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JOE BONAMASSA To Release 'Live At The Sydney Opera House' In October

Fans and critics alike have been asking the big question of two-time Grammy-nominated blues rock titan Joe Bonamassa: "Will there be a new album in 2019?" Today, that question is answered with the announcement of "Live At The Sydney Opera House", a brand new live album from "arguably the world's big...

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GIBSON Announces Release Of CHRIS CORNELL ES-335 Tribute Guitar

Gibson — the all American-made instrument brand — announced today the worldwide launch of the new, limited-edition Chris Cornell ES-335 Tribute guitar. The Chris Cornell ES 335 Tribute honors the rock legend who has left a modern legacy and contribution to music history that transcends genres. A pre...

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GEORGE LYNCH Is Still Hopeful Classic DOKKEN Lineup Will Play More Shows

In a brand new interview with Metal Wani, guitar legend George Lynch was asked if there has been any talk between him and Don Dokken about the classic lineup of DOKKEN making one final studio record together. He responded: "We did about a year and a half ago. Jeff [Pilson, former DOKKEN bassist] and...

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Hear New QUIET RIOT Song 'Don't Call It Love'

"Don't Call It Love", the new single from veteran rockers QUIET RIOT, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Hollywood Cowboys", which will be released on November 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. Asked how "Hollywood Cowboys" differs from other QUIET RIOT LPs, dr...

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THE FLOWER KINGS To Release 'Waiting For Miracles' Album In November

Progressive rock band THE FLOWER KINGS will release its new studio double album, "Waiting For Miracles", on November 8. The LP is comprised of 15 new tracks, recorded over the summer at RMV studio in Stockholm, Sweden — a vintage studio space owned by ABBA star Benny Andersson. Band leader Roine Sto...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says It's A 'Huge Misconception' That Metal Is Big In Japan

Guitar legend Marty Friedman (MEGADETH, CACOPHONY) recently spoke with Paul Tadday of Australia's Amnplify. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On moving to Japan: Marty: "It [was] a crazy decision, but it was really something I ju...

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LEMMY's Long-Lost Duet With LYNDA KAY Finally Sees Light Of Day

Singer-songwriter Lynda Kay has a new song coming out August 23 featuring the late great Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of MOTÖRHEAD. The duet, titled "The Mask", is far from Kilmister's well-regarded metal fare. This poignant Willie Nelson-style ballad, paired with Kay's harmonious, yearning voice, reveals...

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Video Premiere: ATREYU's 'Generation'

"Generation", the new music video from ATREYU, can be seen below. The song is taken from the deluxe edition of the band's latest album, "In Our Wake", which was released on August 16 via Spinefarm Records. The new version features the original "In Our Wake" album, along with seven additional tracks....

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BLACK STONE CHERRY To Release 'Black To Blues Volume 2' In October

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY return with another riotous, rip-roaring tribute to their blues heroes on "Black To Blues Volume 2", which will be released on October 18 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. To celebrate, the band also released a video, directed by Mike Rodway, for the track "M...

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BEARTOOTH To Release 'The Blackbird Session' EP In September

Every now and again, an artist that is already vital in its genre will take a complete 180-degree turn with its music and flex new creative muscles. That's exactly what Ohio-based rock band BEARTOOTH delivered with the folk- and country music-inspired "The Blackbird Session" EP. "The Blackbird Sessi...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Says 'A Lot Of Fans' Want Him To Write A Book About His Time With The Band

Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans says that he would consider writing a book about his time with the band if the "right publisher" approached him with an offer. Dave recorded AC/DC's first two singles, "Can I Sit Next To You Girl" and "Baby Please Don't Go". But in October 1974, less than a year afte...

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ATREYU Announces 20th-Anniversary U.S. Tour With WHITECHAPEL, HE IS LEGEND

California metallers ATREYU will celebrate their 20th anniversary on a U.S. tour this fall. Support on the 27-date trek, which will kick off at the Las Rageous festival in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 19, will come from WHITECHAPEL and HE IS LEGEND. "This year has been a huge one for ATREYU," said d...

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RIVAL SONS Frontman On Opening For BLACK SABBATH: 'They Gave Us The Opportunity To Receive An Education That You Can't Get Any Other Way'

American rockers RIVAL SONS were tapped as the sole opening act for BLACK SABBATH's farewell tour which eventually concluded in February 2017. According to frontman Jay Buchanan, the tour gave RIVAL SONS their proper introduction into big-league arena touring, and gave them the confidence they could...

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1349 Announces Fall 2019 North American Tour

Norwegian black metal masters 1349 have announced North American tour dates for this fall Support on the trek, which will kick off on October 25 in Jacksonville, Florida, will come from by UADA. Tickets will go on sale on August 23. Tour dates: Oct. 25 - Jacksonville, FL - 1904 Music Hall Oct. 26 -...

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METALLICA Donates $279,000 To Romanian Pediatric Hospital

According to Reuters, METALLICA has donated 250,000 euros (approximately $279,000) to a Romanian association building the country's first pediatric oncology hospital. The band made the donation to Daruieste Viata (Give Life) ahead of the its sold-out concert on Wednesday (August 14) at Arena Naționa...