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JAMES KOTTAK Had Just Been Through 48-Day Stint In Rehab Facility Before His Death, Says KINGDOM COME Singer

KINGDOM COME singer Keith St. John, who joined the band in 2018 as the replacement for original frontman Lenny Wolf, spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about the passing of the group's drummer, James Kottak. Kottak, who was open about his battle with alcoholism, died Tuesday morning...

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Ryujin

One of the most prominent Japanese metal bands of the last decade, GYZE looked hell-bent on world domination when they released their fourth album 2019's "Asian Chaos". Obviously, the world subsequently went mad and we all spent a lot of time indoors, but the Hokkaido trio set about reinventing them...

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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61

According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...

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KORN Announces Biggest U.K. Show To Date At London's Gunnersbury Park

Alt-metal pioneers KORN have announced they will return to London to perform for the first time in seven years, with their biggest U.K. headline show to date at Gunnersbury Park on Sunday, August 11. Joining them at the mammoth outdoor event are special guests DENZEL CURRY, SPIRITBOX, WARGASM and LO...

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K.K. DOWNING Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of JUDAS PRIEST's 'Defenders Of The Faith': It's 'Probably One Of My Favorite Albums'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing has shared a new video message in he reflects on the band's classic album "Defenders Of The Faith". In the clip, which can be seen below, the 72-year-old musician states (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hello, everyone. It's K.K. here, just...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Dons Santa Claus Outfit For 2023 'Merry Christmas' Video Message

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has once again donned a Santa Claus outfit as he shared a new "Merry Christmas" video message for his fans. Check it out below. During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Totally 80s" podcast with host Lyndsey Parker, Coverdale was asked if he is retiring fr...

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Watch: GEDDY LEE Joined By ALEX LIFESON At Portsmouth Stop Of U.K. Book Tour

Geddy Lee was joined by his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson at the Portsmouth, United Kingdom stop of the bassist/vocalist's "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour on December 17 at the Portsmouth Guildhall. They were later joined on stage by journalist Phil Wilding. Previous U.K. shows have had guests Ni...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MARK TREMONTI Performing 'O Holy Night' During 'Christmas Special' Concert In Orlando

On December 16, Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, author as well as founding member of hard rock bands ALTER BRIDGE, CREED and TREMONTI, Mark Tremonti performed at Walt Disney Theater At Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, Florida as part of his "Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra: Christmas Speci...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA On Upcoming 'Vibez Tour': 'We Wanna Create A Really Cool Night Of Music And Storytelling'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna spoke about the band's upcoming "Vibez Tour". The trek will see Erna and his bandmates deliver a series of intimate evenings featuring acoustic/electric performances and untold stories in theatr...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Why KK'S PRIEST Doesn't Do Meet-And-Greets: K.K. DOWNING Is 'Not A Big Fan Of Them'

In a new interview with Kevin McKay of Florida's 99Rock WKSM radio station, KK'S PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked if he and his bandmates are offering meet-and-greets for their upcoming U.S. tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We usually don't do meet-and-greets. I...

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The Orcish Eclipse

If any further proof were needed that the world has gone mad, "The Orcish Eclipse" may be it. This, in case you have better things to do than spend all day on the internet, is the first AI-generated heavy metal album. Created by a German company called Musical Bits, FROSTBITE ORCKINGS are not a real...

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K.K. DOWNING Says JUDAS PRIEST's 'Point Of Entry' Is The 'Worst' Album He Ever Made

In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was asked to name the best record he ever made. He responded: "[Laughs] No apologies, I must pick my albums by KK'S PRIEST: 'Sermons Of The Sinner' [2021] and the new one, 'Sinner Rides Again'. They’r...

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God Is Violence

Heavy music and religion have never been the easiest bedfellows, but CANCER CHRIST have the fervent belief of champions. "God Is Violence" is a manifesto, drawn up on behalf of the band's steadily expanding church of disciples, performed with slightly unnerving, evangelical zeal. Expect boisterous c...

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Watch: MARK TREMONTI Performs 'Christmas Special' Concert In Orlando

On December 16, Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, author as well as founding member of hard rock bands ALTER BRIDGE, CREED and TREMONTI, Mark Tremonti performed at Walt Disney Theater At Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, Florida as part of his "Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra: Christmas Speci...

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ZZ TOP Announces Summer 2024 European Tour

ZZ TOP will embark on a European tour next summer. The band's first shows on the continent in five years will consist of stops in nine countries, including festivals and indoor headline shows, starting in Sweden on June 28 before coming to Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, France and t...