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Empath

One could argue that, until now, Devin Townsend's most ambitious run of studio recordings was the four-album suite released from 2009 through 2011 under the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT banner. That set of albums began with the low-key art-rock of "Ki", ended with the simultaneous releases of the circus-m...

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Birth of the Marvellous

The internet age has pretty much annihilated the notion of mystery in rock 'n' roll, but it's always pleasing to note that a handful of fearless folk are still prepared to take the enigmatic plunge. SERMON arrive with little fanfare and virtually no information, beyond the fact that current VADER an...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Postpones All 2019 Tour Dates

Ozzy Osbourne has announced the postponement of all his 2019 tour dates, inclusive of shows in North America and Europe, as he recovers from an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. The BLACK SABBATH singer fell at his Los Angeles home, aggravating years-old injuries (fro...

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JASON BECKER's Mother Says 'All Went Well' With His Operation

On March 21, Jason Becker, the guitarist/composer who has had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's Disease) for 30 years, underwent an operation to drain the abscess in his lung. According to his mother, Patricia Becker, "All went well and we are waiting on the lab results, but th...

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AEROSMITH Or AC/DC Will Reportedly Perform At Wedding Of Real Madrid Footballer And Model Girlfriend

According to AS.com, either AEROSMITH or AC/DC is expected to perform at the wedding of Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio on June 15 in Seville, Spain. The Real Madrid defender and his model girlfriend are believed to have been negotiating with both legendary rock bands over the past few months, with AER...

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K.K. DOWNING's Former Estate To Be Transformed Into Huge Leisure Complex

According to Express & Star, plans are underway for ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's former estate to be transformed into a huge leisure complex. Shropshire Council's planning officers have recommended that ambitious redevelopment plans for the Astbury Estate near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, Eng...

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JAKE E. LEE's RED DRAGON CARTEL: Behind-The-Scenes Look At Making Of 'Patina'

"Patina", the second offering from Jake E. Lee's RED DRAGON CARTEL, was released in November, the band is currently on tour and fans could not be happier. But what actually went into writing and recording of "Patina"? The follow-up to RED DRAGON CARTEL's eponymous 2014 debut, "Patina" marks the grou...

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SEVENDUST Vocalist Says Group Has 'Matured As Artists And Writers' Over Time

SEVENDUST vocalist Lajon Witherspoon recently spoke with Tigman of the Poughkeepsie, New York radio station Z93. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's current tour with TREMONTI: Lajon: "Ever since the CREED days, we'v...

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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says Early 1990s 'Was A Very Trying Time' For Heavy Metal Genre

David Ellefson spoke to "Trunk Nation" about his various non-MEGADETH-related business ventures, which include his record label, touring agency, coffee company and upcoming second memoir. Asked why he is involved in so many different projects, the bassist said: "It's great to be in big bands — it's...

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SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE Announce Spring 2019 'Space Between' U.S. Tour

SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE today announced plans for their extensive North American tour in support of their debut album of original material, "Space Between", which will be released on May 10 through BMG. The band, comprised of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Sammy Hagar and bassist Michael Anth...

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JOHN CYRIIS Resurrects AGENT STEEL: First Festival Appearances Announced, New Album On The Way

Reformed '80s metallers AGENT STEEL, featuring original vocalist John Cyriis, will perform at the Keep It True festival in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany at the end of April and at the Metalheadz Open Air festival on June 1 in Oberndorf am Lech, Germany. According to a press release, Cyriis and his new...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Invites You To 'Experience Hendrix' Tour

A short video message from MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine inviting his fans to the upcoming "Experience Hendrix" tour can be seen below. The critically acclaimed multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix's musical genius is returning in 2019 with its biggest ever tour — 30 dates through the East Coast, Sou...

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STEVEN TYLER On Dangers Of Drug Use: 'There's Nothing But Jail, Insanity Or Death'

Steven Tyler is one of several artists who were interviewed by GQ magazine about their approach to sobriety. The AEROSMITH singer, alt stars Jason Isbell and Julien Baker and EAGLES guitarist Joe Walsh were quizzed about how they quit drink and drugs and the effect it had on their music. Tyler — who...

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DIEKLUTE Feat. FEAR FACTORY Guitarist, DIE KRUPPS Frontman: 'It's All In Vain' Video

"It's All In Vain", the first video from DIEKLUTE, the new industrial project featuring DIE KRUPPS frontman Jürgen Engler, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares and Danish musician Claus Larsen of LEÆTHER STRIP, can be seen below. The song is taken from DIEKLUTE's debut album, "Planet Fear", which wil...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, DISTURBED, SHINEDOWN, BUSH Set For ROCKLAHOMA 2019 Festival

Rocklahoma is set to take place on Friday, May 24, Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2019 at "Catch The Fever" Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside Tulsa. Now in its 13th year, America's Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party will feature performances from some of today's top rock artist...