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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Suffered Stroke In January

IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain has revealed that he suffered a stroke earlier this year. The 71-year-old drummer shared the news of the health setback in a statement posted via MAIDEN's official web site, indicating that the episode left him "paralyzed" down one side of his body and "worried" that his...

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Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival Halts Admissions After Heavy Rain Turns Site To Mud

The organizers of Germany's Wacken Open Air festival have stopped admissions to the event after heavy rain turned the grounds to mud. Although a sellout crowd of 85,000 was originally expected at festival, which is scheduled to start today (Wednesday, August 2),only an estimated 50,000 people made...

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WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival Organizers Ask Visitors To Leave Cars At Home Due To Bad Weather

The organizers of Germany's Wacken Open Air have issued a travel ban for ticket holders with cars and trucks due to the "ongoing difficult weather situation" on the festival grounds. As a result of heavy rain in recent days and more rain expected in the next 24 hours, no more vehicles will be allowe...

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Watch STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Perform In Milan During Summer 2023 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of BRITISH LION's July 14 performance at the Legend club in Milan, Italy can be seen below. BRITISH LION is the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris. The band recently launched a 15-date tour throughout Europe. It includes 13 headline tour dates, as well as f...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'In Some Instances It's Fine'

Ex-MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synt...

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Why ZZ TOP Won't Ever Retire

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, ZZ TOP frontman Billy Gibbons was asked how he and his bandmates will approach a possible farewell tour when the time comes. He responded: "I borrow the conversation from an exchange I was able to enjoy with Keith Richards. He said, 'Man, if we're lucky...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's KEN MARY Is 'Okay' With Artists Using Backing Tracks 'In Certain Instances'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Ken Mary has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more s...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Shares 'Reap The Whirlwind' Single From 'The Sinner Rides Again' Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will release its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", on September 29 via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Reap The Whirlwind", can be seen below. Downing s...

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ATREYU's BRANDON SALLER Is Open To Focusing On Singles And EPs: 'I'm All About Alternative Methods Of Release'

In a new interview with the "Brutally Delicious" podcast, ATREYU frontman Brandon Saller spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates shifting their focus away from releasing albums to putting out a series of singles. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I care less and less about...

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U.D.O. Shares Music Video For 'Touchdown' Title Track

U.D.O. — the heavy metal five-piece led by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider — will release a new album, "Touchdown", on August 25 through Atomic Fire Records. The 13-track LP was recorded at various locations with producer Martin "Mattes" Pfeiffer and was mixed at Redhead Studio (Wilhelmshav...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer BLAZE BAYLEY Finds New Lease On Life After Heart Attack: 'I'm Incredibly Lucky'

By David E. Gehlke "I must have done a hundred selfies that night. I had to sign my way in and out of the bathroom, but that's when somebody took a picture of the back of my head. It got eight thousand likes on social media. I've been doing it wrong all these years!" So begins ex-IRON MAIDEN singer...

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TED NUGENT: 'We Need To Stand Up To' People Who Celebrate Satan 'In Glaring Imagery'

During a recent edition of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, the outspoken conservative rocker defended Jason Aldean over criticism following the release of the music video for the country singer's controversial song "Try...

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Reborn In Flames

When it comes to heavy metal credentials, Chris Boltendahl has more than most. As vocalist with GRAVE DIGGER, the German veteran has spent four decades propagating an ethos of unashamed blood 'n' thunder. From seminal debut "Heavy Metal Breakdown" (1984) to last year's excellent "Symbol Of Eternity"...

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EMPIRE STATE BASTARD Feat. DAVE LOMBARDO: 'The Looming' Visualizer Released

The official visualizer for the song "The Looming" from EMPIRE STATE BASTARD, the extreme metal band founded by Simon Neil (BIFFY CLYRO) and Mike Vennart (BIFFY CLYRO live guitarist and solo artist, ex-OCEANSIZE),can be seen below. The track is taken from EMPIRE STATE BASTARD's debut album, "Rivers...

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RICK NIELSEN Says CHEAP TRICK Doesn't Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more sy...