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ATREYU To Begin Work On New Music In 2020
ATREYU guitarist Travis Miguel spoke to the "Mike James Rock Show" at last month's Slam Dunk festival about the band's plans to begin work on the follow-up to 2018's "In Our Wake" album. "As of right now, we're concentrating mostly on touring as much as we can," he said (see video below). "We have t...June 5, 2019
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SCORPIONS Guitarist: We Don't Know Yet Whether We're Doing A New Album Or Not
SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker has confirmed to Scorpions News that the band has commenced the songwriting process for a possible new studio album. If it materializes, the upcoming disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best Of Roc...June 4, 2019
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METALLICA's HETFIELD, HAMMETT To Perform U.S. National Anthem Before WARRIORS Vs. RAPTORS Game
METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett will perform the U.S. national anthem before tip-off tomorrow (Wednesday, June 5) as the Golden State Warriors host the Toronto Raptors for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The Canadian national anthem will be performed b...June 4, 2019
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Watch TOOL Perform New Songs 'Descending' And 'Invincible' In Berlin
Quality fan-filmed video footage of TOOL performing two new songs, "Descending" and "Invincible", on June 2 in Berlin, Germany can be seen below. "Descending" and "Invincible" are both expected to appear on TOOL's follow-up to 2006's "10,000 Days", which is due on August 30. TOOL's new album was re...June 4, 2019
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Hologram Hits Atlanta During 'Dio Returns' Tour (Video)
The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the third show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Monday, June 3) at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consisting...June 4, 2019
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Y&T's Long-Awaited Documentary Will Definitely Be Released This Year, Says DAVE MENIKETTI
In an interview with the "Growin' Up Rock" podcast, legendary Y&T frontman and guitarist Dave Meniketti confirmed that the band's long-awaited documentary, "On With The Show", will arrive before the end of 2019. "Well, we don't have a specific date, but we know that we're gonna release it this year,...June 2, 2019
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Hits Orlando (Video)
The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the second show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Saturday, June 1) at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consist...June 2, 2019
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SIMON WRIGHT On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Tour: 'It's Us Keeping His Legacy Alive'
DIO DISCIPLES drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, UFO) recently spoke with Meltdown of the Detroit radio station 101 WRIF. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On Ronnie James Dio: Simon: "He would always go out of his way with people...June 2, 2019
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LZZY HALE Is 'Excited' About HALESTORM's Upcoming 'Bucket List' Tour With ALICE COOPER
When HALESTORM hits the road with ALICE COOPER this summer, it will be a "bucket list" moment for the group's vocalist/guitarist Lzzy Hale. As Hale told Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio prior to the group's performance at the recent Sonic Temple Music + Art Festival in Columbus, Ohio (see full intervie...June 1, 2019
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: St. Petersburg Concert Canceled Due To 'Production Size' Issues
The "Dio Returns" hologram show on Sunday, June 2 at The Palladium in St. Petersburg, Florida is canceled. Due to the size and scope of the production, the show cannot go on as planned. The booking agents are working closely with the producers of the tour to find a new date at an alternative venue....June 1, 2019
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Recreates Crucifixion Of Jesus On Cover Of 'Revelation' Album
MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST's Japanese record company, Ward Records, has unveiled the cover artwork of the band's upcoming second album, "Revelation". Due on September 20, the disc, which will be made available in the rest of the world via Nuclear Blast, features an oil painting-style cover that recreates...June 1, 2019
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Kicks Off U.S. Tour In Fort Myers (Video)
The new Ronnie James Dio hologram kicked off a month-long U.S. tour last night (Friday, May 31) at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, c...June 1, 2019
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QUIET RIOT Performs Without Drummer FRANKIE BANALI At Texas Festival (Video)
QUIET RIOT performed without drummer Frankie Banali at the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in Richardson, Texas. The May 17 show apparently marked the first time ever that the band played without any of the members from its classic lineup: Banali, singer Kevin DuBrow, guitarist Carlos Cavazo and b...May 31, 2019
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MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON To Produce Horror Film 'Dwellers'
Ellefson Films, the new film production company run by MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and his partner, music and film producer and industry exec Thom Hazaert, is partnering with musician, filmmaker and actor Drew Fortier ("Zen From Mars", "Her Name Was Christa") on an original horror film titled "D...May 31, 2019
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Filming Has Started For Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary: 'I Have So Much Footage,' Says WENDY DIO
Wendy Dio, wife and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, spoke to The Metal Voice about her plans to produce a documentary that will cover Dio's career from his early days with ELF to his final project, HEAVEN & HELL. "We just started shooting," she said (hear audio below). "We did interviews last...May 30, 2019














