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BLACK STONE CHERRY's CHRIS ROBERTSON: 'We're Happy As Hell To Still Be Doing It All These Years Later'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, BLACK STONE CHERRY's Chris Robertson spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know we're going to Europe for some festivals and stuff. We typically try to go outside of the U...

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KEITH ST JOHN Exits KINGDOM COME; Band To Carry On With New Singer And Drummer

Singer Keith St John has announced his departure from KINGDOM COME after a five-year run with the band. St John joined KINGDOM COME in 2018 after original vocalist Lenny Wolf opted not to be involved in the group's reunion alongside drummer James Kottak, guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and ba...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MIKE PORTNOY Performing RUSH's 'YYZ' At 'Bubba Bash 2024'

Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER On 'Invincible Shield' Album: 'We Always Strive To Do Something That's Better Than The Last One'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the band's upcoming studio album, "Invincible Shield", which will arrive on March 8 via Sony Music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it's its own animal, as all the albums are....

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Watch: NITA STRAUSS Joins 'G3' Guitarists JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON And STEVE VAI On Stage To Perform 'Foxy Lady'

Nita Strauss, the guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, joined the 2024 lineup of "G3" — Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai — on stage last night (Friday, February 9) at Orpheum in Los Angeles, California on to perform a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Foxy Lady". Fan-filmed video of h...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS Explains Why He Prefers Headlining Arenas Over Performing At Festivals

During a recent appearance on the "Marvin" podcast, AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. Shadows was asked which he prefers: headlining arenas or performing at huge festivals. "I think both have their perks," the singer, whose real name is Matt Sanders, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "Both are interes...

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ANGEL To Be Rejoined By Bassist FELIX ROBINSON On Select Shows

Classic ANGEL bass player Felix Robinson will reunite with original ANGEL members Punky Meadows and Frank Dimino for five shows in April. Rounding out the group's lineup will be current members Danny Farrow on rhythm guitar, Charlie Calv on the keyboards and Billy Orrico on drums. Also, after going...

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RAY ALDER: JIM MATHEOS Still 'Doesn't Wanna Write Any More Music' For FATES WARNING

In a new interview with Seb Di Gatto of The Metal Gods Meltdown, FATES WARNING singer Ray Alder was asked if there are any plans for the band to go back into the studio in the near future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. Jim [Matheos, FATES WARNING guitarist] doesn't wanna wr...

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DREAM THEATER Officially Begins Work On First Studio Album With MIKE PORTNOY In 15 Years

DREAM THEATER has officially commenced work on its sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends first LP since the return of co-founding drummer Mike Portnoy last October. Portnoy co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John My...

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FIREWIND Shares New Song 'Chains'

FIREWIND will release a new studio album, "Stand United", on March 1, 2024 via AFM. The official lyric video for the LP's latest single, the powerful hard rock anthem "Chains", can be seen below. FIREWIND mastermind Gus G. says: "This is the last single we put out as we're getting closer to the 'Sta...

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BREAKING BENJAMIN Guitarist KEITH WALLEN Releases Music Video For Solo Single 'Headspace Holiday'

BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist Keith Wallen will release his new solo album, "Infinity Now", on May 3 via Rise Records. The official music video for the new single from "Infinity Now", a song called "Headspace Holiday", can be seen below. "Life can stress you out and there's a lot of bad news on the TV...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Never Understood The Depressing Side Of Rock'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Sebastian Bach was asked if he knew that SOUNDGARDEN was "going to blow up" when the Chris Cornell-fronted outfit opened for SKID ROW on the "Slave To The Grind" tour in 1991. The former SKID ROW singer responded (as transcribed by BL...

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Watch: METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Accepts 'Rock Tour Of The Year' Honor At 2024 POLLSTAR AWARDS

METALLICA was awarded the honor for "Rock Tour Of The Year" at the Pollstar Awards, in a ceremony held Wednesday night (February 7) at Los Angeles's Wiltern theater amid the annual Pollstar Live! conference. The other nominees were FOO FIGHTERS, BLINK-182, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, PARAMORE and DEAD &...

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DEATH TO ALL Announces May/June 2024 'The Scream Of Perseverance Tour' With CRYPTOPSY

DEATH TO ALL (DTA) — which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner — will embark on "The Scream Of Perseverance Tour" in May. The current lineup of DEATH TO ALL includes Gene Hoglan (also of DARK ANGEL and DETHKLOK),Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, CONTROL DEN...

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WHOM GODS DESTROY Feat. BUMBLEFOOT, DEREK SHERINIAN And DINO JELUSICK: 'Over Again' Video Released

WHOM GODS DESTROY, the formidable group formed by keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION),guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES, SONS OF APOLLO) and vocalist Dino Jelusick (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA),along with the potent rhythm sect...