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NIRVANA: 'In Utero' 30th-Anniversary Multi-Format Reissues To Include 53 Previously Unreleased Tracks

To say that NIRVANA's third and ultimately final studio album "In Utero" was one of the most impactful records of the modern era would be an understatement. Originally released September 21, 1993, "In Utero"'s unadorned sonic rawness was received by critics and fans with equal measures of shock and...

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SMASH MOUTH's Founding Singer STEVE HARWELL Dead At 56

Steve Harwell, the 56-year-old former lead singer of the rock group SMASH MOUTH, has died, band manager Robert Hayes confirmed. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Hayes said Harwell died at his home in Boise, Idaho "surrounded by family and friends." He added that the musician "passed peacefully and c...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Doesn't Have A Problem With PAUL STANLEY Using 'Backing Tapes' During Live Shows

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has once again defended KISS against claims that the band is using pre-recorded tracks during its farewell tour. Ever since KISS's "End Of The Road" trek launched in early 2019, there has been persistent online chatter about frontman Paul Stanley allegedly singi...

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JEFF BECERRA: 'POSSESSED Was The Very First Death Metal Band'

In a new interview with Jerry Kurunen of Finland's Rauta, POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra was asked if his band is rightfully credited with initially creating the term "death metal" in 1983. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One hundred percent. I had the copyright in 1983. POSSESSED wa...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT: 'I've Always Believed That Rock And Roll Is Not Complex'

In a new interview with Australia's May The Rock Be With You, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt discussed the overwhelmingly positive response to the band's latest album, "Six", in particular the song "Rise", which features a guitarist solo that Total Guitar magazine has called "one of the 21st cen...

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BILLY CORGAN Laments Lack Of 'Innovation' In Rock Music

In a recent interview with "Soundcheck" host Jen Eckert, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan discussed the impact the Internet and social media have had on the evolution of rock music over the decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've faced a sort of economic, cultural change...

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Go Inside METALLICA's Pop-Up Store In Phoenix

To coincide with METALLICA's two concerts at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona this weekend, a pop-up shop opened on August 31 at 435 South 3rd Avenue in Phoenix and will remain open until Sunday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. Fans visiting the pop-up shop are not only able to shop the basic tour l...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Is 'Apprehensive' About Use Of AI In Music: 'The Whole Thing Is Massively Scary'

In a new interview with Guitar Player magazine, QUEEN's Brian May spoke about the dangers of artificial intelligence as it relates to creating music. He said: "My major concern with it now is in the artistic area. I think by this time next year the landscape will be completely different. We won't kn...

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SHINEDOWN To Perform On 'Live With Kelly And Mark'

SHINEDOWN will perform its mainstream radio hit "A Symptom Of Being Human" on "Live With Kelly And Mark" on Labor Day, this Monday, September 4 as the show heads into its season premiere week. Check your local listings for air time or visit livewithkellyandmark.com. SHINEDOWN is also kicking off the...

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THE BLACK CROWES Announce Deluxe Reissue Of 'The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion'

A deluxe reissue of THE BLACK CROWES' second album, "The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion", will arrive on December 1. The set will include previously unreleased studio recordings, rare B-sides and a live performance from 1993 at Houston's Sam Houston Coliseum. "The Southern Harmony And Musica...

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Kings Of The Asylum

It was probably inevitable that Phil Campbell would continue to fly the flag of ear-wrecking rock 'n' roll, after the untimely demise of MOTÖRHEAD. After four decades of dedication to Lemmy's relentless crew and having learned directly from the best to ever do it, the emergence of PHIL CAMPBELL AND...

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TAKING BACK SUNDAY Announces New Album '152'

TAKING BACK SUNDAY — John Nolan (lead guitar, piano, vocals),Adam Lazzara (lead vocals),Shaun Cooper (bass) and Mark O’Connell (drums),will release its eighth studio album, "152", on October 27 via Fantasy Records. Named for the section of road in North Carolina between Highpoint, Chapel Hill, an...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Names Drummer He Is Listening To Right Now

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Metallica Report", the recently launched podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, Lars Ulrich was asked which drummers he is listening to right now. The METALLICA co-founder responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'...

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GLENN HUGHES On Bands Relying On Backing Tracks For Lead Vocals: 'You Can't Be Having People Pay To See Somebody Lip Sync'

Legendary vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum tri...

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PETER FRAMPTON Announces November 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Following his nationwide run of summer tour dates, Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton will continue the "Never Say Never" tour with a string of November shows. The tour kicks off in Louisville, Kentucky at The Louisville Palace and includes stops at Austin, Texas's Moody Theater, Birmingh...