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JASON BECKER Explains How He Communicates With Only Eye Movement

Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, spoke to Grammy.com about the eye movement system he developed with his father and how that allows him to communicate both conversationally and musically. He said: "When I was in the hospital, getting my t...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's 'A Little Bit Off' Certified Gold In U.S.

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's song "A Little Bit Off" has been certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for accumulating 500,000 certified units. The track appears on the band's latest album, "F8", which was released in February 2020. The follow-up to 2018's "And Justice Fo...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Releases 'Prayerful' New Single 'Oh Lord Lead Us'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and JOURNEY bandmember Jonathan Cain has just released his first solo single of 2021, "Oh Lord Lead Us", via Identity Records with The Fuel Music distribution. The single and companion video that premieres today are from Cain's upcoming and sixth solo album in as...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Releases Ferocious New Song 'Parasite'

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have released "Parasite", the second single from their upcoming seventh, self-titled studio album. "'Parasite' is an absolute rager from start to finish," the band said. "Easily one of the gnarliest tracks we've ever written. We couldn't be more stoked to fina...

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LIVE NATION Offering Fans $20 All-In Tickets; KISS, JUDAS PRIEST, KORN And SLIPKNOT Among Participating Artists

Today Live Nation announced it is celebrating the return to live concerts this summer by offering fans $20 all-in tickets to nearly 1,000 shows this year. As Live Nation's outdoor venues across the U.S. begin to open, the time is here to get outside and catch live music with friends, family and love...

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METALLICA Shares Previously Unreleased Live Recording Of 'Wherever I May Roam' From Remastered Deluxe Box Set Of 'Black' Album

METALLICA has shared a previously unreleased live recording of "Wherever I May Roam" performed at Day On The Green in Oakland, California on October 12, 1991. The track is taken from the remastered deluxe box set of METALLICA's self-titled fifth album — also known as "The Black Album" — due on Septe...

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As the world spins faster and faster, an occasional, nourishing chunk of certainty is something to cling on to. One such unshakeable truth is that when Jason McMaster sings some heavy metal, that heavy metal stays fucking sung. Best known as vocalist for tech-metal pioneers WATCHTOWER, and more rece...

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JEFF LABAR's Family Issues Statement Regarding CINDERELLA Guitarist's Passing

The family of late CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar has issued a statement regarding his passing. Jeff was found dead by his wife, Debinique Salazar-LaBar, on Wednesday, July 14 inside his apartment in Nashville. He was 58 years old. Earlier today, the publicist for LaBar's family released the follow...

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JOURNEY Announces Special Symphony Performance In Las Vegas

JOURNEY will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada with a special symphony performance for one night only on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 8 p.m. Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment's loyalty program, as well as Live Nation customers will have access to a presale...

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JASON BECKER's Three Most Important Guitars Sell For $230,000

Legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years, sold three of his most important and rare guitars for a total of $230,000 at on online auction. These guitars are being sold as part of a fundraiser, co-organized by DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li, to pro...

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Former EXODUS Frontman ROB DUKES Drops New GENERATION KILL Song 'Rat King'

GENERATION KILL, the band featuring former EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, has released the official music video for a new song called "Rat King". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "MKUltra", due on September 27 via Blood Blast Distribution. Dukes commented: "I watched the documentary 'R...

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Watch POP EVIL Perform With DEVOUR THE DAY Bassist, TED NUGENT Drummer

Fan-filmed video footage of POP EVIL's July 16 performance at the Upheaval festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan can be seen below. POP EVIL's current touring lineup includes two session musicians: drummer Jason Hartless (TED NUGENT) and bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser of EGYPT CENTRAL and DEVOUR THE DAY...

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OVERKILL Announces First Pandemic-Era Concert: '609 F!!kin' Days Later'

Veteran New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL have announced their first pandemic-era concert — "609 f!!kin' days" after they were supposed to play the same venue before the coronavirus crisis forced everything to shut down. OVERKILL's November 13 performance at The Wellmont Theater in New Jersey is a make-...

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JOURNEY's 'Escape' Certified Diamond In U.S. For Sales In Excess Of 10 Million

JOURNEY's seventh studio album, "Escape", has been certified diamond by the RIAA, which denotes the album has sold over 10 million equivalent units. "Escape", released in 1981, will celebrate its 40th anniversary on July 17, and spawned the hits "Open Arms", "Who's Crying Now", "Stone In Love" and "...

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JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING Announces 'MMXXI' Fall 2021 U.S. Tour

JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING has announced "MMXXI" tour, set to take place this fall in North America. The 29-date trek will kick off on October 15 in Stateline, Nevada and will conclude on November 26 in Hollywood, Florida. Bonham spent nearly a decade touring as JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN...