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MIKE SHINODA Once Again Rules Out LINKIN PARK Performing With CHESTER BENNINGTON Hologram
Mike Shinoda has once again ruled out the possibility of LINKIN PARK one day performing with a hologram of the band's late frontman Chester Bennington. A Tupac Shakur hologram performed with Snoop Dogg at Coachella in 2012, and Cirque Du Soleil brought a holographic version of Michael Jackson to the...March 10, 2023
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's IVAN MOODY Celebrates Fifth Year Of Sobriety
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody celebrated his fifth year of sobriety on March 8. Last August, the 43-year-old musician told the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 that "the hardest part" of staying off the road for him during the pandemic was "being sober. There was a lot of day d...March 10, 2023
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Watch: KINGS OF THRASH Joined By RIOT's RICK VENTURA For Cover Of 'Swords And Tequila'
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar),was joined on stage by guitarist Rick Ventura (RIOT, RIOT ACT) during KINGS OF THRASH's March 8 concert at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City to perform the RIOT classic "Swords And Tequ...March 10, 2023
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Dislike To False Metal
Heavy metal has always had a sense of humor, despite much evidence to the contrary. From BAD NEWS and SPINAL TAP to STEEL PANTHER and the UK's excellent EVIL SCARECROW, metalheads are generally happy to embrace some full-on piss-taking, and so the rise of NANOWAR OF STEEL has a certain inevitability...March 10, 2023
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Watch: CHILDREN OF BODOM Members Walk You Through Official Photo Exhibition
In the 11-minute video below, drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä and keyboardist Janne Wirman walk you through the first official CHILDREN OF BODOM photo exhibition that took place in October 2022 at the Espoo Cultural Center in Espoo, Finland. The "Strikes And G...March 10, 2023
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MEGADETH's Landmark Album 'Countdown To Extinction' Now Available In Dolby Atmos
MEGADETH's Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum "Countdown To Extinction" album has been made available in full Dolby Atmos, submerging listeners in full 3D immersive sound with a new level a clarity and depth. In addition, "Countdown To Extinction" is also available newly remastered from the original 1...March 10, 2023
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Is 'Almost Finished' Recording Second MAMMOTH WVH Album
In a new interview with U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine, Wolfgang Van Halen, the ex-bassist of the band VAN HALEN and son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, confirmed that he is "almost finished" recording the second MAMMOTH WVH album. The effort will be the follow-up to "Mammoth WVH", which arrive...March 10, 2023
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RIVAL SONS Announce May/June 2023 U.S. Tour, Share 'Bird In The Hand' Single
Two-time-Grammy-nominated band RIVAL SONS has shared a new single, "Bird In The Hand", which is available today on all streaming platforms. It stands out as the latest anthem to be unveiled from the group's upcoming full-length album, "Darkfighter", set for release on June 2. Commenting on the new t...March 10, 2023
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WINGER To Release 'Seven' Album In May; 'Proud Desperado' Music Video Now Available
WINGER has released the official music video for its new single, "Proud Desperado". The track is taken from the band's upcoming seventh studio album, "Seven" which is due on May 5 via Frontiers Music Srl. The 12-track album was produced by WINGER frontman Kip Winger and recorded in Nashville. In Jan...March 10, 2023
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BUCKCHERRY Announces 'Vol. 10' Album, Shares 'Good Time' Single
Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY will release their tenth studio album, "Vol. 10", on June 2. The 11-song LP features 10 new BUCKCHERRY originals and, as a bonus track, a cover of the Bryan Adams classic "Summer Of 69". The album was produced by Marti Frederiksen and recorded at Sienna Studios in Nash...March 10, 2023
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THE WHO's PETE TOWNSHEND To Release First Solo Single In 29 Years, 'Can't Outrun The Truth'
THE WHO guitarist Pete Townshend will release "Can't Outrun The Truth", his first solo single in 29 years, on March 24. The track was composed and produced by Rachel Fuller under her nom de plume Charlie Pepper, and all proceeds from vinyl sales plus at least 10p from every download will go to the T...March 10, 2023
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YES Announces New Album 'Mirror To The Sky', Shares First Single 'Cut From The Stars'
Progressive rock legends YES, who are Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen, will release their new studio album, "Mirror To The Sky", on May 19 via InsideOut Music/Sony Music. The official music video for the LP's first single, "Cut From The Stars", can be seen belo...March 10, 2023
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SAXON's Founding Guitarist PAUL QUINN To 'Step Back From Touring'
Guitarist and founding member of British heavy metal legends SAXON, Paul Quinn has decided to "step back from touring" with the band. As a result of his decision, SAXON has canceled its April 2023 South American tour as well as the appearance at the Monsters Of Rock cruise. Earlier today, SAXON rele...March 10, 2023
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Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre
As much as PERIPHERY like a joke, there is an obvious ring of truth to this album's title. Jump back a decade and, despite the clumsiness of the term, djent was a decent enough way to describe the music that was starting to proliferate in PERIPHERY's imperious wake. 13 years on from the release of t...March 9, 2023
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BOBBY GUSTAFSON Opens Up About Exit From VIO-LENCE
Guitarist Bobby Gustafson has opened up about his fall 2022 exit from San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans VIO-LENCE. The 57-year-old musician, who is based in Florida, told the "Metal Mayhem ROC" podcast: "Yeah, [the cross-country commute] was hard. And with the economy, the way it was, eve...March 9, 2023