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EPICA's New Album Will Likely Be Delayed By Coronavirus Pandemic
EPICA guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen has confirmed to FaceCulture that the recording process for the band's new album has been affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic that is racing around the world and stalling economies. "Simone [Simons, EPICA singer] and I, we would normally be now in the stud...March 30, 2020
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI On The Use Of Dynamics To Fix Drumming Techniques (Video)
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has uploaded a five-minute video showing "two different intentions and environments for practicing technique." He adds about the clip, which is available on his official YouTube channel: "One is on the drums to find flaws (since it is the environment we perform in,...March 28, 2020
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THE WHO Postpones U.S. Tour Dates To Fall
The April and May U.S. stops on THE WHO's "Moving On!" tour are proactively being rescheduled to the fall/autumn out of an abundance of caution. The band states: "As soon as we have the dates finalized we'll share the updated schedule, and all tickets will be honoured accordingly. Thank you for your...March 27, 2020
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SYMPHONY X Singer RUSSELL ALLEN And Ex-NIGHTWISH Frontwoman ANETTE OLZON: Lyric Video For 'I'll Never Leave You' Song
The official lyric video for the song "I'll Never Leave You" from ALLEN/OLZON, the collaborative project from noted progressive metal vocalists Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB) and Anette Olzon (THE DARK ELEMENT, ex-NIGHTWISH),can be seen below. The track is taken from ALLEN/OLZON's debut...March 27, 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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Watch EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE Cover WHITNEY HOUSTON's 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody'
On March 22, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee performed from home on Instagram Live to promote social distancing and raise awareness for World Health Organization and Global Citizen during #togetherathome. Video of her performance can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00-04:00 - Swimming Home 04:06 - 08:1...March 24, 2020
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Does EVANESCENCE's JEN MAJURA Get Annoyed By Fans Filming Entire Concerts On Their Cell Phones? She Responds
In a new interview with "The Metal Gods Meltdown", EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura was asked if it annoys her when she is on stage and people are filming the concert with their cell phones rather than just enjoying the show. She responded (hear audio below): "I have a very brief and correct answer...March 23, 2020
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SEBASTIAN BACH Lays Down Vocals For 'Heavy Metal' Pinball Machine
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has laid down vocals for Stern Pinball, Inc.'s upcoming "Heavy Metal" pinball machine. Also scheduled to appear on the game's soundtrack are DETHKLOK's Brendon Small and THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA, among others. Earlier today, Bach took to his Instagram to write...March 19, 2020
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Pens Essay In Support Of Musicians Struggling During COVID-19 Outbreak
As more festivals, performances and concerts are canceled due to the coronavirus shutdown, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto has penned an essay in support of artists and creators of every size who rely on paychecks from touring and live gigs to make a living. Soto, whose band SONS OF APO...March 17, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Will Use Coronavirus Downtime To Hit The Studio And 'Create'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee says that he will use the coronavirus downtime to "get locked down" in his studio and "create." Public health experts are urging people to practice "social distancing" and stay home in order to protect their health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, the dise...March 14, 2020
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EVANESCENCE And WITHIN TEMPTATION Postpone European Tour
Due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, EVANESCENCE and WITHIN TEMPTATION have been forced to postpone their massive co-headline European tour. The "Worlds Collide" trek, which was due to kick off in Brussels on April 4, will now move to later this year. Specific information dates for...March 13, 2020
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MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREE FALL To Release 'We Are The Night' Album In May
MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREE FALL will release a new album, "We Are The Night", on May 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single, "Hold Your Fire", featuring TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and ANIMAL DRIVE vocalist Dino Jelusick, can be streamed below. Aside from Dino, other guest vocalists on the album inclu...March 12, 2020
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BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID On THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA: 'It's A Band That Never Stops Writing'
Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with frontman Björn "Speed" Strid of Swedish classic/progressive rock supergroup THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the songwriting process for the...March 11, 2020
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN: 'I Think I'm The Luckiest Songwriter In The World'
EMP Spain recently conducted an interview with keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen of Finnish/British/Dutch symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he came up with the concept for the band's...March 9, 2020
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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI Explains His Parts In 'Pale Blue Dot' Song (Video)
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has uploaded a 16-minute video detailing key points in the band's song "Pale Blue Dot". In addition to details on parts, the philosophy behind them is included. Mike is a co-composer of the track, which is included on DREAM THEATER's latest album, "Distance Over T...March 9, 2020
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