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A PERFECT CIRCLE Announces First European Tour In Seven Years

A PERFECT CIRCLE will return to Europe next summer with the Maynard James Keenan- and Billy Howerdel-led band performing its first live shows on the continent since 2018. News of the headlining dates, which include back-to-back outings at London's O2 Academy Brixton and a performance at Berlin's Zit...

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LARS ULRICH On METALLICA's Relationship With Band's Fans: 'It Really Is About Community And Collective And Sharing Experiences'

On October 9, California Film Institute's Mill Valley Film Festival featured "Metallica Saved My Life", a documentary that explores the life-changing impact of the San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal band on its fans, as its Centerpiece Screening at Sequoia Cinema in Mill Valley, California. METALLIC...

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DORO PESCH: 'I Love To Make The Fans Happy And Give Them All I've Got And Empower Them'

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, German metal queen Doro Pesch was asked about her status as a pioneer for women in heavy metal music. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's nice. Yeah, when people say, 'Yeah, man, you inspired me with your video,' 'All We Are', or something,...

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FRANK HANNON Explains Why It 'Doesn't Make Sense' For TESLA To Focus On Making New Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon once again spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates releasing a full-length album as a follow-up to 2019's "Shock". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, with TESLA, I really do like...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION's RUUD JOLIE Explains How He Got IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS To Write Foreword For His Book

WITHIN TEMPTATION guitarist Ruud Jolie has released a book, "In Spotlight And Shadow: My Road Trip With Within Temptation", featuring a foreword by IRON MAIDEN's Steve Harris and a heartfelt afterword by WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon Den Adel. WITHIN TEMPTATION states: "For over two decades, Ruud...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Shares Music Video For 'Same Old Song' From 'The End' Album

MAMMOTH (formerly MAMMOTH WVH),the band led by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, has just released its third album, "The End", on October 24 via BMG. The 10-track effort clocks in at 39 minutes and showcases the evolution of Wolfgang...

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SLASH Explains Why He Is 'Trepidatious' About Playing Sphere In Las Vegas With GUNS N' ROSES

During an October 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Slash was asked if he would be open to doing a Sphere residency in Las Vegas with GUNS N' ROSES at some point. The GN'R guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I haven't been [to the Sphere] yet, but just ev...

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Concert Film 'Rolling Stones - At The Max' Back For A Limited Time Only Exclusively In IMAX

For the first time in nearly two decades, the groundbreaking concert film "Rolling Stones - At The Max" returns to theatres exclusively in IMAX for a special limited engagement beginning December 10. First released in 1991, the critically acclaimed film is the first and only concert feature shot wit...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS On Phones At Concerts: 'I Don't Mind Pictures At All' But Filming Entire Shows Is 'Kind Of Rude'

In a new interview with the "Everblack" podcast, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess was asked if he is the kind performer who gets annoyed by fans in the audience holding up their phones and taking pictures and short videos of the band's concerts. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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Ex-DIO Guitarist TRACY G: Heavy Metal Fans 'Tend To Be A Little Closed-Minded' When It Comes To Other Kinds Of Music

In a new interview with the Rock Fantasy Concert Shop, former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva spoke about his latest project EL MARIACHI SEXORCISMO as well as the CD release of his instrumental record "Hand Of Time". Regarding the fact that his latest music is far removed from the heavy metal of hi...

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FEAR FACTORY Is In The Process Of Choosing Mixer For Long-Awaited New Album

In a new interview with Music On 11 With Jimmy Black, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, which is tentatively due in 2026 via Nuclear Blast. The LP will mark FEAR FACTORY's first release with the band's latest additions, singer Milo Silvestro and drumme...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'MEGADETH Music, Out Of Everybody In The Thrash Genre, Is Probably The Most Timeless'

On October 21, two former members of thrash pioneers MEGADETH, bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, were guests in the studio of Fox Rochester's "ARC Rochester" to promote a show in Rochester, New York from their new band KINGS OF THRASH. Speaking about MEGADETH's enduring musical influe...

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BON JOVI Announces 'Forever Tour' And Return To Live Shows In 2026

BON JOVI, the Grammy Award-winning, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band and one of history's most iconic live acts, has announced a series of global concert dates that will mark the band's much-anticipated return to live touring with shows in New York, London, Dublin and Edinburgh. Starting in July of 2...

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SLASH Shares 'Crossroads' From Upcoming 'Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival' Live Album And Concert Film

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash will release a new electrifying live album and concert film, "Live At The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival", on November 7 via earMUSIC. The official video for the set's latest single, "Crossroads" (a.k.a. "Cross Road Blues"),a song originally written by the American blues arti...

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BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI: 'We're Like ROCKY BALBOA. We Shine Best When People Count Us Out'

By David E. Gehlke Seminal Brooklyn, NY metallic hardcore veterans BIOHAZARD announced the reformation of their classic lineup of Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass),Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar),Bobby Hambel (guitar) and Danny Schuler (drums) in 2022, which was subsequently followed by a run of dates i...