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ANGEL Guitarist PUNKY MEADOWS To Release His First-Ever Solo Christmas Song 'Wrap Me Up'

One of the most striking hard rock bands of the 1970s was undoubtedly ANGEL — who sported costumes, and a highly theatrical stage show only rivaled by KISS (their then-labelmates on Casablanca Records). Despite ANGEL splitting in 1981, the group's popularity and influence remain high, resulting in t...

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LINKIN PARK Announces Massive 2025 World Tour

After a year of monumental returns and record-breaking milestones, LINKIN PARK — Mike Shinoda, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain — announce "From Zero" world tour will continue into 2025, with the next leg launching in January of next year. The tour celebrates thei...

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TONY IOMMI Impulse Responses Collection Introduced By CELESTION

Celestion, the premier designer and manufacturer of guitar and bass loudspeakers, well-known as the "Voice of Rock and Roll" behind many of music's most memorable guitar performance, is proud to introduce the first in their collection of Artist Series Impulse Responses, the Tony Iommi Impulse Respon...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Agrees To Pay $1.4 Million To Settle Fired Ex-Manager's Lawsuit

According to Billboard, MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has agreed to pay his former manager $1.4 million to end the litigation over accusations the band still owed commissions after the manager was "unceremoniously" fired. In his June 2023 lawsuit, which has been obtained by BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Cory Brennan...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'Like Most Entertainers, I've Lived In A Bubble My Whole Career'

In a new interview with Brian Aberback of The Aquarian Weekly, Blackie Lawless spoke about the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.'s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. is, for the first time in 40 years, playing the entire album from top to bottom, start to finish,...

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GREEN DAY, KORN And SLEEP TOKEN To Headline 2025 Edition Of U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

United Kingdom's Download, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its 22nd edition, reborn and recharged in 2025 as DLXXII. Announced today are three first-time headliners — GREEN DAY, SLEEP TOKEN and KORN — alongside over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of r...

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MEGADETH, SEPULTURA, ARCH ENEMY, OBITUARY Members Featured On SAVAGE LANDS Album 'Army Of The Trees'

Punishing noise levels are a natural force among metal's various habitats. But after hearing the roar of chainsaws tear through Costa Rica's rain forest, two angry metalheads are banging their heads together to protect our ecosystems. SAVAGE LANDS is co-operated by MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren an...

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DELAIN's MARTIJN WESTERHOLT On Possibility Of Working With CHARLOTTE WESSELS In The Future: 'I Don't See It Happening'

In a recent interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, DELAIN keyboardist, founder and main songwriter Martijn Westerholt was asked about the circumstances that led to the 2021 breakup of the band's previous lineup, including the departure of longtime DELAIN frontwoman Charlotte Wessels. He said...

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AC/DC Rumored To Be Announcing 2025 North American Tour This Week

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC are rumored to be announcing a spring/summer 2025 North American tour later this week. According to several AC/DC fan sites, a Facebook event page for AC/DC's April 11, 2025 concert at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota popped up earlier today, only for it to be...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Enters Studio To Record Eighth Album

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have entered the studio to begin recording their eighth album, tentatively due in 2025. Earlier today (Saturday, November 9),the band shared a few photos from the recording studio and included the following message: "Here we go again. #bfmv #bulletformyvalent...

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Watch: AC/DC Drummer PHIL RUDD Makes Return To Live Stage With New Zealand Party Band

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd made his return to the live stage on November 2, performing the band's classic song "T.N.T." with a local party act in New Zealand. Video of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Marco's HIGH VOLTAGE Music Channel). In a November 2023 interview with New Zealand's Stu...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Music Video For New Solo Single 'Point Of No Return'

Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, has shared the Leo Liberti Films-directed music video for his new solo single, "Point Of No Return". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Theory Of Mind", which is available for pre-order at kikoloureirost...

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MEGADETH Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of First-Ever Band Web Site And 'Youthanasia' Album

In October 1994, MEGADETH and their label took a chance with a new venture. To celebrate the release of the "Youthanasia" album, the pioneering band established Megadeth, Arizona. It was the first-ever band web site on the Internet. The web site — as Billboard (October 31, 2024) noted in a story cel...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON On His Upcoming Solo Album: Don't Expect 'Power Metal' Or 'High Operatic Singing'

QUEENSRŸCHE founding guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton spoke to The Metal Voice about his upcoming solo album, "Volume 1", which is due on December 6 via Rat Pak Records. The nine-track LP sees Wilton joined by powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist "Hodgy". Regard...

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ORIANTHI Teams Up With ORANGE For Versatile, Compact Amp With Big Sound

Orianthi is partnering with Orange Amplification to release a travel-friendly amp that's both functional and reliable. The new limited-edition Orianthi Crush 20RT has been played by the respected guitarist, singer-songwriter, in the studio and at live gigs with glowing results. The white Tolex-clad,...