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SCORPIONS Guitarist MATTHIAS JABS's Fretboard Covered In Blood At New York City Concert: Photo

Rock journalist Robert Cavuoto has shared a photo of SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs performing with his bandmates in New York City a little over a week ago, with the fingertips on Jabs's left hand covered in multi-colored Band-Aids and blood visible on his guitar's fretboard. The picture in quest...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Attends BEHEMOTH And ARCH ENEMY Concert In Berkeley: Photos

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and his wife Jessica Miller attended ARCH ENEMY's May 13 concert with BEHEMOTH and NAPALM DEATH at The UC Theatre in Berkeley, California. The show took place just one day after the final date of METALLICA's six-concert South American tour, which ended on May 12 in Belo...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON 'Can't Wait' To Play Some Shows In Support Of His Upcoming Solo Album

In a new interview with the "Thunder Underground" podcast, SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for his long-in-the-works debut solo album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Me and Sahaj [Daniel Ticotin] from the band RA...

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CHUCK WRIGHT Has 'No Idea' Whether He Would Rejoin QUIET RIOT If RUDY SARZO Left Again

Longtime QUIET RIOT bassist Chuck Wright spoke to Rocking Jam Man about his latest departure from the band. Last summer, it was announced that Wright would be leaving the group to make way for the return of Rudy Sarzo, who was coming back to QUIET RIOT after an 18-year absence. Regarding how the con...

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Pirates

Like any enduring metal subgenre, symphonic metal needs its standard bearers. VISIONS OF ATLANTIS may have started off following directly in NIGHTWISH's footsteps, but the Austrians have steadily grown in stature and "Pirates" arrives as the wind billows aggressively in their sales. The band's last...

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Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap' Is Getting A Sequel

According to Deadline, the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" is getting a sequel. Rob Reiner will return to direct, and original stars/writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer will reprise their roles as Nigel Tufnel, David St Hubbins and Derek Smalls, respectively. The new...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX: 'I Hate When I Go Watch A Band And It's Like Watching Paint Dry'

PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix spoke to Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show about his high-energy approach to performing live, perfected on stages throughout his native California and all over the world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For me, innately it's just...

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RANDY RHOADS Documentary Director Says OSBOURNE And RHOADS Families Declined To Help With Making Of Film

"Randy Rhoads: Reflections Of A Guitar Icon", a new documentary about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, best known for his work with OZZY OSBOURNE, has just been made available on Video On Demand. The 85-minute film was directed by Andre Relis and was narrated by L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns. It...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist's Injury Forces Postponement Of European Shows

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have been forced to postpone the first three concerts on the European leg of their 2022 world tour due to an unspecified injury suffered by guitarist Matthias Jabs. The concert promoter will announce in the next few days when the shows in Lisbon, Portugal (original...

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DAVID COVERDALE Looks Back On Making Of WHITESNAKE's 'Still Of The Night': JOHN SYKES 'Took The Riff To Cosmic Levels'

WHITESNAKE has revisited its multi-platinum career by remixing some of its biggest hits for a new collection, "Greatest Hits", which was made available last Friday (May 6) on digital and streaming services. WHITESNAKE founder and lead singer David Coverdale had 16 tracks remixed and remastered for t...

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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform MEGADETH Songs Together For First Time In 34 Years

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson and Jeff Young reunited on stage last night (Tuesday, May 10) at Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running community-oriented show in residency at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, as part of a special tribute to the so-called "Big Four" of 198...

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GUS G. On Rumored EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Tour: 'I Could Do It, But I Don't Think I'd Be The Right Guy'

By David E. Gehlke Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. may no longer be in OZZY OSBOURNE, but his stacked résumé and prolific nature suggest there is plenty more to add to his story — and it likely will be FIREWIND and his solo work from now on. FIREWIND has only recently started the touring cycle behind 2...

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ORIANTHI To Release 'Live From Hollywood' In July

Frontiers Music Srl will release "Live From Hollywood", a new live album and long-form video from internationally renowned rock guitarist Orianthi, on CD/DVD and Blu-ray on July 15. The performance was captured on January 8, 2022 at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood, California and sees the guitarist an...

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Watch: WHITESNAKE Plays First Show With New Lineup At Farewell Tour Kick-Off In Dublin

WHITESNAKE launched its farewell tour Tuesday night (May 10) at Dublin, Ireland's 3Arena. The band's 14-song set, which was part of a European tour with special guests EUROPE and co-headliners FOREIGNER, marked WHITESNAKE's inaugural performance with the group's two latest two additions, keyboardist...

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JOURNEY Postpones Last Four Shows Of North American Tour After Bandmember Tests Positive For COVID-19

Legendary rockers JOURNEY have postponed the final four dates of their "Freedom" North American tour after a member of the band tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The affected shows are Washington, D.C. (May 10); Hartford, Connecticut (May 11); Toronto, O...