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U.D.O. Postpones North American Tour To 2024

U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider, has postponed its recently announced North American tour. The 22-date trek, which was originally scheduled to kick off on November 3 in Frenchtown, New Jersey and make stops in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Los Angeles,...

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ROBB FLYNN 'Couldn't Bring' Himself To Tell IAN GILLAN That MACHINE HEAD Wasn't Named After DEEP PURPLE LP

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn was recently interviewed by Gastão Moreira of Brazil's Kazagastão (KZG). When Moreira expressed his surprise at the fact that MACHINE HEAD wasn't named after the classic DEEP PURPLE album, Flynn explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I loved classic rock,...

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See JAMES HETFIELD's Latest Tattoo On His Right Hand

METALLICA's James Hetfield has unveiled a new tattoo. The 60-year-old guitarist/vocalist's latest piece is his nickname "Papa Het", which he got on his right hand. Like the "Thy Will Not Mine Be Done" neck tattoo he got in August, Hetfield's new ink was done by Corey Miller, owner of Six Feet Under...

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L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Was 'Very Shocked' To Hear About STEVE RILEY's Passing: 'We Were Never Truly Friends'

L.A. GUNS singer Phil Lewis says that he was "very shocked" to hear about the passing of the band's former drummer Steve Riley. Steve died on Tuesday (October 24) after "battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks," his family confirmed in a statement. He was 67 years old. Earlier today (F...

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Former L.A. GUNS And W.A.S.P. Drummer STEVE RILEY Dead At 67

Former L.A. GUNS and W.A.S.P. drummer Steve Riley has died at the age of 67. Riley's death was confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET by his son Cole, who said that Steve passed away this past Tuesday, October 24. The Riley family has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We are devastated t...

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LORDI Announces 'Unliving Pictour Show' Spring 2024 European Tour

Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI will embark on a European headlining tour in the spring of 2024. After introducing their latest album, "Screem Writers Guild", to enthusiastic masses in European arenas alongside metal greats SABATON and BABYMETAL in April/May 2023, the band will now hit the road as...

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IN FLAMES Frontman Doesn't Understand Why Fans Watch Concerts Through Their Phones

In a new interview with Jaimunji of Australia's Metal Roos, IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén was asked for his opinion on concertgoers using cell phones to take photos and videos of performances and sometimes filming entire shows instead of enjoying the moment. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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JETHRO TULL Releases Music Video For 'Wolf Unchained'

JETHRO TULL released its 23rd studio album, "RökFlöte", back in April, and the band is currently out on tour in North America. For this run of shows, the band will be introducing the track "Wolf Unchained" into the setlist, a track based on Fenrir, a wolf from Norse mythology. To celebrate, a brand...

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GOJIRA Has 'A Lot Of Ideas' For Next Album: 'I Have A Feeling It Is Going To Be Heavier', Says MARIO DUPLANTIER

In a new interview with Colombia's El Expreso Del Rock, GOJIRA drummer Mario Duplantier was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on the follow-up to 2021's "Fortitude" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. Oh, yeah, yeah. We work on new stuff for a long time,...

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STAIND's MIKE MUSHOK Says His Working Relationship With AARON LEWIS Hasn't Changed In Nearly 30 Years

In a new interview with Troy Culpan of May The Rock Be With You, STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok was asked to name the one thing that has remained consistent throughout the band's nearly three-decade existence. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Probably the working relationship I feel...

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SAMMY HAGAR Is 'So Disappointed' There Has Been No EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Concert

Sammy Hagar has once again weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying that he is "so disappointed" that the event never materialized. No progress has been reported on a possible VAN HALEN tribute show since April 2022 when former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted revealed to...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Says '72 Seasons' Album Still Sounds 'Very Fresh, Weighty And Cohesive'

In a new interview with Steffan Chirazi of METALLICA's fan-club magazine So What!, Lars Ulrich was asked to reflect on the band's latest album, "72 Seasons", which came out in April. He said: "I think every METALLICA record has its own journey, its own story, its own path forward. They're all unique...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

Grammy-winning rock band GRETA VAN FLEET has announced the extension of its "Starcatcher" world tour with the addition of 12 new dates throughout the U.S. next year. The 2024 leg, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on Saturday, April 27 in St. Louis, with stops in Kansas City, Austin, Pittsburgh and...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MARTY FRIEDMAN's Performance At 2023 WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Professionally filmed video of Marty Friedman's August 5 performance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Devil Take Tomorrow 05:51 Dragon Mistress 17:27 Kaze Ga Fuiteiru As previously reported, Friedman — who moved from America to Tokyo in 2003...

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STAIND Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

STAIND has announced an eight-date radio tour, leading an all-star lineup, launching at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on April 18, 2024. The band headlines an impressive roster of artists, including SEETHER, I PREVAIL, THE STRUTS, ASKING ALEXANDRIA and more. Support varies by show; a full lineup of...