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Ex-JETHRO TULL Guitarist MARTIN BARRE Explains Why Band's 'Hard Rock/Metal' GRAMMY Was Well Deserved

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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STONE SOUR Guitarist JOSH RAND Undergoes Spinal Surgery, Opens Up About Mental Health Issues

STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand says that he recently underwent spinal surgery after dealing with chronic back pain for what seems like forever". The 49-year-old musician, who left STONE SOUR's tour in 2018 to seek out treatment for "an alcohol and Xanax dependency," also revealed that he has been me...

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Cycles Of Pain

An enduring bastion of progress and power, ANGRA have consistently outclassed the opposition for the last three decades. As far back as their 1993 debut "Angels Cry", the Brazilians have been tirelessly dedicated to pushing melodic metal forward, with stunning levels of virtuoso musicianship an inte...

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VIXEN's BRITT LIGHTNING To Be Honored At 2024 SHE ROCKS AWARDS

VIXEN guitarist Brittany Denaro (a.k.a. Britt Lightning) is among the first announced honorees at the upcoming 2024 She Rocks Awards. Susanna Hoffs will co-host this event that recognizes women who stand out as innovators and role models in the music industry. The 12th annual live awards show, which...

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ALICE COOPER: EDDIE VAN HALEN Wanted To Get A Guitar Lesson From GLEN CAMPBELL

During a recent appearance on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker", legendary rocker and golf aficionado Alice Cooper was asked if he still plays golf as much as he used to. The 75-year-old musician responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I play six days a week. I play every day. It's...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE Announces 'Brainsqueeze Tour 2024'

Richmond's hard-charging, metal maniacs MUNICIPAL WASTE are kicking off 2024 with a bang with their "Brainsqueeze Tour" with GHOUL, NECROT and DEAD HEAT. The 24-day trek will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the band's seminal studio album "Waste 'Em All". "Brainsqueeze Tour" will kick off on Febru...

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Would DAVE LOMBARDO Be On Board For Hypothetical SLAYER Reunion Tour?

During a new appearance on the "Mark And Me" podcast, Dave Lombardo was asked if he was aware, during his time with SLAYER, of how the band was progressing over time or it was "too much of a whirlwind" that he was caught up in internally. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was cau...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Says His Solo Album Is 'About Halfway Done'

During an appearance on today's episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton was asked if he is involved in any outside music projects away from his main band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I've got a project that's go...

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QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform Entire Debut EP And 'The Warning' Album On 2024's 'The Origins Tour'

Although QUEENSRŸCHE would score multi-platinum albums and hit singles over their career, their fans have developed an undeniable love for the group's early releases, the 1983 EP and 1984's "The Warning" album, when they helped trailblaze a style of rock that combined elements of metal and prog. An...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Announces European 2024 'Bass Warrior Tour'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has announced his inaugural "Bass Warrior Tour", gracing select European cities with a captivating evening of cherished classics, deep cuts, and insightful storytelling from his illustrious career. This journey will encompass his role as a co-founding member of...

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Y&T Announces 50th-Anniversary European Tour

Legendary California rockers Y&T have announced the dates for their 50th-anniversary European tour. The trek will kick off at the Keep It True Rising festival in Würzburg, Germany on October 5, 2024 and will include additional stops in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, United Kingdom. Y&T 50...

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Guitarist BRENT PURGASON Exits GWAR: 'I Am Leaving On Good Terms'

Longtime GWAR guitarist Brent Purgason has announced his exit from the band. The former CANNABIS CORPSE and ANTIETAM 1862 guitarist joined GWAR in 2012 as the replacement for Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus, who was found dead in November 2011. He was 34 years old. On Sunday (November 5),Purgaso...

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K.K. DOWNING On His Reunion With JUDAS PRIEST At ROCK HALL: 'It Was A Weird Experience'

In a recent interview with Spain's The Metal Circus, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was asked what it was like to reunite with his former band for a performance at last year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces New Solo Single 'Afterglow Of Ragnarok', 2024 European Tour

Having set the rock and metal world alight in September with the announcement of a forthcoming solo album and Latin American tour dates, further details of Bruce Dickinson's "The Mandrake Project" are revealed today. The first single to be taken from it will be "Afterglow Of Ragnarok" (due on Decemb...

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JOEY BELLADONNA To Begin Recording Vocals For New ANTHRAX Album Today

ANTHRAX's Joey Belladonna is about to begin laying down his vocals for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. Earlier today (Sunday, November 5), the 63-year-old upstate New York-based singer shared a video message from an undisclosed location in Los Angeles in which...