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IN FLAMES Frontman Blasts Practice Of Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales: 'It's Horrendous'

In a new interview with Spain's The Metal Circus, IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén spoke about the growing demand among artists that music venues and promoters eliminate the fees they charge bands to sell merchandise at shows. Many venues require bands to pay them a percentage of their merchandise s...

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LYNCH MOB Announces New Album 'Babylon', Performs New Song 'The Synner'

LYNCH MOB will release a new studio album, "Babylon", in the fall. The band, which currently includes legendary DOKKEN axeman George Lynch, drummer Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS),TANTRIC bassist Jaron Gulino and singer Gabriel Colon, has been performing a new song called "The Synner" at some of its rece...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Believes Antidepressants And Prescription Pills Played A Part In MIKE HOWE's Suicide

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal , METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the passing of the band's singer, Mike Howe, less than two years ago. Howe was found dead at his home in Eureka, California in July 2021. According to TMZ, Howe's official cause of death was determine...

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Watch: GODSMACK Kicks Off 2023 Tour In Denver

GODSMACK kicked off its 2023 U.S. tour this past Thursday (May 4) at the 107.9 KBPI Birthday Bash at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. You And I (live debut) 02. When Legends Rise 03. Cryin' Lik...

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The Old Ways Remain

Sometime before occult rock became cool and ripe for commercial exploitation, BLOOD CEREMONY were very much its standard bearers. Released an alarming 15 years ago now, the Canadians' self-titled debut stylishly nailed the whole proto-metal riffs and flute thing with such natural flair and casual au...

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TED NUGENT Blasts 'Liars And Haters' In Wake Of His Alabama Concert Cancelation

Ted Nugent has blasted "liars and haters" in the wake of the cancelation of his concert in Birmingham, Alabama due to a backlash surrounding his controversial political views. On Thursday (May 4),AL.com reported that the legendary 74-year-old rocker's July 18 performance at Avondale Brewing Co. was...

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Watch ZZ TOP Perform In Laughlin, Nevada

The Fortheloveofrock YouTube channel has uploaded video of ZZ TOP's May 5 concert at the Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater at Harrah's Laughlin in Laughlin, Nevada. Check out the clips below. ZZ TOP and LYNYRD SKYNYRD will embark on their first co-headlining tour — "The Sharp Dressed Simple Man" t...

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MARK FARNER On His Reunion With GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: 'Maybe If Enough People Prayed Sincerely, That Prayer Would Be Answered'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, has once again said that he is open to a reunion with his former band. This past March, it was announced that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD would celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1973 "We're An American Band" platinum single and album with 2023's "Th...

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TED NUGENT Says PAUL STANLEY 'Hit The Nail On The Head' With His Comments On Gender-Affirming Care

Ted Nugent says that Paul Stanley "hit the nail on the head" with his thoughts on best-practice medical care for minors. In a tweet on Sunday (April 30) titled "My Thoughts On What I'm Seeing," the KISS guitarist/vocalist wrote that he is concerned about children being given access to gender-affirmi...

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TED NUGENT's Concert In Alabama Canceled Over His 'Radical' Political Views

According to AL.com, Ted Nugent's concert in Birmingham, Alabama has been canceled due to a backlash surrounding his controversial political views. The legendary 74-year-old rocker was scheduled to perform on July 18 at Avondale Brewing Co. But his appearance was scrapped on Thursday afternoon (May...

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TESLA Guitarist FRANK HANNON On Possible Retirement: 'I Don't See A Deadline On This Thing'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Wednesday, May 3) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon was asked how long he and his bandmates think they can keep performing before it's time to call it a day. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH): "Well, I...

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KIX Drummer JIMMY CHALFANT Opens Up About His Latest Cardiac Arrest, Says His Bandmate And Roadie Saved His Life

KIX drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant rejoined his bandmates on stage for two songs — "Cold Blood" and "Blow My Fuse" — during the band's set on Sunday (April 30) aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. It marked his first live appearance with KIX since he collapsed onstage six months ago. On N...

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GHOST Wins Swedish GRAMMIS Award For 'Impera'

GHOST was honored in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category at this year's edition of the Swedish Grammis awards (Swedish Grammy equivalent),which was held Wednesday night (May 3) at Annexet in Stockholm. The bands were nominated for their most recent releases, all of which came out during 2022. "Best...

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Watch: Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Performs Band's Classic Songs On MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

Fan-filmed video of former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes performing three of the band's classic songs, "On Your Knees", "L.O.V.E. Machine" and "Wild Child", on May 1 aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. Last year, Holmes completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his ba...

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BILLY CORGAN Explains Why He Asked People To Call Him 'WILLIAM'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan, who in 2017 released his first record under his given name William Patrick Corgan, was asked what he wants journalists and other members of the media to call him nowadays. The 56-year-...