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EUROPE Releases New Single 'Hold Your Head Up'

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have released the official music video for their new song titled "Hold Your Head Up". The track, which is described by the band as "a punchy uptempo rocker with reminiscent elements of early EUROPE," was recorded in August at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm with prod...

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ERIC MARTIN Says MR. BIG Will Be 'Done' Touring After Completion Of 'The BIG Finish' Run Of Shows

MR. BIG recently completed the Asian leg of its farewell tour, dubbed "The BIG Finish", which sees the veteran band — singer Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan, along with drummer Nick D'Virgilio, who has taken over for deceased original member Pat Torpey — performing MR....

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PANTERA Members Reflect On Reformed Band's First Concert: 'I Just Felt This Huge Relief Come On'

In a new interview with producer and YouTuber Rick Beato, PANTERA members Rex Brown (bass),Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) reflected on the reformed band's first live performance in over 20 years, which took place last December at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest. "Dude, I was...

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STITCHED UP HEART Singer Says Women Are 'More Accepted In The Heavy Music Genre' But It's Still 'Way Male-Dominated'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, STITCHED UP HEART singer Alecia "Mixi" Demner talked about what it is like being a woman in a traditionally male-centered and male-dominated business of rock and roll. She said: "I gravitate to the women in the industry, so I'm always, like,...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: Making New Music Is 'An Essential Part Of Our Existence As People'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "SmartLess" podcast with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke about the changes in the music industry that he and his bandmates have had to contend with over the last four decades. He said (as transcrib...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR Becomes ORANGE Amps Ambassador

Orange Amplification has announced that Corey Taylor has become one of the company's ambassadors. A talented multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer, Taylor is considered one of the greatest frontmen in heavy metal today. Taylor has just released his second solo album, "CMF2", a follow-up to his...

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LORDI Frontman: 'The Mainstream Media Is Not Interested In Us Anymore, Which Is A Good Thing'

Mr. Lordi of the Finnish hard rock band LORDI, whose members never appear without their elaborate ghoulish skeleton and zombie masks and makeup, was asked in a new interview with Czech Republic's Backstage TV if it's hard for him and his bandmates to maintain their anonymity after all these years. T...

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Watch: MIKKEY DEE Performs MOTÖRHEAD Classics In Tampere, Finland

Former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee performed some of the band's classic songs this past Friday, September 22 at Hönö Baari in Tampere, Finland. He was joined at the gig by THE DRIPPERS members Viktor Skatt on bass and vocals, and Stig William Rickard on guitar. Fan-filmed video can be seen below. I...

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RONNIE ATKINS Says PRETTY MAIDS 'Might Do Some Selected Gigs Next Year'

In a new interview with Power Metal Point, PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins, who is battling stage four cancer, was asked if there are any plans for him to do anything again with the long-running Danish hard rock outfit. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's been issues betwee...

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GEOFF TATE On Performing Live: 'I Feed Off The Audience; If They're Excited, It Makes Me Excited'

In a new interview with Hall Around Town Radio, former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate spoke about his heavy touring schedule at the age of 64. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel better when I work. I feel stronger the more I sing, the more we perform. And, yeah, you just get to a...

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PANTERA Pulls Out Of This Year's AFTERSHOCK Festival

PANTERA has canceled its appearance at this year's Aftershock festival, set to take place October 5-8 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. Replacing them on the bill will be STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. Earlier today (Thursday, September 21),PANTERA released the following statement via social media...

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P.O.D. Releases 'Drop' Music Video Featuring LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE

Southern California hard rockers P.O.D. have released the official music video for their new single, "Drop". The track, which features a guest appearance by LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, is taken from P.O.D.'s upcoming studio album, "Veritas", which will arrive next spring via Mascot. "'Drop' i...

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Veteran Hardcore Band SCREAM To Release New Album 'DC Special' In November

Veteran hardcore band SCREAM will release a new album, "DC Special", on November 10 via Dischord. The LP's first preview track, "DC Special Sha La La", can be streamed below. SCREAM formed in 1979. Drummer Kent Stacks, bassist Skeeter Enoch Thompson and the brothers Pete and Franz Stahl attended sch...

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ULI JON ROTH Doesn't Rule Out Playing With SCORPIONS Again: 'I Would Be Open To Anything'

In a new interview with Vintage Rock Pod, legendary German guitarist Uli Jon Roth spoke about his decision to leave SCORPIONS four and a half decades ago after making five albums with the group. He said: "I handed in my notice a year before [the live double album 'Tokyo Tapes' was released], [in] 19...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Announces December 2023 West Coast Tour Dates

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have announced a run of West Coast dates to round out their epic worldwide "The End Is Nero" tour. Following another run of sold-out arenas across Europe, the band will resume its North American campaign in Phoenix, sweeping through the Southwest before wrapping up 2023 in gr...