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DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS: 'Social Media Sucks'

In a new interview with The DJ Force X podcast, DROWNING POOL and SOIL vocalist Ryan McCombs spoke about the benefits and drawbacks of social media, including interacting with loved ones, business networking and the way it has made people less civil in how they talk to each other. He said (as transc...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Says Fans Have Been 'So Welcoming' On 40th-Anniversary Tour: 'It's Been Overwhelming'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci were interviewed by "Coffee With Ola", the YouTube program hosted by Ola Englund, the Swedish guitarist, record producer and owner of Solar guitars. Asked how it feels to be back in DREAM THEATER after a 13-year absence, Portnoy said (as...

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ANDREW FREEMAN, MIKE DUDA And MATT STARR Join Forces In New Band ELECTRIC TEMPLE

ELECTRIC TEMPLE's debut album, "High Voltage Salvation", will be released on December 6 through Eonian Records. Formed by guitarist Tony Childs, ELECTRIC TEMPLE features Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE, LYNCH MOB, THE OFFSPRING) on vocals, Mike Duda (W.A.S.P.) on bass, Matt Starr (ACE FREHLEY, MR. BIG,...

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See Visualizer For AXL ROSE And MICHAEL SCHENKER's New Version Of UFO Classic 'Love To Love'

The official visualizer for Michael Schenker's new version of the UFO classic "Love To Love", featuring a guest appearance by GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose, can be seen below. The track is taken from the legendary guitarist's recently released album "My Years With UFO", which celebrates the 50th ann...

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THREE DAYS GRACE To Release 'Mayday', First Single Since Return Of ADAM GONTIER, On Friday

Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE will release "Mayday", their first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier, on Friday, November 22. A teaser for the song's accompanying music video is available below. The 46-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, is sharing lead v...

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JOHN PETRUCCI To Be Joined By MIKE PORTNOY, TOSIN ABASI, CHRIS BRODERICK, Others At Summer 2025 'Guitar Universe' Camp

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has announced the fifth edition of his "Guitar Universe" camp. "John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 5.0" will take place August 7-10, 2025 at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Henderson, Nevada. Joining Petrucci at the camp will be guest instructors Tosin Ab...

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Watch: FEAR FACTORY Performs With LIONS AT THE GATE Bassist At Australia's FROTH & FURY Festival

FEAR FACTORY recruited LIONS AT THE GATE's Stephen Brewer to play bass on the veteran Los Angeles-based act's recent shows in Australia and Japan. Brewer, who also previously played guitar for WESTFIELD MASSACRE, was filling in for FEAR FACTORY's longtime bassist Tony Campos, who was on the road wit...

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Is 'Sitting On A Big Pile' Of Music For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA's Jeremy DePoyster (vocals, guitar) was asked if he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2022's "Color Decay" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLAB...

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NICKELBACK To Co-Headline Texas's CATTLE COUNTRY FESTIVAL

The Cattle Country Festival, happening April 10-12, 2025 in Gonzales, Texas, just announced diamond-certified rock band NICKELBACK as a headliner with support from Gretchen Wilson to round out the 2025 festival lineup. This announcement comes on the heels of the fest's recent lineup reveal including...

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SPIRITBOX Announces New Album 'Tsunami Sea'

Two-time Grammy-nominated progressive heavy metal band SPIRITBOX is gearing up for its next chapter with the announcement of its sophomore album, "Tsunami Sea", set for release on March 7, 2025 via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. The album was produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringe...

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DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS: 'We've Got So Much Material Right Now'

In a new interview with Loud & Unfiltered, DROWNING POOL singer Ryan McCombs was asked if title of the band's new single, "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which was released on September 20 via SBG Records, is a reference to it being DROWNING POOL's "last hurrah". Ryan responded (as transcribed b...

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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA On BRAD DELSON's Absence From Reunion Tour: 'It's Kind Of A Mental Health Thing'

In a new interview with Zach Sang Show, LINKIN PARK's co-lead vocalist and main producer Mike Shinoda spoke about the absence of guitarist Brad Delson from the band's reunion tour as well as the addition of drummer/co-producer Colin Brittain. LINKIN PARK announced its new lineup during a September 2...

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RON KEEL Releases First New STEELER Song In Over 40 Years, 'Give Me Guitars (Or Give Me Death)'

The official music video for STEELER's new single, "Give Me Guitars (Or Give Me Death)", can be seen below. 1980: the dawn of the American heavy metal movement, and the birth of STEELER, one of the bands whose sound would define that cultural revolution. Shortly after the release of their iconic 198...

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HINDER Shares New Single 'Everything Is A Cult'

Multi-platinum rock band HINDER has shared its powerful and heavy new single "Everything Is A Cult", available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide. The track comes in the wake of the U.S. election at a time of unprecedented division and showcases HINDER's patented explosive songwriting and vocalist...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Says There Is 'Probably Three Or Four' Records' Worth Of Unreleased EDDIE VAN HALEN Music

During a new appearance on "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen spoke about his decision to write his memoir, "Brothers", which has been described as a love letter to his younger brother, while still mourning...