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Watch: DISTURBED Performs 'Don't Tell Me' Live For First Time With PLUSH's MORIAH FORMICA

DISTURBED kicked off the 2024 leg of its "Take Back Your Life" tour last night (Friday, January 19) at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The band's 21-song setlist included the live debut of the "Divisive" album track "Don't Tell Me" featuring a guest appearance by Moriah Formica of the o...

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JOE SATRIANI: 'I Don't Think I'll Ever Really Understand DAVID LEE ROTH'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Hook Rocks" podcast, Joe Satriani spoke about the upcoming summer 2024 tour with vocalist Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely on the music of VAN HALEN. Asked why he thinks this tour has come together...

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MERCYFUL FATE Announces New Bass Player BECKY BALDWIN

MERCYFUL FATE has recruited Becky Baldwin as its new bass player. The Birmingham, England-based musician previously toured with MERCYFUL FATE in the fall of 2022 as the temporary replacement for Joey Vera who was unable to make the dates due to a scheduled conflict with his longtime group ARMORED SA...

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ALIEN ANT FARM Announces First Album In Nearly A Decade

Southern California staples ALIEN ANT FARM have released a brand new song called "So Cold". The track's title is fitting after the band's musical hibernation. It calls to the fans who have been around since the beginning, with classic ALIEN ANT FARM guitar riffs leading fans into a blistering chorus...

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GREEN DAY's BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG: LARS ULRICH Is 'A Really Creative Drummer'

During an appearance on SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show" to promote GREEN DAY's new album "Saviors", the legendary pop-punk trio consisting of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool was asked for their opinion of some of the world's best-known rock drummers, including METALLICA's Lars Ulric...

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MEANSTREAK Feat. DREAM THEATER Members' Wives: New EP 'Blood Moon' Coming In February

The reunited all-female band MEANSTREAK — comprised of guitarists Marlene Portnoy (wife of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy) and Rena Sands Petrucci (wife of DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci),vocalist Bettina France, bassist Martens Myung (wife of DREAM THEATER bassist John Myung) and drumme...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Blasts SAMMY HAGAR Over His 'Constant Spew Of Diarrhea Vitriol'

David Lee Roth has bizarrely accused Sammy Hagar of spewing out constant "diarrhea vitriol" in his direction after being "sex probed" by aliens. In a video posted to YouTube titled "The Ballad Of Popsicle Sam", Roth referenced Hagar's belief that a pair of aliens tapped into his mind through some ki...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Plays Classic VAN HALEN Songs On ALEX VAN HALEN's 2012 Drum Kit

Alex Van Halen's drumming has profoundly shaped the landscape of modern music and performance. The VAN HALEN drummer's distinctive style, rhythmic innovation and iconic drum sound are deeply embedded in the DNA of the music we enjoy today. Moreover, his elaborate and customized drum sets have undoub...

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Watch: MR. BIG Performs At ROKISLAND FEST 2024

Fan-filmed video of MR. BIG's January 17 performance at the RokIsland Fest 2024 in Key West, Florida can be seen below. MR. BIG kicked off it U.S. tour on January 12 at Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas. MR. BIG's ongoing last worldwide tour is aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original...

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MAX CAVALERA Hasn't Heard Any Of The Albums SEPULTURA Recorded After His Exit From Band: 'I Have No Interest'

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera was asked if he has heard any of the SEPULTURA albums that were recorded following his departure from the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I haven't. It's like… People say if you break up with yo...

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IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN Doesn't Want To Follow Any 'Rules' When It Comes To Songwriting

In a new interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén spoke about the evolution of the band's sound. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I am aware that not all people follow us from album to album, even though there's a majority that do. And some people don't...

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PORNO FOR PYROS' Last-Ever Concert In Los Angeles To Air Live On VEEPS

After a 26-year touring hiatus, alternative rock superstars PORNO FOR PYROS are about to say goodbye to the road forever with the 15-city "Horns, Thorns, En Halos" farewell tour. On Sunday, February 18, 2024, the band will take the stage at the Belasco to play their last show in their home city of L...

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STAIND Celebrates Second No. 1 Single From Latest Album, 'Confessions Of The Fallen'

Multi-platinum rock band STAIND is celebrating its second No. 1 single from its latest album, "Confessions Of The Fallen". STAIND's latest single, "Here And Now" follows debut single "Lowest In Me" to the top of the Active Rock chart, marking the second No. 1 from the new album — the band's first in...

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MERCYFUL FATE Parts Ways With Bassist JOEY VERA

Reformed Danish metal legends MERCYFUL FATE and their American bassist Joey Vera have "mutually" decided to part ways. MERCYFUL FATE frontman King Diamond said in a statement: "Our friendship and respect for each other will always remain the same, and we all sincerely wish each other the absolute be...

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JESSE LEACH On Upcoming KILLSWITCH ENGAGE LP: 'It Is By Far The Most Difficult Album I've Ever Worked On'

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach says that the band's upcoming follow-up to 2019's "Atonement" is "by far the most difficult album" he has ever worked on. Earlier today (Monday, January 15),the 45-year-old musician, who lives in Woodstock, New York with his fiancée, Corinne Paris (a.k.a. Philia...