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GODSMACK Announces February 2024 'Vibez Tour'

GODSMACK will embark on the "Vibez Tour" in February 2024. Support on the trek, which is being billed as "an intimate evening of music and untold stories", will come from BASTIAN DA CRUZ. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, November 22 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The first dates to be announced are as follows...

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MR. BUNGLE, BLIND GUARDIAN, IN FLAMES, DEICIDE, Others Confirmed For 2024 MILWAUKEE METALFEST

After a successful return of the Milwaukee Metalfest in 2023, the iconic midwestern, multi-day event is now revealing the first wave of bands for what is already shaping up to be a diverse and hard hitting lineup. Milwaukee Metalfest co-organizer and HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta comments: "We extr...

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PANTERA's PHILIP ANSELMO Offers Advice On How To Cope With 'Post-Halloween Blues'

The YouTube channel of Housecore Records, the record label launched in 2001 by PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo, has uploaded a video of Anselmo giving "a little advice on how to cope with post-Halloween blues." But Housecore cautions: "It may involve pigs, pumpkins, and an unruly amount of Halloween...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Undergoes Hip And Femur Surgery

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg has undergone an outpatient procedure to repair the torn labrum of his left hip and shave down a misshapen part of his femur. The Nashville-based musician broke the news of his operation two weeks after SLIPKNOT announced that he was no longer a member of long-ru...

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LARS ULRICH's Drum Tech JIMMY CLARK: 'The METALLICA Crew Is Probably The Best Crew In The World'

In a new interview with Nicholas Georgakopoulos of The ProgRock Digital podcast, METALLICA's longtime drum tech Jimmy Clark spoke about how he first landed the gig. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm going on my tenth year being with them. And in my industry, it really comes do...

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GARY HOLT Says He Is 'Not Involved' With KERRY KING's New Band: 'I'm Too Busy'

Gary Holt has confirmed that he is not involved in the new project led by SLAYER's founding guitarist Kerry King. The EXODUS leader, who spent almost nine years touring with SLAYER, responded to a question about Kerry's new band during a pre-show meet-and-greet at EXODUS's November 17 concert at Clu...

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PHIL RUDD On AC/DC: 'I Look Forward To Playing With Them Again In The Future'

In a new interview with New Zealand's Stuff, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd said that he was unable to join his bandmates at the Power Trip festival in California, but there are talks that AC/DC will finally embark on its long-awaited world tour in 2024, with potential gigs in Australia and New Zealand. "I...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Feel A Newfound Liberty' After My Latest Exit From MEGADETH

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, David Ellefson elaborated on his recent comment that he can finally wear his METALLICA shirts again, after exiting MEGADETH in 2021. Referencing the fact that MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has had an acrimonious relationship with METALLICA in the decades a...

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X JAPAN Bassist HIROSHI 'HEATH' MORIE Died After Battle With Colorectal Cancer, The Band Says

X JAPAN bassist Hiroshi "Heath" Morie died on October 29 after a battle with colorectal cancer, the band has revealed. He was 55 years old. Heath joined X JAPAN in 1992 and played on the 1993 album "Art Of Life" and 1996's "Dahlia". After breaking up in 1997, the band reunited in 2007 and performed...

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THE DAMNED Rejoined By Original Drummer RAT SCABIES

According to Vive Le Rock, original THE DAMNED drummer Rat Scabies has officially rejoined the band. The 68-year-old musician, whose real name is Christopher Millar, last performed with THE DAMNED in 2022 after departing the band in 1996. Rat tells Vive Le Rock: "Well, it came about after the reunio...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Shares Video Recap Of First Leg Of 'Life Is But A Dream…' North American Tour

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has released a video recap of the first leg of the "Life is But A Dream…" North American tour featuring support from ALEXISONFIRE. The eight-minute clip, which was filmed and edited by Rafa Alcantara, can be seen below. Produced by Live Nation, the trek included thirteen cities acr...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On Never Giving Up: 'It's Almost Not Even Really A Choice'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked what has been the driving force behind the group to take her and her bandmates where they are today. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's a couple things that bolster it. First, it's our...

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THE BLACK CROWES Share Music Video For Cover Of Soul Classic Track '99 Pounds'

THE BLACK CROWES have shared the official music video for the new mix of an unreleased recording of the Memphis soul classic song "99 Pounds", originally recorded by Ann Peebles and written by Don Bryant. The track is just one of the 14 never-before-released recordings off the forthcoming box set of...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Shares Unboxing Video For 'Afterglow Of Ragnarok' Solo Single

An unboxing video for Bruce Dickinson's new solo single, "Afterglow Of Ragnarok", is available below. Due on December 1, "Afterglow Of Ragnarok" is the first single from Dickinson's upcoming solo album, "The Mandrake Project", which will arrive in early 2024 via BMG. "Afterglow Of Ragnarok" is a dra...

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JUDAS PRIEST Releases New Single 'Trial By Fire' From Upcoming 'Invincible Shield' Album

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have released "Trial By Fire", the second single from their upcoming studio album, "Invincible Shield". You can now watch the official lyric video for the track below. "Invincible Shield" will arrive on March 8, 2024 via Sony Music. The LP's first single, "Pa...