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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' In São Paulo

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "For Whom The Bell Tolls" on May 10 at Estádio Do Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. São Paulo was the fifth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off on April 27 in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA played its first...

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Watch: THE OFFSPRING Performs Acoustic Set At Chicago's Q101 Radio Station

On Saturday (May 21),THE OFFSPRING, ahead of the band's show at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, stopped by The Lounge at Chicago's Q101 radio station for an intimate acoustic performance. Video of the group's appearance can be seen below. THE OFFSPRING is currently on tour in support of its most recen...

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JIMI HENDRIX Penis Cast To Be Unveiled At Iceland's Penis Museum

Prior to her death last month, former groupie Cynthia "Plaster Caster" Albritton, who gained fame for her sculptures of Jimi Hendrix's penis and other iconic rock stars, donated to The Icelandic Phallological Museum one of a few cast replicas of the legendary guitarist's genitalia. Future guests of...

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Watch DEEP PURPLE Play First Show With Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE

DEEP PURPLE played its first show with new touring guitarist Simon McBride last night (Sunday, May 22) at the Menora Mivtachim Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. DEEP PURPLE's setlist was as follows: 01. Highway Star 02. Pictures Of Home 03. Strange Kind Of...

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EVANESCENCE Announces New Touring Lineup

EVANESCENCE has recruited Emma Anzai of SICK PUPPIES to play bass on the Amy Lee-fronted outfit's upcoming tour. In addition, EVANESCENCE's longtime bassist Tim McCord will switch to guitar and fill the slot recently left vacant by the departure of Jen Majura. Earlier today (Monday, May 23),EVANESC...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Dismisses UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER's Criticism: 'We Don't Have To Prove Ourselves'

In a new interview with Zisis Petkanas of Greece's Rock Overdose, ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke about his long-lasting working relationship with singer Mark Tornillo, who joined the band in 2009. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it just proves what I've always felt. It's...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's BEN PHILLIPS Signs Publishing Deal With ROUND HILL MUSIC

THE PRETTY RECKLESS's Ben Phillips has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Round Hill Music. Phillips, an American-born songwriter and producer, currently has a platinum single in the U.S, a gold record in the U.S, Canada and the U.K. and was recently awarded iHeart Radio Music Awards...

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SCORPIONS Release Lyric Video For Bonus Track 'The Language Of My Heart': 'It's A Tribute To France'

SCORPIONS have released a lyric video for "The Language Of My Heart", a bonus track on French edition of the band's latest album, "Rock Believer". Since "Wind Of Change", Klaus Meine has probably not succeeded in creating a song that is as touching, as emotional, as raw as this one: a guitar solo by...

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TOBIAS SAMMET Says Some Of New AVANTASIA Music Is 'Quite Heavy': 'It Clearly Shows My Power Metal Sides'

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet recently gave his first interview about "A Paranormal Evening With The Moonflower Society", the upcoming album from his AVANTASIA project. Due in the fall via Nuclear Blast, the disc will be the follow-up to "Moonglow", which came out in 2019. The new LP's first single,...

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LITA FORD Announces New Bassist

Bassist Marten Andersson (STEELHEART, LIZZY BORDEN, LYNCH MOB) will join Lita Ford on stage for all of her upcoming 2022 tour dates. Andersson replaces longtime Lita bassist Marty O'Brien who recently became the touring bassist for DAUGHTRY. Lita said: "Marten brings to the stage a sound and high-en...

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Watch: Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Returns To Live Stage With Australia's SISTERS DOLL

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss joined Australian rockers SISTERS DOLL on stage during their concert Sunday night (May 22) at the Cutting Room in New York City to perform three songs. Criss and SISTERS DOLL played the tracks "Don't You Let Me Down" (from Criss's 1978 solo album),"Words" (from his...

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IRON MAIDEN Kicks Off 2022 Leg Of 'Legacy Of The Beast' Tour In Croatia: Video, Photos

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the 2022 leg of their "Legacy Of The Beast" world tour earlier tonight (Sunday, May 22) at the 22,000-capacity Arena Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia. It marked the band's first live appearance in 31 months. MAIDEN opened the set with "Senjutsu", the title...

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KURT COBAIN's Guitar Used In NIRVANA's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Video Sells For $4.5 Million At Auction

Julien's Auctions' blockbuster three-day music auction event "Music Icons" held on Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 culminated today in the highly anticipated sale of the mythic electric guitar that changed music and the world: Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar pla...

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SPIRITBOX Parts Ways With Bassist BILL CROOK

SPIRITBOX has parted ways with bassist Bill Crook. Crook's exit from SPIRITBOX was announced earlier today (Sunday, May 22) via social media. "We are saddened to announce that Bill Crook will no longer be in SPIRITBOX," the group said in a statement. "This decision was mutual and with no hard feelin...

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YES Drummer ALAN WHITE To Miss U.K. Tour Due To 'Health Issues'; Temporary Replacement Announced

Due to "current health issues," YES drummer Alan White will not take part in the band's upcoming 50th-anniversary "Close To The Edge" tour of the U.K. and Ireland. Alan's close friend Jay Schellen will be taking on drumming duties in White's place. According to YES's management, Alan "was really loo...