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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN Blasts 'Greedy' Venues For Taking 'Absurd Percentages' Of Bands' Merchandise Sales

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV, SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green spoke about the challenges newer bands are facing in organizing tours in the post-pandemic world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's extremely difficult — now more than ever. The industry itself...

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CREED Officially Reunites, Announces First Live Performances In More Than A Decade

CREED has announced its long-awaited return with "Summer Of '99" — an immersive rock 'n' roll celebration at sea highlighted by the Grammy Award-winning band's first public live performances in more than a decade. Presented by Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two dec...

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NIGHT RANGER's JACK BLADES Opens Up About His Recent Health Scare: 'I Had A Blocked Artery'

During an appearance on this past Monday's (July 17) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", NIGHT RANGER bassist/vocalist Jack Blades opened up about the recent operation he underwent that resulted in the postponement of several of the band's concerts in late March. He said (as...

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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN Opens Up About Decision To Retire: 'During COVID, I Had A Great Awakening'

During an appearance on last Thursday's (July 13) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album in 2023. "During COVID, I had a great awakening, being home...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Releases New AI-Generated Music Video For 'Tormentum'

QUEENSRŸCHE has released a fully AI-generated video for the song "Tormentum", taken from the band's latest album, 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance". The clip was directed by Above The Void and can be seen below. QUEENSRŸCHE comments on the song and concept of the video: "Driving straight into the horr...

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ARMORED SAINT Has 'Started Writing Some Songs' For Next Studio Album

During a book-signing event for Brian Slagel's latest book, "Swing Of The Blade", last Thursday (July 13) at Book Soup in West Hollywood, California, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. H...

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MAMMOTH WVH Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour With NITA STRAUSS

MAMMOTH WVH, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, has announced a headline tour this fall in support of the band's upcoming second album, "Mammoth II". These dates come on the heels of the band's successful European tour last month that saw them opening for METALLICA, ALTER...

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Watch NICKO MCBRAIN Get Hit By Falling Gong After It Is Played By BRUCE DICKINSON

Nicko McBrain avoided serious injury when a 40-inch symphonic gong landed on his back during IRON MAIDEN's concert in Dublin, Ireland late last month. The incident happened during the performance of the song "Alexander The Great" on June 24 at 3Arena. Midway through the track, MAIDEN singer Bruce Di...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'Listening To TOOL Really Upped My Game In Terms Of Understanding Music'

Wolfgang Van Halen, who originally started out as a drummer before moving on to guitar and bass, spoke to RawMusicTV at last month's Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden about some of his early influences as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I started playing drum...

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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs KISS Classics In Houston During Summer 2023 Tour

The RichG LIVE YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's July 14 concert at the House Of Blues in Houston, Texas. Check out the clips below. Frehley's solo band once again includes Scot Coogan, a veteran session drummer who has played with LYNCH MOB, Lita Ford, Stephen Pearcy and L.A....

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New GUNS N' ROSES Single Is Coming 'Any Day Now'

Tom Mayhue, GUNS N' ROSES' longtime production manager, has confirmed that a new single from the band is coming soon. Mayhue discussed the Axl Rose-fronted outfit's future plans while speaking to the media ahead of GUNS N' ROSES' July 13 concert in Paris, France. Noting that GN'R will finish the Nor...

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BRUJERIA Announces New Album 'Esto Es Brujeria', Releases First Single 'Mochado' 

Extreme metallers BRUJERIA will release their fifth full-length album, "Esto Es Brujeria", on September 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. The video visualizer for the LP's first single, "Mochado", can be seen below. BRUJERIA's Juan Brujo comments, "Para que sientan y sepan el poder Mexicano con raíces a...

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Watch ARMORED SAINT Get Inducted Into METAL HALL OF FAME

California heavy metal veterans ARMORED SAINT were inducted into the Metal Hall Of Fame last night (Thursday, July 13) at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The event was hosted by 95.5 KLOS DJ Marci Wiser, and featured performances by WEAPONS OF ANEW, Sergio Michel and DEC...

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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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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Calls WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'A Beautiful Human Being'. 'He's So Well Balanced'

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, Rick Allen spoke about his recent encounter with Wolfgang Van Halen when MAMMOTH WVH opened for DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE at three shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland. "Well, interestingly enough, I was very fortunate to meet Wolfie'...