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S-TOOL Feat. Former SENTENCED Frontman VILLE LAIHIALA: 'F.O.S. (Gutting The Pig)' Single Now Available
"F.O.S. (Gutting The Pig)", the new single from S-TOOL — the band led by Ville Laihiala, formerly of SENTENCED and POISONBLACK — can be streamed below. The song is taken from S-TOOL's upcoming album, "Exitus", which will be made available on May 15 via Playground Music. Laihiala states about the tra...April 30, 2020
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NITA STRAUSS Announces 'Rock Guitar Fundamentals' Online Teaching Program
Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, has launched "Rock Guitar Fundamentals" — a three-module online guitar teaching program suitable for learners of all levels. The course is available at www.iwanttoplayguitar.com and for a limited time, Nita is offering fa...April 27, 2020
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This Year's LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival Is Officially Canceled
This year's Louder Than Life festival, which was scheduled to take place in September in Louisville, Kentucky, has been officially canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Even though the festivals are not until September, the advanced planning realities of producing three back-to-back-to-back events...April 24, 2020
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MINISTRY Launches Mystery Countdown Clock
Industrial metal pioneers MINISTRY have launched a countdown clock on their web site that is scheduled to hit zero on Friday, April 24 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET. The band recently entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2018's "AmeriKKKant" album. MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen...April 20, 2020
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CYNIC's PAUL MASVIDAL Asks Fans For Help In Making Special Communication Device Available During COVID-19 Pandemic
CYNIC guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal has taken to social media to ask his fans and supporters to donate to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Vidatak, a supplier of communication products for hospital-based patients, which is providing free EZ Boards — simple-to-use communication boards designed for...April 19, 2020
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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON: 'I'm Really Proud' To Have ART CRUZ In Our Band
Richmond, Virginia-based metallers LAMB OF GOD will release their new, self-titled album on May 8 via Epic Records in the U.S. and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The follow-up to 2015's "VII: Sturm Und Drang" marks LAMB OF GOD's first recordings with Art Cruz, who joined the band last year as the...April 17, 2020
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WARBRINGER: 'Glorious End' Lyric Video
The official lyric video for the song "Glorious End" from the thrash metal force WARBRINGER can be seen below. The track is taken from WARBRINGER's new album, "Weapons Of Tomorrow", which will be released on April 24 via Napalm Records. WARBRINGER vocalist John Kevill says: "'Glorious End' is the gr...April 10, 2020
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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY Is Following New CDC Face Mask Guidelines
THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy is following current Centers For Disease And Prevention guidelines by wearing cloth face coverings in public to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Earlier today, Duffy shared a Facebook photo of him donning a bandana over his face. He wrote in an accompanying...April 7, 2020
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JOE SATRIANI Praises Next Generation Of Guitarists
In a recent interview with Total Guitar magazine, Joe Satriani spoke about the the next generation of guitarists. He said: "Seeing all the amazing players at NAMM reminded me how the guitar world is very much alive and well. Look at Guthrie Govan — he's just so good. You can't help but be amazed bec...April 6, 2020
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Age Of Aquarius
You don't have to be a weed-ravaged hippie with a passion for tripping the brain fantastic to enjoy VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY. But it might help. Quite a lot. Originally released in 2019, "Age of Aquarius" is getting a well-deserved reboot from NAPALM RECORDS, and it's not hard to see why the label...March 31, 2020
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MINISTRY Is Recording New Album
Industrial metal pioneers MINISTRY have entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 2018's "AmeriKKKant" album. On Friday, the MINISTRY social media was updated with a photo of mainman Al Jourgensen sitting in front of a studio console while wearing a gas mask. The picture was captioned:...March 28, 2020
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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS Defends Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances: 'It's All Personal Preference'
SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers says that "90 percent" of rock artists use at least some pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more bands have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...March 26, 2020
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TOOL: First Leg Of Spring 2020 North American Tour Postponed
The first leg of TOOL's previously announced spring 2020 North American tour has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Rescheduled dates will be announced as soon as possible. All previously purchased tickets for the above dates will be honored for the rescheduled performances. The band wishe...March 18, 2020
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Organizers Of SONIC TEMPLE, WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE And EPICENTER Festivals Are 'Assessing The Situation Very Carefully'
The organizers of Sonic Temple, Welcome To Rockville and Epicenter, all of which are scheduled to take place in May, say that they are "assessing the situation very carefully" with regards to the status of this spring's festivals. A number of festivals have been canceled or postponed due to the COVI...March 16, 2020
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LIVE NATION To Pause All Tours Due To Coronavirus
According to Billboard, America's largest concert promoter and venue operator Live Nation is instructing its touring shows to prepare to return home in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All Live Nation tours are affected, both domestically and internationally, through the end of the m...March 12, 2020
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