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NICKELBACK Announces Spring/Summer 2023 'Get Rollin'' North American Tour
Acclaimed rock band NICKELBACK has announced the 2023 "Get Rollin'" tour, in support of their most recent 10th studio album, "Get Rollin'". Produced by Live Nation, the massive run will hit 38 cities this summer, kicking off on Monday, June 12 in Quebec City, Quebec at Videotron Centre, with stops a...January 23, 2023
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MIKE TRAMP Announces Dates For 'Songs Of White Lion' May 2023 U.S. Tour
Former WHITE LION frontman Mike Tramp will embark on an extensive U.S. tour in May 2023. "The Songs Of White Lion" trek, which was originally supposed to take place in April/May 2020, will see Tramp performing all the WHITE LION hits, including "When The Children Cry", "Little Fighter", "Wait", "Lad...January 23, 2023
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DISTURBED Announces June 2023 European Tour
DISTURBED will embark on the "Take Back Your Life" European tour in June. Tickets for the newly announced shows will become available this Friday, January 27 at 9 a.m. local time. Confirmed dates: June 07 - Nickelsdorf, Austria - Nova Rock June 08-11 - Castle Donington, United Kingdom - Download Fes...January 23, 2023
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Watch QUEENSRŸCHE Perform At Florida's ROKISLAND FEST
QUEENSRŸCHE performed last night (Saturday, January 21) at the RokIsland Fest in Key West, Florida. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of concertsrock YouTube channel). Last month, QUEENSRŸCHE announced an early 2023 U.S. tour in support of its sixteenth studio album, "...January 22, 2023
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DISTURBED's MIKE WENGREN Is 'Killing It' In The Gym In Preparation For Band's Upcoming Tour
DISTURBED drummer Mike Wengren is "killing it" in the gym in preparation for the band's upcoming tour. On Thursday (January 19),Southeast Wisconsin's Peak Health & Performance shared a short video of the 51-year-old musician working out at the facility and included the following caption: "After...January 20, 2023
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RIVAL SONS Share New Song 'Rapture' And Announce 'Lightbringer', Second New Album For 2023
Two-time-Grammy-nominated band RIVAL SONS have shared their new single "Rapture", which is available today on all streaming platforms. It stands out as the latest anthem to be unveiled from the group's anxiously awaited new full-length album, "Darkfighter", now due on June 2, 2023. Additionally, the...January 20, 2023
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IAN HUNTER Recruits METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AEROSMITH, DEF LEPPARD Members For 'Defiance Part 1' Album
Rock 'n' roll legend Ian Hunter has announced the release of his landmark new album, "Defiance Part 1", arriving via the Sun Records label on Friday, April 21, 2023. Easily among the most star-studded original albums ever recorded, "Defiance Part 1" sees Hunter joined by the late, great Jeff Beck, J...January 20, 2023
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JAY JAY FRENCH Says TWISTED SISTER Will Perform Three Songs At 'Metal Hall Of Fame'
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French spoke about the band's decision to reunite to perform at the sixth annual Metal Hall Of Fame charity gala. Drummer Mike Portnoy and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai will also induct TWISTED SISTER's classic lineup of...January 19, 2023
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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Never Saw THE LUCID Coming'
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, who recently collaborated with INSANE CLOWN POSSE's Violent J on the "Saddle Up And Ride" single from his THE LUCID project, was asked in a new interview with The Travel Addict if there is anyone he would still like to collaborate or play with. He responded: "...January 19, 2023
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MARK TREMONTI Is 'Sure' CREED Reunion 'Will Happen At Some Point'
Mark Tremonti says that he is "sure" that a reunion of CREED will happen at some point in the not-so-distant future. Nearly three years ago, CREED updated its Facebook profile with an old photo, igniting rumors of the multi-platinum act's imminent return. Mark, who is promoting the new ALTER BRIDGE...January 17, 2023
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Watch JOHN 5 Play Along To MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Bastard'
Former ROB ZOMBIE and MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 has uploaded a video of him playing along to "Bastard", a song from MÖTLEY CRÜE's second album, "Shout At The Devil", which was originally released in 1983. "One of my favz," MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx wrote in the comments section. The lates...January 17, 2023
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MAX CAVALERA: Why Most Of My Guitars Have Only Four Strings
In a new interview with Brutal Planet Magazine, former SEPULTURA and current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera spoke about his reputation as a modern-day riffmaster. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I've always been intrigued by riffs, man. I think riffs are amazing; they are magical. There...January 16, 2023
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STEVE VAI's Stolen 'Swiss Cheese' Guitar Found In Attic In Tijuana, Mexico
Steve Vai has been reunited with his "Swiss cheese" guitar, which was stolen from a California rehearsal space in 1986. The guitar, which was originally used in the video for David Lee Roth's "Yankee Rose", and was due to be taken out on tour that summer, was returned to the guitarist after being di...January 16, 2023
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MIKE PORTNOY On THE WINERY DOGS: 'You Have To Have Those Three Personalities To Make Up That Sound And Style'
In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, drummer Mike Portnoy said that THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH),could not exist without any one of those three members. He explained (as...January 15, 2023
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QUEENSRŸCHE's WILTON And LA TORRE Say Touring With JUDAS PRIEST Was 'Seamless': It Was 'Really Awesome'
QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and singer Todd La Torre spoke to Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility about the band's recent North American tours as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. Michael said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "JUDAS PRIEST was one of my influences when I was [in my] late...January 15, 2023
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