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THE END MACHINE Feat. Ex-DOKKEN, WARRANT Members: 'Crack The Sky' Music Video

THE END MACHINE, the new band featuring two members of the classic DOKKEN lineup — George Lynch (guitar) and Jeff Pilson (bass) — along with former LYNCH MOB and current WARRANT singer Robert Mason, will release its sophomore album, "Phase2", on April 9 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music vi...

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YES: 'A Visual Biography' Due In July

Wymer Publishing has set a July 9 publication date for "Yes: A Visual Biography". "Yes: A Visual Biography" documents the progressive rock pioneers' first 12 years, from the release of their eponymous debut album through to 1980's "Drama". "Drama" is a suitable name for a band whose career has been...

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URIAH HEEP: 'In The 1970s' Book Examines Band's Most Influential Decade

Sonicbond Publishing will release "Uriah Heep In The 1970s" from Steve Pilkington on March 25. Incredibly, URIAH HEEP has now been active for a full 50 years. However, few would argue that the period which has come to define them the most, and during which they were at their most influential, was fr...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT To Guest On New CARLOS SANTANA Album

According to ABC Audio, METALLICA's Kirk Hammett will guest on an upcoming album from Carlos Santana. Santana has used the downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic to work on three separate records, including one titled "Blessings And Miracles" which will feature Hammett. "My brother Kirk Hammett from...

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TOM PETTY: Limited-Edition GIBSON Acoustic Guitar Available Now

For 127 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres and has emerged as the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brand around the world. Gibson has announced it has teamed with the family of world-renowned music icon Tom Petty to create his beloved SJ-200 Wildflower acoustic guita...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Delves Into Podcasting With 'The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond The Music'

In the nearly 50 years since founding heavy metal institution TWISTED SISTER, John "Jay Jay" French has sold over 20 million records, collected 37 gold and platinum albums, headlined many of the world's largest music festivals in 38 countries, and now is now adding podcasting to his resume with "The...

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World's Greatest Guitar Players Come Together To Raise Money For JASON BECKER

Throughout March and April, some of the world's greatest guitarists will come together to raise money and celebrate the music of legendary guitarist and composer Jason Becker, who has been living with ALS for over 30 years and continues to compose and record music. The virtual event, hosted in part...

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SWITCHBLADE GLORY Feat. LUKAS ROSSI And KENNY ARONOFF: 'Human Toys' Music Video

SWITCHBLADE GLORY, the American hard rock band composed of internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Lukas Rossi (ROCKSTAR SUPERNOVA, STARS DOWN, THE HALO METHOD),legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, CHICKENFOOT, John Fogerty),songwriter/guitar player Steve Polin and bass player Jos...

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BUTCHER BABIES Are 'Doing Fine' Releasing New Music Without Backing Of Record Label

Last month, BUTCHER BABIES released the official music video for their latest single, "Yorktown". The song, which features a guest solo from guitarist Andy James (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH),was produced and co-written by Matt Good (FROM FIRST TO LAST). It is the third taste of the band's forthcoming...

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More IRON MAIDEN Jigsaw Puzzles To Be Released In May

Several more IRON MAIDEN titles will get the jigsaw puzzle treatment in May. On May 14, Zee Productions will release "Brave New World", "Dance Of Death", "A Matter Of Life And Death", "The Final Frontier" and "Stranger In A Strange Land" as 500-piece jigsaws on its Rock Saws imprint. All 500-piece p...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE To Release 'The Gospel Truth' Album In April

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke will release his new solo album, "The Gospel Truth", on April 23 via Golden Robot Records. The disc was produced and written by Gilby at his Los Angeles recording studio, Redrum Recording, where he's also helmed records for such artists as L.A. GUNS, THE B...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE And BUTCHER BABIES' CARLA HARVEY Featured In 'Punk Rock & Paintbrushes' Art Book

Punk Rock & Paintbrushes has announced a new publication date for "Punk Rock & Paintbrushes: The Insides Of Artists Written By Outsiders", co-created by Emily T. Nielsen (Punk Rock & Paintbrushes) and Warren Fitzgerald (THE VANDALS). The exclusive coffee table art book will be out April...

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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Moved From Indiana's Marion County Jail

According to The Republic reporter Jordan Morey, Jon Schaffer has been moved from the Marion County Jail, nearly eight weeks after U.S. Magistrate for the Southern District of Indiana judge Mark Dinsmore signed an order for the ICED EARTH guitarist to appear in D.C.'s district court. The 53-year-old...

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STEVE VAI Promises Exclusive Listening Parties And Guitar Technique Tips On His Patreon Page

Steve Vai has announced the plan to launch a Patreon page on April 1. Fans can expect at the very least an exclusive one-hour question-and-answer session and more for a $5.00 monthly commitment. Plans on the first event on Patreon will be forthcoming in the coming weeks. Vai has just released "Alie...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Breaks Down 'Gung-Ho' Song For MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (Video)

In the nine-minute video below, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante breaks down the song "Gung-Ho" from the band's classic second studio album, 1985's "Spreading The Disease". The clip was originally produced for Modern Drummer magazine. Produced by ANTHRAX with Carl Canedy, the 44-minute "Spreading The...