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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: Playing Eight-String Guitar 'Helped Open Up A New World Of Dimension And Range With The Instrument'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked how playing an eight-string guitar has changed the way he approaches writing songs, having that extra dimension to the instrument. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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JOEY TEMPEST On EUROPE's Next Album: 'We're Becoming Interested And Inspired Again Now'

In a recent interview with Mark Jeeves of Planet Rock's "My Planet Rocks", EUROPE singer Joey Tempest spoke about the band's plans to work on the long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Walk The Earth" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're becoming interested and inspired again now....

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Watch: MACHINE GUN KELLY Joins MÖTLEY CRÜE On Stage At HELLFEST To Perform 'The Dirt'

Rapper Machine Gun Kelly — whose real name is Colson Baker — joined MÖTLEY CRÜE on stage on June 16 at Hellfest in Clisson, France to perform the single "The Dirt (Est. 1981) (feat. Machine Gun Kelly)". Fan-filmed video can be seen below. "The Dirt (Est. 1981)" was one of four songs MÖTLEY CRÜE reco...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, D.R.I. And TROUBLE To Perform At Inaugural HEAVY CHICAGO Festival

Chicago's newest music venue Avondale Music Hall announces a brand-new metal festival — Heavy Chicago — offering three shows happening over two weekends this fall. Saturday, October 28 will host the return of Chicago's own TROUBLE after five long years, along with ACID KING featuring the return of C...

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SILVERSTEIN To Celebrate Tenth Anniversary Of 'This Is How The Wind Shifts' Album On North American Tour

Canadian post-hardcore legends SILVERSTEIN will celebrate the tenth anniversary of their seventh album, "This Is How The Wind Shifts", on a North American tour this fall. SILVERSTEIN commented: "We heard the overwhelming demand for this tour and it's finally here! Celebrating 10 years of our album '...

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TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, OVERKILL And FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Members To Guest On NICK MENZA Documentary Soundtrack

A snippet of the song "One Of A Kind" from the soundtrack to the upcoming long-awaited Nick Menza documentary film "This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza", can be heard in the YouTube clip below. "One Of A Kind" features thunderous double bass from Menza, aggressive bass attack from David Ellefs...

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BARONESS Announces 'Stone' Album, Shares 'Last Word' Single

BARONESS will release its sixth album, "Stone", on September 15 via Abraxan Hymns. BARONESS frontman John Baizley comments: "An important through line in BARONESS is we don't like to repeat ourselves. It's all about the willingness to take risks. When I was younger, the whole point of music was to b...

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RICHIE SAMBORA Is 'Not Even Close' To Rejoining BON JOVI: 'Nobody Asked Me Yet'

Richie Sambora has shot down talk of a possible reunion with BON JOVI, explaining that he hasn't been approached to rejoin the band. United Stations Radio Networks caught up with Sambora at the Songwriters Hall Of Fame's 52nd annual induction and awards gala on Thursday, June 15 in New York City. As...

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AEROSMITH To Release New 'Greatest Hits' Collection In August

AEROSMITH will release a new compilation, "Greatest Hits", on August 18 in multiple sweeping configurations, including merchandise fan packs, new apparel, and accessory collections. The career-spanning collection will be available on CD, 3-CD deluxe, lenticular CD, vinyl, double vinyl, limited editi...

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JOE PERRY Doesn't Know If There Will Be New Music From AEROSMITH: 'At This Point, I Want To Tour As Much As We Can'

In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, Joe Perry talked about the likelihood of new music from AEROSMITH. The legendary Boston rockers haven't released a new studio album since 2012's "Music From Another Dimension!" That effort was released when AEROSMITH's label, Columbia Records, was repor...

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LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ Says CARLOS SANTANA Is One Of His 'Favorite Drummers'

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, LAMB OF GOD's Art Cruz was asked to name his top three drummers of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a tough one. Honestly, I always have to say my first inspiration — I just got finished, actually, watchin...

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SACRED REICH Has Written Six Or Seven Songs For Next Studio Album; Late 2024 Release Expected

In a new interview with The Meista - Brews & Tunes, guitarist Wiley Arnett of SACRED REICH spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2019's "Awakening" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been an amazing process. We didn't do a record for a...

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DEE SNIDER On 'Cancel Culture': 'You Don't Have To Cave, You Don't Have To Apologize If You Did Nothing Wrong'

Dee Snider spoke to Fox News Digital about refusing to "fold" to cancel culture after the TWISTED SISTER singer voiced his support for Paul Stanley's controversial comments criticizing gender-affirming healthcare for children. San Francisco Pride, which is scheduled to take place June 24-25, was abo...

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TESTAMENT Has Five Or Six 'Killer' New Songs Written For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Loud TV conducted at this past weekend's Hellfest in Clisson, France, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There was...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Doesn't Have Any Plans To Retire: 'Not When I Feel Like This'

In a new interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen, who turned 65 last December, was asked if he has ever contemplated retirement from touring. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not when I feel like this. That's the thing. If it was a struggle… It's no...