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CLUTCH Drummer: 'Our 2020 Touring Plans Have Been Thrown Into Disarray'
Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster of Maryland rockers CLUTCH says that the band's touring plans "have been thrown into disarray" as a result of the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. Earlier today, Gaster wrote on the band's social media: Hi everybody. This is Jean-Paul. "The ongoing measures t...April 7, 2020
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THE SWORD Announces Two Career-Spanning Compilations
It's been two years since THE SWORD decided to take a break, but the Austin, Texas heavy rockers are unsheathed once more: two career-spanning collections will be released simultaneously, both showcasing the technically dazzling, riff-heavy and far-reaching metal that the band has been known for sin...April 7, 2020
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ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT And SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Members Cover RUSH's 'YYZ' While In Quarantine (Video)
Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Roberto "Ra" Diaz (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES) have shared their version of the RUSH classic "YYZ", recorded with each member separated in their own homes. Benante uploaded a video of the performance to his YouTube channel, writing in an accompanying...April 5, 2020
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'Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert', Starring ALICE COOPER, To Be Rebroadcast Easter Sunday
NBC's "Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert", which aired live from Brooklyn April 1, 2018, will be rebroadcast on the network Easter Sunday: April 12. Alice Cooper stars as King Herod, withOscar, Golden Globe, Tony and 10-time Grammy winner John Legend cast as Jesus Christ, and Broadway star and...April 2, 2020
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CLUTCH Has 'Started Kicking Around Riffs' For Next Studio Album
CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon has confirmed to Sonic Perspectives that the band has commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to 2018's "Book Of Bad Decisions" album. "We've started kicking around riffs," he said (hear audio below). "[But] that's kind of put on hold [due to the coronavirus p...March 31, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's VINCE NEIL Is 'Working Out Like A Madman' In Preparation For 'The Stadium Tour'
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil is "working out like a madman" in preparation for the opening night of the band's "The Stadium Tour", says his longtime girlfriend, celebrity makeup artist and beauty educator Rain Hannah. On March 30, Hannah posted a short Instagram Stories video from what appears to b...March 31, 2020
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KISS's PAUL STANLEY On RUSH: 'They Perfected A Style And Walked A Road That Nobody Else Had Been On'
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has commented on the passing of Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Speaking to Outlaw magazine, Stanley reflected on his in...March 31, 2020
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CLUTCH Releases 'Monsters, Machines, And Mythological Beasts' Digital-Only Compilation
Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released "Monsters, Machines, And Mythological Beasts", a themed digital-only compilation of songs from the band's vast catalog. The various tracks were taken from "Robot Hive/Exodus", "Book Of Bad Decisions", "Pitchfork & Lost Needles", "Earth Rocker", "Strange Cous...March 30, 2020
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ATKINS MAY PROJECT Feat. Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS: Audio Snippets Of 'The Final Cut' Album
Audio snippets of the songs that will appear on "The Final Cut", the new album from ATKINS MAY PROJECT, the band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins and Christian guitarist and music artist Paul May, are available in the YouTube clip below. The LP is scheduled for release in April. Atki...March 29, 2020
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GRAHAM BONNET Says RUSH Was 'The Most Incredible Band Ever'
In a recent interview with "The Blairing Out With Eric Show", legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) spoke about the passing of iconic RUSH drummer Neil Peart. Asked what kind of influence RUSH had on his life, Graham said (see video below): "On my life, not ve...March 29, 2020
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Original RIOT Guitarist LOU 'L.A.' KOUVARIS Dies At 66
Original RIOT guitarist Lou "L.A." Kouvaris has passed away. He was 66 years old. No cause of death has been revealed, but RIOT's manager Giles Lavery said Lou developed symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, over a week ago. Kouvaris's passing was confirmed by RIOT, who wr...March 28, 2020
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RUSH: 'Permanent Waves' 40th-Anniversary Expanded Reissue Pushed Back To May; Complete Details Revealed
On May 29, UMe/Mercury/Anthem label group continues its extensive RUSH 40th-anniversary album series with a new, imagination-capturing expanded edition of all the magic music that comprises the band's remarkable 1980 release, "Permanent Waves". "Permanent Waves", RUSH's seventh studio album, was ori...March 26, 2020
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SEBASTIAN BACH Announces Rescheduled Dates For Second Leg Of 'Skid Row' 30th-Anniversary Tour
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has announced the newly rescheduled dates for the second leg of his tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's self-titled debut album. The trek, which was originally set to start later this month, will now take place this fall, starting on October 28 a...March 23, 2020
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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'Trust The Science' And 'We Will Get Through This'
RUSH frontman Geddy Lee says that he is "self-isolating " to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. This past Tueday (March 17),Lee took to his Instagram to write: "It's been over 2 months since our soul brother Neil [Peart, RUSH drummer] left us and althoug...March 21, 2020
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CLUTCH Releases New Version Of 'Willie Nelson' As Part Of 'Weathermaker Vault Series'
Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released a new studio recording of the track "Willie Nelson". The single is the sixth in a series of new studio recordings that comprise the "Weathermaker Vault Series". "'Willie Nelson' is a song we wrote close to 20 years ago," says singer Neil Fallon. "It started maki...March 20, 2020
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