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THE GEMS Feat. Former THUNDERMOTHER Members: Record Deal Announced; 'Like A Phoenix' Single To Arrive 'Very Soon'

THE GEMS, the new Swedish rock band featuring former THUNDERMOTHER members Guernica Mancini (vocals),Emlee Johansson (drums) and Mona Lindgren (bass),has signed a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. THE GEMS' debut single, "Like A Phoenix", will arrive "very soon," according to a press release. TH...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says 'There's Been No Talk' Of JUDAS PRIEST Performing With K.K. DOWNING Again

Richie Faulkner says that performing with Glenn Tipton and Kenneth "K.K." Downing at last year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in Los Angeles was a "great" experience that he was "happy to be a part of". PRIEST received the Musical Excellence Award at the November 2022 event, which h...

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DEAD KENNEDYS Drummer D.H. PELIGRO's Cause Of Death Revealed

Longtime DEAD KENNEDYS drummer D.H. Peligro died last October due to "combined effects of fentanyl and heroin," according to the autopsy report obtained by TMZ. The report says he also suffered from non-small cell lung cancer, but the medical examiner's pointing toward the combination of drugs as th...

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Watch: TOM MORELLO Performs At WAYNE KRAMER's 75th-Birthday Party

Tom Morello joined MC5 guitar legend Wayne Kramer on stage to celebrate Kramer's 75th birthday Saturday night (April 29) at a rockin' benefit concert for Jail Guitar Doors, the social justice arts nonprofit Kramer founded with his wife, Margaret Saadi Kramer, and fellow activist and troubadour Billy...

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Watch: Drummer JIMMY CHALFANT Performs With KIX For First Time Since Stage Collapse

KIX drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant rejoined his bandmates on stage for two songs during the band's set on Sunday (April 30) aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. It marked his first live appearance with KIX since he collapsed onstage six months ago. Fan-filmed video of Chalfant performing...

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METAL CHURCH Announces June/July 2023 U.S. Tour

West Coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH will embark on a U.S. tour in June. They will be hitting the road in support of their 13th studio album, "Congregation Of Annihilation", which will arrive on May 26 via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe). METAL CHURCH U.S. tour dates: J...

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ANTHRAX Officially Enters Studio To Begin Recording Long-Awaited New Album

ANTHRAX's Scott Ian (guitar),Charlie Benante (drums) and Frank Bello (bass) have been in the studio with producer Jay Ruston, laying down basic tracks in preparation for singer Joey Belladonna to record his vocals and for lead guitarist Jonathan Donais to add his leads and solos. No title nor relea...

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Legendary Drummer CARL PALMER Is Back Home After Heart Procedure: I'm 'Feeling Really Good'

Legendary drummer Carl Palmer has released a video message thanking fans for their support after his recent heart procedure. On Wednesday (April 26),the 73-year-old musician underwent an atrial fibrillation ablation, a treatment for an irregular and chaotic heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. The...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On JON SCHAFFER's Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot: 'He Knew He Was Wrong'

Former ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens says that Jon Schaffer "screwed up" by being involved in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Owens, who joined ICED EARTH in 2003 and stayed in the group for four years before being fired in December 2007, addressed his time with the band in a ne...

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SALIVA To Carry On As A Band Following Death Of Last Remaining Original Member WAYNE SWINNY

Less than two months after the passing of SALIVA founding guitarist Wayne Swinny, the band's surviving members have announced plans to "move forward" with the release of their already completed new album. Earlier today, they released the following statement via social media: "Since the devastating l...

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METAL CHURCH Shares New Song 'Making Monsters'

West Coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH will release their 13th studio album, "Congregation Of Annihilation", on May 26 via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe). The new album marks the first release since the tragic death of legendary frontman Mike Howe who passed in July of 2...

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SPIKE Announces New Album From THE QUIREBOYS Featuring Final Songs Written With GUY BAILEY

THE QUIREBOYS singer Spike (a.k.a. Jonathan Gray) has announced plans to record a new album featuring the last songs he co-wrote and recorded with the band's original guitarist Guy Bailey. Bailey died earlier this month after an illness. No cause of death was revealed. On Wednesday (April 26),Spike...

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Legendary Drummer CARL PALMER Undergoes Heart Procedure

Legendary drummer Carl Palmer is recovering from a heart procedure. The 73-year-old musician underwent an atrial fibrillation ablation, a treatment for an irregular and chaotic heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. The procedure uses heat or cold energy to create tiny scars in the heart to block the...

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TIM LAMBESIS Confirms New AS I LAY DYING Members Are Contributing To Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Heavy New York, AS I LAY DYING's founding vocalist Tim Lambesis has confirmed that he and his bandmates have commenced the recording process for their next studio album. The LP will mark the group's first with its new lineup, featuring Lambesis and longtime guitarist Phil Sgr...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's Guitarist Change 'Worked Out Great': JOHN 5 'Fits In'

In a new interview with Barbara Caserta of Linea Rock, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen weighed in on MÖTLEY CRÜE's decision to hire John 5 to replace Mick Mars, the group's founding guitarist, who announced his retirement from touring with MÖTLEY CRÜE last October as a result of worsening health i...