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SERJ TANKIAN Announces 'Foundations' Les Paul Modern Guitar And Experience Package

Gibson, the iconic, global instrument brand, has announced the Serj Tankian "Foundations" Les Paul Modern, a unique guitar and experience package inspired by the SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer's "Foundations" solo EP, released last fall on Gibson Records and part of a series of Gibson Custom Collaborations...

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MIKE PORTNOY On His DREAM THEATER Bandmates: 'I Know I Hurt Them When I Left Them'

In a new interview with Tom Power, host of "Q" on Canada's CBC Radio One, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy reflected on his decision to leave the progressive metal band 15 years ago, a quarter century after he co-founded the group. Portnoy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Here's the fun...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS 'Couldn't Care Less' About Your Opinion Of His Band's Music: 'We're Not Making Art By Committee'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows addressed the experimental nature of the band's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…" Written and recorded over the span of four years, it was produced by Joe Barresi and AVENGED SEVENFOLD in Los Angeles and mixed by Andy Wallace...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces Newest Distortion Guitar Pedal, 'Platinum Pocket P***y Melter'

Emerging from their musical workshop after perfecting their latest piece of pleasure-inducing musical equipment, California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER are back with their fifth guitar pedal, the Platinum Pocket Pu**y Melter — a modern-day reimagining of the pedal that started it all for them...

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BABYMETAL Drops New Single 'From Me To U' Featuring POPPY

Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL recently signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group's new album, "Metal Forth", on June 13. Meaning "beyond metal," "Metal Forth" features collaborations with Poppy, SPIRITBOX, Tom Morello, BLOODYWOOD, POLYPHIA and SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL — artists that BA...

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KERRY KING Fires Back At 'Haters' Who Say He Should Have Done Something Different With His Solo Project: 'No One Gives A S*** About Their Opinion'

In a new interview with Bruno Sutter of the "Bem Que Se Kiss" program on Brazil's Rádio Kiss FM 92.5, Kerry King was asked what the difference is between being a member of a band like SLAYER and being "the total leader" of his eponymously named solo act. Kerry responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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GODSMACK Confirms Split With SHANNON LARKIN And TONY ROMBOLA: 'Their Departure Opens The Door For New And Exciting Possibilities'

GODSMACK has confirmed the departure of the band's longtime drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola. Earlier today, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna released the following statement via social media: "To our dearest friends and fans, we send this message to all of you to share some bittersweet...

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SHANNON LARKIN Says He And TONY ROMBOLA Quit GODSMACK Last Year

Shannon Larkin says that he and guitarist Tony Rombola quit GODSMACK last year because they "didn't want to tour anymore." GODSMACK kicked off its 2025 European tour on March 22 at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Filling in for Larkin and Rombola at the gig — and all the dates since then — have been...

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BABYMETAL Announces New Album 'Metal Forth'

Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL has signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group's new album, "Metal Forth", on June 13. Meaning "beyond metal," "Metal Forth" features collaborations with Poppy, SPIRITBOX, Tom Morello, BLOODYWOOD, POLYPHIA and SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL — artists that BABYMET...

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See Two-Camera Video Mix Of GODSMACK's Concert In Gliwice, Poland During Spring 2025 European Tour

A two-camera fan-filmed video mix of GODSMACK's March 27 concert at PreZero Arena in Gliwice, Poland can be seen below. GODSMACK kicked off its 2025 European tour on March 22 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Filling in for drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola on the trek are Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE)...

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CHEVELLE Hopes To Release Tenth Studio Album In August

CHEVELLE frontman and main songwriter Pete Loeffler and drummer— and Pete's brother — Sam Loeffler spoke to Audacy Music about the status of the band's new studio album, which is due later in 2025. The follow-up to 2021's "Niratias" will mark CHEVELLE's first release through Alchemy Recordings follo...

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CHEVELLE Returns With First New Music In Four Years, 'Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)'

Multi-platinum rock band CHEVELLE is back with its first new music in four years. Today, the band has dropped the video for the new single "Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)". It's a gnarly, riffy rager with more hooks than a tackle box and alternately snarling and melodic vocals. Push and pull tension d...

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CHEVELLE Announces Summer 2025 North American Tour With ASKING ALEXANDRIA And DEAD POET SOCIETY

American rock band CHEVELLE has announced its return to the stage with special guests ASKING ALEXANDRIA and DEAD POET SOCIETY. Produced by Live Nation, the 38-city tour kicks off on August 7 at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas, making stops across North America in Chicago, New York,...

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Watch: GODSMACK Plays Second Concert With Drummer WILL HUNT, Guitarist SAM BAM KOLTUN

GODSMACK played the second show of its 2025 European tour Monday night (March 24) at Hala Laminor in Bucharest, Romania. As was the case with the Sofia, Bulgaria concert two nights earlier, filling in for drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola at the gig were Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE) and S...

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SULLY ERNA Says 'Personal Things' Are Preventing SHANNON LARKIN And TONY ROMBOLA From Touring With GODSMACK

GODSMACK kicked off its 2025 European tour Saturday night (March 22) at Arena 8888 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Filling in for drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola at the gig were Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE) and Sam Bam Koltun (DOROTHY, FASTER PUSSYCAT, BUDDERSIDE),respectively. The day before the...