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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis And Ménière's Disease

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva has explained his absence from the band's upcoming appearance at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining SAVATAGE on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS...

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JON SCHAFFER On His Involvement In U.S. Capitol Riot: 'I Was Wrong' And I 'Made A Terrible Mistake'

ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has released his first statement since being sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He will also have to pay $1,000 in restitution and a...

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SAVATAGE To Perform At 2025 Edition Of Brazil's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival

SAVATAGE will play a rare concert at the 2025 edition of Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival, set to take place on April 19 in São Paulo. Joining them on the bill will be SCORPIONS, JUDAS PRIEST, EUROPE, QUEENSRŸCHE, OPETH and STRATOVARIUS. According to the festival's official web site, SAVATAGE's li...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Sentenced To Three Years Probation

ICED EARTH's founding guitarist Jon Schaffer has been sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. He will also have to pay $1,000 in restitution and a $200 financial assessment. Earlier t...

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METALLICA Announces Australia And New Zealand Tour With EVANESCENCE And SUICIDAL TENDENCIES

METALLICA has announced the Australia and New Zealand leg of its "M72" world tour. The trek will kick off on November 1, 2025 in Perth at Optus Stadium, then head to Adelaide on November 5 at Adelaide Oval. Next, the tour moves to Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on November 8, followed by Brisbane's Sunc...

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THE ROLLING STONES To Release 'Welcome To Shepherd's Bush' Recording Of 1999 Hometown Club Show

"Welcome to Shepherd's Bush," proclaimed Mick Jagger. "I've been waiting to say that for a little bit. "With that opening introduction, shortly before launching into "Shattered", THE ROLLING STONES gave an inspired performance during this June 8, 1999, club show at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in Lond...

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INTO ETERNITY Is Working On First New Studio Album In Six Years

In a new interview with This Day In Metal, vocalist Stu Block confirmed that INTO ETERNITY is working on a new studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's gonna be slow going. We're gonna make sure it's right — make sure it's released right, make sure the music's right, make su...

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U.S. Government Requests Probation For ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER, Cites His Cooperation With Law Enforcement

The U.S. government has requested that ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer be sentenced to three years of supervised probation, as well as an order that he pay $2,000 in restitution and the mandatory $200 special assessment, in connection with his involvement in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capit...

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Ex-KORN Drummer DAVID SILVERIA On Debut Album's 30th Anniversary: 'The Right Five Guys Came Together At The Perfect Time'

On Saturday (October 12),the day after the 30th anniversary of the release of KORN's self-titled debut album, the band's original drummer David Silveria took to his Instagram to share the LP's cover art, and he included the following message: "When I was 10yrs old I got my first drum set. That's wh...

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JON BON JOVI Endorses KAMALA HARRIS And TIM WALZ: 'The Truth Matters'

Jon Bon Jovi has endorsed Kamala Harris for president by sharing his recent track "The People's House", featuring Michigan gospel and country duo THE WAR AND TREATY. In a post on Friday (October 11) on social media, the 62-year-old BON JOVI frontman wrote: "The People's House is a song that celebrat...

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RATT Shares Previously Unreleased Song 'Reach For The Sky' From 'Out Of The Cellar' 40th-Anniversary Edition

BMG, in partnership with Rhino Entertainment, has shared "Reach For The Sky", a previously unreleased track recorded during the sessions for RATT's 1984 debut album "Out Of The Cellar". The song will be included on limited-edition versions of the "Out Of The Cellar" 40th-anniversary release celebrat...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Wrote Riff For SKID ROW Song 'Monkey Business' With SNAKE: 'I Crafted That Riff With Him'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was asked if he writes songs and lyrics on a regular basis. He responded: "I write all of the time, but I don't ever write. [Laughs] Let me explain what I mean. I've always been a guy who collects things. I collect...

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Watch: New CRIMSON GLORY Lineup Performs Live For First Time

CRIMSON GLORY's new lineup, which includes Ben Jackson (guitar),Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana Burnell (drums),along with the group's latest additions, lead vocalist Travis Wills of the Dallas, Texas progressive power metal band INFIDEL RISING and guitarist Mark "Borgy" Borgmeyer of the Sarasota/Brade...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA's First Two Mexico City Concerts During 'M72' Tour

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Ride The Lightning" on September 22 at Estadio GNP Seguros (formerly known as Foro Sol) in Mexico City, Mexico can be seen below. Also available is footage of METALLICA playing "King Nothing" and "Seek & Destroy" on September 20 at th...

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BON JOVI Announces 'Forever' Book Celebrating Band's 40th Anniversary

Genesis Publications and BON JOVI have announced "Bon Jovi Forever", a forthcoming book to celebrate the band's 40th anniversary. BON JOVI have given Genesis unprecedented access to their entire archive to take you on a thrilling journey through the band's phenomenal 40 years in which they have crea...