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DEEP PURPLE Releases New Music Video For 'Smoke On The Water'

DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke On The Water" has become a rite of passage for any guitar player who wants to pay homage to the gods of rock. It's instantly recognizable. For the first time ever as part of the campaign to celebrate the release of the super deluxe edition of "Machine Head", the album on which t...

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STEVE VAI: 'JASON BECKER Continues To Innovate And Inspire In Meaningful Ways'

Steve Vai has commented on his involvement with "Some Assembly Required", a collaboration project conceptualized by ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss and her fiancé, manager and drummer Josh Villalta, combining some of the top guitarists in the world to do something incredibly special in tribute t...

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DEICIDE Releases New Single 'Sever The Tongue', Shares 'Banished By Sin' Album Details

In an act of audacious defiance that is sure to ignite controversy, death metal titans DEICIDE have released their provocative new single "Sever The Tongue" today, Ash Wednesday, adding a layer of blasphemy to this day's observances. This amplifies the band's notorious reputation for challenging rel...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Admits He Lost His Temper When He Cursed Out Fan For Lighting Flare At IRON MAIDEN Show

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson says that he "lost [his] temper" when he blasted a fan as a "Greek cunt" and a "fucking cocksucker" for lighting a flare during the band's concert in Athens, Greece less than two years ago. The incident occurred on July 16, 2022 as MAIDEN launched into the tenth so...

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COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA No Longer Drinks Alcohol But Still Loves His Cannabis

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, COAL CHAMBER and DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara spoke about his decision to finally get sober nearly eight years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Alcohol and all the partying and staying up, that never really affected...

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DEEP PURPLE Announces 'Machine Head: Super Deluxe Edition'

DEEP PURPLE unleashed one of the best guitar riffs since the invention of rock and roll with "Smoke On The Water", a song dubbed the "Beethoven's 5th of hard rock." Since its 1972 debut on "Machine Head", the song and the album have left an indelible mark on music, inspiring countless bands around t...

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JOURNEY's DEEN CASTRONOVO Reflects On The Depth Of His Drug-Addiction Despair: 'I Was Praying For Death'

During an appearance on the January 31 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo, who famously completed court-ordered drug rehabilitation in 2015 after being arrested on domestic violence charges, spoke about how his faith and sobriety have given him a n...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN Partners With EPIPHONE For Signature Thunderbird

For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to unveil the latest addition to its collection of bas...

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DOWN Is Continuing To Work On New Music At PHILIP ANSELMO's Studio

DOWN, featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, is continuing work on the songwriting process for a new release. The long-running heavy metal supergroup hasn't issued anything since the arrival of the "Down IV – Pa...

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LITA FORD Announces Early 2024 U.S. Tour Dates

Lita Ford has scheduled the following shows for the coming months: Jan. 19 - The Ranch - Fort Myers, FL Jan. 20 - The Banyan Live - West Palm Beach, FL Feb. 03 - Coushatta Casino Resort Kinder, LA Feb. 23 - Newton Performing Arts Center - Newton, NC Feb. 24 - Medina Entertainment Center - Hamel, MN...

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ANDY CURRAN Delves Into Partnership With RUSH's ALEX LIFESON In ENVY OF NONE: 'This Guy Is A Real Scientist'

By David E. Gehlke The first post-RUSH project emerged in 2021 by way of ENVY OF NONE, a dark, atmospheric rock outfit featuring guitarist Alex Lifeson alongside CONEY HATCH bassist Andy Curran, vocalist Maiah Wynne and guitarist/keyboardist Alfio Annibalini. The band's 2022 self-titled debut was in...

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DOWN Is Working On New Music

DOWN, featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, has apparently commenced the songwriting process for a new release. The long-running heavy metal supergroup hasn't issued anything since the arrival of the "Down IV –...

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DEICIDE Shares New Song 'Bury The Cross... With Your Christ' In Blasphemous Christmas Gift To Fans

In a defiant move that shatters the tranquility of the festive season, death metal legends DEICIDE have unleashed a savage new song and video, "Bury The Cross... With Your Christ". This audacious release is a testament to their unyielding commitment to the genre, offering a brutal contrast to the tr...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON On His Singing Voice: 'I've Been Lucky That Most Of My Highs Are Still There'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was asked how he keeps his singing voice in shape after touring and recording for several decades. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Uh, I don't know. A certain amount of it is probably the way I'm...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And His Family Discuss Christmas In Latest Episode Of Their Revived Podcast

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the fifteenth episode of their revived podcast. In this festive holiday special episode, Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly spill the beans on their Christmas plans, memories, and favorite holiday traditions. Join the fun as...