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Founding SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN Announces U.K. Acoustic Tour, Shows In The Netherlands With THE CARDS

On the heels of a successful acoustic tour in continental Europe, original founding SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn has announced a string of U.K. club shows set for this October. Last month, Quinn embarked on a duo acoustic club tour of Europe with Harrison Young, his longtime band mate in THE CARDS, pl...

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Satanic Chaos Legions

NUNSLAUGHTER has been spouting odes to the devil since the mid-eighties. Don of the Dead is the only remaining original member of the blasphemous crew who relocated from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. The band's new(er) home is very relevant considering their growing reputation as a powerhouse live act. T...

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After The Astronaut

BUTTHOLE SURFERS are anything but a household name. The Texans sure did dig their dirty fingers into the pop cultural psyche with their hit song "Pepper" from 1996's "Electriclarryland", though, also notable was frontman Gibby Haynes's guest vocals on MINISTRY's early nineties staple "Jesus Built My...

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LZZY HALE, ALEX SKOLNICK And DAVE KRUSEN Cover SOUNDGARDEN's 'Loud Love' With KING ULTRAMEGA

In tribute to Chris Cornell, alternative rock collective KING ULTRAMEGA presents a high-octane interpretation of SOUNDGARDEN's "Loud Love" joined by Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM) leading on vocals, Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, METAL ALLEGIANCE) on guitars and drum performance by Dave Krusen (PEARL JAM). KING U...

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THE PINEAPPLE THIEF Releases New Single 'Hold The Ashes'

Progressive art rockers THE PINEAPPLE THIEF have shared a new single, "Hold The Ashes", their first release with InsideOut Music. The band recently wrapped work on its as-yet-unannounced new studio album, and is about to perform some select live dates in Europe during the summer. The video for "Hol...

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Hear KERRY KING's 'Scratch' Lead Vocals On Demo Versions Of Five Songs From Debut Solo Album 'From Hell I Rise'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has just released an extended deluxe edition of his acclaimed debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise" via Reigning Phoenix Music, expanding the record with five previously unheard demos and new visual elements, including cover artwork by James Bousema and a revamped layout w...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Joined By KERRY KING/Ex-MACHINE HEAD Guitarist PHIL DEMMEL For 'War Machine' Performance

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, played a headlining concert Friday night (June 19) at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, California. Joining them on stage for a performance of the KISS classic "War Machine" was former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING g...

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MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Shares 'R.I.P.' Single Featuring SKYLAR GREY

Platinum-selling Scranton, Pennsylvania powerhouse MOTIONLESS IN WHITE will release a new album, "Decades", on July 17 via Roadrunner Records. Today, the band shares the new song "R.I.P.", featuring a guest appearance by the five-times-Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Skylar Grey. The accompa...

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MIKKEY DEE Returns To His Legendary KING DIAMOND Roots With LEX LEGION: 'We Were Dangerous In Those Days'

By David E. Gehlke LEX LEGION is yet another KING DIAMOND / MERCYFUL FATE offshoot — and it may be the best one yet. Featuring long-time KING DIAMOND co-conspirator and lead guitarist Andy LaRocque, along with classic-era members Pete Blakk (guitar),Hal Patino (bass) and Mikkey Dee (drums),LEX LEG...

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JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Molon Labe' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project

Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW project, has released the official DazVideos-created music video for "Molon Labe" from his recently issued...

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From Hell I Rise (Extended Deluxe Edition)

First released two years ago, Kerry King's debut solo album arguably deserved more attention than it received. Vicious, aggressive and fully in keeping with the music that SLAYER made on their final few albums, it was exactly what most of us expected: in the best possible way. King's refusal to sit...

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FRANCIS ROSSI: 'Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future' Tour Extended Into 2027

Francis Rossi's "Songbook: Quo - Past, Present, Future" tour has been extended into 2027, with a further 31 shows from one of Britain's most loved and influential musicians running March to May, in addition to the 30 already announced for winter 2026. These additional shows will go on sale on Friday...

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'Rock For Ronnie' Concert In The Park Brings In Over $125,000 For RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

The annual "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park, held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park, brought in over $125,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Crowd favorite Lita Ford, popular tribute band LED ZEPAGAIN, the new lineup of D...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE: 'Nobody Knows' When The Long-Awaited New KING DIAMOND Album 'Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920' Will Arrive

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke about the status of the band's forthcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Asked what is happening with "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920" now, Andy said (a...

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Watch: OVERKILL Performs At Poland's MYSTIC FESTIVAL 2026

Fan-filmed video of OVERKILL's entire June 4 performance at the Mystic Festival 2026 in Gdańsk, Poland can be seen below (recorded by MrTime2Travel on YouTube). As was the case with this past spring's "Thrash Of The Titans" U.S. tour with TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION, OVERKILL is currently performing a...