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Superunknown Redux

More power to Magnetic Eye Records: purveyors of reliably great "redux" versions of classic albums, populated by an astonishing array of contemporary riff worshippers. Following on from commendable projects saluting AC/DC, ALICE IN CHAINS, BLACK SABBATH, HELMET, JIMI HENDRIX and PINK FLOYD, "Superun...

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Celebrate 50 Years Of AC/DC With New Monopoly From The Op

Usaopoly (The Op),the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations, Blank Slate and Hues And Cues, today launched the most rocking version of the classic board game yet with Monopoly: AC/DC Collector's Edition. Bringing one of the world's m...

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SAXON's NIGEL GLOCKLER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Shows: 'Putting Lead Vocals On Tape And Just Miming Is Ridiculous'

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more syntheti...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Covers IRON MAIDEN's 'The Trooper'

SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has released a music video for his cover of the IRON MAIDEN classic "The Trooper". The track was produced by Jona Tee and features a guitar solo from Philip Näslund. Erik, who made his recording debut with SKID ROW on the recently released studio album, "The Gang's Al...

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TAYLOR HAWKINS London Tribute Concert Nominated For EMMY

The Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London, honoring the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer, has been nominated for an Emmy. The show, which streamed live on Paramount+, is one of five nominees in the "Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special" category. Directed by Joel Gallen and produced...

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JUDAS PRIEST Officially Replaces OZZY OSBOURNE At POWER TRIP Festival

JUDAS PRIEST has been added to the Power Trip lineup joining AC/DC on the Saturday, October 7 bill. The British heavy metal legends will fill the slot originally reserved for Ozzy Osbourne at the world's greatest live music destination the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The historic three-da...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels Performance At POWER TRIP Festival: 'I'm Just Not Ready Yet'

Ozzy Osbourne has canceled his appearance as one the headliners of the Goldenvoice-produced Power Trip festival, which will take place Friday, October 6 to Sunday, October 8 at the Empire Polo Club In Indio, California. Earlier today, the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer released the following stateme...

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IRON MAIDEN Presented With Gold Disc For U.K. Sales Of 'Senjutsu' Album

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN were presented with a gold disc by Tony Harlow, the head of Warner Music U.K., at the first of their two sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena last Friday in recognition of their critically acclaimed studio album "Senjutsu" selling over 100,000 physical copies i...

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DEE SNIDER Once Again Blasts ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'They're Elitist Mothereffers'

Dee Snider has once again said that the heavy metal genre isn't respected enough by the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In a brand new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, the TWISTED SISTER singer spoke about the Rock Hall's decision to broaden the musical scope of the artists it has in...

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Ukrainian President VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY Loves Listening To AC/DC And GUNS N' ROSES

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has told CNN that listening to AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES and Eric Clapton has helped him get through Ukraine's war with Russia. In an interview with aired on Wednesday (July 5),CNN's Erin Burnett told Zelensky: "As a human being, so many people look up to you; they...

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DOLLY PARTON To NIKKI SIXX: 'You Did A Fantastic Job' On 'Bygones' Single

Dolly Parton has thanked MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx for his guest appearance on the latest single from her hotly anticipated "Rockstar" album, "Bygones". Earlier today (Wednesday, July 5),Sixx shared a typed message he received from Dolly and he captioned it: "Gonna have to frame this one." In...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY's CHRIS ROBERTSON: 'We're A Lot More Than Just A Rock And Roll Band'

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, Chris Robertson of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY was asked how he feels about the "southern rock" tag that is sometimes attached to his band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're just BLACK STONE CHERRY, man. We...

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RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY Doesn't Blame Grunge For Death Of 'Hair Metal'

RATT vocalist Stephen Pearcy has weighed in on the never-ending debate about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Asked in a new interview with Goldmine magazine if grunge was the deciding factor in RATT's...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Using Backing Tracks: 'If Your Laptop Goes Down, You Should Be Able To' Still Play Your Show

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen has once again blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other...

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GODZ OF ROCK Feat. GILBY CLARKE, SIMON WRIGHT, CHUCK WRIGHT, TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, NEIL TURBIN: Video Of INTENCITY FESTIVAL Concert

This past Friday (June 30),GODZ OF ROCK, a collection of musicians consisting of former and current members of GUNS N' ROSES, JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE, JOURNEY and ANTHRAX, headlined the IntenCity Festival at the Oblemenco Stadium in Craiova, Romania. Fan-filmed video of the performance and the pre...