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ANVIL's LIPS Once Again Floats Debunked World Trade Center Controlled Demolition Conspiracy Theory

In a recent interview with Vladimir Čokorilo, frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow of Canadian metal legends ANVIL once again floated a debunked conspiracy theory contending that the collapse of the World Trade Center in 2001 was caused not solely by the airliner crash damage that occurred as part of the Se...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Shares New Single 'Insomnia'

Guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen will release his brand new solo studio album, titled "Nomad", on September 27 via BMG. The effort will be available digitally, on CD and standard black vinyl. Richie has premiered the official video for "Insomnia", the third singl...

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JOHN COOPER Doesn't Care Who Uses SKILLET's Music At Political Rallies: 'I Believe In America Over Party'

In a new interview with the On The Road To Rock podcast with Clint Switzer, John Cooper of Christian hard rockers SKILLET weighed in on the long list of musicians who have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at political rallies. Ahead of the 2020 election, that included Bruce Springsteen, Ri...

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Watch: CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN Speaks At Grand Opening Of Hard Rock Casino Rockford

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen was among the speakers at the opening of Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Rockford, Illinois. Video of his speech can be seen below, courtesy of Eyewitness News WTVO/WQRF. A 63-foot-tall version of Nielsen's famed checkerboard Hamer guitar adorns the marquee of the new...

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Here's The First Look At SCOTT STAPP As FRANK SINATRA In The New RONALD REAGAN Biopic

CREED frontman Scott Stapp portrays Frank Sinatra in the just-released biopic "Reagan". The film, which hit theaters on Friday (August 30) includes a scene of Sinatra singing at the Ambassador Hotel's Cocoanut Grove club in Hollywood, where he performed at a fundraiser in 1970 for Ronald Reagan's se...

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IAN HILL Says Remixed Version Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Rocka Rolla' Is On The Way: 'It's Finally Got The Production It's Always Needed'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill confirmed that there are plans to reissue the band's debut album, 1974's "Rocka Rolla", to celebrate the LP's 50th anniversary. Ian said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's just been re-engineered...

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METALLICA And Virginia Tech Collaborate On New Merchandise

METALLICA has collaborated with Virginia Tech on a new collection of t-shirts and hats. The co-branded merchandise, which is being made available just in time for the football season, features designs inspired by the band's logo and original sketches by Virginia Tech artist Steven White. Regarded am...

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METALLICA's ALL WITHIN MY HANDS Foundation Receives 2024 'For The Love Of Labor' Grant From CARHARTT

Skilled laborers and tradespeople have long been the backbone of America, shaping the economic health and hard-working spirit of the country. However, the U.S. continues to face a widening skilled labor shortage, with young workers experiencing societal barriers to entering the trades, as 79% of you...

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GREEN DAY Partners With 7-Eleven, Inc. For Launch Of Exclusive 'Anniversary' Blend Of Band's Punk Bunny Coffee

America's daily coffee routine is about to get rocked. On August 28, 7-Eleven, Inc. will debut an exclusive "anniversary" blend of GREEN DAY's coffee brand, Punk Bunny Coffee, at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores nationwide for a limited time. This epic collaboration was brewed up to commemorate...

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FOO FIGHTERS Denounce DONALD TRUMP's Use Of 'My Hero' At Rally, Will Donate Any Royalties To KAMALA HARRIS Campaign

FOO FIGHTERS have denounced the unauthorized use of their song "My Hero" at a Donald Trump rally on Friday (August 23). The former U.S. president introduced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the FOO FIGHTERS track at an Arizona campaign rally, just hours after the independent presidential candidate suspended...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'It's Very, Very Costly And Very Expensive To Tour'

In a new interview with Sean P McKenna, host of "Rimshots With Sean" on Barstools And Bandtalk, Michael Sweet of Christian metallers STRYPER spoke about the lasting damage to the live entertainment industry caused by a variety of economic problems, including inflation and high shipping and transport...

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JACK RUSSELL Tribute Concert To Be Held In St. Charles, Illinois On Friday

In memory of legendary former GREAT WHITE lead singer Jack Russell, the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois will host a tribute concert on Friday, August 23. JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE was originally scheduled to appear with headliner VIXEN, but Jack's illness caused him to back out of the show...

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Watch: GOJIRA's JOSEPH DUPLANTIER Takes Part In Peaceful Protest Demanding Release Of Ocean Conservationist

GOJIRA frontman Joseph Duplantier took part in a peaceful protest on Monday, August 12 in front of the parliament in Copenhagen, Denmark to demand the release of U.S.-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson. Video and photos of his appearance can be found below. Watson — founder of the Sea Shephe...

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STAIND's AARON LEWIS Awarded PANDORA Billionaires Plaque

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis was awarded with Pandora's coveted Billionaires Plaque on August 2, during a sold-out tour stop in Pelham, Tennessee at The Caverns. On Aaron's tour bus, Lewis's publicist surprised him with the plaque, recognizing over one billion Pandora streams for the country rocker....

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On Upcoming U.S. Presidential Election: 'Vote For Policies. Stop Voting For Personalities.'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, Michael Sweet of Christian metallers STRYPER was asked if he would agree that the world has never been in a worse shape than it is now. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's true. Obviously we've had wars th...