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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Says Writing A Book Is More 'Nerve-Racking' Than Making An Album

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe, whose 2015 memoir, "Dark Days: A Memoir", focused on his ordeal in a Czech Republic prison and his subsequent acquittal, was asked how writing prose is different from writing lyrics. He r...

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HAIL THE HORNS Feat. STATIC-X Bassist, Ex-SOULFLY Guitarist: 'H.T.H.' Lyric Video Available

HAIL THE HORNS, the newly formed trip featuring Tony Campos (bassist of STATIC-X and FEAR FACTORY),Marc Rizzo (guitarist of ILL NIÑO and formerly of SOUFLY),and Opus (drummer of DEAD BY WEDNESDAY),will release a new original single "H.T.H.", on June 3 via Mindsnap Music, distributed by Von Artist...

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JOE SATRIANI Says It Would Be 'Fun' To Play EDDIE VAN HALEN's Parts On Proposed VAN HALEN All-Star Tribute Tour

Joe Satriani says that it's "terrifying" to think that he might be tasked with reproducing Eddie Van Halen's guitar parts as part of an all-star VAN HALEN tribute project with Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth. The 65-year-old guitarist addressed the rumor a month after former METALLICA bassist Jaso...

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Watch: FOZZY Performs In Roseville, California During 'Save The World' 2022 U.S. Tour

Fan-filmed video of FOZZY's May 7 performance at Goldfield in Roseville, California can be seen below. In an interview with Jave Patterson of Two Doods Reviews, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho discussed his recent admission that he and his bandmates use "backing tracks for some songs" during their live...

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DECAPITATED Guitarist Reflects On Being Falsely Accused Of Rape: It Was A 'Really Painful' And 'Traumatic' Process

In a new interview with Australia's "Scars And Guitars" podcast, guitarist Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka of Polish extreme metal veterans DECAPITATED reflected on the fact all four members of his band were accused by a woman of gang-raping her after a concert in 2017 in Spokane, Washington. In January 2018...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Denies Using Pre-Recorded Tracks For His Lead Vocals

In a new interview with Jave Patterson of Two Doods Reviews, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho discussed his recent admission that he and his bandmates use "backing tracks for some songs" during their live performances. The conversation took place a month after SiriusXM radio personality Eddie Trunk blas...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says DAVID LEE ROTH Once Fired A Video Director 'Because He Wouldn't Film His Feet Well Enough'

In celebration of Mother's Day, former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was joined by his mother, Valerie Bertinelli for this week's episode of "Wolfgang's Top of the Pack" on SiriusXM's Classic Rewind. During their heartfelt and candid conversation, Bertinelli d...

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Unauthorized Play About MÖTLEY CRÜE To Debut At 'Hollywood Fringe' Festival

From award-winning writer/director David Lucarelli comes "The Crüe: Underneath The Dirt Lies The Truth", a completely unauthorized play about the world's most notorious rock band. A darkly humorous drama starring Ryan Ruffing as MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and Phillip-Charlie Daniell as MÖTLEY CR...

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CRASHDÏET Taps STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR For 'Powerline' Song, Music Video

Swedish glam metal/sleaze rockers CRASHDÏET have released the official music video for their latest single "Powerline". The track, which features a guest appearance by STEEL PANTHER singer Michael Starr, is taken from CRASHDÏET's new album, "Automaton", out now via Crusader Records/Golden Robot Reco...

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SCOTT IAN's 10-Year-Old Son REVEL Launches Three-Piece Rock Band HONEYBEE

Revel Young Ian, the 10-year-old son of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, has teamed up with 16-year-old Liam Williams (guitar/vocals),and 15-year-old Theo O'Gara (bass/vocals) to form a three-piece rock and roll band called HONEYBEE. Formed in 2019 deep in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern Califor...

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AVATAR Announces Summer 2022 North American Tour With LIGHT THE TORCH And OTEP

Swedish metallers AVATAR will return to North America this summer for a headline tour. The trek kicks off on July 6 in Toronto and runs through July 31 in Tucson. Support on the trek will come from LIGHT THE TORCH and OTEP. Pre-sale tickets are available today, Tuesday, April 26, at 12 p.m. ET. The...

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APOCALYPTICA Announces Summer/Fall 2022 U.S. Tour With LEPROUS And WHEEL

APOCALYPTICA will return to the U.S. this summer/fall. The Finnish cello rockers, who are currently in the middle of a North American tour with LACUNA COIL, have announced a new batch of dates for September and October 2022 with support from LEPROUS and WHEEL. Earlier today (Monday, April 25),APOCA...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Left 'Substantial' Donation To Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation In Support Of Music Education

The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF),which supports music education in at-risk public schools, announced it recently received a bequest from the late rock guitarist and innovator Eddie Van Halen. As U.S. schools are experiencing a greater need than ever before, this transformative donation will...

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'An All-Star Tribute To Rush' Featuring DREAM THEATER, DEEP PURPLE, Ex-SKID ROW Members To Arrive In June

Magna Carta will release "An All-Star Tribute To Rush" on deluxe 2CD digipak and deluxe 2LP red vinyl on June 24. Iconic vocalists and venerated musicians come together on this bombastic tribute to prog rock superstars RUSH. The collection contains unique interpretations of tracks from throughout RU...

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Watch LAMB OF GOD Perform With Guest Singers From CHIMAIRA, IN FLAMES And TRIVIUM

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was forced to miss the band's concert Tuesday night (April 19) in Grand Rapids, Michigan after testing positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Filling in for him at the gig were singers of two of the groups who are currently on tour...