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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On KK'S PRIEST: 'The Plan Is To Just Tour Non-Stop For A Year Or Two'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about the status of the sophomore album from his new group KK'S PRIEST, in which he is joined by another ex-JUDAS PRIEST member, guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN Is 'Feeling Pretty Damn Good' Less Than A Week After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Rex Brown says that he is "feeling pretty damn good" less than a week after he was forced to sit out several PANTERA shows on the band's South American tour after catching "a very mild strain of Covid". Earlier today, the 58-year-old bassist issued the following health update via Twitter: "Quick Upd...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says Next LYNCH MOB Album Is Almost Done, Confirms New THE END MACHINE Singer

LYNCH MOB is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album for a tentative 2023 release. Joining former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch in the newly reactivated band are his longtime drummer Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS) along with TANTRIC bassist Jaron Gulino, and singer Gabriel Colon. Lynch offere...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Announces First Concert

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will co-headline next year's edition of the Alcatraz open air hard rock and heavy metal festival, set to take place August 11-13, 2023 in Kortrijk, Belgium. Downing announced the group's appearance at the event via a video message pos...

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GHOST Releases Official Lyric Video For 'Mary On A Cross'

GHOST has released an official lyric video for the song "Mary On A Cross". The clip, which was edited by Aaron Preusch, can be seen below. Last month, "Mary On A Cross" was certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for accumulating 500,000 certified units. According to t...

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METALLICA: 'Master Of Puppets' Emote Added To Video Game FORTNITE

METALLICA's classic song "Master Of Puppets" is featured as an emote in the battle royale game Fortnite. Interested players can purchase this emote from the Item Shop. While the METALLICA bandmembers themselves are not included in the game as character skins, you can have your character play one of...

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THE EXPLOITED Frontman WATTIE BUCHAN Collapses On Stage In Colombia After Suffering Suspected Heart Attack

THE EXPLOITED frontman Wattie Buchan was rushed to hospital after collapsing on stage due a suspected heart attack during the band's concert in Colombia on Saturday night (December 10). The 65-year-old punk legend, who has a history of heart problems, was performing the song "Army Life" with his ban...

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MARC STORACE Explains Why KROKUS Won't Hit The Road Again Any Time Soon: 'Nobody Wants To Pay To Tour'

Two years ago, Swiss hard rock legends KROKUS postponed their last-ever concerts in USA and Canada due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. The 13-date trek was originally scheduled to kick off at Canton Hall in Dallas, Texas on September 18, 2020 and conclude at Whisky A Go Go in...

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PANTERA To Co-Headline Next Year's BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL

PANTERA will be one of eight headliners at next year's edition of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set to take place September 7-10, 2023 in Alton, Virginia. So far, the following artists have been confirmed for the event: PANTERA FLYLEAF COAL CHAMBER TAPROOT COLD ADEMA SENSES FAIL WOE, IS ME FINGER EL...

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KISS Announces Final U.K. Tour Dates

After an epic and well documented 50-year career that has seen them rise to the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll legends status, KISS has today announced their final dates in the U.K. in 2023 as part of their farewell tour. Initially, the band's retirement was announced in 2000, so this now qualifies as th...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Hasn't Sold His Crypto Holdings Despite Market Drop

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons says that he has not sold any of his 14 cryptocurrencies since the onset of the so-called "crypto winter." Simmons addressed his fondness for digital assets while speaking briefly to Crypto HouseWife on December 8, 2022 at Sobeys Liquor Store in Royal Oak, Calgary,...

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Why It Took NICKELBACK Five Years To Release Follow-Up To 'Feed The Machine'

In a new interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger was asked why it took so long for him and his bandmates to release the follow-up to 2017's "Feed The Machine" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We were just] taking a break. We're no...

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AMON AMARTH Shares Music Video For 'Oden Owns You All'

AMON AMARTH's music video for the song "Oden Owns You All" can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's twelfth studio album, "The Great Heathen Army", which was released in August via Metal Blade Records. The LP was recorded with acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap, who previously worked...

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METALLLICA's 'Lux Æterna' Lands At No. 2 On Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

METALLICA's new single, "Lux Æterna", has landed at position No. 2 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The band now boasts 25 top 10s on the tally, with its first, "Enter Sandman", arriving in 1991. "Lux Æterna" also entered Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart at No. 1 and at the Rock &a...

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PETER FRAMPTON Sells Catalog To BMG

BMG has announced the acquisition of rights to the catalog of one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history, Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Peter Frampton. The deal includes Frampton's publishing interests, songwriter, recording artist, and sideman...