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ARTIMUS PYLE's New Album 'Anthems - Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd' To Feature SAMMY HAGAR, DOLLY PARTON

Long considered the "wild man" of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Artimus Pyle's powerful and distinctive double bass drumming helped define the legendary SKYNYRD sound. Artimus got his first real break at the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam. His first recording lists — Artimus Pyle, percussion. Then with other work...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI To Release 'Freak Of Nature' Solo Single Next Week

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini will release a new solo single, "Freak Of Nature", on October 6. The track will appear on Mangini's upcoming debut solo album which is set to arrive in late 2023 or early 2024. In a newly released video message, Mangini spoke about the "source of the music" fo...

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ERIC MARTIN Says MR. BIG Will Be 'Done' Touring After Completion Of 'The BIG Finish' Run Of Shows

MR. BIG recently completed the Asian leg of its farewell tour, dubbed "The BIG Finish", which sees the veteran band — singer Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan, along with drummer Nick D'Virgilio, who has taken over for deceased original member Pat Torpey — performing MR....

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PANTERA Members Reflect On Reformed Band's First Concert: 'I Just Felt This Huge Relief Come On'

In a new interview with producer and YouTuber Rick Beato, PANTERA members Rex Brown (bass),Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) reflected on the reformed band's first live performance in over 20 years, which took place last December at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest. "Dude, I was...

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OTEP SHAMAYA: 'I Don't Know If I'll Make Another Record'

OTEP, the band led by singer, poet, illustrator, author and activist Otep Shamaya, released a new studio album, "The God Slayer", on September 15 via Cleopatra. The follow-up to 2018's "Kult 45" offers up a mix of inspired original tracks as well as transformative takes on chart-topping hits from a...

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LYNCH MOB Shares Lyric Video For New Single 'Caught Up'

Frontiers Music Srl will release of the new studio album from LYNCH MOB, "Babylon", on October 20. Joining revered guitarist and band founder George Lynch (THE END MACHINE, THE BANISHMENT, ex-DOKKEN) for this latest LYNCH MOB LP are vocalist Gabriel Colón, bassist Jaron Gulino (TANTRIC, HEAVENS EDGE...

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Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID Will Arrive 'Sometime Soon', Says WENDY DIO

Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio has once again said that there are plans to reissue "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Records Studios in...

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JOURNEY Announces Early 2024 North American Tour With TOTO

Following the success of the 2023 "Freedom" tour, legendary rockers JOURNEY have announced a new round of shows for their 50th-anniversary tour featuring very special guest TOTO. Presented by AEG Presents, JOURNEY's "Freedom" tour 2024 will kick off on February 9 in Biloxi, Mississippi, making stops...

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TESLA To Record 'A Couple Of New Songs' In February

In a new interview with Raul Amador of Bass Musician Magazine, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll go back at the end of this month and I'll be all refreshed, ready to tackle the second [Las] Vegas residenc...

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COAL CHAMBER's MIKEY COX: Tour Drum Kit Rundown (Video)

This past summer, Modern Drummer magazine met up with drummer Mikey Cox of COAL CHAMBER to capture his return to the stage for the 2023 "The Psychotherapy Sessions" tour and to get a rundown of his colorful ddrum Dios drum kit. Check out the video below. COAL CHAMBER recently completed a U.S. tour a...

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Watch: TONY IOMMI Makes Surprise Appearance On Stage At BLACK SABBATH Ballet Premiere

A ballet soundtracked by the music of BLACK SABBATH had its official premiere last night (Saturday, September 23) at the Hippodrome theatre in the heavy metal legends' original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Commissioned by Birmingham Royal Ballet's director Carlos Acosta and Ballet Now, th...

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GLENN HUGHES Hopes DAVID COVERDALE Can Resume WHITESNAKE's Farewell Tour: 'I Only Wanna Wish Him The Very Best'

In a new interview with Michele Amabile of the 107.1 The Boss radio station, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes spoke about a possible collaboration with his ex-DEEP PURPLE bandmate, fellow singer David Coverdale. The 72-year-old British-born musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS Releases What He Says Is 'The Heaviest Song' He Has Ever Been Involved With

DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared the video for the new track "The Vultures Circle". "Hands down, this is the heaviest song I've ever been involved with," Varkatzas says. "It's an 'F you' to the cancel culture that has infected society. 'Savior, S...

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FOGHAT Shares Music Video For 'She's A Little Bit Of Everything' From Upcoming 'Sonic Mojo' Album

Legendary multi-platinum rockers FOGHAT will release their long-awaited 17th studio album, "Sonic Mojo" — their first in seven years — on November 10 via the band's label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family). The official music video for the LP's se...

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NANCY WILSON, ROBERT + DEAN DELEO And CHRIS SLADE Confirmed For 'High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Ever dreamt of sharing the stage with rock legends? Here's your chance to turn that dream into reality. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp proudly presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity featuring the iconic Nancy Wilson of HEART, the dynamic DeLeo brothers (Robert and Dean) from STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, and...