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METAL ALLEGIANCE To Be Joined By JOHN BUSH, MARK OSEGUEDA And PHIL DEMMEL At Long Island Concert

On September 25, 2021, METAL ALLEGIANCE will reassemble and hit the stage for the first time in nearly two years on Long Island, New York — where METAL ALLEGIANCE began back in 2014 — at Stereo Garden in Patchogue, New York (their first show since before COVID-19). The night will feature music from...

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Former 'Headbangers Ball' Host RIKI RACHTMAN To Discuss MTV On 40th Anniversary In Nashville

MTV will turn 40 in the first week of August 2021. The then-music video network launched August 1, 1981. On August 7, 2021, former MTV VJs Mark Goodman, Riki Rachtman and Matt Pinfield will take part in "When Music Ruled Television", a stage panel discussion taking place at the Rocknpod Expo in Nash...

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JOHNNY ROTTEN Sued By Two Members Of SEX PISTOLS Over Song Rights

According to the Associated Press, two members of the SEX PISTOLS are suing John Lydon over the right to use the band's songs in the upcoming biopic miniseries about the U.K. punk legends. Earlier this year, Lydon, who is better known as Johnny Rotten, blasted the upcoming SEX PISTOLS limited series...

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BLINK-182's MARK HOPPUS Reveals The Type Of Cancer He Is Battling

BLINK-182 singer and bassist Mark Hoppus, who went public with his cancer diagnosis last month, has confirmed that he is battling a blood disorder called stage 4-A diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the same type of cancer his mother previously beat. Hoppus discussed his health issues during a recent Tw...

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IRON MAIDEN Releases First New Song In Six Years, 'The Writing On The Wall'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN today revealed their brand-new track "The Writing On The Wall" with an eagerly anticipated global YouTube video premiere. The song was written by MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and lead singer Bruce Dickinson, produced by Kevin Shirley and co-produced by MAIDEN...

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PANDORA Expands 'Billionaires' Artist Milestone Program With Launch Of 'Classic Rock' And 'Hard Rock' Stations

Pandora today announced the expansion of its "Billionaires" artist milestone program with the launch of programming highlighting the top-streamed acts on Pandora across key genres. Available now, Pandora has launched eight new stations for Pop, Country, Hip Hop, Alternative, Dance, Classic Rock, R&a...

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Rockers React To Death Of CINDERELLA Guitarist JEFF LABAR

Members of SCORPIONS, STRYPER, QUEENSRŸCHE, L.A. GUNS and SLAUGHTER are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar. LaBar was found dead by his wife, Debinique Salazar-LaBar, on Wednesday inside his apartment in Nashville. He was 58 years old...

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FOO FIGHTERS Postpone Los Angeles Concert After 'Confirmed COVID-19 Case' In Organization

FOO FIGHTERS have postponed their July 17 concert in Los Angeles after a member of the band's organization tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Earlier today, FOO FIGHTERS released the following statement: "Despite having made every effort to follow CDC Covid pr...

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CINDERELLA Guitarist JEFF LABAR Dead At 58

CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar has died at the age of 58. No cause of death has yet been revealed. According to Metal Sludge, LaBar's passing was confirmed by his son Sebastian. He wrote on social media: "So i just got the call… Jeff LaBar, my father, my hero, my idol, passed away today. I'm curren...

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KILL DEVIL HILL Guitarist Says VINNY APPICE Was 'Right' To Blame Tardiness For His Exit From The Band

On the latest episode of the "J-Bunny's Music Hub" podcast, KILL DEVIL HILL guitarist Mark Zavon replied to Vinny Appice's assertion that the legendary drummer quit the band because the other members of the group couldn't get to rehearsals and live shows on time. Shortly after he left KILL DEVIL HIL...

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JESSE LEACH Wants To 'Break The Mold' With Next KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album: 'It Gets Fatiguing To Do The Same Thing Over And Over Again'

During a recent appearance on "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, KILLWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach spoke about his plans for the band's next studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My hope with KILLSWITCH, and I've rea...

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JAY JAY FRENCH On TWISTED SISTER Reunion: 'We Used To Say It Would Never Happen. I Will No Longer Say That.'

In a brand new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", Jay Jay French was asked if thinks TWISTED SISTER will ever play live again, nearly five years after the band completed its farewell tour. "Look, I used to say 'never.' I'll never say never," he responded. "But we have never discussed it. We u...

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METALLICA To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Two Shows In San Francisco For Fan-Club Members Only

METALLICA has announced details of its massive 40th-birthday celebration: The band will mark this milestone by inviting the worldwide METALLICA family to join them in their hometown of San Francisco for two unique live shows featuring two different setlists December 17 and 19 at Chase Center. Ticket...

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Songs Of Loss And Separation

A decade has passed since the release of the first TIMES OF GRACE album, but chief protagonists ADAM D and JESSE LEACH have the unassailable excuse of having been otherwise occupied with a resurgent KILLSWITCH ENGAGE during that period. In truth, this was always a low-key project, at least in the se...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Wants To Take 'The Stadium Tour' To Other Parts Of The World

In a new interview with Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke about the band's "The Stadium Tour" with DEF LEPPARD, which was originally scheduled to take place last summer but ended up being pushed back to 2021, and then to 2022, due to the coronavirus pan...