Immokalee, Florida. The legendary rocker's performance at the Seminole Casino Hotel, which is billed as Southwest Florida's premier gaming and entertainment destination, saw him backed by his current solo band cons...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Teaches You How To Play 'Limelight' Solo In First Episode Of 'Shred With Shifty'

On the first episode of the new podcast series "Shred With Shifty", which features host and FOO FIGHTERS guitarist Chris Shiflett getting a front-row lesson from our favorite guitar heroes, Shiflett learns the solo from RUSH's "Limelight" with a little help from the man who wrote it, Alex Lifeson. A...