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Watch: SULLY ERNA Takes You Behind The Scenes On GODSMACK's Summer 2023 U.S. Tour
On July 26, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna took "Chronicle" on WCVB Channel 5 behind the scenes when he and his bandmates performed at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Check out the two-part report below. Last month, GODSMACK announced additional North American tour dates in continued s...August 23, 2023
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's 'Hail To The King' Single Certified Triple Platinum In U.S.
AVENGED SEVENFOLD's "Hail To The King" single was certified triple platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) on August 23 for accumulating three million certified units. According to the RIAA, one equivalent song unit is equal to a single digital song sale, or 150 on-demand au...August 23, 2023
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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Believes Pop Music Is 'Much More In Danger Than Guitar Music' When It Comes To AI
In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick weighed in on a debate about people using an AI (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and machine learning (ML) models. H...August 19, 2023
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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS On Use Of AI In Music: 'Art Needs To Be Created By Actual Flesh And Blood'
In a new interview with EMP, vocalist Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA weighed in on a debate about people using an AI (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and machine learning (M...August 17, 2023
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BRING ME THE HORIZON's OLI SYKES On CHESTER BENNINGTON's Death: 'I Definitely Felt Like A Part Of My Childhood Died'
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, vocalist Oliver "Oli" Sykes of British rockers BRING ME THE HORIZON reflected on his participation in LINKIN PARK's tribute concert to the band's late frontman Chester Bennington. The performance took place on October 27, 2017 at the...August 14, 2023
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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS Returns With Debut DEAD ICARUS Single 'Sellout'
DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has officially signed a worldwide deal with MNRK Heavy. To herald this exciting news, DEAD ICARUS has shared the video for the new single "Sellout". Watch it below. The track is a hyperkinetic slab of fast-paced, face-rippin...August 11, 2023
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER On Increased Cost Of Post-Pandemic Touring: 'Prices Are Exploding At The Moment'
In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, former ACCEPT and current U.D.O. frontman Udo Dirkschneider spoke about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. Udo said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's not so eas...August 8, 2023
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Use Of AI In Music: 'When It Comes To Creative Merits, I Don't Think AI Can Compete'
In a new interview with Primordial Radio, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he thinks there is any "place" for artificial intelligence (AI) in music, particularly when it comes to the creative process. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...August 3, 2023
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Doesn't Rule Out Putting Out A Standalone Single 'Here Or There' In The Future
On July 18, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke to the 105.7 The Point radio station about the announcement that the band's eight album, "Lighting Up The Sky", will likely be its final collection of new material. Regarding the bandmembers' mindset in focusing on performing the band's hits for the rem...July 20, 2023
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist SYNYSTER GATES Suffers Leg Injury During Mansfield Concert
AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Synyster Gates sustained a leg injury during the band's concert last night (Wednesday, July 19) in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Gates, whose real name is Brian Haner, Jr., apparently hurt his leg while he and his bandmates were performing "The Stage", which is the seventh so...July 20, 2023
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Watch: AVENGED SEVENFOLD Officially Kicks Off First Part Of 'Life Is But A Dream…' North American Tour In Camden
AVENGED SEVENFOLD officially kicked off the first part of its "Life Is But A Dream…" North American tour last night (Tuesday, July 18) at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be seen below. As was the case with AVENGED SEVENFOLD's concerts in Los Ang...July 19, 2023
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GODSMACK Announces September/October 2023 North American Tour With ATREYU And I PREVAIL
Multi-platinum Grammy-nominated hard rock band GODSMACK has announced additional North American tour dates in continued support of their eighth studio album "Lighting Up The Sky" (BMG). The band will kick off their headlining fall tour, produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, on September 3 in Baton R...July 18, 2023
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST Calls QUEEN's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' 'A Musical Masterpiece For Songwriting'
During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ praised QUEEN's 1975 classic "Bohemian Rhapsody", which embraces a lot of musical styles within its six distinct sections without a chorus — an intro, a ballad segment, a guitar solo an...July 16, 2023
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GENE SIMMONS Is 'Concerned' About Lack Of Artificial Intelligence Legislation
During a new appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he is "excited or worried about artificial intelligence, particularly [as it relates to] the music business." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Music business aside, I am concerned...July 16, 2023
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M. SHADOWS On Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'I Think It's A Really Weird Future That We're In For'
During an appearance on the latest episode of Doc Coyle's (GOD FORBID, BAD WOLVES) "The Ex Man" podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. Shadows spoke about the limitations of artificial intelligence as it relates to creating music, pointing out that AI can only base its content on information that already e...July 12, 2023