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The Forest Sessions

Formerly guitarist with Swedish gothic death merchants TRIBULATION, Jonathan Hultén surprised everybody, perhaps even himself, when he transformed into an artful singer songwriter. Both his debut EP "The Dark Night Of The Soul" and subsequent full-length, "Chants From Another Place" were spellbindin...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN 'Would Definitely Ask' EDDIE VAN HALEN For A Guitar Lesson If He Could

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked which guitar player — Jimi Hendrix or Eddie Van Halen — he would choose to receive a guitar lesson from, if he could go back in time, and why. Marty responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Back From The Dead: Deluxe Edition

Ask any modern rock fan to name a few of the most powerful women in the genre today, and Lzzy Hale will likely be high on the list. Not only does she have some of hard rock's most commanding pipes, but Lzzy's guitar playing abilities are uniquely exceptional. Earlier this year, Hale and her band HAL...

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BATTLE BEAST Singer NOORA LOUHIMO Opens Up About Weight Struggles And Depression

BATTLE BEAST singer Noora Louhimo has opened up about struggling with generalized anxiety disorder and weight. Louhimo, who last year released her debut solo album, "Eternal Wheel Of Time And Space", under the NOORA LOUHIMO EXPERIENCE banner, joined BATTLE BEAST in 2012 with no previous experience a...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Announces Debut Solo Album, 'Paragon'

Floor Jansen, best known as the lead vocalist of the Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, will release her debut solo album, "Paragon", on March 24, 2023. The LP showcases the Dutch-born singer's impressive vocal range and powerful voice on a diverse collection of pop-infused tracks and emotional...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Your Main Vocal Should Never Be Lip Synced'

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes conce...

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POP EVIL Announces 'Skeletons' Album, March/April 2023 U.S. Tour

POP EVIL will release a new album, "Skeletons", on March 17, 2023 via MNRK Heavy. The 11 tracks feature the already released singles "Eye Of The Storm", which landed at the No. 5 "Most Played Song In 2022" on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart, and the most recent single, "Paranoid (Crash & Burn)...

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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...

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RACHEL BOLAN Says SKID ROW 'Never' Uses Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Performances: 'We'd Rather Sing A Bad Note'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...

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CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Sit Out More Shows While Recovering From Medical Procedure

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen will miss the band's shows this weekend after recently undergoing a "minor" medical procedure. He will be temporarily replaced by Robin Taylor Zander, the 28-year-old son of CHEAP TRICK's frontman Robin Wayne Zander. Earlier today, the legendary rockers released th...

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TOOL's ADAM JONES Unveils EPIPHONE Les Paul Custom Art Collection

The long-awaited Adam Jones and Epiphone partnership has now arrived with the release of the Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection. This unprecedented, limited-edition collection blends the TOOL guitarist's love of fine art and music, resulting in seven, iconic Silverburst Les Paul Cust...

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BUSH Announces January/February 2023 Tour With JERRY CANTRELL, CANDLEBOX And SILVERSUN PICKUPS

After an incredible summer on this year's hottest rock concert package with comrades ALICE IN CHAINS and BREAKING BENJAMIN that sold close to 400,000 tickets, Grammy-nominated rock band BUSH will hit the road again in 2023 in support of its new album, "The Art Of Survival". The U.S. tour kicks off o...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Announce North American And European Tour Dates For 2023

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS have announced more than 20 new shows in North America and Europe for 2023. The North American portion of the trek will kick off on March 29 in Vancouver and conclude on May 25 in Houston. The European dates will launch on June 18 in Landgraaf, Netherlands and run through July...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Explains How He Came To Rededicate His Life To Christ

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s November 27 concert in Charlotte, North Carolina, frontman Blackie Lawless opened up about his faith and what the catalyst was for him rededicating his life to Christ. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One d...

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GEORGE LYNCH And JEFF PILSON Release Original Holiday Single 'It's A Wonderful Life'

Their musical partnership extends all the way back to 1984 and the release of the now classic sophomore album from DOKKEN, "Tooth And Nail". No wonder then that when guitarist George Lynch and bassist Jeff Pilson get together, not only do the creative sparks fly but the memories come rushing back as...