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SCORPIONS, AMON AMARTH And BLIND GUARDIAN Among First Confirmed Bands For 2024 Edition Of WACKEN OPEN AIR

The organizers of the annual Wacken Open Air festival have announced the first confirmed bands for the 2024 edition of the event, set to take place from July 31 to August 3. A total of 33 artists have been announced for the 33rd edition of Wacken Open Air, including SCORPIONS, AMON AMARTH and BLIND...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN: 'We're Fortunate That We Have A Loyal Following Of People Our Age'

In a recent interview with Business Jet Traveler, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke about the changes in the music industry now that most fans are streaming music or downloading singles. The 59-year-old musician said: "The music industry has changed somewhat, but we're fortunate that we have a lo...

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New GUNS N' ROSES Single 'Perhaps' To Be Released Next Friday

GUNS N' ROSES is expected to officially release the shelved "Chinese Democracy"-era song "Perhaps" on Friday, August 11. A link to pre-save the track on Spotify and Apple Music was shared via the Universal Music web site, although there has been no official announcement from the band yet regarding t...

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THE OFFSPRING Has Six Songs 'Mostly Done' For Next Studio Album

Bryan "Dexter" Holland has confirmed to The Orange County Register that THE OFFSPRING is well into the process of making a follow-up to 2021's "Let The Bad Times Roll" album. The singer and his bandmates are once again working with producer Bob Rock (MÖTLEY CRÜE, METALLICA),who previously helmed th...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer And Longtime Smoker TODD LA TORRE Hasn't Had A Cigarette In Over Seven Months

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, who had been a cigarette smoker for three decades, says that he hasn't had a cigarette in more than seven months. The 49-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened up about his attempt to kick his habit in a new interview with Mark Sugiyama of E...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals What He Wants On His Gravestone

In a new interview with Gibson Gear Guide, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was asked what piece of advice he would give to aspiring guitarists out there. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've always been an advocate for, you don't need to know the latest mode or scale, or you...

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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs With MEGADETH At 2023 Edition Of Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Marty Friedman rejoined MEGADETH on stage for the second time in six months earlier today (Friday, August 4) at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany. The guitarist performed four songs with his former band: "Trust", "Tornado Of Souls", "Symphony Of Destruction" and "Holy Wars... The Punis...

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Watch: Ex-NIGHTWISH Members TARJA TURUNEN And MARKO HIETALA Reunite On Stage In Finland

Former NIGHTWISH members Tarja Turunen (vocals) and Marko "Marco" Hietala performed a cover of "The Phantom Of The Opera" during their special August 3 concert at the Olavinlinna 15th-century castle in Savonlinna, Finland. Tarja and Marko both played individual sets at the event, with their renditio...

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Watch: LEMMY's Ashes Enshrined At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

On August 2, 2023, a giant tribute to MOTÖRHEAD's Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister took place, featuring a parade, communal toasts, and the enshrinement of his ashes at Lemmy's Bar in the village of Wacken, Germany, where the annual Wacken Open Air festival is held. Despite wretched weather conditions, nothing...

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PRONG Announces 'State Of Emergency' Album, Shares 'Non-Existence' Single

It's been four years since heavy metal stalwarts PRONG released their acclaimed "Age Of Defiance" EP, and this fall, they make their eagerly anticipated return with the arrival of their thirteenth studio album, "State Of Emergency", due out October 6, 2023 via Steamhammer/SPV. The earned experience...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO Undergoes Emergency Hernia Surgery; Temporary Replacement Bassist Announced

TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto will miss the band's next few shows while he is recovering from emergency hernia surgery. He will be temporarily replaced by Josh Baines of the British metal band MALEVOLENCE. The news of Gregoletto's condition was first revealed by TRIVIUM guitarist/vocalist Matt He...

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SCOTT IAN Hopes To Finish Recording New ANTHRAX Album By End Of 2023

During an appearance earlier today (Wednesday, August 2) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's next studio album. Asked how far long he and his bandmates have gotten in tracking the eff...

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P.O.D.'s New Album Is 'Mixed, Mastered' And 'Ready To Go'

In a new interview with "The Jesea Lee Show", P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the three-time Grammy Award-nominated rock quartet's next studio album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been a long progres...

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THE HALO EFFECT's Second Album To Arrive In Early 2024

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — recently completed mixing its sophomore album. In a new interview with Fin...

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METALLICA Launches Official Podcast 'The Metallica Report'

Today marks the debut episode of "The Metallica Report", a new podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA. Broadcasting directly from the band's Northern California headquarters, "The Metallica Report" will be hosted by two of the closest members of the METALLICA family: Steffan...