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DEF LEPPARD Dedicates 'This Guitar' To QUEEN ELIZABETH II

British rock legends DEF LEPPARD paid a musical tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday (September 8) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, at age 96. Speaking to the audience at DEF LEPPARD's final "The Stadium Tour" 2022 show in Las Vegas on Friday (September 9),singer Joe Elliott said: "We'...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Explains Why He Calls Himself A COVID-19 'Superspreader'

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has once again explained why he calls himself a COVID-19 "superspreader", saying that he is still able to infect others with the virus even after being fully vaccinated. The 54-year-old Owens, who frequently "likes" tweets that amplify Republican talking...

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Rockers React To Death Of QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Members of BLACK SABBATH, SAXON, DEF LEPPARD, STRYPER and THE OFFSPRING are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, who died today at 96 years old. "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afte...

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Doom Metal Veteran DAVE SHERMAN Dead At 55

Dave Sherman, bassist of SPIRIT CARAVAN and KING VALLEY and frontman of EARTHRIDE, WRETCHED, WEED IS WEED and GALACTIC CROSS, among others, has died. He was 55 years old. No official cause of death has been revealed, although there are unconfirmed reports that it was a cardiac event. Sherman's death...

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EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER To 'Reunite' Using Modern Technology

Sole surviving EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER member Carl Palmer, in association with the estates of his bandmates Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, has announced the "Welcome Back My Friends - The Return Of Emerson, Lake & Palmer" tour. Launching on Friday November 18 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia,...

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces First North American Tour In Over Two Decades; KREATOR To Support

Heavy metal icons MERCYFUL FATE have announced their first North American headlining tour in over two decades. The journey, which will feature support from by KREATOR and MIDNIGHT, will commence on October 25 in Dallas, Texas and weave its way through fourteen cities, closing on November 16 in Atlan...

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GEOFF TATE On His Open-Heart Surgery: 'I Was Just Amazed At How Much It Took Out Of Me'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate says that he is "doing great" after recently undergoing an unspecified heart procedure. The 63-year-old musician discussed his health in an interview with Ritchie Birnie before performing QUEENSRŸCHE's "Promised Land" album in its entirety for the first time ever...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'There's Nothing That Compares To Being In KISS'

During an appearance on the "My Planet Rocks" show on Planet Rock, Gene Simmons spoke about how he plans to stay busy once KISS has completed its "End Of The Road" farewell tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm the luckiest guy in the world. I have the GENE SIMMONS BAND which has...

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SUZI QUATRO To Release 'Uncovered' Covers EP

The renowned Tennessee-based legendary independent record label Sun Records will release a six-song covers EP from rock 'n' roll legend Suzi Quatro. "Uncovered" boasts cameos from famed two-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper (BOOKER T. & THE MGS, SAM AND DAVE, OTIS...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Thanks Fans For Their Support After His Decision To Ditch His Wig: 'I Could Not Do This Without You'

Joe Lynn Turner has thanked fans for their support following his decision to finally drop the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 last month, went public with his new look on August...

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When reality is continually punching you in the face, music can sometimes be the only escape that really counts. And when it comes to weaving a magic carpet of sound that simply cannot fail to transport the listener somewhere brighter and better, KING BUFFALO are the absolute space-daddies. Guardian...

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MACHINE HEAD Kicks Off Series Of Intimate Warm-Up Shows In Glasgow (Video)

San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD launched a short series of intimate warm-up shows in Scotland for their upcoming European tour last night (Wednesday, August 31) at the Garage in Glasgow. The band kicked off the evening with a cover of METALLICA's "Creeping Death" and ran through a 16-s...

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PIERCE THE VEIL Shares First New Song Since 2016, 'Pass The Nirvana'

PIERCE THE VEIL has shared the lyric video for a brand new song, "Pass The Nirvana". The San Diego band, which Rolling Stone once described as "hyperactive, progressive post-hardcore," serves up a new track full of fuzzy guitars, massive melodic hooks, and PIERCE THE VEIL's distinct emotional heart....

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RAMMSTEIN Announces 2023 European Stadium Tour

German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have announced the 2023 European leg of the band's stadium tour. Members of the LIFAD (acronym for "Liebe Ist Für Alle Da") fan club have access to an exclusive ticket pre-sale before the tour goes on official sale. The LIFAD ticket pre-sale starts on Tuesday, S...

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KING DIAMOND Reflects On His 1992 Jam With PANTERA: 'It Was Awesome'

During a recent Twitch livestream, legendary Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond reflected on his jam in Texas nearly 30 years ago with members of PANTERA. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I once again sang [JUDAS PRIEST's] 'The Ripper' live with Dimebag [Darrell Abbott] and Vinnie...