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New ANTHRAX Album 'Should' Be Released In 2023, Says SCOTT IAN

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Kyle Meredith about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We didn't get to tour [for our actual 40th anniversary in 2021], so we're doing the 40th-anniversary tour in our 41st year. [Laughs] Obviously, we couldn't...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Whiskey In The Jar' In Curitiba

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing its cover of the famous Irish traditional song "Whiskey In The Jar" (popularized by THIN LIZZY in the '70s) on May 7 at Estádio Couto Pereira in Curitiba, Brazil can be seen below. Curitiba was the fourth stop on METALLICA's South American tour, wh...

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IRON MAIDEN: Second Official Coloring Book, 'The Singles', Coming In June

U.K. independent publisher Rock N' Roll Colouring has set a June 5 release date for the second official IRON MAIDEN coloring book, "The Official Iron Maiden Colouring Book Volume II: The Singles". Following on from the successful first IRON MAIDEN book launched at the end of 2021, the new book focus...

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PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN With 'Eruption' Cover (Video)

PEARL JAM's Mike McCready has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen by performing the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist's classic instrumental "Eruption". The performance took place on May 9 during PEARL JAM's concert at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona. McCready played the song after frontman Eddie Vedd...

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PEARL JAM Rejoined By Drummer DAVE KRUSEN For Fresno Concert

Early PEARL JAM drummer Dave Krusen rejoined his former bandmates on stage Monday night (May 16) at a concert in Fresno, California. Krusen was one of three drummers tapped to fill in for PEARL JAM's longtime drummer Matt Cameron, who has been sitting out shows on the band's current tour after posit...

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SINSAENUM Has Secured A Replacement For JOEY JORDISON

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, SINSAENUM vocalist Sean Zatorsky was asked about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's third album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have already written [a lot of the new record]. We still need to w...

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ERIC CLAPTON Tests Positive For COVID-19, Postpones European Shows

Eric Clapton has postponed two concerts on his European tour after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The shows originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 in Zurich, Switzerland and Wednesday, May 18 in Milan, Italy are now expected to take place later in...

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SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE Announces First Tour In 12 Years

Acclaimed band SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE is reuniting for the first time in 12 years for a large-scale 2022 North American tour. Original vocalist/guitarist Jeremy Enigk, guitarist Dan Hoerner and drummer William Goldsmith will be performing with additional musicians. The 25-date tour includes major mar...

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PEARL JAM's MIKE MCCREADY Takes Part In National Women's March In San Francisco (Video)

PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready joined pro-choice protesters at a Women's March rally in San Francisco, California on Saturday, May 14. He and thousands of other of abortion rights supporters took to the streets across the United States, angered by the prospect that the Supreme Court may soon over...

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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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MATT CAMERON Tests Positive For COVID-19, Misses First PEARL JAM Show In 24 Years (Video)

PEARL JAM drummer Matt Cameron was forced to miss the band's concert last night (Thursday, May 12) in Oakland, California after testing positive for COVID-19. It was the first time Cameron missed a PEARL JAM show since joining the band 24 years ago. Touring member Josh Klinghoffer and longtime Jeff...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'No Remorse' In Porto Alegre

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "No Remorse" on May 5 at Estacionamento da FIERGS in Porto Alegre, Brazil can be seen below. Porto Alegre was the third stop on METALLICA's South American tour, which kicked off on April 27 in Santiago, Chile. METALLICA's setlist for the P...

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STEEL PANTHER To Begin Mixing New Studio Album In June

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER are completing the recording process for their new studio album. The band, which has not yet secured a permanent replacement for its original bassist Lexxi Foxx, has been working on the effort for the last few months and is planning to enter the mix phas...

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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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METALLICA Fan Who Gave Birth During Curitiba Concert Gets Phone Call From JAMES HETFIELD

The woman who gave birth during METALLICA's concert in Brazil last weekend has received a congratulatory phone call from the band's frontman, James Hetfield. Tattoo artist Joice M. Figueiró was 39 weeks pregnant when she attended the show Saturday night (May 7) at the Estádio Couto Pereira in Curiti...