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LACEY STURM Says FLYLEAF Has No Other Shows Planned Beyond BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL
In an interview with Ned of Iowa's Rock 108 radio station conducted at this past weekend's Upheaval festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, singer Lacey Sturm spoke about how she ended up reuniting with FLYLEAF for their first live shows together in 11 years. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...July 17, 2023
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ARMORED SAINT Has 'Started Writing Some Songs' For Next Studio Album
During a book-signing event for Brian Slagel's latest book, "Swing Of The Blade", last Thursday (July 13) at Book Soup in West Hollywood, California, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. H...July 17, 2023
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Frankenmuth, Michigan, may be an odd place to birth the next great rock band, but that's the motherland of GRETA VAN FLEET. The band — which brings together three brothers in vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka and bass player/keyboardist Sam Kiszka, as well as drummer Danny Wagner — surface...July 17, 2023
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MAMMOTH WVH Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour With NITA STRAUSS
MAMMOTH WVH, the brainchild of former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, has announced a headline tour this fall in support of the band's upcoming second album, "Mammoth II". These dates come on the heels of the band's successful European tour last month that saw them opening for METALLICA, ALTER...July 17, 2023
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Watch NICKO MCBRAIN Get Hit By Falling Gong After It Is Played By BRUCE DICKINSON
Nicko McBrain avoided serious injury when a 40-inch symphonic gong landed on his back during IRON MAIDEN's concert in Dublin, Ireland late last month. The incident happened during the performance of the song "Alexander The Great" on June 24 at 3Arena. Midway through the track, MAIDEN singer Bruce Di...July 16, 2023
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'Listening To TOOL Really Upped My Game In Terms Of Understanding Music'
Wolfgang Van Halen, who originally started out as a drummer before moving on to guitar and bass, spoke to RawMusicTV at last month's Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden about some of his early influences as a musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I started playing drum...July 15, 2023
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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs KISS Classics In Houston During Summer 2023 Tour
The RichG LIVE YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's July 14 concert at the House Of Blues in Houston, Texas. Check out the clips below. Frehley's solo band once again includes Scot Coogan, a veteran session drummer who has played with LYNCH MOB, Lita Ford, Stephen Pearcy and L.A....July 15, 2023
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New GUNS N' ROSES Single Is Coming 'Any Day Now'
Tom Mayhue, GUNS N' ROSES' longtime production manager, has confirmed that a new single from the band is coming soon. Mayhue discussed the Axl Rose-fronted outfit's future plans while speaking to the media ahead of GUNS N' ROSES' July 13 concert in Paris, France. Noting that GN'R will finish the Nor...July 14, 2023
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BRUJERIA Announces New Album 'Esto Es Brujeria', Releases First Single 'Mochado'
Extreme metallers BRUJERIA will release their fifth full-length album, "Esto Es Brujeria", on September 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. The video visualizer for the LP's first single, "Mochado", can be seen below. BRUJERIA's Juan Brujo comments, "Para que sientan y sepan el poder Mexicano con raíces a...July 14, 2023
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Watch ARMORED SAINT Get Inducted Into METAL HALL OF FAME
California heavy metal veterans ARMORED SAINT were inducted into the Metal Hall Of Fame last night (Thursday, July 13) at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. The event was hosted by 95.5 KLOS DJ Marci Wiser, and featured performances by WEAPONS OF ANEW, Sergio Michel and DEC...July 14, 2023
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Watch: TED NUGENT Kicks Off 'Adios Mofo '23' Farewell Tour In Immokalee, Florida
Ted Nugent kicked off his "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour Wednesday night (July 12) in Immokalee, Florida. The legendary rocker's performance at the Seminole Casino Hotel, which is billed as Southwest Florida's premier gaming and entertainment destination, saw him backed by his current solo band cons...July 13, 2023
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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Calls WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'A Beautiful Human Being'. 'He's So Well Balanced'
In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, Rick Allen spoke about his recent encounter with Wolfgang Van Halen when MAMMOTH WVH opened for DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE at three shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland. "Well, interestingly enough, I was very fortunate to meet Wolfie'...July 13, 2023
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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Says Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales Is Making It Harder For Bands To Survive
In a new interview with The Razor's Edge, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's kind of like just life...July 13, 2023
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IRON MAIDEN's 'Legacy Of The Beast' Mobile Game Unleashes Collaboration With IN FLAMES
Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey as IRON MAIDEN's acclaimed free-to-play mobile game, Legacy Of The Beast, joins forces with Swedish metallers IN FLAMES to deliver an epic new event: In The Dark. Following a string of successful partnerships, Legacy Of The Beast proudly unveils another...July 13, 2023
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'There's Not Going To Be A VAN HALEN Reunion'
Sammy Hagar has once again weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying he "would love to play" with Alex Van Halen one more time. No progress has been reported on a possible VAN HALEN tribute show since April 2022 when former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to The...July 13, 2023
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