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MERCYFUL FATE Releases Remastered Version Of 'Melissa' Digitally In Honor Of Album's 40th Anniversary

Metal Blade Records has announced that it is releasing MERCYFUL FATE's classic "Melissa" digitally on October 30 in celebration of the album's 40th anniversary. What makes this release special is that it's a version of "Melissa" that was remastered in 2005 by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound in New York...

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TESLA Guitarist DAVE RUDE Releases Music Video For 'Hell And Back' Single From 'Through The Fire' Solo Album

Longtime TESLA guitarist Dave Rude will release his full-length solo album, "Through The Fire", on November 17 via Rat Pak Records. The LP features 11 new studio tracks and was mixed by TESLA bandmate Brian Wheat at his studio J-Street Records in Sacramento, California. The official Brandon Gullion-...

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Watch: NEW YEARS DAY Performs New Single 'Vampyre' On WWE's 'Halloween Havoc'

Rock band NEW YEARS DAY returned to WWE NXT Tuesday night (October 24) for a special performance of their bloodthirsty new single "Vampyre". The performance aired as part of "Halloween Havoc", a two-part special that concludes next week. Watch the performance below. "We are absolutely ecstatic to ha...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 'Over The Mountain' Single From 'Heaven Comes Down' Album

Legendary American rockers DOKKEN will release their 13th studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", on October 27 via Silver Lining Music. The follow-up to 2012's "Broken Bones" was produced by Bill Palmer and Don Dokken and was mixed by Kevin Shirley (AEROSMITH, IRON MAIDEN). The official Above The Void-c...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY Announces First Album In 10 Years, 'Moon Healer'

Extreme experimental death metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY will release their first album in 10 years, "Moon Healer", on February 23 via Metal Blade. The follow-up to 2014's "Sun Eater" was produced by Jason Suecof, who has previously worked with TRIVIUM, AUGUST BURNS RED, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ALL TH...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MARTY FRIEDMAN's Performance At 2023 WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Professionally filmed video of Marty Friedman's August 5 performance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Devil Take Tomorrow 05:51 Dragon Mistress 17:27 Kaze Ga Fuiteiru As previously reported, Friedman — who moved from America to Tokyo in 2003...

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KING DIAMOND Is 'Checking The Possibilities To Really Come Out With Something Next Year'

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke to "The Metal Podcast" about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Titled "The Institute", KING DIAMOND's first studio LP in 17 years is tentatively due in 2024 via Metal Blade. It will be made available as a two-L...

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ULI JON ROTH Says There Are Early SCORPIONS Songs That RUDOLF SCHENKER Didn't Play On

Uli Jon Roth has revealed that there were songs on some early SCORPIONS albums on which Rudolf Schenker did not play. Saying that it was "just quicker" for Roth to record the parts himself, the guitarist said that tracks on the likes of 1978's "Virgin Killer" and 1979's "Taken By Force" did not feat...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Announces New 'Insider's View Of Japan' Event At JAPAN FOUNDATION In Los Angeles

On Thursday, November 9, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman — who moved from America to Tokyo in 2003 — will return to the Japan Foundation in Los Angeles to participate in another public question-and-answer session, "Ask Marty Vol. 2: An Insider's View Of Japan Through The Eyes Of An American...

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TESLA Guitarist DAVE RUDE To Release 'Through The Fire' Solo Album In November

Longtime TESLA guitarist Dave Rude will release his full-length solo album, "Through The Fire", on November 17 via Rat Pak Records. The LP features 11 new studio tracks and was mixed by TESLA bandmate Brian Wheat at his studio J-Street Records in Sacramento, California. Regarding the writing and rec...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: How To Develop Your Own Identity As A Guitar Player

In a new interview with Sweetwater's Nick Bowcott, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the importance of establishing your own creative voice when playing guitar. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's the way to have an identity, really. It's one thing to pra...

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THE ROLLING STONES Export Their Elevated Retail Concept To U.S And Beyond

THE ROLLING STONES are taking their elevated retail concept RS No. 9 global with a series of pop-ups in New York City, Los Angeles and Tokyo. Marking the first time the brand has been available outside the United Kingdom, the premium shopping destinations will feature the latest AW/23 Collection, ne...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says It Was 'A Good Idea' For MARTY FRIEDMAN To Perform With MEGADETH Again

In a new interview with the Mike Nelson Show, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if he was surprised to see ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman rejoining his former band onstage a couple of times this year — first at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan in February, and then at the Wacken Open...

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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS Announce 2024 World Tour

Slash's long-running band SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS has confirmed a massive run of 2024 international dates. The newly announced "The River Is Rising - Rest Of The World Tour '24" will kick off with the band's return to Mexico City's Pepsi Centre WTC, and will see SLASH FE...

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NEW YEARS DAY Shares Music Video For Latest Single 'Vampyre'

Rock band NEW YEARS DAY invites fans to join them in the world of "Vampyre" with a brand new video game-style music video. The ferocious single — a message of strength and resilience in the face of those who would drain you of both — was released late last month, marking NEW YEARS DAY's first new mu...