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MEGADETH's First-Ever 'Megacruise': More Details Revealed

Details for the inaugural Megacruise, the ultimate heavy metal music experience at sea hosted by metal pioneers MEGADETH, have been announced to preview the cruise's public on sale — kicking off today (November 7) at 1 p.m. ET. Departing out of Los Angeles aboard the Norwegian Jewel, the five-day/fi...

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DOUG ALDRICH's BURNING RAIN To Release 'Face The Music' Album In March

Bluesy hard rockers BURNING RAIN will release their fourth studio album, "Face The Music", in March 2019 via Frontiers Music Srl. BURNING RAIN was founded by former WHITESNAKE and current THE DEAD DAISIES axeman Doug Aldrich together with singer Keith St. John (KINGDOM COME, ex-MONTROSE). The lineup...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, CROWBAR And MOTHERSHIP To Team Up For North American Tour

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, CROWBAR and MOTHERSHIP will join forces for a North American tour in early 2019. WEEDEATER and THE OBSESSED will provide support on select dates. The details are as follows: With WEEDEATER: Jan. 19 - San Antonio, TX - Alamo City Music Hall Jan. 20 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamo...

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JOHN PETRUCCI: 'Distance Over Time' Is 'The Best-Sounding DREAM THEATER Record We've Ever Made'

Progressive metal titans DREAM THEATER will release their 14th studio album, "Distance Over Time", on February 22, 2019. "Distance Over Time" showcases a newfound creativity for DREAM THEATER while maintaining the elements that have garnered them devoted fans around the globe. The album also marks t...

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RAVEN To Release New Live Album 'Screaming Murder Death From Above: Live In Aalborg' In January

When the British/American metal trio RAVEN left the Skråen stage at the end of November 2017 after its acclaimed concert in Aalborg, Denmark, brothers John (bass, vocals) and Mark Gallagher (guitar) along with new member Mike Heller (drums) didn't foresee their show being recorded for posterity. "We...

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SOEN Feat. Ex-OPETH Drummer MARTIN LOPEZ: 'Lotus' Album Due In February

On February 1, 2019, SOEN, the progressive heavy rock group featuring world-renowned drummer Martin Lopez (formerly of AMON AMARTH and OPETH),will release its fourth album, "Lotus", via Silver Lining Music. Having spent the last six months digging deep into the muddy depths of their emotions, th...

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JAMES KOTTAK Says Reunited KINGDOM COME Is 'In It For The Long Run'

Shut Up & Rock On recently conducted an interview with KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how the ball got rolling for KINGDOM COME's 30th-anniversary tour: James: "It's b...

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LIGHT THE TORCH Vocalist HOWARD JONES Talks Demise Of DEVIL YOU KNOW: 'It Was A Rough Ride'

Prior to LIGHT THE TORCH's October 19 performance in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, vocalist Howard Jones (ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) spoke with Cameron Buchholtz of the city's 100.5 The KATT radio station. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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DREAM THEATER: New Album 'Distance Over Time' To Arrive In February; First Tour Dates Announced

Progressive metal icons DREAM THEATER have set "Distance Over Time" as the title of their fourteenth studio album, due out in February 2019. The album's cover art and a brief teaser snippet can be seen and heard below. DREAM THEATER will kick off the "Distance Over Time" promotional cycle with a six...

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Former KYUSS Singer's JOHN GARCIA AND THE BAND OF GOLD: 'Chicken Delight' Lyric Video

Former KYUSS frontman John Garcia returns with his next incarnation of Desert Rock, JOHN GARCIA AND THE BAND OF GOLD. The group's self-titled debut album will be released on January 4, 2019 via Napalm. None other than KYUSS and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE producer Chris Goss gave this new groovy piece o...

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DREAM THEATER's New Album To Arrive In February

DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has confirmed that the band's next album will arrive in late February 2019. He told Metal Wani in a new interview (hear audio below): "Right now, we're mixing it. It's being mixed as we speak. It sounds awesome. I'm so excited about it. There's a very, very st...

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FIGHT THE FURY Feat. SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'My Demons' Video

FIGHT THE FURY, the new metal project from SKILLET frontman and bassist John Cooper, released its debut EP, "Still Breathing", on October 26 via Atlantic Records. The music video for the disc's first single, "My Demons", can be seen below. FIGHT THE FURY also features SKILLET guitarist Seth Morriso...

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K.K. DOWNING Says ROB HALFORD Pulled Off 'Leather Biker Look' Better Than FREDDIE MERCURY

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing is featured in Greg Prato's latest book, "Long Live Queen: Rock Royalty Discuss Freddie, Brian, John & Roger". For this book, Prato interviewed a wide variety of musicians, who discuss what they admire most about QUEEN, their favorite songs and albums, and...

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PURSER DEVERILL Feat. Former TYGERS OF PAN TANG Members: Lyric Video For 'Square One' Title Track

Ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG members Fred Purser and Jon Deverill have joined forces in a new project, PURSER DEVERILL. The band's debut album, "Square One", will be released on December 14 via Mighty Music. The official lyric video for the "Square One" can be seen below. Purser punches a button on the mix...

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FIFTH ANGEL: 'The Third Secret' Video

"The Third Secret", the new video from FIFTH ANGEL, can be seen below. The song is the title track of the band's first new album in almost 30 years, which was released on October 26 through Nuclear Blast Records. "The Third Secret" features the incredible talents of guitarist and lead vocalist Kend...