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KORN Wrote A New Album While In Quarantine

KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has told Kerrang! magazine that he and his bandmates have used their coronavirus downtime to work on new music. "We just got done writing a record," he said, before adding: "The band is in different spots all over the place now, too. I'm in Bakersfield, a couple of guys...

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'Sabbath: The Dio Years': See New Trailer For Photo Book Covering RONNIE JAMES DIO Era Of BLACK SABBATH

Rufus Publications has set an early September release date for "Sabbath: The Dio Years". In 1980, BLACK SABBATH recruited powerhouse vocalist Ronnie James Dio at the start of a new era for the band. "Heaven And Hell", the first studio album they released, is now regarded as one of the most iconic ro...

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DEF LEPPARD Collaborates With 'Project Presents' On Luxury Merchandise

Project Presents is a new luxury lifestyle and merchandise label pushing boundaries with designs and production techniques. The company brings a high-end, unique twist to band merchandise. Using luxury fabrics and one of the best print houses in the U.K., it creates pieces which transcend genres and...

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JOE BONAMASSA Announces New Live Album 'Now Serving: Royal Tea - Live From The Ryman'

Last year when COVID-19 put the live touring industry on hold, guitar hero Joe Bonamassa did something unprecedented for his fans — he put together a one-night-only show at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee to be livestreamed for fans everywhere. That night he united people across...

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Watch Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Perform Cover Of JOHNNY CASH's 'Folsom Prison Blues'

Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted's official YouTube channel has just shared a video of him and his THE CHOPHOUSE BAND performing a cover version of the Johnny Cash classic "Folsom Prison Blues" in March 2019 at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, Florida. Check it out below. Also available a...

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STYX And COLLECTIVE SOUL Announce Summer 2021 U.S. Tour

The long wait is finally over for STYX and COLLECTIVE SOUL fans, as both bands are rested, healthy and ready to hit the road for their first-ever multiple city tour together. Tickets for various cities, as well as exclusive VIP packages from each band, will go on sale starting Friday, April 23, as w...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Is Filming Music Video For 'Darkness Settles In'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH spent the early part of this week filming a video for the song "Darkness Settles In". The track is taken from the band's latest album, "F8", which was released in February 2020. The follow-up to 2018's "And Justice For None" capped a turbulent period for FIVE FINGER DEATH PUN...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON On DAVE MUSTAINE: 'There Is A Genuine Brotherly Love Between Us'

In a new interview with Rocking With Jam Man, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson reflected on the fact that he was able to rebuild his relationship with the band's leader, Dave Mustaine, even after suing him in 2004 for $18.5 million, alleging that Mustaine still owed him substantial merchandise and pu...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Albums Hit New U.S. Sales Milestones

On April 15, AVENGED SEVENFOLD's 2010 album, "Nightmare", and its 2013 follow-up, "Hail To The King", were officially certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of one million copies. AVENGED SEVENFOLD recorded "Nightmare" with ex-DREAM THEATER dru...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'Music Has Saved My Life Daily'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield made an appearance during Little Kids Rock' annual benefit that celebrates the transformational power of music education on Wednesday, April 14. Presented by Hot Topic Foundation, the event featured musical performances, an online auction, speeches, and testimonials...

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TOOL Albums Hit New U.S. Sales Milestones

TOOL's debut album, 1993 "Undertow", was officially certified triple platinum on April 15 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of three million copies. On the same day, 2001's "Lateralus" was also awarded triple-platinum status, while 2006's "10,000 Days" was c...

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WARRANT's JOEY ALLEN Recalls Playing With LARS ULRICH In Pre-METALLICA Band

WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen spoke to "The Chuck Shute Podcast"about playing with Lars Ulrich in a pre-METALLICA band in Southern California in 1980. "It was actually a five-piece," Joey recalled (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "It was right when he moved from Denmark to Newport Beach. He live...

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MARK BOALS Blasts YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's Attempts At Singing: 'Unfortunately, I Can't Unhear It'

Acclaimed hard rock singer Mark Boals, who is noted most for his vocal work with Yngwie Malmsteen, appearing on four studio albums, including the hard rock classic "Trilogy", discussed his collaboration with the neoclassical guitar virtuoso during a recent appearance on "Waste Some Time With Jason G...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Upcoming MEGADETH Album: 'As An Instrumental CD, It Would Be An Amazing Prog-Metal Record'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked when fans can expect to hear new music from the band. He responded: "We were preparing to do some of that last year, and things turned into the 30th anniversary of 'Rust In Peace'. This record has been s...

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Hear GARY MOORE's 'I'm Tore Down' From 'How Blue Can You Get' Collection Of Previously Unreleased Material

On April 30, Mascot Label Group / Provogue will issue a new album featuring previously unreleased material from legendary guitarist Gary Moore. "How Blue Can You Get" contains a total of eight songs — four original tracks plus four tunes which were previously recorded and made famous by classic blue...