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FOO FIGHTERS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE And THE CURE Among Headliners Of This Year's RIOT FEST

Riot Fest has announces the lineup for its 2023 edition, featuring headliners FOO FIGHTERS, THE CURE, THE POSTAL SERVICE, DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE. This stellar array of top-billed talent will be rounded out by TURNSTILE, THE MARS VOLTA, MR. BUNGLE, TEGAN AND SARA, 100 GECS, T...

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Watch W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Perform In Slovenia While Seated

W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless recently vowed to complete the band’s European tour while seated after suffering a herniated disc in his back. The rocker revealed in a post on the band's official web site on May 10 that he would still honor his final five European dates despite doctors trying to per...

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DIAMOND HEAD's BRIAN TATLER On Joining SAXON's Touring Lineup: 'I Was Happy To Accept The Offer'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Border City Rock Talk, DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler spoke about the recent announcement that he was joining SAXON as the replacement for recently departed founding guitarist Paul Quinn. "Paul Quinn has stepped down from touring because — I think partl...

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DOLLY PARTON Explains Decision To Cover LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' On Her 'Rockstar' Album

Global superstar and recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Dolly Parton joined forces with some of rock music's most legendary artists along with today's biggest stars for her first-ever rock album, "Rockstar". Parton teamed up with an all-star roster of musicians for the 30-song collection whi...

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Watch KITTIE Perform New Song 'Vultures' At SICK NEW WORLD Festival In Las Vegas

Fan-filmed video of KITTIE's May 13 performance at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. The band's nine-song set included the live debut of a new track called "Vultures". KITTIE's setlist was as follows: 01. I've Failed You 02. Cut Throat 03. Oracle 04. Spit 05. Vultur...

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JOSH TODD: Why BUCKCHERRY Covered BRYAN ADAMS's 'Summer Of 69'

Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY will release their tenth studio album, "Vol. 10", on June 2. The 11-song LP features 10 new BUCKCHERRY originals and, as a bonus track, a cover of the Bryan Adams classic "Summer Of 69". The album was produced by Marti Frederiksen and recorded at Sienna Studios in Nash...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's New Songs Are '100% Officially Done And Ready For Mix'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx says that the band has completed recording its new material. Sixx took to his social media earlier today (Saturday, May 13) to write: "Recording in London England where so many of my hero's [sic] are from ain't a bad way to start the day. "Hit the studio with Vince Nei...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Has Been Working On New Music For Over A Year

BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist Jasen Rauch spoke to Janna of 97.9 WGRD in Grand Rapids, Michigan about the band's plan for the follow-up to 2018's "Ember" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are working on music. We've been writing for quite a while. And regardless of whether we we...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Drops $500,000 From Asking Price Of Las Vegas Home

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has dropped $500,000 from the initial asking price of his Las Vegas mansion. Kerry put the home in a section of the Las Vegas Valley known as Enterprise on the market in January 2022 for $4.8 million, but that price came down in April 2022 to $4.478 million and in Septemb...

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NITA STRAUSS Announces Second Solo Album, 'The Call Of The Void'

ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss will release her sophomore solo album, "The Call Of The Void", on July 7 via Sumerian Records. The LP's latest single, "The Golden Trail", featuring a guest appearance by IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén, can be streamed below. Regarding the album's title, Strauss...

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STRATOVARIUS And SONATA ARCTICA Announce 'Nordic Power Metal Titans' Fall 2023 European Tour

Since putting their mark on the map of heavy music in the mid/late-'90s, Finnish melodic metal whirlwinds SONATA ARCTICA have consistently expanded their following, not only by releasing a colorful range of works (ten studio albums, two acoustic albums etc.),but also by performing countless shows....

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I PREVAIL, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, BEARTOOTH, HIGHLY SUSPECT And More Confirmed For SHIPROCKED 2024

The dynamic music lineup for ShipRocked 2024 will be led by I PREVAIL and will also feature KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, BEARTOOTH, HIGHLY SUSPECT, CODE ORANGE, BADFLOWER, a special solo performance from Johnny Stevens of HIGHLY SUSPECT and more February 4-10, 2024 onboard Carnival Magic. The 14th sailing of...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Cancels European Tour Dates Due To Higher Post-Pandemic Costs

Arizona thrash metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have been forced to cancel their previously announced European tour dates. Earlier today, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM released the following statement via social media: "It is with great disappointment that we need to cancel our June European shows. We hope ou...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS To Play Remaining Shows On European Tour While Seated

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless, who recently revealed that he has been performing on the band's ongoing European tour with a herniated disc in his lower back, has announced that he will play the remaining five shows on the trek while seated in a chair that will be built into his custom mic stand,...

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DEE SNIDER's First Fictional Novel 'Frats' Will Now Arrive In June

TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider's first fictional novel, "Frats", will now be released on June 2 via Red Penguin Books. Based on true events, "Frats" is said to be "a '70s period piece and coming-of-age story" that's "all about toxic masculinity and growing up in a very toxic environment and how it...