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SLASH's 'Orgy Of The Damned' Blues Album To Feature BRIAN JOHNSON, IGGY POP, PAUL RODGERS, Others

Slash, the iconic, Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled "Orgy Of The Damned", will be released on May 17 via Gibson Records. A collection of 12 dynamic songs that shakes up and revitalizes blues classics with a stripped-down, instincti...

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Early Life Of Late AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT Is Subject Of Upcoming Movie

The early life of Bon Scott is set to hit cinema screens in a project currently underway in Western Australia. Before the iconic thunderous riffs of AC/DC echoed across the globe, a young Bon Scott roamed the streets of Fremantle, Western Australia in 1963. His path from a cherished yet troubled you...

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SHINEDOWN Guitarist Says Lip Syncing Is 'Bulls***', But Backing Tracks Can Be 'Great' If They're Used To 'Fill' Out The Sound

SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers says that he has no issue with bands who use a limited amount of backing tracks to fill out their sound during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Announces 'V' Album, Shares 'Stay Free' Single

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),will release its highly anticipated fifth st...

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces 'Invincible Shield' Global Album Listening Parties

There will be a global album listening party for JUDAS PRIEST's latest metal masterpiece, "Invincible Shield", on Thursday, March 7 at various metal bars in 30 cities around the world. See list below and check your local metal bar for exact time and details, many of which will also be offering give...

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WARRIOR SOUL To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'The Space Age Playboys' Album On July 2024 U.K. Tour

WARRIOR SOUL will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its "The Space Age Playboys" album by embarking on an eight-date U.K. tour this summer. WARRIOR SOUL states: "These shows are going to be epic. "If high-energy rock 'n' roll is your thing, then this is a show not to be missed. "Not only will the ba...

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METALLICA To Perform As ELTON JOHN And BERNIE TAUPIN Receive 2024 Gershwin Prize

METALLICA is among the artists who will perform in honor of Elton John and Bernie Taupin as they receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on Wednesday, March 20. The invitation-only event, which will include appearances by John and Taupin, will be hosted by Billy Porter. METAL...

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CHRIS SLADE 'Definitely' Would Have Been Interested In Playing With AC/DC Again

During an appearance on the latest edition of "Rock Camp: The Podcast", the all-new official podcast of Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp hosted by David Fishof, Britt Lightning and Miles Schuman, ex-AC/DC drummer Chris Slade was asked if would have been interested in playing with the band again had he bee...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Says Lip Syncing Is 'Bad', But Backing Tracks Can Be 'Cool' If They're Used To 'Fill Up' The Sound

EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt says that he has no issue with bands who use a limited amount of backing tracks to fill out their sound during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted tech...

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TONY KAKKO On SONATA ARCTICA's Return To Power Metal On 'Clear Cold Beyond': 'It Was Like Riding A Bike'

By David E. Gehlke Finland's SONATA ARCTICA were on a four-album winning streak by the time the touring cycle for 2004's "Reckoning Night" concluded. With countrymen STRATOVARIUS consumed by lineup instability, SONATA ARCTICA stepped up to the plate with a series of LPs that were shamelessly fast, o...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: 'We've Been Working On New Material For A While'

In a new interview with James Steele of the FM 101.9 radio station, SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked about the band's plans for the rest of 2024. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Man, [SHINEDOWN's latest single] 'A Symptom Of Being Human' is taking a very interesting traje...

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JOHN 5 Is One Of HOWARD STERN's Favorite Guitarists: 'I Love This Guy'

Howard Stern has long praised the chops of current MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5, so on Wednesday (February 21),the SiriusXM host was pleased to announce John 5 as the latest guest host for "Songs I Want To Hear", a Howard 101 series where musicians play some of their favorite tunes. "I love this gu...

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PRIMUS And COHEED AND CAMBRIA Announce Summer 2024 U.S. Tour

PRIMUS and COHEED AND CAMBRIA have announced that they will be teaming up this summer for an extensive 25-date summer tour, kicking off in Redding, CA on Friday, July 12. The tour will be supported by GUERILLA TOSS, TOO MANY ZOOZ and FISHBONE, who will be opening for the headlining acts throughout t...

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AC/DC Announces '50' Limited-Edition Gold-Colored Vinyl; First Wave To Include Nine LPs

AC/DC, the legendary multi-million-selling band, played their very first show on December 31, 1973 at Chequers Nightclub in Sydney, Australia. Now, 50 years later, AC/DC has thrilled their millions of fans by announcing the "Power Up" European tour for summer 2024. To honor AC/DC's 50-year reign as...

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AC/DC Adds Three Shows To Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

AC/DC has added three shows to the group's first tour dates in eight years. The legendary band's lineup for the "Power Up" European tour, which will kick off in May and run through August, will consist of singer Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and the latest addit...