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JASON HOOK's FLAT BLACK Taps COREY TAYLOR For Next Single, 'Nothing To Some'

FLAT BLACK, the band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, will release a new single, "Nothing To Some", on Friday, March 22. The track, which features a guest appearance by SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor, will appear on FLAT BLACK's upcoming debut album, due later this year via...

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JON BON JOVI Says 'The Door Would Always Be Open' For Reunion Show With RICHIE SAMBORA: 'He Knows The Songs'

In a new interview with Audacy Check In to promote BON JOVI's upcoming album "Forever" and the Hulu series "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story", Jon Bon Jovi was asked if there is any possibility of a one-off concert with the band's former guitarist Richie Sambora. He responded: "Hey, the door...

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NEW YEARS DAY's ASH COSTELLO Defends Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Every Band Does It'

NEW YEARS DAY singer Ash Costello has weighed in on bands who rely on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic b...

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Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap' Starts Filming In New Orleans

According to Variety, the sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" is now in production in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rob Reiner has returned to direct and write, and original stars/writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are reprising their roles as Nigel Tufnel, Davi...

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311 Announces 2024 'Unity Tour' With AWOLNATION And NEON TREES

311 has announced a summer 2024 tour with special guests AWOLNATION and NEON TREES. The trek will kick off in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 20 and will be making stops throughout the United States, including in Chicago, Boston, Raleigh, Tampa, Houston and Costa Mesa, before wrapping up in Redmond, Washin...

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SHINEDOWN Guitarist Says Lip Syncing Is 'Bulls***', But Backing Tracks Can Be 'Great' If They're Used To 'Fill' Out The Sound

SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers says that he has no issue with bands who use a limited amount of backing tracks to fill out their sound during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Says Lip Syncing Is 'Bad', But Backing Tracks Can Be 'Cool' If They're Used To 'Fill Up' The Sound

EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt says that he has no issue with bands who use a limited amount of backing tracks to fill out their sound during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted tech...

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DEE SNIDER Says 'Something Is Lost' When Bands Rely Too Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Shows

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider says that "something is lost" when artists enhance their show by relying too heavily on backing tracks during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technolo...

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CLIFF BURTON 'Ultimates!' Figure Released By SUPER7 On What Would Have Been METALLICA Bassist's 62nd Birthday

To coincide with what would have been Cliff Burton's 62nd birthday on February 10, Super7 has released a highly detailed and intricately sculpted Ultimates! action figure of the late METALLICA bassist. Product description: Known as "The Major Rager" bassist from the band METALLICA, Cliff Burton is r...

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Why RICHIE SAMBORA Didn't Attend JON BON JOVI's MusiCares 'Person Of The Year' Ceremony

According to People.com, Richie Sambora missed Jon Bon Jovi's 2024 MusiCares Person Of The Year ceremony on Friday (February 2) in order to take care of his ailing mother. A source told the magazine that the 64-year-old former BON JOVI guitarist has been caring for his 89-year-old mom in New Jersey...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE And BUTCHER BABIES' CARLA HARVEY Are Officially Engaged

ANTHRAX and PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante and his longtime girlfriend, Carla Harvey from BUTCHER BABIES, are officially engaged. The 61-year-old Benante broke the news in a social media post earlier today (Sunday, January 28). He shared a couple of photos of him and Carla, 47, at a U2 concert at t...

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Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON: Third Version Of ReAction Figure From Super7 Coming In March

Super7 will release the third version of its ReAction figure of late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton on or around March 1. The new figure includes: * Cliff Burton figure featuring Cliff torn jeans, black t-shirt and flannel * Comes with a black bass guitar * Injected plastic and paint * 3¾ scale figu...

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Report: RICHIE SAMBORA And JON BON JOVI To Reunite At MusiCares 'Person Of The Year' Gala Next Month

According to Roger Friedman's Showbiz 411, founding BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora will be on hand when Jon Bon Jovi is honored as the 2024 MusiCares Person Of The Year on Friday, February 2 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The BON JOVI frontman is the honoree of the 33rd annual Person Of Th...

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STATIC-X Collaborator EDSEL DOPE Defends Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'It's 2024, Man'

DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely believed to be Xer0, the masked frontman of STATIC-X, has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers...

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JEFF PILSON On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'The Problem About It Is That People Don't Mind It Anymore'

Former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that m...