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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Says Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales Is Making It Harder For Bands To Survive

In a new interview with The Razor's Edge, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's kind of like just life...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'There's Not Going To Be A VAN HALEN Reunion'

Sammy Hagar has once again weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying he "would love to play" with Alex Van Halen one more time. No progress has been reported on a possible VAN HALEN tribute show since April 2022 when former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to The...

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Guns For Hire

Released at the tail-end of 2022, TAILGUNNER's debut EP "Crashdive" was a thrilling first statement from the now hotly tipped Brits. While a large portion of contemporary metal media tries to convince us that heavy music started in 1991, traditional, melodic metal is impervious to passing trends and...

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LAST IN LINE Announces Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

LAST IN LINE — the band featuring frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE),and original DIO members Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD) and Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — will hit the road in September in support of its third album, "Jericho". The dates are as follows: Sep. 01...

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BRET MICHAELS, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, MR. BIG And TOM KEIFER Among Confirmed Artists For ROKISLAND FEST 2024

RokIsland Fest 2024 has unveiled its full lineup set for January 16-20 on the island of Key West, Florida. Hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, the third annual music festival returns with its most dynamic list of artists to date, including legendary hitmakers and alternative/har...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Performs At Greece's ROCKWAVE Festival

Fan-filmed video of DEEP PURPLE's July 7 concert at the Rockwave festival in Athens, Greece can be seen below. Last year, DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey told Rolling Stone magazine that there is no concrete plan for him and his bandmates to stop playing live shows. "We started the farewell tour i...

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TED NUGENT Says He Will Still Perform Live At 'Occasional Special Events' After His Last-Ever Tour

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about his decision to embark on what is being billed as his last-ever tour, dubbed "Adios Mofo '23". Regarding why he doesn't want to spend time...

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THE EAGLES Announce 'The Long Goodbye' Final Tour: 'The Time Has Come To Close The Circle'

After more than 50 years of touring, and consistently selling out arenas and stadiums worldwide, THE EAGLES announced today that their upcoming "The Long Goodbye" will be the band’s final tour. Thirteen shows will be initially announced. The first set of dates will begin September 7, 2023, in New Yo...

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DARK ANGEL Hopes To Have 'Really Exciting News' Soon About Long-Awaited New Album

In a new interview with Heavy New York, Gene Hoglan was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for DARK ANGEL's long-awaited new album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I tell you, very soon we hope to be able to have a lot of exciting news available for all DARK AN...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Reflects On His Stand-Up Comedy Debut: 'I Was Terrified'

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre spoke to the "Brutally Delicious" podcast about his first attempt at stand-up comedy, which took place on April 30 aboard the Monsters Of Rock cruise. Regarding how he ended up trying his hand at stand-up, Todd said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm good bud...

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LYNCH MOB Announces Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

LYNCH MOB has announced a series of tour dates for this summer and early fall. The band, which currently includes legendary DOKKEN axeman George Lynch, drummer Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS),TANTRIC bassist Jaron Gulino and singer Gabriel Colon, will play the following shows: Jul. 14 - Blue Note Harriso...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Shares Front-Drum-Cam Video Of PANTERA's GRASPOP METAL MEETING Performance

PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante has shared front-drum-cam video of the "Domination", "Hollow" and "Cowboys From Hell" performances from the band's June 17 set at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Check it out below. Says Charlie: "I'm enjoying paying tribute to Dime and Vinnie on this curren...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Reveals When He First 'Came To The Conclusion' That DAVID LEE ROTH Was 'Bipolar'

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony confirmed that he does "very little" social media nowadays. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I do a little bit of Instagramm...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Shares Drum-Cam Video Of PANTERA's '5 Minutes Alone' Performance At GRASPOP METAL MEETING

PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante has shared drum-cam video of the "5 Minutes Alone" performance from the band's June 17 set at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Check it out below. PANTERA's current lineup includes two surviving members from the band's classic formation, Philip Anselmo (vocal...

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GLENN HUGHES Says 'The Window Of Opportunity Is Closing' On Possible New Collaboration With DAVID COVERDALE

In a new interview with Elena Rosberg of Bulgaria's Z-Rock radio station, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes spoke about a possible collaboration with his ex-DEEP PURPLE bandmate, fellow singer David Coverdale. The 71-year-old British-born musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We...