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SHINEDOWN Partners With 'American Foundation For Suicide Prevention'
Multi-platinum, chart-topping band SHINEDOWN has announced that it is partnering with the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP). SHINEDOWN will donate $1 for every ticket sold to its upcoming 21-date "The Revolutions Live" U.S. headline tour to the AFSP, the nation's largest suicide prev...March 1, 2023
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I Am Woman
An undisputed smash at festivals everywhere, TRAGEDY are undeniably entertaining in the flesh; their heavy metal reworkings of pop and disco hits so well executed that resistance is generally useless, particularly after a few beers. Perhaps surprisingly, the New Yorkers managed to inject that irrepr...February 28, 2023
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BRENT SMITH: New SHINEDOWN Music Will 'Probably' Arrive In 2024
In a new interview with Heather Brown of the 105.9 KZZK radio station, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke about the band's plans for a possible follow-up to last year's "Planet Zero" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's always songs that we didn't use on an album, but the wa...February 27, 2023
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TOM KEIFER Announces Spring/Summer 2023 Tour With WINGER And JOHN CORABI
CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer and his #keiferband will embark on a U.S. tour this spring and summer. Support on most of the dates on the trek will come from WINGER and former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi. The dates are as follows: June 15 - Buckhead Theatre - Atlanta, Georgia (with WINGER and Joh...February 27, 2023
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Ex-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS 'THE BOSS' FRIEDMAN: 'If You Have To Rely On Backing Tracks, I Don't Think You're A Very Good Live Band'
Former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman says that bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts are not very good live performers. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology...February 27, 2023
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Here Is February 2023 Video Of VINNIE PAUL's And DIMEBAG's Gravesite
A new video of the graves of PANTERA founders Vinnie Paul Abbott and "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott at the Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Texas can be seen below. In 2021, a protective fence was erected around the Abbott brothers' graves, presumably to guard them from vandalism. Vinnie Paul...February 25, 2023
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ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN Announces New Album 'Kingdom Undone', Releases Music Video For 'Scars'
Canadian metallers ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN will release their second full-length album, "Kingdom Undone", on May 26 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band began recording the LP in August of 2021 at Mark Lewis Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee and at its own studio in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, and...February 25, 2023
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BRENT SMITH: SHINEDOWN 'Isn't A Hobby; This Is My Life'
In a new interview with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked if it's "by design" that not many fans know a lot about his personal life away from his touring and recording activities with the band. He responded (as transcribed by...February 23, 2023
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SHINEDOWN Shares Music Video For New Single 'A Symptom Of Being Human'
Multi-platinum, chart-topping band SHINEDOWN has released the music video for its new Hot AC single "A Symptom Of Being Human", a standout track from its critically acclaimed album "Planet Zero". Unfolding with gentle acoustic guitar, soaring strings, delicate piano, and a powerful vocal delivery fr...February 22, 2023
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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA 'Can't Get Down With' Lead Singers Lip Syncing During Concerts
ANTHRAX's Joey Belladonna says that he "can't get down with" singers who lip sync during their concerts. 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 synthetic but also more cons...February 19, 2023
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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH Doesn't Begrudge Bands Who Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French says that he doesn't begrudge bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, saying that the practice will continue as long as "the fans will tolerate it". In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-record...February 17, 2023
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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts 'Lip-Syncing' Lead Vocalists: 'You're Cheating Yourself And You're Cheating The Audience'
Legendary singer Joe Lynn Turner has blasted bands who rely on backing tracks for their lead vocals during their concerts, saying they are cheating themselves and cheating the audience. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers an...February 16, 2023
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NICKELBACK's CHAD KROEGER: All The Haters Are Responsible For Band's Longevity
NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger was interviewed on the February 6 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. Asked how all the negative attention surrounding the band has actually contributed to NICKELBACK's longevity, Chad said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We...February 14, 2023
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Watch HALESTORM Perform In Osaka, Japan
Fan-filmed video of HALESTORM's February 9 concert at Bigcat in Osaka, Japan can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user BLACK DIAMOND). In a recent interview with Troy Culpan of May The Rock Be With You, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale expressed her hope that she and her bandmates will have "a new r...February 13, 2023
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STEPHEN PEARCY On Rock Singers Lip Syncing During Concerts: 'I Think It's Bulls**t'
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has blasted bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, calling it "bullshit" and insisting that he loves "the real shit." In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted...February 12, 2023
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