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Watch: SEETHER Performs New Single 'Judas Mind' At SiriusXM Studios

Video of SEETHER performing the band's new single, "Judas Mind", live at the studios of SiriusXM Octane can be seen below. "Judas Mind" is taken from SEETHER's ninth studio album, "The Surface Seems So Far", which will arrive on September 20 via Fantasy Records. "'Judas Mind' is a song about reachin...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: 'SIMON MCBRIDE Has Been Amazing'

In a new interview with Qobuz, Ian Gillan was asked about DEEP PURPLE's announcement in 2022 that he and his bandmates had welcomed guitarist Simon McBride as an official member of the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was funny. He'd been with us for about a year, and we...

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SEETHER Announces 'The Surface Seems So Far' Album, Shares New Single 'Judas Mind'

Rock music stalwarts SEETHER are set to unleash their ninth studio album, "The Surface Seems So Far", this fall, continuing their legacy as champions of raw emotion in a landscape dominated by fleeting trends and manufactured sounds. The first single off the unapologetically aggressive 11-track coll...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'As Long As You're Performing Live And Using' Backing 'Tracks Sparingly, It's Totally Fine'

STRYPER's Michael Sweet has once again weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more sy...

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TED NUGENT: 'To Be Against Hunting Is To Literally Have No Soul'

Rock musician and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent, who recently lost his beloved family dog Happy, spoke out in support of hunting rights during an appearance on the latest episode of The Chuck Shute Podcast. Referencing the fact that he cried for days after Happy died, Ted said in part (as transcribe...

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GODSMACK's SHANNON LARKIN Gives Rundown Of His 'Lighting Up The Sky' Tour Drum Kit

In the video below, Shannon Larkin, the powerhouse drummer for GODSMACK, gives Modern Drummer magazine an in-depth tour of his custom Yamaha acrylic drums that were made specifically for the band's "Lighting Up The Sky" tour. Shannon shares his journey with GODSMACK, revealing some stories about his...

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KERRY KING Says He Was 'Shaking' Before He Presented TONY IOMMI With Music Award: 'I Was Just A F**king Idiot'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer Greece's TV show "TV War", SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked if he has ever had a negative experience meeting one of his musical idols. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. Only once. And I won't even tell you who, because he doesn't dese...

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Watch: LZZY HALE Fronts SKID ROW For First Time In Carterville, Illinois

HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale played her first show as the vocalist of SKID ROW Friday night (May 17) at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist was as follows: 01. Slave To The Grind 02. The Threat 03. Ma...

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HALESTORM Releases Full-Length Concert Video From Sold-Out London Show

HALESTORM has released a surprise new live album and accompanying full concert video. "Live At Wembley" was recorded at London, United Kingdom's iconic OVO Arena Wembley on December 9, 2023 and contains 18 songs, including a rendition of the rarely played "Takes My Life" from HALESTORM's 2006 EP "On...

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PESTILENCE's PATRICK MAMELI Brushes Off Talk That He's A 'Dictator' And Shares How HATE ETERNAL 'Saved' His Life

By David E. Gehlke PESTILENCE founding and lone consistent member Patrick Mameli is aware that appreciation for his band hasn't come easy. After the influential (and excellent) one-two punch of 1989's "Consuming Impulse" and 1991's "Testimony Of The Ancients", PESTILENCE ventured off into space with...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Says He Doesn't Care About Being Accused Of Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott has once again dismissed accusations that his band is using backing tracks during live performances, saying "we don't cheat." The 64-year-old singer and founding member of the iconic British band made the comment while discussing DEF LEPPARD's reputation as a formidable liv...

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ALICE COOPER Re-Releases 'Breadcrumbs' With Bonus Tracks

Available today, April 26, as a CD edition including bonus tracks is "Breadcrumbs" by Alice Cooper, the release that initiated the success of the album "Detroit Stories". Inspired by the rebellious energy of the late '60s and early '70s punk scene, Cooper returns to his roots and the unpolished gara...

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Watch: CREED Plays Second Reunion Concert Aboard 'Summer Of '99' Cruise

CREED played its second concert in 12 years on Saturday (April 20) as the headliners of the Summer Of '99 cruise. Fan-filmed video can be seen below (courtesy of Fake Fan). The band's lineup of Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips performed two shows during the cruise, which...

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ALICE COOPER Adds 12 U.S. Shows To Summer 2024 Tour

Icon, pioneer, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Alice Cooper has added 12 new shows to his summer 2024 tour. Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will be available on Tuesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. local time with code SICKTHINGS. Tickets to the general public go on sale on Friday, April 19. Newl...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT's Founding Guitarist VINNIE STIGMA To Release Autobiography In September

Permuted Press has set a September 10, 2024 release date for "The Most Interesting Man In The World", the autobiography of Vinnie Stigma, the founding member and guitarist of the legendary New York hardcore band AGNOSTIC FRONT. In "The Most Interesting Man In The World", the godfather of New York Ci...