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Replica Of JOHN FRUSCIANTE's Iconic 1962 Stratocaster Unveiled By Fender Custom Shop

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced the Fender Custom Shop limited edition masterbuilt John Frusciante Stratocaster. This masterbuilt, bespoke guitar is a meticulously crafted replica of Frusciante's beloved 1962 sunburst Strat that has been...

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SHADOWS FALL To Release Brand New Song In December

In a new interview with Sultans Of Slack, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the band's plans for the coming weeks. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, man, we're finally kinda back playing shows. We're still not touring full time, but we got an anniversary show for the 20...

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MASTODON's BILL KELLIHER Opens Up About Economics Of Touring: 'The Band Is The Last Person To Get Paid'

In a new interview with The Break Down With Nath & Johnny, Bill Kelliher of world-renowned American metal band MASTODON 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....

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BRUJERIA Announces 'Europa Rigor Mortis Part I' 2025 European Tour

Mexican-American death grinders BRUJERIA have announced the dates for the "Europa Rigor Mortis Part I" 2025 European tour. The trek will take place four months after the band's frontman, lyricist, leader and co-founder John Lepe, a.k.a. Juan Brujo, died at the age of 61 and six months after longtime...

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HEART Announces Support Acts For 2025 'Royal Flush' Tour

HEART has announced the support acts for the band's 2025 North American headlining tour. The legendary rockers will be joined by SQUEEZE, CHEAP TRICK and Lucinda Williams on the "Royal Flush" trek, which will kick off with a two-night stand February 28 and March 1 at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas,...

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BUTCHER BABIES Announce First New Single Since Departure Of Co-Vocalist CARLA HARVEY

BUTCHER BABIES will release a new single, "Sincerity", on Friday, November 8. A teaser for the track is available below. "Sincerity" will mark BUTCHER BABIES's first release since the departure of co-founding co-vocalist Carla Harvey. BUTCHER BABIES played their first concert since the official depa...

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DISMEMBER And EXODUS To Headline 2025 'Decibel Magazine & Beer Fest: Philly'

We'll all be bonded by suds on April 4-5, 2025, when Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philly — the world's loudest, heaviest, headbangingest, two-day craft beer event — returns to fill the Fillmore with an ever-flowing stream of beer for its eighth year. Swedish death metal legends DISMEMBER...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Mourns Death Of His Sister: 'Tonight Was One Of The Hardest Shows I've Ever Had To Play'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy is mourning the death of his sister, Samantha Leone Cattaneo, who passed away on Tuesday, October 29 after a battle with cancer. The 57-year-old musician, who is currently on tour in Europe with DREAM THEATER, shared the news of his sister's passing in a social med...

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THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Releases 'Shooting Velvet' Single From Upcoming 'Give Us The Moon' Album

Swedish classic/progressive rock supergroup THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA — featuring members of SOILWORK and ARCH ENEMY — will release its seventh studio album and "most cinematic offering to date", "Give Us The Moon", on January 31, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's first...

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EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE: 'I Will Proudly Be Voting For KAMALA HARRIS For President Of The United States'

EVANESCENCE's Amy Lee has endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris over Republican Donald Trump for president. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 29),Amy shared a video message on Instagram in which she said: "I'm Amy Lee, and I will proudly be voting for Kamala Harris for president of...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Inducted Into KENTUCKY MUSIC HALL OF FAME

On October 26, BLACK STONE CHERRY was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame. As a band that has always embraced and celebrated their home state, this was a tremendous honor. BLACK STONE CHERRY comments: "We started this band in middle of the woods in 2001, in a dry county, and no driver's l...

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TREMONTI Releases Music Video For New Single 'One More Time'

CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist/songwriter Mark Tremonti will release the sixth album from his solo band TREMONTI, "The End Will Show Us How", on January 10, 2025 via longtime partner Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's third single, "One More Time", can be seen below. "One More T...

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RUSH To Release 'The Albums: 1989-1996' Six-LP ATLANTIC Years Box Set

RUSH's first four albums with Atlantic Records will be reissued on vinyl in an upcoming boxed set that includes "Presto" (1989),"Roll The Bones" (1991),"Counterparts" (1993) and "Test For Echo" (1996). "The Albums: 1989-1996" will be available from the band's store RushBackstage.com and Rhino.com...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces Spring 2025 Tour With KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, FROZEN SOUL

Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D'Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — are returning to the road this winter and spring. Fresh off a 25th-anniversary perfor...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis And Ménière's Disease

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva has explained his absence from the band's upcoming appearance at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining SAVATAGE on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS...