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Watch MERCYFUL FATE's Entire Los Angeles Concert From Fall 2022 North American Tour

Reformed Danish metal legends MERCYFUL FATE played the third show of their first North American headlining tour in over two decades this past Saturday night (October 29) at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of the Live Rock M...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Explains Decision To Hire JOHN 5 As MICK MARS's Replacement: 'He Checks All The Boxes'

MÖTLEY CRÜE's Nikki Sixx has praised the band's new guitarist John 5, saying he "checks all the boxes" as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Sixx commented on John 5's addition to CRÜE while answering fan questions on Twitter on Fri...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Having JUDAS PRIEST Tour Dates Scheduled Helped Him In His Recovery After Surgery

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner has once again opened up about the life-saving surgery he underwent a little over a year ago. On September 26, 2021, the now-42-year-old British-born musician suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a performance at the Louder Than Life festival, jus...

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Watch THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Play First Show Since Passing Of Singer TREVOR STRNAD

Michigan metallers THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER played their first show since the passing of singer Trevor Strnad last night (Friday, October 28) at Saint Andrew's Hall in Detroit. Founding member Brian Eschbach has put down his guitar and has taken on the role of lead vocalist. Stepping back into the TH...

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W.A.S.P. Performs 'Animal (F**k Like A Beast)' Live For First Time Since 2006 At U.S. Tour Kick-Off: Video, Photos

W.A.S.P. performed the song "Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)" live for the first time in more than a decade and a half at the opening concert of the group's 40th-anniversary tour Friday night (October 28) at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. On Your Knees / T...

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KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS Says He Is 'Deathly Allergic To Dogs'

KORN frontman Jonathan Davis spoke to Variety about his newly launched line of horror and rock-themed pet products bearing the name Freak On A Leash, one of his band's most popular songs. The products are presently only available at FreakOnALeash.com, with a portion of the proceeds going to the anim...

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CHEVELLE Has Seven Songs Written For Next Studio Album

At this month's Aftershock festival in Sacramento, CHEVELLE drummer Sam Loeffler spoke to Knotfest's Cori Westbrook about the band's plans for the follow-up to last year's "Niratias" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, [CHEVELLE vocalist/guitarist] Pete's [Loeffler] our songwri...

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JOURNEY To Release 'Live In Concert At Lollapalooza' In December

Frontiers Music Srl will release JOURNEY's July 31, 2021 performance at the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, Illinois. "Live In Concert At Lollapalooza" will arrive on December 9, 2022. The stunning set, which will be released on CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and vinyl, serves as a testament not only to the ban...

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It's Official: JOHN 5 Joins MÖTLEY CRÜE

MÖTLEY CRÜE has officially recruited John 5 as its new guitarist following Mick Mars's decision to no longer tour with the band. Earlier today, MÖTLEY CRÜE released the following statement: "While change is never easy, we accept Mick's decision to retire from the band due to the challenges with his...

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BUTCHER BABIES Share Music Video For Their Cover Of SAWEETIE's 'Best Friend'

BUTCHER BABIES have shared the official music video for their cover version of rapper Saweetie's chart-topping single "Best Friend". The clip was directed by Dale "Rage" Resteghini and was filmed at the Bare Den adult entertainment club in Newton, New Jersey. BUTCHER BABIES have been performing thei...

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KING DIAMOND's ANDY LA ROCQUE: 'We've Got A Lot Of Songs' Written For 'The Institute' Album

KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke to Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Titled "The Institute", KING DIAMOND's first studio LP in 16 years is tentatively due in 2023 via Metal Blade. It will be...

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It's Official: MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS Retires From Touring

According to Variety, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars will no longer tour with the band, although he will continue as a member. A statement from Mick's representative reads as follows: "Mick Mars, co-founder and lead guitarist of the heavy metal band MÖTLEY CRÜE for the past 41 years, has announced...

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Watch: MERCYFUL FATE Plays First Show With Stand-In Bassist BECKY BALDWIN

Reformed Danish metal legends MERCYFUL FATE kicked off their first North American headlining tour in over two decades last night (Tuesday, October 25) at The Factory in Dallas, Texas. Stepping in on bass for MERCYFUL FATE at these shows is Becky Baldwin, a British musician who has previously played...

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IN FLAMES Guitarist BJÖRN GELOTTE 'Felt Isolated' And 'Useless' In Early Days Of Pandemic

In a recent interview with Joshua Toomey and the "Talk Toomey" podcast, guitarist Björn Gelotte of Swedish/American metallers IN FLAMES spoke about how he and his bandmates got through the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Sweden was trying to not...

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POISON Singer BRET MICHAELS Plays Surprise Set In Manassas, Virginia

According to Potomac Local News, POISON frontman Bret Michaels played an unannounced set in Virginia this past Saturday (October 22). Bret's performance took place at the Sinistral Brewing Company in Manassas, where Pete Evick, the guitarist of Michaels's solo group, was scheduled to play. Bret was...