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MATT BACHAND Reflects On SHADOWS FALL's Rise During 'The War Within': 'There Was No Ceiling'

By David E. Gehlke SHADOWS FALL's fourth studio album, "The War Within", is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, which, for anyone who enjoyed seeing "The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal" (also see: LAMB OF GOD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE),overtake nu-metal, is enough of a reminder that, yes, time r...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Is Collaborating With AmazeVR On Virtual Experience

According to the Los Angeles Times, AVENGED SEVENFOLD has collaborated with AmazeVR, the company behind what was billed as the world's first VR concert tour with artist Megan Thee Stallion last year, on a virtual reality experience that, "when it launches early next year, will resemble a cross betwe...

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ARMORED SAINT Announces Summer 2024 European Tour

Iconic heavy metal outfit ARMORED SAINT will return to Europe in the summer for a full run of club shows and handpicked festivals. Comments ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush: "What up Euro SAINT heads. Long time no talk. Well, that's about to end. After not performing on European soil since 2019, we'...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Announces Special New Year's Eve Concert In Greater Palm Springs

Get ready to kick off the New Year in true style at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs with MÖTLEY CRÜE, the world's most iconic and celebrated rock legends who have defined the genre for decades. The multi-platinum band is set to headline "Crüe Year's Eve", an unforgettable one-night-only New Y...

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THE OBSESSED Shares New Song 'Stoned Back To The Bomb Age' From Upcoming 'Gilded Sorrow' Album

U.S. doom metal giants THE OBSESSED have premiered the second single taken from their long-anticipated fifth album "Gilded Sorrow", to be released on February 16, 2024 through Ripple Music. Stream "Stoned Back To The Bomb Age" below. Fronted by legendary guitarist and vocalist Scott "Wino" Weinrich,...

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Watch: KISS Lights Up Empire State Building In Honor Of Band's Final Shows Ever

In advance of KISS's final live shows at Madison Square Garden on December 1 and December 2, several exciting activations are taking place throughout New York City, including a music-to-light show on the world-famous Empire State Building today (Thursday, November 30). For KISS, celebrating alongsid...

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GEDDY LEE: 'Anything To Do With Music Was The Farthest Thing From My Mind' After NEIL PEART's Death

In a new interview with Brazil's Veja, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was asked about the possibility of him recording and playing music again, more than eight years after the band played its final show. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Obviously, there was a complex set of feelings t...

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SCOTT STAPP Shares New Solo Single 'Black Butterfly'

Grammy-winning, platinum-certified solo artist, and the voice of CREED, Scott Stapp, has released "Black Butterfly", the third single from his upcoming fourth solo album, "Higher Power". The LP will be available everywhere on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records. Transcending defeats to emerge reborn,...

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KISS To Light Up Empire State Building In Honor Of Band's Final Shows Ever

In advance of KISS's final live shows at Madison Square Garden on December 1 and December 2, several exciting activations will take place throughout New York City, including a music-to-light show on the world-famous Empire State Building on November 30. For KISS, celebrating alongside the historic E...

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LIVE NATION's 'On The Road Again' Initiative Increases Minimum Wage At Club Venues For Over 5,000 Employees

Live Nation's "On the Road Again" program is rolling out new minimum wages for staff at clubs across the United States and Canada, in an ongoing effort to support developing artists and the crew that work behind the scenes to make shows happen. Moving forward, base pay for hourly club staff will sta...

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METALLICA Receives SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award

SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that legendary hard rock band METALLICA has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award as one of the most streamed acts in the organization's 20-year history. "METALLICA is considered one of the g...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says Some Of His Friends Called Him A 'Moron' For Voting For TRUMP

In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER was asked how he goes about working together in harmony with fellow musicians like Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) who represent completely opposing viewpoints. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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METAL CHURCH's MARC LOPES Talks U.S. Politics: 'We're Entering Dictatorship And True Fascism And Socialism Territories'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast, METAL CHURCH vocalist Marc Lopes discussed his political views, particularly as it relates to the two major political parties in the U.S. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I meet a lot of peopl...

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KISS Announces Epic New York City Takeover To Celebrate The Band's Final Shows Ever

Rock legends KISS have announced an epic New York City takeover in honor of their final live shows ever, taking place at Madison Square Garden December 1 and December 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET. To celebrate this historic moment for the most merchandisable band of all time, various takeover activations and e...

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Former LYNYRD SKYNYRD Drummer ARTIMUS PYLE Collaborates SAMMY HAGAR On New Version Of 'Simple Man'

Artimus Pyle, a distinguished Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and former drummer for LYNYRD SKYNYRD, unveils the soulful "Simple Man" in collaboration with fellow Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar. This heartfelt duet stands as the second digital single release from Pyle's highly anticipat...