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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG To Play With INFECTIOUS GROOVES At Australia's BYRON BAY BLUESFEST

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg will sit behind the kit for INFECTIOUS GROOVES when they play this year's Byron Bay Bluesfest on April 1. Bluesfest's 35th anniversary edition will take place at its regular home of Byron Events Farm in Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia. It will run across the...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And GIBSON Unveil 1989 Les Paul Custom, A Recreated Version Of His Guitar

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to unveil its next global release in partnership with Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinu...

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Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON: Third Version Of ReAction Figure From Super7 Coming In March

Super7 will release the third version of its ReAction figure of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton on or around March 1. The new figure includes: * Cliff Burton figure featuring Cliff torn jeans, black t-shirt and flannel * Comes with a black bass guitar * Injected plastic and paint * 3¾ scale figu...

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ROB HALFORD On METALLICA: 'They're The Most Amazing People In The Business As Far As Keeping Your Feet On The Ground'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the band's performance at last fall's Power Trip festival the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The historic three-day event took place on October 6, October 7 and October 8 brought together six iconic ba...

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COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA: 'PANTERA Is The Best Heavy Metal Band On Earth'

In a new interview with Sense Music Media, COAL CHAMBER and DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara was asked if he would be "open to playing shows with the new iteration of PANTERA," referencing the latter band's current lineup, which consists of surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bas...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says LARS ULRICH Was '100 Percent Right' About NAPSTER

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked what he thought about METALLICA's decision to launch legal action against Napster in 2000. Although the case was settled out of court, 300,000 users were banned from the pioneering musi...

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces New Bass Player BECKY BALDWIN

MERCYFUL FATE has recruited Becky Baldwin as its new bass player. The Birmingham, England-based musician previously toured with MERCYFUL FATE in the fall of 2022 as the temporary replacement for Joey Vera who was unable to make the dates due to a scheduled conflict with his longtime group ARMORED SA...

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GREEN DAY's BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG: LARS ULRICH Is 'A Really Creative Drummer'

During an appearance on SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show" to promote GREEN DAY's new album "Saviors", the legendary pop-punk trio consisting of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool was asked for their opinion of some of the world's best-known rock drummers, including METALLICA's Lars Ulric...

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MEANSTREAK Feat. DREAM THEATER Members' Wives: New EP 'Blood Moon' Coming In February

The reunited all-female band MEANSTREAK — comprised of guitarists Marlene Portnoy (wife of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy) and Rena Sands Petrucci (wife of DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci),vocalist Bettina France, bassist Martens Myung (wife of DREAM THEATER bassist John Myung) and drumme...

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DORO Shares Cover Of METALLICA's 'The Four Horsemen'

German metal queen Doro has prepared a special New Year's gift for her fans and is excited to announce the digital release of the cover of METALLICA's classic "The Four Horsemen". This track will also be included on the forthcoming digital EP "Conqueress – Extended", due to be released on March 1. D...

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Watch: HALESTORM Members Cover JUDAS PRIEST, THE WHO Classics In Nashville

HALESTORM singer Lzzy Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger and drummer Arejay Hale joined THEE ROCK N' ROLL RESIDENCY on stage last Saturday night (January 13) at Eastside Bowl in Nashville, Tennessee to perform cover versions of JUDAS PRIEST's "Dissident Aggressor" and THE WHO's "Long Live Rock". You can...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Supports PANTERA's Return: 'The Music Should Be Played Live'

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and...

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STATIC-X Collaborator EDSEL DOPE Defends Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'It's 2024, Man'

DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely believed to be Xer0, the masked frontman of STATIC-X, 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...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Adds More Shows To European 2024 'Bass Warrior Tour'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has added more shows to his inaugural "Bass Warrior Tour", gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics, deep cuts, and insightful storytelling from his illustrious career. This journey will encompass his role as a co-founding...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN Partners With EPIPHONE For Signature Thunderbird

For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to unveil the latest addition to its collection of bas...