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SLIPKNOT's SHAWN 'CLOWN' CRAHAN Opens Up About Personal 'Sacrifice' His Family Made During Band's Formative Years

In a new appearance on The Break Down With Nath & Johnny podcast, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) spoke about the personal sacrifices he and his family had to make during the band's formative years. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON: Farewell Tour 'Doesn't Mean We're Going Away'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's farewell tour which launched in July 2023, at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. He said: "This is year two of the farewell tour, yes. And it doesn't mean we're going away. It just means t...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY's CHRIS ROBERTSON: 'We're Happy As Hell To Still Be Doing It All These Years Later'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, BLACK STONE CHERRY's Chris Robertson spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know we're going to Europe for some festivals and stuff. We typically try to go outside of the U...

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AC/DC Announces Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

AC/DC has announced the initial details of the group's first tour dates in eight years. The legendary band's lineup for the "Power Up" European tour, which will kick off in May and run through August, will consist of singer Brian Johnson, guitarists Angus and Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and the...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MIKE PORTNOY Performing RUSH's 'YYZ' At 'Bubba Bash 2024'

Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS: 'I've Got Two Brand New Rock Songs Coming Out Soon'

Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans, who is currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of the band's earliest recordings and first live shows, spoke to Peru's Milenial TV about his plans to release new solo music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've got many, many albums, many, many CDs...

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Watch Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Rehearse With INFECTIOUS GROOVES For Upcoming Tour

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg has shared video of a reunited INFECTIOUS GROOVES rehearsing the song "Frustrated Again" in preparation for the funk metal band's 2024 concert dates. Three months after Weinberg was fired from SLIPKNOT, the drummer announced that he will be joining INFECTIOUS GRO...

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AC/DC: New Touring Bassist Revealed?

AC/DC is rumored to have recruited bassist Chris Chaney to play bass on the legendary hard rock band's upcoming world tour. Chris is best known as the bassist of JANE'S ADDICTION and as a member of Alanis Morissette's touring and recording band. Chaney was also a member of TAYLOR HAWKINS AND THE COA...

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DEATH TO ALL Announces May/June 2024 'The Scream Of Perseverance Tour' With CRYPTOPSY

DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner — will embark on "The Scream Of Perseverance Tour" in May. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Gene Hoglan (also of DARK ANGEL and DETHKLOK),Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, CONTROL DEN...

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TESTAMENT Announces Summer 2024 European Tour

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT will embark on European summer festival tour, "The Legacy & The New World Order". This tour promises to be an explosive celebration of the band's enduring legacy and their influential presence in the thrash metal scene. Kicking off on July 1...

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MARK KNOPFLER Enlists TONY IOMMI, BRIAN MAY, ALEX LIFESON, SLASH And Others For New Version Of 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)'

On March 15, Mark Knopfler will release a new, special recording of his anthemic "Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)" to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and its American equivalent Teen Cancer America. Performed by MARK KNOPFLER'S GUITAR HEROES, produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletche...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Picks METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' Over 'Master Of Puppets', Explains Why

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the first...

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THERAPY? Announces 'Troublegum' 30th-Anniversary Tour

Exactly 30 years to the day since the release of their iconic album "Troublegum", legendary Northern Irish rockers THERAPY? will hit the road in late 2024 to delight their fans with a sensational new show. The multi-country tour will see the acclaimed band visit Australia, Isle of Man, Finland, Irel...

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It Leads To This

Bruce Soord started THE PINEAPPLE THIEF a remarkable quarter-of-a-century ago. He almost certainly didn't expect the project to still be a going concern in 2024, and yet here we are, as Yeovil's finest continue reaping the rewards of their most recent transformation. There have been a few incarnatio...

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Doomsday Goes Away

Best known as guitarist with ENTOMBED, Ulf Cederlund has one of the most interesting resumes in death metal. One of many bands he has played in over the years, HAYSTACK were originally born in 1994, inspired by the Swede's newfound love of noise rock, and the concrete terrorism of UNSANE in particul...