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ZZ TOP Bassist DUSTY HILL's 1953 Fender Is Second-Highest-Selling Bass In Auction History

In celebration of its 20th anniversary as the leading rock 'n' roll memorabilia auction house, Julien's Auctions kicked off "The Collection Of Dusty Hill Of ZZ Top" Thursday, December 7, with a spectacular first evening sale presentation of the rock icon's one-of-a-kind instruments, custom made west...

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MATT BACHAND Reflects On SHADOWS FALL's Rise During 'The War Within': 'There Was No Ceiling'

By David E. Gehlke SHADOWS FALL's fourth studio album, "The War Within", is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, which, for anyone who enjoyed seeing "The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal" (also see: LAMB OF GOD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE),overtake nu-metal, is enough of a reminder that, yes, time r...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Reflects On Ministroke: 'I Thought, 'This Is It. I'm Not Going To Be Able To Play.''

In the new issue of Metal Hammer magazine, IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain discussed the effects of the ministroke he suffered earlier this year and his ongoing recovery. He said: "Well, it was very, very difficult. When it first happened, I thought, 'This is it. I'm not going to be able to play. I've g...

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SHANNON LARKIN Says GODSMACK Threatened To Fire Him Three Times At The Height Of His Alcohol Addiction

GODSMACK's Shannon Larkin, who has been sober for about seven and a half years now, spoke to SPIN about how going to rehab changed his life entirely. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wasn't a person that even really believed in head shrinks. I was kind of against it even, but...

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DEF LEPPARD And JOURNEY Announce 2024 Stadium Tour With HEART, CHEAP TRICK And STEVE MILLER BAND

Two of rock's most iconic and influential bands, JOURNEY and DEF LEPPARD, have announced next summer's hottest co-headlining stadium tour. The bands will join forces to conquer stadium stages across North America in 2024. This legendary collaboration promises a musical journey like no other, ignitin...

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GREEN DAY Releases New Single 'Dilemma'

GREEN DAY has released its latest single, "Dilemma". This high-octane track will be featured on the band's 14th studio album "Saviors" — due January 19, 2023 — along with their previously released singles "The American Dream Is Killing Me" and "Look Ma, No Brains!". The accompanying black-and-white...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Unveiled As Tiki On Singing Competition 'The Masked Singer'

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach was revealed to be the voice behind the Tiki mask on Wednesday's (December 6) episode of "The Masked Singer". Based on an international hit, "The Masked Singer" features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded f...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Is Collaborating With AmazeVR On Virtual Experience

According to the Los Angeles Times, AVENGED SEVENFOLD has collaborated with AmazeVR, the company behind what was billed as the world's first VR concert tour with artist Megan Thee Stallion last year, on a virtual reality experience that, "when it launches early next year, will resemble a cross betwe...

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Harsh Reality

Everyone should remember the first time that music made them want to smash their own bedroom up. If heavy, angry, ugly music has any purpose whatsoever, it is to get the blood pumping and the spirit soaring, even if the means of achieving that singular rush is to fully embrace the dark and horrible...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Launches XOVR Record Label

Brian "Head" Welch, renowned for his work with KORN and LOVE AND DEATH, and his longtime personal manager, David W. Williams, have announced a brand new record label venture, XOVR Records (pronounced Crossover Records). The new label launches with the announcement of the long-awaited tenth album fro...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Collaborates With KRAMER On First-Ever 'Lzzy Hale Voyager' Guitar

Kramer, the original made to rock hard guitar brand has been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976. Kramer is proud to partner with Lzzy Hale — frontwoman of the Grammy Award-winning hard rock band HALESTORM and Gibson's first female brand ambassador — to release th...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY And SAINT ASONIA Announce February/March 2024 U.S. Co-Headlining Tour

BLACK STONE CHERRY and SAINT ASONIA have announced a co-headline tour that will take place in February and March 2024. The run commences in Destin, Florida at Club LA on February 13. The final show will be performed on March 6 in Charlotte, North Carolina at The Underground. An artist pre-sale goes...

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MIKE SHINODA Talks About Importance Of Following His Own Creative Muse And Not Pandering To Fans' Expectations

In a new interview with Anna Mörck of Rolling Stone Germany, LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda spoke about the importance of staunchly following his own creative muse and not pandering to anyone's expectations. Asked if there is something that he learned over decades of writing, touring and recording that...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Says He Got 'Death Threats' Over Botched Guitar Solo During GUNS N' ROSES Concert

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked to name one "Spinal Tap" moment from his decades of touring and performing live. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My biggest 'Spinal Tap' moment...

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SHAVO ODADJIAN Names 'Coolest' Things He Has Experienced As A Member Of SYSTEM OF A DOWN

In a new interview with Cannabis Now, SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian was asked to name "the coolest thing" he he has ever experienced with his bandmates. He said: "Oh, I could name a few, but when we were the musical guest at 'Saturday Night Live', that was amazing. Now that was ridiculous...