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TAYLOR HAWKINS London Tribute Concert Nominated For EMMY

The Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London, honoring the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer, has been nominated for an Emmy. The show, which streamed live on Paramount+, is one of five nominees in the "Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special" category. Directed by Joel Gallen and produced...

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JIM ROOT Explains Why He Initially Turned Down Invitation To Join SLIPKNOT

In a new interview with Prism Supply, SLIPKNOT's Jim Root reflected on how the first time he was invited to join the band, the guitarist said no. He was already in a group, the Des Moines, Iowa metal band DEADFRONT. SLIPKNOT was in California recording its 1999 self-titled debut, and guitarist Josh...

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COREY TAYLOR On Being Compared To 'A Young BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN' By DUFF MCKAGAN: 'That Meant So Much To Me'

During a recent appearance on "The Rockman Power Hour", SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked about a recent quote from Duff McKagan in which the GUNS N' ROSES bassist described watching a solo Taylor performance thusly: "I saw Corey command an audience like a young Bruce Springsteen, acoustic gu...

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CHEAP TRICK Announces October 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK have announced a series of new headlining dates for this fall. The trek kicks off on October 2 in Springfield, Missouri and ends on October 22 in Reno, Nevada. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 14. CHEAP TRICK will spend August opening for Rod Ste...

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COREY TAYLOR Releases Second Single, 'Post Traumatic Blues', From Upcoming 'CMF2' Album

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actor and New York Times best-selling author Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR) has released "Post Traumatic Blues", the second single from his forthcoming solo studio album, "CMF2". Corey says: "'Post Traumatic Blues' is my attempt to describ...

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IRON MAIDEN Presented With Gold Disc For U.K. Sales Of 'Senjutsu' Album

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN were presented with a gold disc by Tony Harlow, the head of Warner Music U.K., at the first of their two sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena last Friday in recognition of their critically acclaimed studio album "Senjutsu" selling over 100,000 physical copies i...

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Watch THE PRETTY RECKLESS's Acoustic Set At Milwaukee's SUMMERFEST

Fan-filmed video of THE PRETTY RECKLESS's July 7 acoustic set at the American Family Insurance House at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin can be seen below. In a May 2023 interview with Ronni Hunter of the 99.7 The Blitz radio station conducted at the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio, THE PR...

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SLIPKNOT Bassist On Possibility Of Focusing On Releasing Singles Instead Of Albums: 'It's Not A Set-In-Stone Thing'

At last month's Hellfest in Clisson, France, SLIPKNOT bassist Alessandro "VMan" Venturella addressed SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan's recent comment that the band might focus on releasing singles instead of singles in the future. Venturella said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It...

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DEICIDE Announces August 2023 European Tour

Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have announced a European tour for this summer. The 15-date trek will kick off on August 2 at the Beyond The Gates festival in Bergen, Norway and conclude on August 18 at the Motorcultor festival in Saint-Nolff, France. A full list of shows can be found on the po...

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ADAM LAMBERT: 'It's Impossible' To Replace FREDDIE MERCURY

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT frontman Adam Lambert was honored with the International Award at last night's (Friday, June 30) O2 Silver Clef Awards at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London, England. Speaking to Music-News.com editor Marco Gandolfi at the event, Lambert said about what it has been...

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COREY TAYLOR On STONE SOUR's Hiatus: 'I Refuse To Compromise My Vision And My Art Because Of Certain People's Hindrances'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Corey Taylor was asked if it's easier for him at this point in time to make solo records than it is to work with a band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In certain ways. I mean, it certainly is with [my solo] band. My solo band is m...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'Maybe I've Got Another Five Years Left Of Physically Touring Like This'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Corey Taylor spoke about how long he thinks SLIPKNOT can go on, given the intense physical demands of the band's live performances. The SLIPKNOT singer, who will turn 50 in December, said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As long as I can...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'No Leaf Clover' In Gothenburg

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "No Leaf Clover" during its June 18 concert at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. According to Aftonbladet, the show was attended by 57,430 fans — approximately 7,000 less people than were present during METALLICA's ap...

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THE DARKNESS's JUSTIN HAWKINS Refuses To Reveal The 'Rock-Bottom Moment' That Led To His Sobriety

In a new interview with Yahoo! Entertainment's Lyndsey Parker, THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins, who spiraled into a drug addiction nearly 20 years ago, was asked what the "rock-bottom moment" for him was that convinced him to finally turn things around. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Welcome Home (Sanitarium)' In Gothenburg

Professionally filmed video of METALLICA performing the song "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" during its June 18 concert at Ullevi stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. According to Aftonbladet, the show was attended by 57,430 fans — approximately 7,000 less people than were present during MET...