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Today Marks 20th Anniversary Of PANTERA Guitarist 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT's Death

Today (Sunday, December 8) marks the 20th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on this date in 2004 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbu...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Upcoming 'This Consequence' Album: 'Angry, Dark And Aggressive' Is 'What The World Needs Right Now'

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach spoke about the band's upcoming upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album overall, and sixth with Leach...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: How I Re-Embraced My Faith At Age 25

In a new interview with Stefs Rock Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, who grew up attending Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Jackson, Minnesota, spoke about how he re-embraced his faith at the age of 25, after going through a 12-step recovery program. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL And VINNY APPICE To Be Recognized At Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Hall Of Fame Induction Gala

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has announced the return of its Hall Of Fame induction gala, celebrating campers' achievements and honoring legendary mentors. The event takes place on February 25, 2025, at the iconic Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Proceeds will benefit the Rock Fantasy Dre...

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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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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Releases New Single 'Forever Aligned'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has released a new single, "Forever Aligned". The track is taken from the band upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album overall, and sixth with original vocalist Jesse Leach, who rejoined the...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Release New Single 'Forever Aligned' On Wednesday

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will release a new single, "Forever Aligned", on Wednesday, November 20. The track is taken from the band upcoming album, "This Consequence", tentatively due in early 2025 via Metal Blade. "Forever Aligned" will premiere at midnight EST Monday night (November 18) on SiriusXM's Liqu...

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MAX CAVALERA Is Still 'Collecting Stories' For His Second Book

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, Max Cavalera (SEPULTURA, SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, KILLER BE KILLED) was asked about the possibility of a follow-up to his 2014 autobiography "My Bloody Roots: From Sepultura To Soulfly And Beyond". He said (as transcrib...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER And ERIK GRÖNWALL Announce More 'My Years With UFO' European Tour Dates

Five dates have been added to guitar legend Michael Schenker's spring 2025 European tour. Schenker will be touring in support of his just-released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UFO. Joining Michael on the trek will be former SKID ROW frontman Erik...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces New Album 'This Consequence'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will release the first single from the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", on November 20. Earlier today, the Massachusetts metalcore pioneers shared the artwork for the LP and included the following message: "11/20/24. New music coming. Mark your calendars." KILLSWITCH ENGA...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT To Release 'Ghost Notes' Memoir In 2025

Rare Bird Books has set a July 15, 2025 release date for "Ghost Notes", the new memoir from POISON drummer Rikki Rockett, written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", the 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name i...

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Former Members Of 36 CRAZYFISTS And DIECAST Join Forces In PARADISE SLAVES

PARADISE SLAVES, a brand new band featuring former members of 36 CRAZYFISTS and DIECAST, has released its debut single, "A Fever To Defeat". Watch the lyric video below. The Boston-by-way-of-Anchorage quartet cements an uncanny union between vocal powerhouse Brock Lindow (36 CRAZYFISTS),solo artist...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces Spring 2025 Tour With KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, FROZEN SOUL

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — are returning to the road this winter and spring. Fresh off a 25th-anniversary perfor...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Teams Up With Coffee Roaster MAINLINE COFFEE To Create 'Rockett Roast'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has teamed up with a coffee roaster Mainline Coffee to create and release his own Rockett Roast. Inspired by Rockett's love for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this high-quality Brazilian bean delivers a powerful punch with each sip, featuring deep, intense flavors and a smooth fin...

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Watch: AXL ROSE Joins BILLY JOEL On Stage At Los Angeles's Intuit Dome

GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose joined Billy Joel on stage last night (Saturday, October 12) at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California to perform a cover of WINGS' "Live And Let Die". Fan-filmed video of Axl's appearance can be seen below. Rose previously performed "Live And Let Die" with Joel, along wi...