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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On The State Of The Touring Industry: 'It's Tough All Over The World'

In a new interview with Sense Music Media, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens, who is preparing to tour Australia with his solo band, was asked for his opinion on the touring industry at the moment, particularly as it relates to heavy metal bands. He responded (a...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Announces Record Deal, Debut Single

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES has signed with TLG|ROCK for management and label services. CLOSE ENEMIES debut single, "Sound Of A Train", will be released on January 17 and will be distributed through Virgin Music Group. Joining the 72-year-old Hamilton in the new group his...

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BILL WARD Shares Message Of Support For NICKO MCBRAIN: 'I Hope Your Journeys Will Be Safe'

Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a message of support for Nicko McBrain after the longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer announced his retirement from touring. Late Tuesday night (December 17),Bill took to his social media to write: "Dear Nicko, "In retiring to meet new horizons, I hope y...

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ARCH ENEMY Announces Spring 2025 North American Tour With FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, BAEST And THROWN INTO EXILE

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have announced a spring 2025 North American tour. The massive trek will kick off on April 14 in San Diego and run through May 16 in Atlanta, including several stops in Canada. All dates are listed below, along with key spring festival appeara...

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STATIC-X And GWAR Announce 'Machines Vs Monsters' Spring 2025 North American Tour

STATIC-X's original "Wisconsin Death Trip" lineup of Tony Campos (bass),Koichi Fukuda (guitar) and Ken Jay (drums) along with current vocalist/guitarist Xer0, will bring its ultra-entertaining "evil disco" extravaganza on the road in 2025 for the "Machines Vs Monsters" tour, produced by Live Nation...

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BILLY CORGAN: 'TONY IOMMI Was Such A Pioneering Guitarist And A Visionary'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked which BLACK SABBATH album he would take with him if the planet was being blown up and we were all boarding a big spaceship and he was only allowed to take one SABBATH LP with him. He responded (as tr...

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ZAKK SABBATH Postpones Shows After ZAKK WYLDE Loses His Voice

ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE, PANTERA),has postponed its concerts in Little Rock, Arkansas (December 14 at The Hall) and New Orleans, Louisiana (December 15 at The Fillmore). According to a post on ZAKK SABB...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On VIP Meet-And-Greets: 'If You Don't Do 'Em, You Probably Won't Be Able To Tour'

In a new interview with Australia's Silver Tiger Media, KK'S PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens once again spoke about the band's decision to not do meet-and-greets on its recent tours. Addressing the fact that KK'S PRIEST has yet to make it to Australia, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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VENOM INC.'s TONY DOLAN Doesn't Think High Price Of Visas Should Keep European Musicians Off U.S. Tours

In a new interview with the Disturbing The Priest With Brandon Battick podcast, former VENOM and current VENOM INC. frontman Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan spoke about his insistence on touring America year after year even when so many other European artists have stayed home due to an increase in the c...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES To Release Debut Single In January

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES has announced the following shows for January 2025: Jan. 08 - Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery Jan. 09 - New York, NY @ City Winery Jan. 10 - Boston, MA @ City Winery Jan. 14 - Manchester, NH @ The Rex Theatre Jan. 23 - Pawling, NY @ Daryl's Hous...

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Watch: Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Plays Solo Concert In San Diego

Eclipse has uploaded video of former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell's December 12 concert at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. Check out the clips in the YouTube playlist below. Bell played the first concert with his solo band on June 13 at 1720 in Los Angeles, California. Backing Bell...

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BUMBLEFOOT Explains How He Got BRIAN MAY And STEVE VAI To Guest On His New Solo Album

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about his upcoming instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", set for release on January 24, 2025. "The very first album that I ever put out on Shrapnel Records [in 19...

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METALLICA's 2024 'Helping Hands Concert & Auction' To Be Made Available Online Next Week

METALLICA's fourth "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which will take place December 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, will be made available on YouTube beginning on December 19. METALLICA says: "We can't wait to hit the stage at YouTube Theater tomorrow night for the 'Helping Hands Concert...

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BILLY CORGAN Says METALLICA's 'Fuel' Sounds 'Awfully Close' To SMASHING PUMPKINS' 'Tales Of A Scorched Earth'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, Billy Corgan from THE SMASHING PUMPKINS brought up METALLICA while discussing whether THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have ever performed their "Tales Of A Scorched Earth" song — which originally appeared on the band's 1995 album "Mellon Collie And The...

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AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Announces January 2025 Tour Dates

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton's new band CLOSE ENEMIES has announced the following shows for January 2025: Jan. 08 - Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery Jan. 09 - New York, NY @ City Winery Jan. 10 - Boston, MA @ City Winery Jan. 14 - Manchester, NH @ The Rex Theatre Jan. 23 - Pawling, NY @ Daryl's Hous...