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ROB HALFORD Was 'Surprised And Shocked And Thrilled' By GOJIRA's Performance At Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has weighed in on GOJIRA's performance at this year's Olympic Games opening ceremony. GOJIRA performed a surprise rendition of "Ah! Ça Ira", a popular song during the French Revolution, alongside opera singer Marina Viotti as well as a number of beheaded figures repre...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA And MASTODON Announce Spring 2025 U.S. Tour With PERIPHERY

COHEED AND CAMBRIA has announced "The Infinite Arc" tour with MASTODON and special guests PERIPHERY. News of the tour arrives on the heels of COHEED AND CAMBRIA's recent announcement of their tenth studio album "The Father Of Make Believe", which is set for release on March 14 via Virgin Music Group...

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TOTO Announces Summer 2025 U.S. Tour With MEN AT WORK And CHRISTOPHER CROSS

TOTO, Christopher Cross and MEN AT WORK have announced plans to tour the United States in the summer of 2025, produced by Live Nation. The run commences on July 18 in West Palm Beach, Florida and will stage several dozen appearances prior to the final event on August 30 in Ridgefield, Washington. Th...

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SKINDRED Teams Up With Newport County AFC And Lovers FC

Welsh ragga metallers SKINDRED have teamed up with Newport County AFC in partnership with the club's kit suppliers, VX3, and their new official creative partners Lovers FC to create a one-off shirt to celebrate the Welsh city's vibrant West Indian / ethnic community through its unique Caribbean-flav...

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SAVATAGE Announces First Headlining Shows In More Than 20 Years

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE has announced its first headlining shows since 2002. SAVATAGE's lineup for the 2025 dates will consist of Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery on guitar, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Zak Stevens on lead vocals. Stevens comme...

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Watch: GOJIRA's MARIO DUPLANTIER Offers Rundown Of Drum Kit He Used During Iconic Olympics Performance

Modern Drummer's David Frangioni caught up with Mario Duplantier of GOJIRA at a South Florida stop on the French metallers' recent U.S. tour as the support act for KORN. Mario showed David the drums he played during GOJIRA's iconic performance at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, which is the same...

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PEARL JAM Announces April-May 2025 U.S. Tour Dates

In continued support of their three-times-Grammy-nominated album "Dark Matter", PEARL JAM will be touring select U.S. cities in April and May 2025. PEARL JAM's live dates will start in Hollywood, Florida on April 24 and 26 and wrap with performances in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 16 and 18. Full...

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DANZIG, DOWN, ABBATH And CRO-MAGS To Tour U.S. West Coast In March 2025

DANZIG will play a string of rare live shows on the U.S. West Coast in late March 2025. Support on the trek, which will include cities DANZIG has not played in many years, will come from DOWN, ABBATH and CRO-MAGS. Exact cities and venues will be announced later this week. DANZIG's latest album, "Bla...

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COAL CHAMBER And FEAR FACTORY Add 10 Shows To 2025 'Fiend For The Fans' U.S. Tour

COAL CHAMBER has added 10 new dates to its rescheduled "Fiend For The Fans" U.S. tour. The trek, which was originally slated to kick off in August before being postponed due to COAL CHAMBER vocalist Dez Fafara's health emergency, will feature support from FEAR FACTORY, TWIZTID, BLACK SATELLITE and F...

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SCORPIONS' Advice To Young Musicians: 'Believe In Yourself'

In a recent interview with Sidewalks Entertainment host Lori Rosales, SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker and singer Klaus Meine were asked what piece of advice they would give to young musicians who are looking to break into the music industry. Rudolf said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Adv...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA Undergoes Surgery For Posterior Vitreous Detachment

ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera underwent a successful surgery for posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) on a day off during the band's ongoing North American tour as the support act for W.A.S.P. Posterior vitreous detachment is a common age-related eye problem that occurs when the gel that fills your...

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MICHAEL MONROE Breaks Ribs At U.K.'s PLANET ROCKSTOCK Festival; Finnish Shows Postponed

Legendary HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe was forced to postpone two shows in Finland after breaking his ribs at this past weekend's Planet Rockstock festival in Trecco Bay, South Wales, United Kingdom. Earlier today, the following message was posted on Michael's social media: "We regret to anno...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL And VINNY APPICE To Be Recognized At Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Hall Of Fame Induction Gala

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has announced the return of its Hall Of Fame induction gala, celebrating campers' achievements and honoring legendary mentors. The event takes place on February 25, 2025, at the iconic Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Proceeds will benefit the Rock Fantasy Dre...

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LITA FORD, JOEY ALLEN And JERRY DIXON To Perform At Special Concert Celebrating Music And Life Of JACK RUSSELL

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, original GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell's longtime friends Lita Ford, Joey Allen (WARRANT) and Jerry Dixon (WARRANT) will perform the GREAT WHITE songs Jack made famous at a special tribute concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Comedian/actor Hal...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN And STAIND Announce Spring 2025 U.S. Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Rock powerhouses BREAKING BENJAMIN and STAIND have announced their co-headlining "Awaken The Fallen" tour. They will be joined by special guests WAGE WAR and LAKEVIEW. Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city tour kicks off on April 26 at Brandon Amphitheater in Brandon, Mississippi, making stops across...