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Head First

One may have to be of a certain age and disposition to be remotely excited by the phrase "funk-metal." The arrival of HEAD FIRST seems to suggest that there are more than a few of us out there, pining for the glory days when bands like FAITH NO MORE, pre-suck RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, FISHBONE and MORD...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'For Whom The Bell Tolls' In São Paulo

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "For Whom The Bell Tolls" on May 10 at Estádio Do Morumbi in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. São Paulo was the fifth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off on April 27 in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA played its first...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE's TONY FORESTA Doesn't Regret Creating Controversial DONALD TRUMP T-Shirt: 'F**k That Guy'

By David E. Gehlke Party crossover thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE were conspicuously absent during the thick of the pandemic. In what has become an almost unavoidable and recurring refrain, the band had to halt all touring activities and delay work on new material as lockdowns and social distancing took...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's BEN PHILLIPS Signs Publishing Deal With ROUND HILL MUSIC

THE PRETTY RECKLESS's Ben Phillips has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Round Hill Music. Phillips, an American-born songwriter and producer, currently has a platinum single in the U.S, a gold record in the U.S, Canada and the U.K. and was recently awarded iHeart Radio Music Awards...

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VINNIE PAUL's Estate To Auction His Collection Of Personal And Private Mementos

Backstage Auctions has announced the Vinnie Paul Estate Auction, featuring nearly 700 lots of impressive collectibles, mementos, and personal items from the late PANTERA, HELLYEAH and DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. Paul is one of the most recognized drummers in heavy metal. Through his work...

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KURT COBAIN's Guitar Used In NIRVANA's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Video Sells For $4.5 Million At Auction

Julien's Auctions' blockbuster three-day music auction event "Music Icons" held on Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 culminated today in the highly anticipated sale of the mythic electric guitar that changed music and the world: Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar pla...

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Watch: BRET MICHAELS Gives Tutorial On How To Tie A Bandana Like A Headband

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has shared a video tutorial on how to tie a bandana like a headband. At the beginning of the clip, which can be seen below, the 59-year-old rocker can be heard telling the viewer: "A lot of people ask me about the Bret Michaels patented headband diamond fold. For your b...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Blasts K.K. DOWNING Over Flying V Guitar Claim: 'Why Would He Lie About This?'

In a brand new interview with the "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern" classic rock show, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was asked about ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's claim that he "was the first guy to bring the Flying V [guitar] to heavy metal ever." Sc...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'To Be Back Out There Playing And Actually Touring' Is 'Just Incredible'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Thursday, May 19) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich discussed the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We just got back from [playing for] three weeks in South Americ...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Sad But True' In Curitiba

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Sad But True" on May 7 at Estádio Couto Pereira in Curitiba, Brazil can be seen below. Curitiba was the fourth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off on April 27 in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA played its first concert of...

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Can MARK TREMONTI Guess His Songs When They're Played In Reverse? (Video)

In a new four-minute video from SiriusXM, Mark Tremonti listens to 10-second clips of songs from CREED, TREMONTI, ALTER BRIDGE and more of his projects played backwards. Then he tries to guess which track was just played. Check out the results below. In a recent interview with the 97.7 QLZ radio sta...

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New ANTHRAX Album 'Should' Be Released In 2023, Says SCOTT IAN

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Kyle Meredith about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We didn't get to tour [for our actual 40th anniversary in 2021], so we're doing the 40th-anniversary tour in our 41st year. [Laughs] Obviously, we couldn't...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Whiskey In The Jar' In Curitiba

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing its cover of the famous Irish traditional song "Whiskey In The Jar" (popularized by THIN LIZZY in the '70s) on May 7 at Estádio Couto Pereira in Curitiba, Brazil can be seen below. Curitiba was the fourth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, wh...

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PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN With 'Eruption' Cover (Video)

PEARL JAM's Mike McCready has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen by performing the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's classic instrumental "Eruption". The performance took place on May 9 during PEARL JAM's concert at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. McCready played the song after frontman Eddie Vedd...

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ERIC CLAPTON Tests Positive For COVID-19, Postpones European Shows

Eric Clapton has postponed two concerts on his European tour after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The shows originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 in Zurich, Switzerland and Wednesday, May 18 in Milan, Italy are now expected to take place later in...