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CROWBAR Announces Summer 2022 'The Riff Beast Tour'

New Orleans sludge masters CROWBAR will embark on the "The Riff Beast Tour" this summer. Support on the trek will come from SPIRIT ADRIFT. The dates are as follows: Jul. 22 - Austin, TX – Ripplefest (no SPIRIT ADRIFT) Jul. 23 - Dallas, TX - Amplified Live (no SPIRIT ADRIFT) Jul. 24 - Tulsa, OK - The...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer CHAD SMITH's Art To Be Exhibited At Santa Monica Place

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith's art will be exhibited in a limited-engagement presentation at the Road Show Company gallery at Santa Monica Place (395 Santa Monica Place, Unit 166 – between Nordstrom and Tiffany & Co.) in Santa Monica, California. "The Art Of Chad Smith" opens on Tues...

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TED NUGENT Says 'AR-15s Are Not Assault Rifles': 'Assault Isn't Hardware; Assault Is An Action'

Ted Nugent has spoken out against a growing call by a number of lawmakers in Texas and beyond for the minimum age to purchase assault rifles to be raised to 21 from 18. Under federal law, Americans buying handguns from licensed dealers must be at least 21, which would have precluded the gunman respo...

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DEATH ANGEL Is Working On New Music

During this past Saturday's (May 28) edition of his "Alive & Streaming" Facebook livestream, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar offered an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the Grammy-nominated "Humanicide" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Acclaimed Hard Rock Drummer HEMPO HILDÉN Dead At 69

Acclaimed Finnish-Swedish rock drummer Henrik "Hempo" Hildén has died at the age of 69. Born in Tampere, Finland, Hildén, who has played with John Norum, Don Dokken and Glenn Hughes, among others, moved to the Swedish town Karlskrona in the 1990s, where he remained until his death. He was considered...

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KING DIAMOND Says MERCYFUL FATE Will Play New Nine-Minute Song On Upcoming Tour: 'It's Quite A Monster'

Influential Danish metallers MERCYFUL FATE will embark on a European tour this spring and summer. The trek will kick off on June 2 in Hannover, Germany and will include shows in Poland, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, France, Spain, Finland, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Norway, Cz...

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Late PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL's Arlington, Texas House Has Reportedly Been Demolished

The house that was once owned by late PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott in Arlington, Texas has reportedly been demolished, just weeks after it was sold to an anonymous buyer. In early April, Derek "D-Rock" Walker, the former promotional director for the Ride For Dime event, a motorcycle procession...

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GIBSON Wins Jury Verdict Against DEAN Over Guitar Shapes

A Texas federal jury decided on Friday (May 27) that Dean Guitars sold counterfeit guitars that infringed the trademark on Gibson Brands Inc.'s Flying V guitar and other iconic models, and dismissed Dean's efforts to cancel several Gibson trademarks as generic. In May 2019, Gibson filed a lawsuit ag...

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City Of London To Unveil Blue Plaque Honoring JIMI HENDRIX

The City of London will honor Jimi Hendrix with a prestigious Blue Plaque, to be located at the Hard Rock Hotel in Marble Arch on June 10. Experience Hendrix L.L.C., together with the Hard Rock Hotel London, will unveil this permanent historical marker which commemorates Jimi's last London residence...

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GENE SIMMONS On His Post-KISS Plans: 'It's Gonna Be A Different Kind Of A Thing'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was interviewed on the May 24 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. Speaking about what he plans to do after KISS completes its farewell tour, Simmons said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, first, the reason for stopping...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Drummer's UMBILICUS Project Releases First Single

UMBILICUS, the new project featuring drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz (CANNIBAL CORPSE),guitarist Taylor Nordberg (DEICIDE, INHUMAN CONDITION),bassist Vernon Blake (ANARCHUS) and vocalist Brian Stephenson (FORE, OLD JAMES),has released its first single, "Hello Future". The track is taken from UMBILICUS...

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L.A. GUNS Announce 2022 Tour Dates

L.A. GUNS have announced a 40-date U.S. tour for this spring, summer and winter. The trek will kick off on June 1 in Liverpool, New York and will run through New Year's Eve in West Hollywood, California. Confirmed shows: Jun. 01 - Sharkey's Banquets & Events - Liverpool, NY (with FASTER PUSSYCAT...

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TED NUGENT Says Calls For More Gun Control Are 'Heartless', 'Soulless', 'Cruel' And 'Dishonest'

Ted Nugent has spoken out against calls for lawmakers to pass legislation designed to reduce gun violence, saying such bills largely target law-abiding gun owners and wouldn't curb violent crime or stem the illegal transport of guns from other states. The 73-year-old, who recently resigned from the...

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Watch: IGGY POP Receives Prestigious Swedish Award POLAR MUSIC PRIZE

On Tuesday (May 24),legendary rocker Iggy Pop was presented with the 2022 Polar Music Prize at a ceremony in Stockholm. The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by Stig "Stikkan" Anderson, the manager and music publisher of ABBA. A well-known lyricist, he also was the co-writer on many of their ea...

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FOZZY Announces Summer/Fall 2022 North American Tour

International rock powerhouse FOZZY, led by multi-hyphenate superstar Chris Jericho and acclaimed guitar guru Rich Ward, has announced a fall leg of its headlining "Save The World" tour supporting its celebrated new studio album, "Boombox". The 20-date trek, featuring special guests NO RESOLVE and G...