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DIXIE DREGS Recruit DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS For April 2024 Tour

Legendary American rock band DIXIE DREGS will hit the road across the East Coast this spring. The lineup of Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein, Allen Sloan will once again be joined by keyboardist Jordan Rudess for eight special shows beginning April 18 in Nashville, Tennessee and concluding o...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Got 'Over 10,000' Applications After Putting Out Call For New Guitarist

SMASHING PUMPKINS have revealed that they have been inundated with thousands of applicants after announcing earlier this month that they were looking for a new guitarist following longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder's departure. "The band has received over 10,000 submissions for the position of additi...

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MICK MARS's Dispute With MÖTLEY CRÜE Heads To Private Arbitration

Mick Mars's lawyer has told Rolling Stone that the issue of whether the guitarist was illegally severed from MÖTLEY CRÜE is heading to private arbitration later this year. When Mars, a co-founding member of MÖTLEY CRÜE, announced his retirement from touring with the group in October 2022 as a result...

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PORNO FOR PYROS' Last-Ever Concert In Los Angeles To Air Live On VEEPS

After a 26-year touring hiatus, alternative rock superstars PORNO FOR PYROS are about to say goodbye to the road forever with the 15-city "Horns, Thorns, En Halos" farewell tour. On Sunday, February 18, 2024, the band will take the stage at the Belasco to play their last show in their home city of L...

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SAXON Releases Music Video For 'There's Something In Roswell'

British heavy metal legends SAXON will release their 24th studio album, "Hell, Fire And Damnation", on January 19, 2024 via Silver Lining Music. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "There's Something In Roswell", can be seen below. "Hell, Fire And Damnation" sees SAXON investigate a...

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JOE SATRIANI Is Having A Special Guitar Amp Built To Replicate EDDIE VAN HALEN's Sound: 'I Wanna Be Able To Feel It'

In a new interview with Australian Musician, Joe Satriani spoke about how he plans to play Eddie Van Halen's parts on the upcoming summer 2024 tour with vocalist Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely on the music of VAN HALEN. Asked about how he plans...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON: 'I Don't Recommend Drugs Or Alcohol To Anybody'

During a recent appearance on the "TODDCast Podcast", TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon was asked to recount a near-death experience that he had during his four-decade-plus touring career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I've pressed my luck and I've been very lucky in different situ...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Fans Will Have To Wait Until 2025 To Hear Collaboration With ED SHEERAN

Vocalist Dani Filth of British extreme metal titans CRADLE OF FILTH spoke to Poland's Pełna Kulturka about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's next studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, strangely enough, I begin my vocals tomorrow. We started back in Ju...

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THE BLACK CROWES' CHRIS ROBINSON: 'The Responsibility Lies For RICH And I To Be Brothers And Be There For Each Other'

In a new interview with Audacy Music, THE BLACK CROWES singer Chris Robinson spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Happiness Bastards", which is due on March 15. The band's first full-length LP of new material in 15 years comes after Chris and his brother, THE BLACK CROWES guitarist Rich Robinson,...

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ANDY LA ROCQUE On New KING DIAMOND Music: 'As Soon As We're Done With A Couple Of Songs, We'll Probably Release Those'

In a new interview with Friday 13th Metal, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque offered an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Titled "The Institute", KING DIAMOND's first studio LP in 17 years is tentatively due before the end of the year via M...

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SCOTT STAPP Explains Why He Initially 'Had Hesitation' About Committing To CREED Reunion Tour

In a new interview with Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA, Scott Stapp spoke about the fact that CREED's first shows together in 12 years will take place as headliners of the "Summer Of '99" cruise, setting sail from April 18-22, 2024 (the band added a second cruise...

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Ex-SAIGON KICK Singer MATT KRAMER Blasts Former Bandmates Over Upcoming Anniversary Tour; JASON BIELER Fires Back

Former SAIGON KICK singer Matt Kramer has blasted guitarist/vocalist Jason Bieler and drummer Phil Varone for their recent announcement that they were planning to embark on a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's third album, "Water". Released in September 1993, "Water" was the first S...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'There's Been A Massive Resurgence In Metal'

In a new interview with Metal Pilgrim, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the renewed popularity of the heavy metal genre in the past couple of decades. He said: "Yeah, I think there's been a massive resurgence in metal, and especially that New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, the British metal thin...

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STEVE VAI: 'The Guitar Is The Greatest Instrument In The World'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Music Universe" podcast, legendary guitarist Steve Vai was asked about the enduring worldwide appeal of his music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think there's various factors involved. First and foremost, I think that I'm able to...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces Digital Deluxe Edition Of 'AfterLife' Album Featuring Four Bonus Tracks

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has announced the digital deluxe edition of "AfterLife", the band's critically acclaimed ninth studio album. Set for digital release on February 9 via Better Noise Music, the deluxe version will include the original 12 tracks recorded with the band's longtime collaborator, pr...