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U.D.O. Announces September/October 2024 North American Tour

U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, has announced the rescheduled dates for its North American tour. The 22-date trek, which was originally scheduled to kick off on November 3, 2023 in Frenchtown, New Jersey and make stops in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas,...

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TRIXTER's MARK 'GUS' SCOTT Fires Back At STEVE BROWN Over 'Adequate Drummer' Comment, Rumored Trademark Dispute

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, TRIXTER drummer Mark "Gus" Scott was asked to respond to TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown's recent comment that the band will never reunite with him and that he was "an adequate drummer at best". Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS On STEVE RILEY's Death: 'It Was A Big Shock To All Of Us'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless paid tribute to the band's former drummer Steve Riley, who died on October 24 after battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks. He was 67 years old. Blackie said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wr...

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RIK EMMETT Reacts To People Comparing TRIUMPH To RUSH: 'We Were Never A Band On That Level'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett was asked for his opinion on the comparisons between TRIUMPH and fellow legendary Canadian rockers RUSH back in the day. He responded: "It would be hard for people that were at a remove — which is to say, an American...

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MIKE MANGINI On MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'I Think People Are Where They Need To Be'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Wednesday, November 1) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Mike Mangini spoke about his departure from DREAM THEATER and the return of the band's original drummer Mike Portnoy. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "All I know i...

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U.D.O. Postpones North American Tour To 2024

U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, has postponed its recently announced North American tour. The 22-date trek, which was originally scheduled to kick off on November 3 in Frenchtown, New Jersey and make stops in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Los Angeles,...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Pays Tribute To Former Bandmate STEVE RILEY: 'His Individual Legacy Will Live On'

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has paid tribute to the band's former drummer Steve Riley, who died on Tuesday (October 24) after battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks. He was 67 years old. Late Friday night (October 27),Blackie released the following statement via the W.A.S.P.&nb...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS Releases Third DEAD ICARUS Single 'So I Set Myself On Fire'

DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has shared its third single, "So I Set Myself On Fire". Alex states about the track: "'So I Set Myself on Fire' is about finding inspiration in darkness. It's about letting your inspiration consume you so fully that it chang...

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GODSMACK Is 'Talking About' Covering LED ZEPPELIN And PINK FLOYD On Upcoming 'Stripped-Down' U.S. Tour

Earlier today (Wednesday, October 25),GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna confirmed to "Chaz And AJ In The Morning" on the 99.1 PLR radio station in Connecticut that he and his bandmates will embark on a "stripped-down" U.S. tour in early 2024. But he was quick to point out (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Watch: BILLY CORGAN Joins SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY To Perform VAN HALEN's 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love'

SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan joined Sammy Hagar and his supergroup THE CIRCLE on stage last night (Friday, October 20) at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana to perform the VAN HALEN classic "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love". Fan-filmed video of Billy's appearance can be seen below. SAMMY HAGAR...

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BRET MICHAELS Adopts Husky Named BRET MICHAELS Who Helped Save A Kitten's Life

POISON singer Bret Michaels has adopted a dog named Bret Michaels from the Nebraska Humane Society. Earlier this week, the Nebraska Humane Society shared a Facebook post stating that the six-year-old husky, who has one blue eye and one brown eye andcame in as a stray a couple weeks ago, helped save...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Begins Recording New Album

Swedish metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have entered Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden to begin recording their new album. Earlier today (Thursday, October 19),DARK TRANQUILLITY shared a video of drummer Joakim Strandberg Nilsson laying down tracks for the follow-up to 2020's "Moment", and i...

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EXODUS Vows To Perform A Couple Of Rarities On Fall 2023 Tour, Including 'One We Have Never Ever Played Live'

San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS have vowed to perform a song on their upcoming tour that they haven't played in more than three decades. Earlier today, EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza shared a graphic promoting VIP upgrades for the band's fall 2023 run with FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, DARKEST HOUR...

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C.J. PIERCE Explains DROWNING POOL's Split With Longtime Singer JASEN MORENO

In a new interview with "The Logan Show", DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the departure of the band's longtime singer Jasen Moreno. Jasen, who joined DROWNING POOL in 2012, exited the group earlier this year, making way for the return of Ryan McCombs. "Yeah, [Jasen] was in [DROWNING PO...

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MARK TORNILLO's Pre-ACCEPT Band T.T. QUICK To Reunite For Memorial Concert For Late Drummer

Mark Tornillo's pre-ACCEPT band T.T. QUICK will reunite for a special performance on Saturday, November 11 at Manville-Hillsborough Elks in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The concert will be a memorial event for T.T. QUICK drummer Erik Ferro, who died in June. No cause of death was revealed. The news of...