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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Recalls 'Life-Changing' Phone Conversation With LITTLE RICHARD
In a recent interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon paid tribute to Little Richard, who died on May 9 at the age of 87. Lajon said (hear audio below): "One of my very good friends, Jay, was actually a background singer and dancer for Little Richard for year...July 12, 2020
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JEREMY SPENCER Is Selling His FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Drum Kit
**July 12 UPDATE** The drum kit has now been sold. The original article follows below. Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer is selling a drum kit he used on tour with his former band. Spencer posted a photo of the Rad Rod Drums kit on his Instagram, writing in a caption: "Anyone wanna b...July 12, 2020
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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN On Singing 'Like A Stone' Days After CHRIS CORNELL's Death: 'I Could Barely Get Through It'
THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen, who has repeatedly named SOUNDGARDEN as one of her favorite bands, spoke to "Offstage With DWP" about the influence of the iconic Seattle alternative rock act on her music career and her songwriting approach. She said (see video below): "Their level of artis...July 11, 2020
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LINKIN PARK's MIKE SHINODA Releases Official Music Video For 'Open Door' Solo Single
LINKIN PARK's Mike Shinoda has just released a new solo record, "Dropped Frames, Vol. 1", via his Kenji Kobayashi Productions label. The LP features the first batch of instrumentals inspired by Shinoda's live Twitch streams from his home studio, with assistance from his fans. "'Dropped Frames' is ju...July 10, 2020
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BON JOVI Sings About GEORGE FLOYD, Protests On New Single 'American Reckoning'
The official lyric video for BON JOVI's new single "American Reckoning" can be seen below. The song, written by Jon Bon Jovi, offers a deeply compelling look at current times. "American Reckoning" will be included on BON JOVI's forthcoming album, "Bon Jovi 2020", which takes a critical view of this...July 10, 2020
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Video Premiere: KATAKLYSM's 'The Killshot'
Canadian melodic death metal heavyweights KATAKLYSM will release their 14th full-length studio album, "Unconquered", on September 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The official music video for the disc's first single, "The Killshot", can be seen below. The clip was directed by Scott Hansen of Digital Th...July 10, 2020
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ALCATRAZZ Releases Music Video For STEVE VAI-Penned Song 'Dirty Like The City'
"Dirty Like The City", the new music video from the hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band ALCATRAZZ, can be seen below. The song is taken from the group's upcoming album, "Born Innocent", due on July 31 via Silver Lining Music. Frontman Graham Bonnet comments: "Steve Vai sent us about 60 songs. Out...July 10, 2020
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OPETH Announces March 2021 European Tour
Swedish prog-metal/rock veterans OPETH have announced a European tour for March 2021. Support on the trek will come from retro rockers THE VINTAGE CARAVAN from Iceland. Tour dates: March 10 - EE - Tallinn - Helitehas March 11 - LV - Riga - Palladium March 12 - PL - Warsaw - Progresja March 13 - PL -...July 10, 2020
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ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER Says COVID-19 Is 'A Psychological Warfare Campaign More Than It Is A Serious Pandemic'
ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer has voiced his controversial views on the coronavirus crisis, claiming that COVID-19 is "a psychological warfare campaign on the people more than it is a serious pandemic." Schaffer, who raised eyebrows in 2009 when he initially launched his SONS OF LIBERTY project via...July 9, 2020
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH Says It Was 'All Quiet' In Metal Community Following GEORGE FLOYD's Death
As part of HardDrive Radio's latest "Roundtable", MACHINE HEAD's Robb Flynn and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's Jesse Leach joined Lou Brutus to talk about what they've been up to during quarantine and their thoughts on the current state of politics in the U.S., as well as their collaboration on MACHINE HEAD's...July 9, 2020
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METALLICA's 'The Shortest Straw' Covered By CHRIS KAEL, MIKE PORTNOY, PHIL DEMMEL And DOC COYLE (Video)
Chris Kael (FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH) recently teamed up with Chris Ojeda (BYZANTINE),Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES),Phil Demmel (VIO-LENCE, MACHINE HEAD) and Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, ex-DREAM THEATER) to record a quarantine cover version of METALLICA's "The Shortest Straw". Kael uploaded video of the...July 9, 2020
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Watch ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL On 'Icons', Streaming Now On GIBSON TV
Gibson TV, the iconic, American-made guitar maker's first-ever, award-winning, worldwide online network, features original series from the world's best storytellers. Gibson TV has premiered the third episode of the new series titled "Icons", a longform interview series featuring some of the most ico...July 9, 2020
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STATIC-X: Listen To Audio Samples Of Entire 'Project Regeneration Vol. 1' Album
STATIC-X has released a new, comprehensive teaser video for its upcoming album, "Project Regeneration Vol. 1". Due on July 10, the effort can now be pre-ordered digitally on iTunes and Amazon, and fans will receive immediate downloads of the songs "Hollow" and "All These Years". Limited-edition marb...July 9, 2020
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THE PRETTY RECKLESS' 'Death By Rock And Roll' Album Probably Won't Arrive Before Early 2021
THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen has confirmed to the "Darry Talks To Bands" podcast that the band's fourth album, "Death By Rock And Roll", will likely not arrive before early 2021. "It's very weird to release music and not be able to back it up with a tour — the circle doesn't feel com...July 9, 2020
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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Unveils 'Seven Strokes 'Til Midnight' Artwork
QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali has unveiled a new piece of artwork today, "Seven Strokes 'Til Midnight". Banali's unique abstract style is powerfully showcased in this brand new work. A sophisticated fusion of Japanese folk art influence and Abstract Expressionism, "Seven Strokes 'Til Midnight" is grou...July 8, 2020
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