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Morgöth Tales
Despite emerging from the well-populated thrash metal explosion of the mid-'80s, VOIVOD never sounded remotely like anyone else. Courtesy of the late, great Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, even the band's first few records were defiant in their refusal to rely on the same musical tropes that everyone else wa...July 18, 2023
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ICE NINE KILLS And IN THIS MOMENT Announce 'Kiss Of Death' Fall 2023 U.S. Tour
Prepare for a night of sonic sorcery and hellacious horror as two of the most creative and otherworldly forces in modern metal, ICE NINE KILLS and IN THIS MOMENT, announce the "Kiss Of Death" U.S. tour. The two bands will join forces to bring their spectacular and highly acclaimed live shows togethe...July 18, 2023
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JUDAS PRIEST Is Working Out The Track Listing Of Upcoming Album: 'It's Gotta Be Right', RICHIE FAULKNER Says
In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the status of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I spoke to Glenn [Tipton, PRIEST guitarist] via e-mail, actually, this morning. We we...July 18, 2023
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Watch: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's IVAN MOODY Celebrates Opening Of His Cheyenne, Wyoming Businesses
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody celebrated the opening of his new Cheyenne, Wyoming businesses this past Saturday (July 15) at a special block party-style event at his Moody's Rock Stop, described as a rock and roll-based convenience store and fueling station which is designed for everyday...July 17, 2023
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Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drummer JEREMY SPENCER Buries PSYCHO SYNNER And Turns His Attention To SEMI-ROTTED
By David E. Gehlke Jeremy Spencer's first post-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH foray, PSYCHOSEXUAL, admittedly went over everyone's heads. The band's softcore porn and goth rock stylings were a hard sell for the FFDP crowd accustomed to more streamlined and digestible music. A torrent of online criticism en...July 17, 2023
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Starcatcher
Frankenmuth, Michigan, may be an odd place to birth the next great rock band, but that's the motherland of GRETA VAN FLEET. The band — which brings together three brothers in vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka and bass player/keyboardist Sam Kiszka, as well as drummer Danny Wagner — surface...July 17, 2023
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MAMMOTH WVH Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour With NITA STRAUSS
MAMMOTH WVH, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, has announced a headline tour this fall in support of the band's upcoming second album, "Mammoth II". These dates come on the heels of the band's successful European tour last month that saw them opening for METALLICA, ALTER...July 17, 2023
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Watch LYNCH MOB Perform In Harrison, Ohio During Summer 2023 Tour
The Singular Vision Productions YouTube channel has uploaded video of LYNCH MOB's July 14 concert at Blue Note in Harrison, Ohio. Check it out below. LYNCH MOB currently includes legendary DOKKEN axeman George Lynch, drummer Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS),TANTRIC bassist Jaron Gulino and singer Gab...July 16, 2023
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'Listening To TOOL Really Upped My Game In Terms Of Understanding Music'
Wolfgang Van Halen, who originally started out as a drummer before moving on to guitar and bass, spoke to RawMusicTV at last month's Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden about some of his early influences as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I started playing drum...July 15, 2023
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BODY COUNT Is Mixing New Album 'Merciless'
BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, is mixing its new album, "Merciless". The follow-up to 2020's "Carnivore" is tentatively due later this year via Century Media. Earlier today (Saturday, July 15),Ice-T tweeted: "The New @BodyCountBand album is being Mix...July 15, 2023
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Watch: OVERKILL Kicks Off 'Scorching The Earth' U.S. Tour In San Francisco
New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL kicked off their "Scorching The Earth" U.S. tour with EXHORDER and HEATHEN last night (Thursday, July 13) at the Great American Hall in San Francisco, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. OVERKILL's setlist was as follows: 01. Scorc...July 14, 2023
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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Teaches You How To Play 'Limelight' Solo In First Episode Of 'Shred With Shifty'
On the first episode of the new podcast series "Shred With Shifty", which features host and FOO FIGHTERS guitarist Chris Shiflett getting a front-row lesson from our favorite guitar heroes, Shiflett learns the solo from RUSH's "Limelight" with a little help from the man who wrote it, Alex Lifeson. A...July 13, 2023
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'There's Not Going To Be A VAN HALEN Reunion'
Sammy Hagar has once again weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying he "would love to play" with Alex Van Halen one more time. No progress has been reported on a possible VAN HALEN tribute show since April 2022 when former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to The...July 13, 2023
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NITA STRAUSS On Her Recovery From Meniscus Repair Surgery: 'I'm About 90 Percent'
During a new appearance on "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss offered an update on her recovery from a recent operation for a torn meniscus. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Now we are about five months removed from surgery and I would say I'm about 90...July 12, 2023
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Watch: Ex-NIGHTWISH Member MARKO HIETALA Joins DELAIN On Stage In Switzerland
Former NIGHTWISH vocalist/bassist Marko "Marco" Hietala joined DELAIN on stage during an open-air concert this past Saturday (July 8) at Z7 Summer Nights in Pratteln, Switzerland to perform the latter band's song "Your Body Is A Battleground". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Ba...July 12, 2023