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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM: 'METALLICA's 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' Is The Heaviest Song Ever Recorded'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I talk...

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AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Is Now Third Biggest-Selling Album In U.S. History

On August 21, 2024, AC/DC's 1980 breakthrough album "Back In Black" was certified by the Recording Industry Association Of America for U.S. shipments of 27 million copies. It now ranks as the third-highest-certified album in U.S. history, behind EAGLES' compilation "Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)",...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Plays Two August 2024 Virginia Shows With AC/DC Tribute Band LIVE WIRE

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis once again played a full set of AC/DC covers earlier this month at two shows in Virginia with the East Coast-based AC/DC tribute band LIVE WIRE: Friday, August 9 at Elevation27 in Virginia Beach and Saturday, August 10 at The Beacon Theater in Hopewell. Video and ph...

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DROWNING POOL's First New Song With Singer RYAN MCCOMBS In 13 Years Is 'Mixed', 'Mastered' And 'Ready To Go'

In a new interview with the "Thunder Underground" podcast, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the new music that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have been working on with sing...

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Watch: AC/DC Plays Final Concert Of 'Power Up' Summer 2024 European Tour In Dublin

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC played the 24th and final concert of their "Power Up" European tour on Saturday, August 17 at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon Fire 04. Shot...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Reveals Component That Is Missing With New Generation Of 'Great' Musicians

In a new interview with Classic Album Review, guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen was asked for his opinion on the "health" of the current rock and roll scene. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I don't really know. I don't really follow thin...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST On GOJIRA's Performance At Olympics Opening Ceremony: 'That Was So Cool'

AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ has weighed in on GOJIRA's performance at last month's Olympic Games opening ceremony. GOJIRA performed a surprise rendition of "Ah! Ça Ira", a popular song during the French Revolution, alongside opera singer Marina Viotti as well as a number of beheaded figu...

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DROWNING POOL Announces September/October 2024 U.S. Tour With A KILLER'S CONFESSION, ABOVE SNAKES, THE FAILSAFE

DROWNING POOL has announced the "No Authority" fall 2024 tour with special guests A KILLER'S CONFESSION, ABOVE SNAKES and THE FAILSAFE. This tour promises to be an adrenaline-fueled journey, featuring DROWNING POOL's dynamic return with lead singer Ryan McCombs. Fans can also look forward to the rel...

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KNOCKED LOOSE Announces Fall 2024 North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

On the heels of their career-defining and critically acclaimed album "You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To", KNOCKED LOOSE has announced a headline fall North American tour with support from THE GARDEN, DRAIN and MILITARIE GUN on select dates. Produced by Live Nation, the 18-date tour will see the...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Performs RONNIE JAMES DIO Classics With DIO DISCIPLES In Oslo

ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna played his second show with DIO DISCIPLES on Sunday (August 4) at Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway as the support act for MR. BIG. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. DIO DISCIPLES consist of members of Ronnie James Dio's band, supplemented with top-shelf m...

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New Unauthorized RUSH Book 'Rush At 50' Due In September

"Rush At 50", the new book by rock journalist and author Daniel Bukszpan, will be released on September 17, 2024 via Motorbooks, an imprint of the Quarto group. Like previous titles in the "@" series, "Rush At 50" is a comprehensive, beautifully produced, photo-packed bio of the beloved rock trio, e...

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Watch: AC/DC Plays Final German Concert During Summer 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

Marco's HIGH VOLTAGE Music Channel has uploaded video of AC/DC's August 4 concert at Messegelände in Hannover, Germany. Check out the clips below. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. If You Want Blood (You've Got It) 02. Back In Black 03. Demon Fire 04. Shot Down In...

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Watch: SLASH Performs In Bethlehem During 'S.E.R.P.E.N.T.' Festival Tour

Video of Slash's August 5 performance at Musikfest at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The show was part of the "S.E.R.P.E.N.T." festival, a blues tour showcasing the GUNS N' ROSES guitarist's latest solo work. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. is an anagram and stands for Solidarity, Engagement...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Shares Pro-Shot Video Of TAYLOR MOMSEN's Onstage Bat Encounter

THE PRETTY RECKLESS has shared professionally filmed video of the band's performance in Spain where singer Taylor Momsen was bitten by a bat. Momsen and her THE PRETTY RECKLESS bandmates were opening for AC/DC in Seville on May 29 when she noticed that the crowd was trying to get her attention. "You...

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ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA: 'I Love Classic Rock'

In a new interview with Wacken TV conducted at this weekend's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna spoke about his love for classic rock. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At home, I [sing] constant music like that. I mean, all across the b...