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MICHAEL WILTON On QUEENSRŸCHE's Post-GEOFF TATE Era: 'We're On A Great Path Right Now Creatively'

In a brand new interview with Eonmusic, QUEENSRŸCHE's Michael Wilton has confirmed that there are no plans for drummer Scott Rockenfield to return to the group. Speaking during the band's appearance at Bloodstock Open Air festival, the guitarist said that the drummer "isn't touring anymore." Michael...

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HANSI KÜRSCH Says Fans Should Have 'High Expectations' For New DEMONS & WIZARDS Album

Prior to DEMONS & WIZARDS' August 17 performance in Los Angeles, vocalist Hansi Kürsch (also of BLIND GUARDIAN) and guitarist Jon Schaffer (also of ICED EARTH) spoke with Allie Jorgensen of LA Metal Media magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION Announces North American Tour With ATHEIST, FULL OF HELL, PRIMITIVE MAN, AUTHOR & PUNISHER, VITRIOL

This November/December, CATTLE DECAPITATION will headline the North American "Geocidal Tendencies" tour featuring support from ATHEIST, FULL OF HELL, PRIMITIVE MAN, AUTHOR & PUNISHER and VITRIOL. The extensive trek will kick off just before the release of CATTLE DECAPITATION's long-awaited ninth st...

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Video Premiere: BUCKCHERRY's 'Radio Song'

BUCKCHERRY's official music video for "Radio Song" can be seen below. The clip was filmed at the band's August 17 concert in Las Vegas at the Fremont Street Experience. Additional filming was done at Jamies Pix. The video was directed by Kurtis "KasterTroy" Imel. BUCKCHERRY recently announced the...

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AT THE GATES Announces December 2019 European Tour With NIFELHEIM, DESERTED FEAR

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES recently wrapped up a successful run of international summer festival appearances and are set to continue the promotional campaign for their current album, "To Drink From The Night Itself" with a tour across North America in an all-Swedish package to...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL: How My Debut Solo Album Came Together (Video)

A three-and-a-half-minute video of MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell discussing how his debut solo album, "Old Lions Still Roar" came together can be seen below. Due on October 25 via Nuclear Blast, the disc, which has been in the works for more than five years, will include guest appearances by Rob...

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BUCKCHERRY Vocalist Says He First Recorded 'Crazy Bitch' Chorus On His Mother's Answering Machine

BUCKCHERRY vocalist Josh Todd recently spoke with Sally Steele of Vegas Rocks! magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his biggest influences: Josh: "The first rock frontman I dug was Ian MacKaye from MINOR THREAT. He was the...

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Listen To New EXHORDER Song 'Hallowed Sound'

"Hallowed Sound", a brand new song from New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's first album in 27 years, "Mourn The Southern Skies", which will be released on September 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band now features founding me...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: Making Of 'Ten' Solo Album Part One (Video)

The first in a series of videos featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's tenth solo LP, aptly titled "Ten", can be seen below. The follow-up to 2016's "One Sided War" is scheduled for release on October 11 via Rat Pak Records in North America and Fronti...

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LEMMY's Long-Lost Duet With LYNDA KAY Finally Sees Light Of Day

Singer-songwriter Lynda Kay has a new song coming out August 23 featuring the late great Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of MOTÖRHEAD. The duet, titled "The Mask", is far from Kilmister's well-regarded metal fare. This poignant Willie Nelson-style ballad, paired with Kay's harmonious, yearning voice, reveals...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Takes You Behind The Scenes Of This Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival (Video)

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has uploaded a 14-minute video blog featuring behind-the-scenes footage from this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which was held August 1-3 in Wacken, Germany. Check it out below. QUEENSRŸCHE's latest album, "The Verdict", was released in March via Ce...

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IN THIS MOMENT's MARIA BRINK To Play Solo Piano Lounge Set On Next Year's SHIPROCKED Cruise

ShipRocked 2020 has added HELLYEAH and IN THIS MOMENT's Maria Brink — in her first-ever solo piano lounge set — to the music lineup for the 11th year of the ultimate rock music cruise vacation. RA — with its first performances in over five years — and AEGES also join the bill for ShipRocked 2020, wh...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Announces 2019 Winter Tour, 'Christmas Eve And Other Stories'

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (TSO),the multi-platinum, critically-acclaimed progressive rock group, today announced its highly anticipated winter tour 2019. Returning with all-new staging and effects is the unforgettable show that started it all, "Christmas Eve And Other Stories". TSO's show that start...

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BUCKCHERRY Frontman Says 'A Lot Of The Bands Sound The Same' On Active Rock Radio

Front Row Joe of That Just Happened conducted an interview with BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd prior to the band's April 17 concert at Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On teaming with guitarist Ste...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says He Walks Away With 'About $7,000-$10,000' For Every Album He Makes

Michael Sweet says that he doesn't make music "for the money." The STRYPER frontman made the comment in response to a question from a fan about Sweet's latest solo single, "Better Part Of Me", which follows an "old-school metal" direction that is not far removed from the band's recent output. Asked...