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IN THIS MOMENT Announces 'Godmode' Spring 2024 U.S. Tour With KIM DRACULA And MIKE'S DEAD

IN THIS MOMENT will embark on "The Godmode Tour" this spring. Support on the trek will come from KIM DRACULA and MIKE'S DEAD. The run, which will kick off on April 28 in Anaheim, California and conclude on May 25 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, will include five "The Dark Horizon Tour" co-headlining dat...

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PEARL JAM Announces New Album, 'Dark Matter', Shares Title Track

PEARL JAM's twelfth studio album, "Dark Matter", will be released on April 19, 2024 via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records. The LP's title track can be streamed below. "Dark Matter" was helmed by Grammy Award-winning producer Andrew Watt and is PEARL JAM's first release since 2020's "Gigaton". In...

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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN Opens Up About Personal 'Sacrifice' His Family Made During Band's Formative Years

In a new appearance on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny podcast, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) spoke about the personal sacrifices he and his family had to make during the band's formative years. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's...

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FOREIGNER's Manager: 'ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Is Fast Becoming A More Relevant, Inclusive And Vibrant Place'

This past Saturday (February 10),it was announced that FOREIGNER is among the nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2024. To be eligible for this year's ballot, each nominee's first single or album had to have been released in 1999 or earlier. Eligible since 2002, FOREIGNER has had...

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Watch: PHIL DEMMEL Plays His 'Last' Concert With VIO-LENCE

The Igor Miranda YouTube channel has uploaded video of Phil Demmel's final concert with VIO-LENCE, which took place last night (Sunday, February 11) at Carioca Club in São Paulo, Brazil. The gig also marked the last show of VIO-LENCE's Latin American tour with EXHORDER. The 56-year-old guitaris...

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IHSAHN's indelible impression upon the world of heavy metal is undeniable. Initially making a name for himself as EMPEROR's driving force through to his solo career, he has been a groundbreaking leader in both black and progressive metal. His eponymously titled eighth solo album is arguably his most...

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METALLICA And BLACKENED Share Two More Episodes Of 'The Blending Sessions' Video Series

Blackened master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich and METALLICA have shared two more episodes in an exclusive series of conversations titled "The Blending Sessions" in which they reveal what goes into making music and whiskey. Tune in to learn more about their creative process, shared passions and...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY's CHRIS ROBERTSON: 'We're Happy As Hell To Still Be Doing It All These Years Later'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, BLACK STONE CHERRY's Chris Robertson spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know we're going to Europe for some festivals and stuff. We typically try to go outside of the U...

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KEITH ST JOHN Exits KINGDOM COME; Band To Carry On With New Singer And Drummer

Singer Keith St John has announced his departure from KINGDOM COME after a five-year run with the band. St John joined KINGDOM COME in 2018 after original vocalist Lenny Wolf opted not to be involved in the group's reunion alongside drummer James Kottak, guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and ba...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MIKE PORTNOY Performing RUSH's 'YYZ' At 'Bubba Bash 2024'

Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Rips Artists Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Great Bands Never Did That S**t'

In a new interview with Australia's The Underground, MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray once again lamented the lack of new bands who have their own musical identity as well as the growing number of artists who rely heavily on backing tracks during their live performances. He said in part (as...

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Watch: NITA STRAUSS Joins 'G3' Guitarists JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON And STEVE VAI On Stage To Perform 'Foxy Lady'

Nita Strauss, the guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, joined the 2024 lineup of "G3" — Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai — on stage last night (Friday, February 9) at Orpheum in Los Angeles, California on to perform a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Foxy Lady". Fan-filmed video of h...

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Watch: LOU GRAMM Performs FOREIGNER Classics In Red Bank, New Jersey

The Jim Powers YouTube channel has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm performing on Friday, February 9 at the Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey as part of his "Lou Gramm All Stars" tour. Check it out below. In October 2022, Gramm was asked during an appe...

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RAY ALDER: JIM MATHEOS Still 'Doesn't Wanna Write Any More Music' For FATES WARNING

In a new interview with Seb Di Gatto of The Metal Gods Meltdown, FATES WARNING singer Ray Alder was asked if there are any plans for the band to go back into the studio in the near future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. Jim [Matheos, FATES WARNING guitarist] doesn't wanna wr...

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DREAM THEATER Officially Begins Work On First Studio Album With MIKE PORTNOY In 15 Years

DREAM THEATER has officially commenced work on its sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends first LP since the return of co-founding drummer Mike Portnoy last October. Portnoy co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John My...