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PRIMUS Announces 'A Tribute To Kings' Tour Performing RUSH's 'A Farewell To Kings' In Its Entirety
PRIMUS will pay homage to prog-rock legends RUSH this summer with "A Tribute To Kings", a cross-country tour that will feature the Bay Area trio playing RUSH's classic 1977 album "A Farewell To Kings" in its entirety, in addition to their own music. "A little over one year ago, Ler Lalonde and I sta...February 18, 2020
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MAYHEM's NECROBUTCHER And SONIC YOUTH's THURSTON MOORE In Conversation At Miami Event
Jørn Stubberud, better known as the bassist Necrobutcher of storied black metal pioneers MAYHEM, will sit down with SONIC YOUTH's Thurston Moore on Monday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss Stubberud's acclaimed tell-all book "The Death Archives: Mayhem 1984-94", first published in 2016 by Moore's Ec...February 17, 2020
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APOCALYPTICA Joined By AMARANTHE's ELIZE RYD For 'I Don't Care' Performance In Oslo (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of APOCALYPTICA performing the song "I Don't Care" on February 16 in Oslo, Norway, with a special guest appearance by AMARANTHE's Elize Ryd on lead vocals, can be seen below. Released in 2008, "I Don't Care" was APOCALYPTICA's first No. 1 rock radio hit in the U.S. The track...February 17, 2020
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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Announces May 2020 U.S. Tour
Making a much-anticipated return, THE PRETTY RECKLESS will launch a 2020 headline tour this spring. It marks the band's first run of shows since 2017. As such, they've pulled out all of the stops to ensure a special connection and fortify their growing connection to fans nationwide. Beginning May 5,...February 17, 2020
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WINTERSUN, STRATOVARIUS, TRACEDAWN Members Join Forces In SMACKBOUND
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of SMACKBOUND to a multi-album deal. SMACKBOUND is a metal band from Helsinki, Finland featuring the multi-talented vocalist and actress Netta Laurenne, who founded the group in 2015. Guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN) was the first to connect with N...February 17, 2020
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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of ALICE COOPER's Performance At FIRE FIGHT AUSTRALIA Concert
Professionally filmed video footage of Alice Cooper's February 16 performance at the Fire Fight Australia benefit concert in Sydney can be seen below. The legendary rocker played a four-song set consisting of "Department of Youth", "I'm Eighteen", "Poison" and "School's Out" medleyed with PINK FLOYD...February 17, 2020
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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Performs In Fort Lauderdale (Video)
Sonic Perspectives has uploaded fan-filmed video footage of BRITISH LION's February 15 concert at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Featured songs: 01. Lightning 02. Last Chance 03. A World Without Heaven 04. Eyes Of The Young BRITISH LION is the side project of Steve Harris, bassist and...February 17, 2020
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Listen To SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN And SERJ TANKIAN Cover DAVID BOWIE's 'Starman'
John Dolmayan, the drummer of Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum Los Angeles quartet SYSTEM OF A DOWN, has released "Starman", a high-voltage rendition of David Bowie's 1972 hit. The song, which features SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist Serj Tankian, marks the second single from Dolmayan's "These Grey Men...February 15, 2020
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Former BLACK VEIL BRIDES Bassist ASHLEY PURDY Releases Music Video For New Solo Single 'King For A Day'
Former BLACK VEIL BRIDES bassist Ashley Purdy has released the official music video for his new single, "King For A Day". Purdy wrote and produced the song, and also directed the clip, which can be seen below. Purdy's surprise departure from BLACK VEIL BRIDES came last November. His exit from the gr...February 15, 2020
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Inescapable
It's slightly irritating that GODSTICKS are still best described as UK prog metal's best kept secret. "Inescapable" is the Cardiff band's fifth album and, once again, it showcases both a sound and a spirit that is entirely unique in today's rather crowded progressive marketplace. More importantly, p...February 14, 2020
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New FOO FIGHTERS Album Is 'Finished,' Says DAVE GROHL
FOO FIGHTERS have completed work on their new studio album. The band's last full-length LP was 2017's "Concrete And Gold", which entered the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 1. FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl spoke about the group's upcoming disc during appearance on "The Bill Simmons Podcast". He...February 12, 2020
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DEFTONES Announce Summer 2020 North American Tour With GOJIRA, POPPY
DEFTONES will embark on a North American headlining tour this summer. Support on the Live Nation-produced 20-date trek, which will kick off on July 27 and conclude on September 5, will come from GOJIRA and POPPY. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, February 14 at 1:00 p.m. local ti...February 11, 2020
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says 'It's Possible' THE WINERY DOGS Will Release New Music In 2021
In a brand new interview with Sonic Perspectives, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He said: "We did a North...February 10, 2020
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SUICIDE SILENCE's MARK HEYLMUN: 'If TRUMP Wins Again, I Very Well Could Just Leave America'
SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Mark Heylmun opened up about his political views during a lengthy interview with Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast. The 32-year-old musician, who replaced SUICIDE SILENCE's original lead guitarist Rick Ash in 2005, said that many people put too much emphasis on the wo...February 9, 2020
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Listen To New NAPALM DEATH Song 'Logic Ravaged By Brute Force'
U.K. grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH have released a new seven-inch / digital EP via Century Media Records. The EP titled "Logic Ravaged By Brute Force" includes the brand-new title track, which can be heard below, as well as a freshly recorded cover version of "White Kross", originally performed by...February 7, 2020
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