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AC/DC Announces Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

AC/DC has announced the initial details of the group's first tour dates in eight years. The legendary band's lineup for the "Power Up" European tour, which will kick off in May and run through August, will consist of singer Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and the...

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KEITH ST JOHN Exits KINGDOM COME; Band To Carry On With New Singer And Drummer

Singer Keith St John has announced his departure from KINGDOM COME after a five-year run with the band. St John joined KINGDOM COME in 2018 after original vocalist Lenny Wolf opted not to be involved in the group's reunion alongside drummer James Kottak, guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and ba...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS Explains Why He Prefers Headlining Arenas Over Performing At Festivals

During a recent appearance on the "Marvin" podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. Shadows was asked which he prefers: headlining arenas or performing at huge festivals. "I think both have their perks," the singer, whose real name is Matt Sanders, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "Both are interes...

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SOPHIE LLOYD Enlists BLACK STONE CHERRY's CHRIS ROBERTSON For Latest Single 'Let It Hurt'

British guitar sensation Sophie Lloyd has shared a music video for her latest single "Let It Hurt (Feat. Chris Robertson)". As well as writing the emotional lyrics for the song, the BLACK STONE CHERRY frontman Chris Robertson contributes some wailing, bluesy licks to complement Sophie's own rip-roa...

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AC/DC: New Touring Bassist Revealed?

AC/DC is rumored to have recruited bassist Chris Chaney to play bass on the legendary hard rock band's upcoming world tour. Chris is best known as the bassist of JANE'S ADDICTION and as a member of Alanis Morissette's touring and recording band. Chaney was also a member of TAYLOR HAWKINS AND THE COA...

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MARK KNOPFLER Enlists TONY IOMMI, BRIAN MAY, ALEX LIFESON, SLASH And Others For New Version Of 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)'

On March 15, Mark Knopfler will release a new, special recording of his anthemic "Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)" to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and its American equivalent Teen Cancer America. Performed by MARK KNOPFLER'S GUITAR HEROES, produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletche...

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AC/DC Is Expected To Make Tour Announcement On Monday

AC/DC's official web site has launched a countdown clock that is scheduled to hit zero on Monday, February 12 at 3:00 a.m. EST / 12:00 a.m. PST. While there are no hints whatsoever on what fans can expect when the countdown ends, it is widely believed that it will coincide with an announcement of th...

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AC/DC Appears To Be Teasing Announcement Of First Tour Dates In Eight Years

AC/DC appears to be teasing an announcement of the band's first tour dates in eight years. Last night, AC/DC's official social media channels were updated with a mysterious trailer showing the lightning bolt from the band's iconic logo flickering before the words "ARE YOU READY" appear on the screen...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST On Making 'Life Is But A Dream…' Album: 'We Approached It Very Differently'

In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ spoke about the making of the band's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and AVENGED SEVENFOL...

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Watch: SCOTT TRAVIS Performs JUDAS PRIEST And AC/DC Classics With PRIEST/DC In Auburn, California

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis performed with the California-based JUDAS PRIEST-AC/DC cover band called PRIEST/DC on February 3 at Pistol Pete's in Auburn, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. PRIEST/DC features vocalist Jeff Martin from RACER X. Martin was also previous...

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10 YEARS Shares New Song 'Rise'

10 YEARS has released a new song called "Rise" through Mascot Records. The recording was produced and mixed by 10 YEARS guitarist Brian Vodinh. "Rise" follows the release of "The Optimist" and "I Remember" which together have been streamed over 16 million times. Singer Jesse Hasek shares: "'Rise' is...

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Watch: WHITESNAKE, ZEBRA, VIXEN, Ex-MEGADETH And SLAUGHTER Members Perform At 2024 'Ronnie Montrose Remembered'

Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose was saluted by a stellar lineup of rock musicians whose careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful MONTROSE music at "Ronnie Montrose Remembered" on Friday, January 26 at the Grand Theater in Anaheim, California. This celebratory concert, hig...

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Rockers Pay Tribute To MC5's WAYNE KRAMER Following His Death

Slash (GUNS N' ROSES), Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES), Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE), William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of Wayne Kramer, co-founder, guitarist, and singe...

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MC5's WAYNE KRAMER Dead At 75

Wayne Kramer, co-founder, guitarist, and singer of the influential Detroit rock band MC5, has died at the age of 75. Kramer's passing was announced on Friday (February 2) in a post shared to Instagram. A simple black-and-white photo of the rocker was posted with the caption: "Wayne S. Kramer 'PEACE...

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ROB ZOMBIE Rejoined By Bassist ROB 'BLASKO' NICHOLSON

Rob Zombie has been rejoined by bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson. The news comes just hours after the shock rocker's longtime bassist Matt "Piggy D." Montgomery announced that he was exiting the band after 18 years. "After 18 years I am thrilled to announce that Blasko has returned," Zombie wrote on I...