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Former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK Launches New Band FLAT BLACK
Guitarist Jason Hook is storming out of the gates with his new band FLAT BLACK. The former FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist has recruited a trio of young and talented turks, and the band has signed with Fearless Records for its debut album, the details of which are to be announced. The LP was recor...July 20, 2023
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Watch: MR. BIG Plays First Concert With New Drummer NICK D'VIRGILIO
MR. BIG played its first concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio this past Sunday, July 16 at the Majiao Music Festival in China. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Addicted To That Rush 02. Take Cover 03. Undertow 04. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (THE ELEC...July 19, 2023
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Why Does DAVE MUSTAINE Get Such A Bad Rap? Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER Weighs In
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover addressed Dave Mustaine's reputation as one of the most divisive personalities in metal. Asked why he thinks the MEGADETH leader is so frequently portrayed in such a negative light, Shawn said (as transcribed by B...July 18, 2023
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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN Opens Up About Decision To Retire: 'During COVID, I Had A Great Awakening'
During an appearance on last Thursday's (July 13) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album in 2023. "During COVID, I had a great awakening, being home...July 18, 2023
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AS I LAY DYING Shares Video Recap Of Summer 2023 European Festival Appearances
AS I LAY DYING has shared video highlights from the band's summer 2023 European festival appearances, including those at Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium),Hellfest (France),Rockharz (Germany) and Rockwave (Greece). Check out the clip below. In a recent interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, AS I LAY...July 17, 2023
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GLEN DROVER Looks Back On His Time With MEGADETH: 'We Had A Lot Of Fun'
In a new interview with "The Signals Of Intuition", Canadian guitarist Glen Drover, who joined MEGADETH in 2004 with his drummer brother Shawn, spoke about how he ended up hooking up with the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit nearly two decades ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was re...July 15, 2023
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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Relying On Social Media To Promote His Bands' Music: 'It's A Necessary Evil'
Former MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover, who is currently promoting the debut album from his WITHERING SCORN project, was asked in a new interview with the "Trendcrusher" podcast if he enjoys having to rely on social media so much to promote his music and grow his bands' audiences. He responded (as tra...July 14, 2023
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BARONESS Shares 'Beneath The Rose' Single From Upcoming 'Stone' Album
BARONESS, which recently announced the September 15 release of "Stone", has debuted a second track from the eagerly awaited collection, sharing "Beneath The Rose" and its accompanying video. "It feels great to be releasing music again," John Baizley shares. "Especially a song like 'Beneath The Rose'...July 14, 2023
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CANDLEBOX Shares 'Punks' Single From Final Album 'The Long Goodbye'
Seattle rock band CANDLEBOX has revealed the details for its final studio album, "The Long Goodbye", due out Friday, August 25 via Round Hill Records. The LP's first single, "Punks", is a cautionary message to young bands that they won't be the hot new thing forever. Charging forward with a slashing...July 14, 2023
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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Covers IRON MAIDEN's 'The Trooper'
SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has released a music video for his cover of the IRON MAIDEN classic "The Trooper". The track was produced by Jona Tee and features a guitar solo from Philip Näslund. Erik, who made his recording debut with SKID ROW on the recently released studio album, "The Gang's Al...July 13, 2023
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GENE SIMMONS Opens Up About True Love And Marriage: 'I Never Wanted To Be Hurt Ever Again'
KISS legend Gene Simmons and his wife Shannon Tweed recently sat down with Sky News Australia host Piers Morgan to discuss their marriage, children and more. Asked what "true love" means to him, Gene replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Shamefully, I never confronted myself about that and...July 11, 2023
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PORNO FOR PYROS Announce First Tour In 25 Years, 'Horns, Thorns En Halos'
After a 25-year touring hiatus, PORNO FOR PYROS announced they will hit the road this fall for a North America tour 30 years since their self-titled album. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city trek kicks off on October 8 at Hard Rock Live Sacramento in Wheatland, California, making stops across Nort...July 11, 2023
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SKID ROW On The Road With KISS In Europe: Second Part Of Behind-The-Scenes Video Recap
SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has shared the second part of a behind-the-scenes video recap of the band's just-completed European tour dates as the support act for KISS. Check out the 10-minute clip below. This past March, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke to Meltdo...July 9, 2023
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DIRTY HONEY Releases New Single 'Won't Take Me Alive'
Following its debut last month, when it provided the score for TNT's 2023 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs retrospective, DIRTY HONEY has announced the release of its brand new single, "Won't Take Me Alive", a take-no-prisoners, balls-out rocker and the first track from the band's upcoming sophomore album,...July 8, 2023
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SCOTT WEILAND's 2015 Self-Portrait Put Up For Sale By His Widow
Scott Weiland's widow is selling a self-portrait the late STONE TEMPLE PILOTS drew several months before his death. This past Sunday (July 2), photographer Jamie Wachtel Weiland took to her Instagram to share several images from a sketchbook, including the above-mentioned Scott Weiland sel...July 5, 2023
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