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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Collaborates With Film Composer/Producer TYLER BATES And British Synth-Wave Band GUNSHIP

Renowned film composer/producer Tyler Bates has teamed up with British synth-wave band GUNSHIP and drummer Dave Lombardo (of SLAYER, MR. BUNGLE, MISFITS) for a new single collaboration, "Revolution.exe". Released on Bates's record label, Gravel And Echo Recordings, the track is hard-hitting, politic...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Announces 'In My Darkest Hour' Book Event In New York City

MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine will appear at Kaufman Music Center in New York City on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. for a special conversation celebrating the release of his new memoir, "In My Darkest Hour". Tickets are on sale now. Each $50 ticket includes a signed copy of the book. "In My Dark...

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ANDY SCOTT On Existence Of Another Version Of SWEET Band Without Any Original Members: 'It Really Isn't Right'

In a recent interview with Adam and Darren Roach of the Land Of Music Podcast, guitarist Andy Scott of the legendary rock band SWEET was asked about the existence of another touring and recording act called THE SWEET which contains no members from the original SWEET lineup. Andy said (as transcribed...

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JENNIFER FINCH's Memoir, 'Shooting Up And Making Out', Due In January 2027

Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette Book Group, has announced the publication of "Shooting Up And Making Out: A Memoir Of My Life In LA And L7" by Jennifer Finch with Jeff Alulis on January 19, 2027. This is a candid and clear-eyed memoir that stands apart from the...

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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Opens Queen B Sushi In Old Town Cottonwood, Arizona

TOOL and A PERFECT CIRCLE frontman Maynard James Keenan has spent the past two decades helping turn the Verde Valley into an unlikely wine and culture destination. In 2024, he and his wife, Jennifer Keenan, expanded Queen B Vinyl Café to include a café and coffee roaster. Today, it's Northern Arizon...

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Watch: PRIMUS Joined By DEATH ANGEL's MARK OSEGUEDA For 'Holy Diver' Cover At 2026 DYNAMO METALFEST

DEATH ANGEL and KERRY KING vocalist Mark Osegueda joined PRIMUS on stage on Saturday, August 15 at the Dynamo Metalfest in Eindhoven, The Netherlands to perform a cover of the DIO classic "Holy Diver". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. PRIMUS's studio cover version of "Holy Diver...

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DORO PESCH Says Heavy Metal Keeps Her Young: 'I'm More Healthy Now Than I Was In The '80s'

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, German metal queen Doro Pesch was asked if there is a moment, when she looks back at her four-and-a-half-decade career, that she would like to travel back in time to in order to see herself perform but from the eyes of a fan. She respond...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Reflects On His Cancer Battle: 'God Wanted Me To Be Healed'

On Friday, August 14, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine went live on TalkShopLive for a special question-and-answer session about his new memoir, "In My Darkest Hour", which will arrive on September 8, 2026 via Grand Central Publishing's recently launched Da Capo imprint. The book, which Mustaine co-wro...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Recalls How Rock Music Media In 1980s Tried To Pit POISON Against METALLICA

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett recalled how the rock music media in the 1980s tried to pit rival genres thrash metal and glam metal against eac...

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BLACK SABBATH Legend TONY IOMMI To Discuss His Remarkable Career At Royal Birmingham Conservatoire In September

On Thursday, September 17, legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is coming to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire stage in Birmingham, United Kingdom for one night only to talk about his remarkable career in music and the city that started it all. With more than 45 albums to his name, Tony is...

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Radio Promotion Powerhouse SKATEBOARD MARKETING Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Founded 35 years ago on August 12, 1991 by Munsey Ricci (pictured below),Skateboard Marketing has operated at the heart of hard rock, heavy metal, and heavy music culture, working across commercial, satellite, syndicated, and college radio to break new artists and support legacy acts for three and...

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JORN LANDE On Collaborating With TONY IOMMI On 'From The Dark': 'I Went In With A Very Strong Desire To Give It My Very Best Effort'

In a new interview with Ten Tons Of Tone, Jorn Lande spoke about his collaboration with Tony Iommi on the BLACK SABBATH guitarist's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The Norwegian singer is credited as co-writer on all of the LP's eight tracks, and is joined on the album by Iommi, drummer Karl B...

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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM On Getting Praise From METALLICA: 'It's A Total Bizarre Childhood Dream Version Of Success'

In an interview with Andrew Slaidins of The Rockpit's "50 Shades Of Slaids", AVATAR frontman Johannes Eckerström was asked for his reaction to METALLICA's recent comment that the Swedish metallers "raised the bar" when they opened for the heavy metal giants on the spring/summer 2026 European leg of...

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MERCYFUL FATE, ELECTRIC CALLBOY And MOTIONLESS IN WHITE To Headline 2027 Edition Of U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK

With Bloodstock 2026 underway and on target for another record-breaking year, festival HQ have just revealed the first bands for 2027, unveiling them at the Ronnie James Dio stage right after MUNICIPAL WASTE's face-melting set. Mark your calendar now and start planning for August 5-8, 2027 at Catton...

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STYX Announces Full Schedule For Second Annual 'Rockin' In Paradise With Styx & Friends' Beach Weekend

Topeka, a leader in U.S.-based music destination vacations, announced exciting new additions to the 2026 "Rockin' In Paradise With Styx & Friends" beach weekend, returning to Miramar Beach, Florida, October 8-10, 2026. New for 2026, the three-day music vacation welcomes three legendary yacht roc...