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Original ALICE COOPER 2015 Reunion Show Finally Available On CD, LP And Digital Shops Worldwide

Formed in 1968, the original ALICE COOPER band forged a theatrical brand of hard rock that was destined to shock and had never been seen before. Within five years, they would release no fewer than seven studio albums, amongst them their international breakthrough "School's Out" (including the Top 10...

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MEGADETH Announces 'The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!' Album, Shares 'We'll Be Back' Single

MEGADETH will cap a summer of successful global touring with the release of its highly anticipated sixteenth studio album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!", on September 2 via UMe. Featuring twelve new tracks, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" will be made available on CD, vinyl, and cassette...

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EXODUS Guitarist LEE ALTUS To Sit Out Summer 2022 European Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced

Due to "family concerns," EXODUS guitarist Lee Altus will be unable to join his bandmates on their European tour this summer. Filling in for him will be Brandon Ellis of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. Earlier today, EXODUS released the following statement via social media: "EXODUS regretfully announce tha...

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MICHAEL WILTON Says New QUEENSRŸCHE Album 'Digital Noise Alliance' 'Stretches And Encompasses' The Band's 'Whole Music Genre'

QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke to Metal Edge magazine about the band's upcoming 16th studio album, "Digital Noise Alliance", which is due on October 7 via Century Media Records. The record was once again helmed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, who previously worked with QUEENSRŸCHE on 2015's "Co...

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PETER IWERS Says 'There's No Rivalry' Between THE HALO EFFECT And IN FLAMES

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — will release its debut album, "Days Of The Lost", on August 12 via Nuclear...

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ROB DUKES On His Split With EXODUS: 'Looking Back On It, It Was All For The Best'

Former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes has once again said that it took him "about a year to not be angry about" dismissal from the band. The San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal legends in June 2014 announced the departure of Dukes and the return of his predecessor, Steve "Zetro" Souza, who previously front...

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IN THIS MOMENT Announces 'Blood 1983' Summer/Fall 2022 U.S. Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Grammy Award-nominated hard rock outfit IN THIS MOMENT will embark on the "Blood 1983" U.S. tour this summer/fall with special guests NOTHING MORE. Kicking off August 26 in Evansville, Indiana, the "Blood 1983" tour has the group set to take over stages in major markets including Dallas, Atlanta, Bo...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Is Mourning Death Of His 15-Year-Old Cat: 'He Was My Little Sidekick And Best Friend'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson is mourning the death of his cat Percy. On social media, the 57-year-old musician said Percy died earlier today. "It's with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our lovely kitty Percy, who passed at 6:20am today from kidney failure," David wrot...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Teases New Song 'In Extremis'

QUEENSRŸCHE has shared a short teaser for a new song, apparently titled "In Extremis". The track is expected to appear on the band's upcoming album, "Digital Noise Alliance", due on October 7 via Century Media Records. Last month, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton shared a teaser for the upcoming...

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NIRVANA, LED ZEPPELIN Members And Others Added To TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concerts

NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic, LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones, pop superstar Pink, HEART guitarist Nancy Wilson, CHIC's Nile Rodgers, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE collaborator Alain Johannes and more have been added to the bill for the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts, set to take place in Septemb...

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QUIET RIOT Blasts 'Unauthorized' And 'Illegal' Album Reissue

QUIET RIOT has blasted the upcoming reissue of the band's ninth album, "Alive And Well", calling it "unauthorized" and "illegal", and has urged the group's fans not to buy it. Last month, Cleopatra Records announced that it would reissue "Alive And Well" as a deluxe 2CD set and a 2LP vinyl package o...

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Watch KORN Perform At Gröna Lund Amusement Park In Stockholm

Fan-filmed video of KORN's June 15 concert at the Gröna Lund amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden can be seen below. KORN's latest album, "Requiem", was released on February 4 via Loma Vista Recordings. The band celebrated the LP's arrival with a special record-release event on February 3 at the Holl...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Lost 40 Pounds While Undergoing Radiation Therapy In His Battle With Cancer

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes recently completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his battle with cancer in throat and neck. Earlier today (Tuesday, June 14),the 63-year-old musician shared a video update on his health, saying in part: "I finished the last radiation at the end of April...

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TED NUGENT Says There Is A 'Proven' Way To Stop Mass Shootings At Schools

Ted Nugent says that there is a "proven" way to stop mass shootings at schools. The 73-year-old conservative rocker, who recently resigned from the board of the National Rifle Association (NRA) after 26 years, weighed in on how to approach the issue of school safety in an interview last Friday (June...

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IN FLAMES Releases New Single 'State Of Slow Decay', Announces Fall 2002 North American Tour

IN FLAMES has just released a music video for a brand new song, "State Of Slow Decay". The band performed the track — which was produced by Howard Benson, mixed by Joe Rickard and mastered by Ted Jensen — live for the first time during its concert on Friday (June 10) at the Sweden Rock Festival in S...