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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH Was 'Shocked' By MARTIN BIRCH's Death

IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith has commented on the passing of producer Martin Birch, expressing his shock and calling it "very sad." The guitarist, who worked with Birch for almost a decade during his initial tenure in IRON MAIDEN in the 1980s, made the comments while speaking to Eonmusic about his boo...

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IRON MAIDEN, WHITESNAKE And EVANESCENCE Members Join Forces For 'Live And Let Die' Cover (Video)

As part of her "One-Minute Jam" video series on YouTube, EVANESCENCE guitarist Jen Majura has teamed up with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra to record a cover version of "Live And Let Die", originally written by Sir Paul McCartney for the 1973 James Bond film...

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MICHAEL SWEET Comments On End Of LYNCH MOB: 'You Can't Stop Using Your Name'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has commented on George Lynch's decision to retire the LYNCH MOB band name. Earlier in the month, Lynch announced that he was ending LYNCH MOB, apparently due to the racial insensitivity of the band name, saying he will no longer record or perform under that moniker. G...

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Watch THE DEAD DAISIES' Music Video For Cover Of HUMBLE PIE's '30 Days In The Hole'

THE DEAD DAISIES — the hard rock "collective" founded by Australian musician and businessman David Lowy — has released the official music video for its cover version of the HUMBLE PIE classic "30 Days In The Hole". The track is taken from THE DEAD DAISIES' new digital EP, "The Lockdown Sessions", wh...

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REPENTANCE Feat. STUCK MOJO, Ex-SOIL Members: 'God For A Day' Music Video

Metal band REPENTANCE has released the official music video for "God For A Day", the title track of its debut album, due out September 25 via Art is War Records/Intercept Music. REPENTANCE came together in 2018 when Shaun Glass, a veteran guitarist of SOIL, BROKEN HOPE and DIRGE WITHIN, recruited Mi...

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IRON MAIDEN Pays Tribute To Longtime Producer MARTIN BIRCH: 'He Was Just Absolutely Brilliant'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN have paid tribute to Martin Birch, who died on Sunday, August 9. He was 71. The British music producer, whose nickname was Headmaster, was perhaps best known for his 11-year stint with MAIDEN, serving as the producer and engineer of such classic albums as "Kil...

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THE DEAD DAISIES To Kick Off 2021 With 'Get Out Of The House' European Tour

THE DEAD DAISIES will kick off 2021 with a European headline tour, showcasing the band's new lineup and eager to perform their first new music for fans since 2018. Support on the trek will come from the U.K. band THOSE DAMN CROWS. "We can't play for you in 2020, but we are really looking forward to...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER's New MSG Album 'Immortal' To Feature JOE LYNN TURNER, RALF SCHEEPERS And RONNIE ROMERO

Michael Schenker is currently in the final stages of recording a brand new MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP album, which is set to be released on Nuclear Blast on January 8, 2021. The album title will be "Immortal", a perfect statement to describe Schenker's legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a m...

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Legendary IRON MAIDEN And DEEP PURPLE Producer MARTIN BIRCH Dead At 71

Legendary British producer Martin Birch, who is best known for engineering and producing albums by DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, FLEETWOOD MAC, WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and IRON MAIDEN, died earlier today (Sunday, August 9) at the age of 71. His passing was confirmed former DEEP PURPLE an...

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REPENTANCE Feat. STUCK MOJO, Ex-SOIL Members: 'God For A Day' Album Due Next Month; Title Track Available

Metal band REPENTANCE has released "God For A Day", the title track of its debut album, due out September 25 via Art is War Records/Intercept Music. REPENTANCE came together in 2018 when Shaun Glass, a veteran guitarist of SOIL, BROKEN HOPE and DIRGE WITHIN, recruited Mike Sylvester on bass and bega...

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THE BLACK CROWES, ALICE COOPER, TRIUMPH, STYX Members And Others To Take Part In 'Six String Salute' Virtual Concert

On September 17, "Six String Salute" will premiere a virtual concert to support and celebrate the touring and venue crews who are the backbone of live music and depend on shows to make a living. "Six String Salute" will bring together guitarists and guitar-centric bands to share exclusive performanc...

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JOE BONAMASSA To Release 'Royal Tea' Album In October

Joe Bonamassa's new solo studio album, "Royal Tea", inspired by his British heroes Jeff Beck, JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS, Eric Clapton, LED ZEPPELIN and CREAM, was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and will be released on October 23 via J&R Adventures. Bonamassa also surprise...

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DEATH ANGEL: 'The Enigma Years 1987-1990' Four-CD Box Set Due In October

An October 2 release date has been set for "The Enigma Years 1987-1990" CD box set from San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL, featuring the albums "The Ultra-Violence" (including the Kirk Hammett-produced "Kill As One" demo) , "Frolic Through The Park", "Fall From Grace" and "Rarities" in a...

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Watch DOKKEN Play 'Socially Distanced' Concert In Arkansas

DOKKEN played the second "socially distanced" concert last Saturday night (July 18) at Timberwood Amphitheater at Magic Springs Water And Theme Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The performance featured special guest guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE),who was filling in for DOKKEN's longtime gui...

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TOMMY ALDRIDGE: 'I Was Playing Two Bass Drums Before It Became Fashionable'

For more than four decades, Tommy Aldridge's fiery drumming has defined hard-rock showmanship. He's renowned for his virtuosity, groove, and for innovating such techniques as the use of double kick drums and playing with his bare hands. Being a fan of jazz, Tommy used Louis Bellson's double-bass dru...