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Watch: THE OFFSPRING Performs Acoustic Set At Chicago's Q101 Radio Station

On Saturday (May 21),THE OFFSPRING, ahead of the band's show at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, stopped by The Lounge at Chicago's Q101 radio station for an intimate acoustic performance. Video of the group's appearance can be seen below. THE OFFSPRING is currently on tour in support of its most recen...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist SHAVO ODADJIAN Is Working On 'Really Heavy' New Solo Project

Earlier this month, Music Connection's Atomic Seyum spoke to SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian at the Hall Of Flowers cannabis industry trade show in Palm Springs, California. Asked about his plans for new music in the near future, Shavo said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "SYSTEM's tak...

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EVANESCENCE Announces New Touring Lineup

EVANESCENCE has recruited Emma Anzai of SICK PUPPIES to play bass on the Amy Lee-fronted outfit's upcoming tour. In addition, EVANESCENCE's longtime bassist Tim McCord will switch to guitar and fill the slot recently left vacant by the departure of Jen Majura. Earlier today (Monday, May 23),EVANESC...

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The Exuviae Of Gods — Part I

We haven't heard from funeral doom leaders MOURNFUL CONGREGATION since 2018's wondrous "The Incubus Of Karma". Australia's long-running champions of misery now return with "The Exuviae Of Gods — Part I", which is the first of a two-part EP series crafted to tide fans over between full-lengths. It's...

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SPIRITBOX Parts Ways With Bassist BILL CROOK

SPIRITBOX has parted ways with bassist Bill Crook. Crook's exit from SPIRITBOX was announced earlier today (Sunday, May 22) via social media. "We are saddened to announce that Bill Crook will no longer be in SPIRITBOX," the group said in a statement. "This decision was mutual and with no hard feelin...

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JEN MAJURA On Split With EVANESCENCE: 'None Of This Was My Decision'

Jen Majura says that it wasn't her decision to part ways with EVANESCENCE. Jen's exit from the Amy Lee-fronted outfit was announced via social media on Saturday (May 21). "It has been a very special chapter in the band with our dear friend Jen Majura, but we have decided it's time to go our separate...

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GUNS N' ROSES Forced To Cancel WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Performance Due To Inclement Weather

GUNS N' ROSES was forced to cancel its headlining appearance Saturday night (May 21) at Welcome To Rockville after inclement weather once again forced the music festival to shut down early. Several other artists, including Jerry Cantrell and SHINEDOWN, only managed to play abbreviated sets at the ev...

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EVANESCENCE Parts Ways With Guitarist JEN MAJURA

EVANESCENCE has parted ways with longtime guitarist Jen Majura. The 38-year-old musician, a self-described "half-Asian living in Germany," joined EVANESCENCE in August 2015 as the replacement for Terry Balsamo. Jen's exit from EVANESCENCE was announced via social media earlier today (Saturday, May 2...

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KORN, BREAKING BENJAMIN And Others Forced To Cancel Performances At WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE Due To Thunderstorms

KORN, BREAKING BENJAMIN and SKILLET are among the bands who were forced to cancel their performances Friday night (May 20) at the Welcome To Rockville festival at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida after the event shut down early because of thunderstorms. Shortly after 10:0...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Writing His Upcoming Autobiography: 'It's Been One Of The Most Fun Things I've Ever Done In My Life'

In a new interview Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's taken a whole lot longer than I thought it would, but it's been one of the most fun things I...

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DEFTONES Guitarist STEPHEN CARPENTER To Miss European Tour: 'I'm Just Not Ready To Leave' The U.S. Yet

DEFTONES guitarist Stephen Carpenter has pulled out of the band's upcoming European tour. The Sacramento, California-based act, which is currently finishing up a North American run of shows, is set to kick its European trek on June 4 in Germany. Earlier today (Friday, May 20),Carpenter posted a vid...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Accuses 'Sick' JEFF SCOTT SOTO Of Making Up Stories To 'Stay Relevant': 'Stop Stalking Me And Get Help'

Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Jeff Scott Soto, who has had an acrimonious relationship with the legendary Swedish guitarist in recent years, claims that Yngwie threatened to cancel his concert Thursday night (May 19) in Agoura Hills, California after finding out his former bandmate was in attendance. L...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN Added To 'Metal: Hellsinger' First-Person Shooter Game

Developer The Outsiders and publisher Funcom have announced the inclusion of yet another vocalist to the cast of their heavy metal first-person shooter (FPS) game "Metal: Hellsinger". SYSTEM OF A DOWN's Serj Tankian is lending his powerful voice to the slaughter of demonic hordes. David Goldfarb, cr...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Is Still Cancer Free, One Month Before Launch Of 'The Stadium Tour'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is still cancer free, nearly seven years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. Rockett offered an update on his health status via his social media on Thursday (May 19). He shared a photo of him in front of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, and...

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Ex-DEFTONES Bassist SERGIO VEGA Says His Exit 'Was Never About Money': 'It's Purely About Belonging'

Former DEFTONES bassist Sergio Vega has opened up about his departure from the band. The 51-year-old musician, who officially joined DEFTONES in 2009, confirmed his exit two months ago, just days after a new photo of the group without him emerged online on various digital service providers. At the t...