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METALLICA Announces 2018-2019 North American Arena Leg Of 'WorldWired' Tour
METALLICA has announced the details of the 2018-2019 North American leg of of its "WorldWired" tour in support of the band's latest album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct". The 34-date trek kicks off September 2 in Madison, Wisconsin and runs through March 13 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tickets go on sa...February 26, 2018
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METALLICA: Here Is A List Of All Cities And Venues Teasing 2018 North American Tour
METALLICA has confirmed that it will announce the details of the 2018 leg of its North American tour on Monday, February 26. After METALLICA's social media sites were updated with a short teaser clip featuring stylized text matching that of the band's latest album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", mor...February 25, 2018
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METALLICA To Announce 2018 North American Tour On Monday?
METALLICA is teasing a special announcement that will be delivered on Monday, February 26 via the band's official web site and social media channels. Although there has been no official word on the matter, the group is widely expected to reveal the details of a late summer and early fall 2018 North...February 23, 2018
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Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Singer JARI TIURA: 'King Of Lions' Album Details Revealed
Former MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP and current CENTURY LOST and STARGAZERY singer Jari Tiura will release his debut solo album on March 23. "King Of Lions" is a bit different from Jari's previous output, having more of an AOR feel to it but also with a genuine hard rock vibe. Tiura was born 1968 in Tampe...February 17, 2018
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OVERKILL Frontman On 'The Grinding Wheel': 'It Still Has The Feeling That It's A Five-Knuckle Punch'
Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of veteran New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how he feels about the band's latest studio album, "The Gri...February 11, 2018
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DUKES OF THE ORIENT Feat. JOHN PAYNE And ERIK NORLANDER: 'Seasons Will Change' Video
"Seasons Will Change", the new video from DUKES OF THE ORIENT, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's self-titled debut album, which will be released on February 23 via Frontiers Music Srl. What do you get when you match a Brit from London who loves American AOR with an American fro...February 9, 2018
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DUKES OF THE ORIENT Feat. JOHN PAYNE And ERIK NORLANDER: Making Of 'Strange Days' Video
What do you get when you match a Brit from London who loves American AOR with an American from California who grew up on British prog? DUKES OF THE ORIENT is the masterful pairing of vocalist John Payne (ex-ASIA, GPS) with keyboardist Erik Norlander (LAST IN LINE, LANA LANE) who now present their ep...February 2, 2018
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Would Love To Play 'Big Four' Show Where All Bands 'Got Treated Fairly'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine says that he would love play a "Big Four" show where all the bands "got treated fairly" instead of METALLICA performing a longer set and getting more stage space than the other groups on the bill. The so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SL...January 30, 2018
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THUNDER: 'The Thing I Want' Performance Clip From 'Stage' DVD
On March 23, THUNDER will release the brand new live album, "Stage", through earMUSIC. "Stage" features hits from right across the band's career and includes fan-favorite classics, like "Backstreet Symphony", "Low Life In High Places" and "Love Walked In", and brings things right up to date with tr...January 19, 2018
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JOHN PAYNE And ERIK NORLANDER Join Forces In DUKES OF THE ORIENT
What do you get when you match a Brit from London who loves American AOR with an American from California who grew up on British prog? DUKES OF THE ORIENT is the masterful pairing of vocalist John Payne (ex-ASIA, GPS) with keyboardist Erik Norlander (LAST IN LINE, LANA LANE) who now present their ep...January 12, 2018
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THUNDER To Release 'Stage' Live Album
On March 23, THUNDER will release the brand new live album, "Stage", through earMUSIC. "Stage" features hits from right across the band's career and includes fan-favorite classics, like "Backstreet Symphony", "Low Life In High Places" and "Love Walked In", and brings things right up to date with tr...January 11, 2018
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DREAM THEATER Vocalist Says Band Has 'Clear Vision' Of What Next Album 'Needs To Be'
DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie was interviewed by Metal Matt Bolender of CC Rock prior to the group's recent performance in Oakland, California. The full chat can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the band's recent "Images, Words & Beyond" tour, in wh...December 14, 2017
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SONS OF APOLLO Feat. PORTNOY, SHEEHAN, BUMBLEFOOT, SOTO, SHERINIAN: Bulgarian Concert W/ Orchestra To Be Recorded For Release
SONS OF APOLLO — the new progressive metal supergroup featuring former DREAM THEATER bandmates Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, as well as guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS) and vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (W.E.T., TALISMAN) — will perf...December 12, 2017
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DREAM THEATER Signs With SONY MUSIC Via INSIDEOUT MUSIC Imprint
In a career that has spanned in excess of 30 years and during which they have sold more than eight million albums, two-time Grammy-nominated U.S. progressive-metal band DREAM THEATER has never done the predictable. This was evident with the release of their ambitious 2015 concept album "The Astonish...December 11, 2017
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SCORPIONS Guitarist Says Touring Is 'Best Inspiration' For New Music
Guitarist Matthias Jabs and drummer Mikkey Dee of SCORPIONS stopped by the "Nights With Alice Cooper" video studio in September to talk about life on the road, new music, a special tribute to the late Lemmy of MOTÖRHEAD, and much more. Check out the chat below. Asked about the status of SCORPIONS' n...December 8, 2017
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