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ARMORED SAINT Has Made Music Video For New Cover Song: 'I Can't Really Talk About It Quite Yet', Says JOHN BUSH

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've...

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DEREK SHERINIAN Starts Fresh Post-SONS OF APOLLO With WHOM GODS DESTROY: 'Everyone Is Blown Away By It'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran keyboardist Derek Sherinian has about as good of a resume as any thanks to stints with KISS, Alice Cooper, DREAM THEATER, Billy Idol, Yngwie J. Malmsteen and SONS OF APOLLO. He's also enjoyed a long-running solo career that is dotted with multiple awards, yet when talking...

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BULLETBOYS' MARQ TORIEN Says He Is Working On 'Very Funky' New Project With METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal Rules, BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien said that he has been collaborating with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo on a new project. "We cut a track… and I'm going to go start finishing it up and stuff," he said. Torien went on to say that it was "quite...

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HIGH ON FIRE Announces May 2024 U.S. Tour

HIGH ON FIRE has announced U.S. headlining tour dates in support of the band's upcoming album, "Cometh The Storm". The spring trek will launch on May 4 in Orlando, Florida and feature support from Venezuelan post-rock outfit ZETA and Massachusetts crossover crew HIGH COMMAND. HIGH ON FIRE comments:...

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A DAY TO REMEMBER Announces 2024 'The Least Anticipated Album Tour'

A DAY TO REMEMBER have announced details of "The Least Anticipated Album Tour", which will see them headlining arenas and amphitheaters across North America this summer. Kicking off June 6 at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, Minnesota, the coast-to-coast run will mark A DAY TO REMEMBER's first...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL Travels To Ukraine To Film Music Video For New Single 'A Fool's Parade'

On April 5, 2024, WITHIN TEMPTATION will release their brand-new song, "A Fool's Parade", which marks a collaboration with the talented Ukrainian producer Alex Yarmak. According to a press release from WITHIN TEMPTATION's publicist, "A Fool's Parade" "highlights Russia's pretense regarding the war,...

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New Lineup Of KINGDOM COME Performs Live For First Time (Video)

The new lineup of KINGDOM COME — featuring original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and bassist Johnny B. Frank, along with the band's latest additions, vocalist Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan and drummer Matt Muckle — played its first two shows on March 15 at The Lamp Theater in Irwin, Pennsylvania a...

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KORN Sells Out Los Angeles's BMO Stadium For 30th-Anniversary Concert

Tickets for KORN's 30th-anniversary concert at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024, sold out within a week of going on sale. Opened in April 2018, the venue has a 22,000 capacity. Initially the ground was known as Banc Of California stadium. In January 2023, Montreal-...

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Watch GEOFF TATE Perform QUEENSRŸCHE Classics In Houston During 2024 Tour With VANDENBERG

The DeadMike.com YouTube channel has uploaded video of former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate performing on Friday, March 15 at the House Of Blues in Houston, Texas. Check out the clips below. In a recent interview with Finland's Chaoszine, Tate spoke about what it has been like to celebrate the...

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JASON HOOK's FLAT BLACK Taps COREY TAYLOR For Next Single, 'Nothing To Some'

FLAT BLACK, the band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, will release a new single, "Nothing To Some", on Friday, March 22. The track, which features a guest appearance by SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor, will appear on FLAT BLACK's upcoming debut album, due later this year via...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says He Is 'The Biggest MEGADETH Fan Out There', Wishes TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI 'Tons Of Success'

In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked if he has had a chance to hear the band with its latest addition, Finnish guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari, who replaced Kiko Loureiro last September. Marty said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I haven't, as...

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JOEY VERA Hopes To Release Next ARMORED SAINT Album In 2025

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, we're in the middle of writing. So I would say...

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ARMORED SAINT Has Demoed 'About Five Or Six' New Songs For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with The Chill Dude On A Couch, ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been writing some songs. As a matter of fact, I...

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LEMMY's Ashes To Be Displayed Annually At U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK Festival

Bloodstock, by arrangement with MOTÖRHEAD management, have announced that our legendary, late, great Lemmy Kilmister will be permanently memorialized at the heavy metal festival. Some of Lemmy's ashes will be housed at Bloodstock — one of only a few places globally — in a unique urn, with the festiv...

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KINGDOM COME Bassist JOHNNY B. FRANK: JAMES KOTTAK Was 'A Closet Drinker' Who 'Would Deny That He Was An Alcoholic'

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, KINGDOM COME bassist Johnny B. Frank reflected on the passing of the band's drummer James Kottak. Kottak, who also played with the SCORPIONS for 20 years, died on January 9 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 61 years old. No cause of death...