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QUEENSRŸCHE Is Already Working On Follow-Up To 'Digital Noise Alliance', Says TODD LA TORRE

During an appearance on the October 11 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre, who joined the band a decade ago as the replacement for original vocalist Geoff Tate, was asked if he feels like has been fully accepted as the singer of QUEENSRŸCHE afte...

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MAX CAVALERA Doesn't Rule Out Celebrating Other SEPULTURA Albums On Special Tours: 'It's Paying Homage To Those Records'

Former SEPULTURA members Max Cavalera and Igor "Iggor" Cavalera have spent much of the last few years celebrating the band's seminal "Beneath The Remains" (1989),"Arise" (1991) and "Roots" albums (1996) by performing them live. Asked in a new interview with the "That Metal Interview" podcast if fan...

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MARK TREMONTI Says There Is No 'Need To Rush Into' CREED Reunion: It Will Happen 'When It Makes Sense For Everybody'

Mark Tremonti says that a reunion of CREED will happen at a time "when it makes sense for everybody." More than two years ago, CREED updated its Facebook profile with an old photo, igniting rumors of the multi-platinum act's imminent return. Mark, who is promoting the new ALTER BRIDGE album, "Pawns...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Says Scientology Has Been 'Incredibly Helpful' To Him: 'I've Been There For Over 50 Years'

Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who is an avowed member of the Church Of Scientology, was asked in a new interview with The SDR Show to name the "biggest misconception" with the general public about the religion which was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABB...

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Watch: QUEENSRŸCHE Performs Two New Songs Live For First Time At Fall 2022 Tour Kickoff

QUEENSRŸCHE kicked off its fall 2022 U.S. tour as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST last night (Thursday, October 13) at Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Queen Of The Reich 02. Warning 03. En Force 04. NM...

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RIVAL SONS Announce 'Darkfighter' Album, Share 'Nobody Wants To Die' Music Video

Two-time-Grammy-nominated band RIVAL SONS will release a new studio album, "Darkfighter", on March 10, 2023. Produced by longtime collaborator and multi-Grammy Award winner Dave Cobb, the LP is led by the explosive single "Nobody Wants To Die", which is available today all streaming platforms and ac...

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MICHAEL SWEET Explains STRYPER's Decision To Tune Down Half Step To Accommodate His Aging Voice

Michael Sweet has explained his recent announcement that he and his STRYPER bandmates no longer attempt to perform the group's songs in the original key. In a social media post four months ago, the now-59-year-old guitarist/vocalist revealed that and the rest of STRYPER played their music on the ban...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Says Fans Made First W.A.S.P. U.S. Tour In A Decade A Reality: 'Promoters Didn't Think This Band Could Sell Tickets'

W.A.S.P. will embark on its first U.S. tour in a decade this fall. The trek will coincide with the band's 40th anniversary and will include support from ARMORED SAINT and MICHAEL SCHENKER on select shows. Speaking to the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless explained wh...

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HEART's NANCY WILSON To Sell Guitars And Other Music Gear

Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, in partnership with Definitive Authentic, announced today that pioneering rock guitarist Nancy Wilson will sell a collection of guitars and other instruments used throughout her career...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On His Time With JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Definitely Had The Talent To Be In There And Do It'

Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he "definitely had the talent" to sing for JUDAS PRIEST. Owens joined PRIEST in 1996 after being discovered when the band's drummer was given a videotape of him performing with the PRIEST cover band BRITISH STEEL. JUDAS PRIEST at the time was seeking a replacement for Ro...

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MICHAEL MONROE Says There Are 'No Plans' For More HANOI ROCKS Reunion Shows: 'It's Too Special To Do It Again'

Michael Monroe, who turned 60 in June, celebrated the milestone with a bang on September 23 at the Helsinki Ice Hall (Helsingin Jäähalli) in Finland. As the grand finale of the concert, the original lineup of HANOI ROCKS, one of Finland's most significant rock bands of all time, took the stage: Monr...

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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE To Release New Solo Album 'Double Exposure' With Guest Vocalists

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore will release a new solo album, "Double Exposure", on November 8 via his Mind's Eye Music label. Vinnie is joined on this half-vocal-half-instrumental follow-up to 2019 "Soul Shifter" by singers Ed Terry (RAGE AND BEYOND, AMERICAN MAFIA),Keith Slack (MSG, MOTHER ROAD),Mik...

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MICHAEL WILTON Explains What Keeps QUEENSRŸCHE Motivated To Continue Releasing New Music

In a new interview with The Prog Report, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton was asked what keeps him and his bandmates motivated to continue making new albums every two or three years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, you have adverse conditions in the music industry right...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Shares Music Video For 'Hold On'

QUEENSRŸCHE's music video for the song "Hold On" can be seen below. The clip was directed by Thomas Crane of killDevil Films. The track is taken from the band's sixteenth studio album, "Digital Noise Alliance", which was released on October 7 via Century Media. The record was once again helmed by Ch...

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Watch: JOHN PETRUCCI And Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Perform Together In Boston

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci played the third show of his first headlining solo tour Friday night (October 7) at Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Petrucci performed material from his recently released solo album, "Terminal Velocity", as well as songs from his widely accl...