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Watch: LAMB OF GOD Performs With Three Guitarists For First Time Ever

Former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel joined LAMB OF GOD on stage last night (Friday, October 7) at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California to perform the song "Redneck". LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe introduced Demmel to the crowd by saying: "We're gonna bring...

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JOHN PETRUCCI Shuts Down Fan Speculation About MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'I've Been Very Vocal About This'

Two years ago, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci released his second solo album, "Terminal Velocity", via Sound Mind Music/The Orchard. The follow-up to 2005's "Suspended Animation" featured guest musicians Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, ex-DREAM THEATER) on drums and Dave LaRue (DIXIE DREGS) on...

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NIGHTWISH Announces 'Human. :II: Nature. (Tour Edition)'

NIGHTWISH will release "Human. :II: Nature. (Tour Edition)" on November 18 via Nuclear Blast. It will be made available as a luxurious 2CD plus Blu-ray digipak and include the band's latest album alongside NIGHTWISH's two interactive experiences in May 2021 when the group performed in a tavern calle...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: Stage Production For Upcoming 40th-Anniversary Tour Will Be Like A 'Dark Carnival'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Ron Keel Podcast", W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about what fans can expect to see on the band's upcoming 40th-anniversary tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, in '86 we did a record called 'Inside The Electric Circus'. A...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says Decision To Fire Singer ZP THEART Wasn't Taken Lightly: It Was 'Really Hard'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan says that it was "a really hard decision" to part ways with singer ZP Theart and replace him with ex-H.E.A.T. frontman Erik Grönwall. Theart, a former member of DRAGONFORCE, who hooked up with SKID ROW in 2016 following the departure of Tony Harnell (TNT, STARBREAKER),...

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Watch: JOHN PETRUCCI And Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY Perform Together For First Time In 12 Years

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci kicked off his first headlining solo tour last night (Wednesday, October 5) at The Strand Ballroom & Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island. Petrucci performed material from his recently released solo album, "Terminal Velocity", as well as songs from his widely...

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ANVIL Documentary Made It Possible For LIPS And ROBB REINER To Quit Day Jobs: 'We're Making A Damn Great Living'

A remastered edition of ANVIL's acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The Story Of Anvil", received its premiere in conjunction with Beyond Fest on September 22 in Los Angeles at the Saban Theater, where ANVIL also performed, along with appearances from surprise musical guests, including ANTHRAX guitarist...

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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE: 'I've Joined One Of The Most Iconic Rock Bands In The Field'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Vinyl Writer Music, Irish guitarist Simon McBride, who recently joined DEEP PURPLE as the permanent replacement for Steve Morse, was asked what sort of emotions he was experiencing when he was asked to become a member of the group. He responded: "It's been an a...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains Why He Chose Not To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Bassist Billy Sheehan has confirmed that he was unable to join his SONS OF APOLLO bandmates on their South American tour in August due to the fact that he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. His replacement on the trek was ANGRA's Felipe Andreoli. Sheehan discussed his absence from the SONS OF APOLLO...

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DREAM THEATER To Begin Recording New Album In Late 2023

DREAM THEATER is planning to enter the studio in late 2023 to begin recording its sixteenth studio album. The progressive metal giants' timetable for the follow-up to 2021's "A View From The Top Of The World" was revealed by guitarist John Petrucci in a new interview with SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation Wi...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Hopes To Record Fifth Album In 2023

In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, guitarist Joe Bonamassa spoke about the possibility of a fifth studio album with BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the band he formed with vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, THE DEAD DAISIES),drummer Jason Bonham (...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Says His First Tour With MIKE PORTNOY In 12 Years Is 'A Big Deal'

Later this week, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci will embark on his first headlining solo tour performing material from his recently released solo album, "Terminal Velocity", as well as songs from his widely acclaimed debut release, "Suspended Animation". "Terminal Velocity" marked the first t...

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JUDAS PRIEST To Perform 'Medley' Of Classic Songs At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

In a new interview with the "Rocker Morning Show"'s Mark Frankhouse of the 107.7 RKR radio station, JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis was asked how he feels about the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Naturally, it's a...

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MONSTER MAGNET To Release 'Test Patterns: Vol. 1' In November

Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, MONSTER MAGNET was initially a cosmos away from the major-label, alternative rock boom that would suck the band into the shiny MTV world of the early to mid-1990s. Originally formed by Dave Wyndorf, John McBain and Tim Cronin, MONSTER MAGNET came into the world with a l...

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A DAY TO REMEMBER Announces Fall 2022 'Reassembled: Acoustic Theater Tour'

A DAY TO REMEMBER has announced details of its "Reassembled: Acoustic Theater Tour", which will see the band performing catalog-spanning acoustic sets each night from iconic theaters around the U.S. The new dates, which will feature special guests WAGE WAR also performing acoustically, are set to g...