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DEF LEPPARD To Play 'A Couple' Of Never-Before-Performed Songs On Summer 2024 Tour
Vivian Campbell says that DEF LEPPARD will play "a couple" of never-before-performed songs on the band's upcoming summer 2024 tour. DEF LEPPARD's 23-city trek with JOURNEY is scheduled to begin on July 6 in St. Louis, Missouri and continue through September 8 in Denver, Colorado. Along the way, the...June 4, 2024
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HANSI KÜRSCH Expects Next BLIND GUARDIAN Album To Be 'Heavy And Aggressive'
In a new interview with MetalMasterKingdom.com, Hansi Kürsch of German metallers BLIND GUARDIAN spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album. The singer said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We started songwriting a while ago, but I think we skipped all...June 3, 2024
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NIGHTWISH's TROY DONOCKLEY Discusses Creative Process In Second 'Yesterwynde' Making-Of Video
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released a new video in which multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley discusses the making of the band's upcoming album, "Yesterwynde", due on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Human. :II:...June 3, 2024
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BRUCE DICKINSON's Viral Infection Forces Cancelation Of Bucharest Concert
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's June 3 solo concert at at Arenale Romane in Bucharest, Romania has been canceled due to health-related issues. Earlier today, Dickinson's camp issued the following statement: "Various members of the band and crew have been affected by a flu-like virus since the s...June 2, 2024
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Discusses 'Perfume Of The Timeless' Single In First 'Yesterwynde' Making-Of Video
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released a new video in which keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen discusses the making of the band's upcoming album, "Yesterwynde", due on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of...May 27, 2024
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How JAMES HETFIELD Ended Up Guesting On APOCALYPTICA's Cover Of METALLICA's 'One'
Earlier this month, Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA released their cover of METALLICA's "One". The track, which features guest appearances by METALLICA frontman James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo, is taken from APOCALYPTICA's upcoming album, "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2". Due on J...May 26, 2024
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See BRUCE DICKINSON's Entire London Concert During 2024 'The Mandrake Project' U.K. Tour
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson played the final show of his 2024 U.K. solo tour Friday night (May 24) in London. The gig at O2 Forum Kentish Town was the last of a six-date U.K. run, which also made stops in Wolverhampton, Glasgow, Manchester, Swansea and Nottingham. As was the case on his rec...May 26, 2024
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of NICKO MCBRAIN Performing Reimagined Versions Of IRON MAIDEN Classics With Orchestra
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain performed reimagined versions of some of the band's classic songs with The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines on March 8 at this year's 52nd Mountbatten Festival Of Music (MFM) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Nicko played his kit, named Legacy...May 25, 2024
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BRUCE DICKINSON Reflects On Classic Albums From AC/DC, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW And JUDAS PRIEST
Qobuz has shared a new 12-minute video in which IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson discusses some of his favorite classic rock and heavy metal albums. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). AC/DC - "Powerage" (1978) Bruce: "It's AC/DC — what can I say? — with [singer] Bon Scott....May 21, 2024
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NIGHTWISH Releases 'Perfume Of The Timeless' Single From Upcoming 'Yesterwynde' Album
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH will release their new album, "Yesterwynde", on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Human. :II: Nature." in 2020. The official music video for the album's first single, "Perfume Of The Timeles...May 21, 2024
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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Covers 'All The Young Dudes' At First Show Of 'The Mandrake Project' U.K. Tour
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson kicked off his 2024 U.K. solo tour Thursday night (May 16) in Wolverhampton. The gig at The Halls was the first of a six-date U.K. run, which is also making stops in Glasgow, Manchester, Swansea, Nottingham and London. As was the case on his recently completed La...May 18, 2024
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Longtime EVERGREY Drummer JONAS EKDAHL Announces His Departure
Jonas Ekdahl, longtime drummer for Swedish metallers EVERGREY, has announced his departure from the band. Earlier today, Jonas released the following message via EVERGREY's social media: "Over the last couple of years, my passion within music has gradually shifted from touring and playing live shows...May 14, 2024
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MARK TREMONTI Announces December 2024 Solo Tour Dates
Mark Tremonti, Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, author as well as founding member of hard rock bands CREED, ALTER BRIDGE and TREMONTI, has announced his next batch of solo headline dates in support of his recent releases "Tremonti Sings Sinatra" and "Christmas Classics New & Old". Mark w...May 14, 2024
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DAVID GILMOUR Announces First U.S. Concerts In Eight Years
David Gilmour today announced his first live shows in eight years in Los Angeles, California and New York City in support of his new album, "Luck And Strange", to be released on September 6 via Sony Music. The live shows in New York and Los Angeles will be Gilmour's only concert appearances in North...May 13, 2024
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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Releases Debut Solo Single 'Aeterna'
Simone Simons has been a pioneering force within the world of metal for over two decades as part of EPICA. Now, alongside her musical partner and longtime collaborator Arjen Lucassen (AYREON),she embarks on the journey of her debut solo album, "Vermillion". Arjen is no stranger to Simone's soaring...May 7, 2024