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NICKELBACK Announces Spring 2024 European Tour

Canadian rockers NICKELBACK will embark on a European headlining tour next spring. Produced by Live Nation, the 12-date trek will kick off on May 16 in Glasgow, Scotland and make stops in Manchester, London, Birmingham, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Cologne, Zurich, Bologna, Vienna, and Prague before wrappi...

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Documentary About GODSMACK Frontman SULLY ERNA's Life Is Finally Released

"I Stand Alone: The Sully Erna Story", a film based on GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna's life story, has been made available via Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video. The 98-minute documentary was written and produced by Erna, with additional writing, production and editing by Noah Berlow and writing, prod...

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CHRISTOFER JOHNSSON Talks About THERION 'Giving The Fans What They Wanted' With 'Leviathan' Albums

By David E. Gehlke THERION founder, mastermind, songwriter and guitarist Christofer Johnsson has never been one to skirt philosophical topics when chatting about his band. Johnsson certainly has the perspective, having conceptualized and codified symphonic metal in the mid-1990s, well before it beca...

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BULLETBOYS Frontman MARQ TORIEN: 'Rock And Roll Is Supposed To Be Imperfect'

BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...

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PAUL MCCARTNEY Tried To Convince GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON To Tour Together Again

Geddy Lee says that Paul McCartney did his best to convince him and his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson to tour together again. The 70-year-old Lee told Rolling Stone magazine that he, Lifeson and McCartney had a chance to speak in September 2022 when all three of them were performing as part of the Tayl...

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GEDDY LEE Says Performing At TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concerts Was An 'Incredible' Experience

During the question-and-answer portion of his November 15 "My Effin' Life In Conversation" appearance at The Met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee spoke about reuniting with his longtime bandmate Alex Lifeson for last year's star-studded tribute concerts — one in London,...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH Reflects On His Restroom Encounter With ROBERT PLANT: 'He Was The Sweetest Guy'

In a new interview with Q104.3's "Out Of The Box With Jonathan Clarke", SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith was asked to recount a memorable tale involving one of his rock and roll idols. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were in S.I.R. [studios in Nashville] during what would become the...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Never Giving Up: 'It's Almost Not Even Really A Choice'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked what has been the driving force behind the group to take her and her bandmates where they are today. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's a couple things that bolster it. First, it's our...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Thinks DEF LEPPARD Uses 'A Lot Of Backing Tracks'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthe...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Shares Unboxing Video For 'Afterglow Of Ragnarok' Solo Single

An unboxing video for Bruce Dickinson's new solo single, "Afterglow Of Ragnarok", is available below. Due on December 1, "Afterglow Of Ragnarok" is the first single from Dickinson's upcoming solo album, "The Mandrake Project", which will arrive in early 2024 via BMG. "Afterglow Of Ragnarok" is a dra...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces More Details For 2024 'Headbangers Boat' Cruise

Due to popular demand, LAMB OF GOD has announced a second voyage of its mind-blowing metal celebration at sea, Headbangers Boat 2024, highlighted by two unique headline performances from the groundbreaking five-time-Grammy Award-nominated band. Presented by Sixthman, the leader in festivals and musi...

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'I Would Never Lip Sync' Or 'Use Backing Tracks'

EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more s...

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GEDDY LEE: 'There Could Be A Show That Paid Tribute To The Songs Of RUSH'

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, who is currently promoting his upcoming memoir "My Effin' Life", was asked if he misses the band. He responded: "Oh fuck yeah, enormously. It was hard for me when Neil [Peart, late RUSH drummer] announced he was going to...

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Watch: GLENN HUGHES And CHAD SMITH Perform DEEP PURPLE Classics In São Paulo, Brazil

According to Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda, Glenn Hughes was joined by Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) during his performance last night (Saturday, November 11) at the VIP Station in São Paulo, Brazil. Smith played the DEEP PURPLE classics "Highway Star" and "Burn" with the former PURPL...

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GEDDY LEE: 'ALEX LIFESON And I Would Like To Get Back Into The Studio Together And See What Might Happen'

In a new interview with Long Island Weekly, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, who is currently promoting his upcoming memoir "My Effin' Life", was asked about the possibility of making more music in the not-too-distant future. He responded: "I recently discovered a couple of songs that had been left...