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NILE Announces Fall 2022 'Vile Nilotic Rites' European Tour

South Carolina's Egyptian-themed death metal titans NILE will embark on a European tour in the fall of 2022. NILE mastermind Karl Sanders comments: "I am absolutely on fire with the news that NILE will be returning for touring in Europe with Massive Music. Fuck yes. Metal will take place!" Added dru...

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IAN PAICE: How DEEP PURPLE's Classic Song 'Smoke On The Water' Came Together

DEEP PURPLE members Ian Paice (drums) and Steve Morse (guitar) were guests on a recent episode of the "Hangin' & Bangin': Artists On Lockdown" online show, where they were joined by Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE) and host Ron Onesti. During the w...

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PRETTY MAIDS Singer RONNIE ATKINS 'Wasn't Surprised' By His Cancer Diagnosis

PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins, who is battling stage four cancer, spoke about his condition during a recent interview with "The Bay Ragni Show". Reflecting on how he was first diagnosed with the disease. Ronnie said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I first got it… I knew there was som...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs At 'Tokyo Marathon' 2022 Opening Ceremony

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performed at the opening ceremony of this year's Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, March 6. The Tokyo Marathon 2022, one of the biggest marathons in Japan, ran through Tokyo's tourist sites, accommodating recreational runners and world's best elite runners. It was th...

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MESHUGGAH's TOMAS HAAKE On 'Immutable' Album: 'We Definitely Took Our Time With This One'

MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake spoke to Valentino Petrarca of the WSOU radio station about the band's upcoming ninth studio album, "Immutable". Due on April 1 via Atomic Fire, the follow-up to 2016's "The Violent Sleep Of Reason" was recorded at Sweetspot Studios in Halmstad, Sweden; mixed by Rickard...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Confirms Collaboration With JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown was asked if there are any guitarists he would still like to work with. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did a record — it's not out yet — I did it with Richie Faulkner [of JUDAS PRIEST]. Richie and I have becom...

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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Has Been Writing With Country Singer JIMMIE ALLEN

In a recent interview with RadioactiveMike Z, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM radio program "Wired In The Empire", SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for his long-in-the-works debut solo album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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SOILWORK, STRATOVARIUS, Ex-NIGHTWISH Members Guest On JANI LIIMATAINEN's New Solo Album, 'My Father's Son'

Frontiers Music Srl will release of Jani Liimatainen's (THE DARK ELEMENT, INSOMNIUM, SONATA ARCTICA) new solo album, "My Father's Son", on May 6. The Finnish musician's impeccable talents are on full display on this new LP and he's got a stellar cast of friends lending their talents to the proceedin...

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Popular Ukrainian Underground Heavy Metal Merchandise Shop KOLOVOROT Heavily Damaged In Russia's Attack

Kolovorot, the cult Ukrainian underground heavy metal merchandise shop which is situated in historical part of Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city, was heavily damaged during a barrage of Russian air and rocket attacks earlier this week. On Friday (March 4),the organizers of Ukraine's Metal...

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MIKE PORTNOY Attends DREAM THEATER Concert In New York City, Gets Shoutout From JAMES LABRIE

Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy attended the group's concert last night (Friday, March 4) at Beacon Theatre in New York City. It was the first time Portnoy witnessed his former bandmates perform live since his exit from the iconic progressive metal outfit more than 11 years ago. According to D...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off Rescheduled '50 Heavy Metal Years' North American Tour Dates In Peoria, Illinois

JUDAS PRIEST kicked off the rescheduled "50 Heavy Metal Years" North American tour dates last night (Friday, March 4) at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. One Shot At Glory 02. Lightning Strike 03. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 04. Freewheel Burning 05...

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PHIL DEMMEL Has Nothing Negative To Say About MACHINE HEAD

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, Phil Demmel reflected on his final album with MACHINE HEAD, "Catharsis", which got mixed reviews upon its release in January 2018. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The record is what it was. I thought that there was some good stuf...

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Report: OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE To Leave Los Angeles For U.K. To Avoid Rising Taxes

According to Mirror, Ozzy Osbourne and his wife/manager Sharon are leaving Los Angeles and returning to their native United Kingdom due to rising taxes in California. The legendary heavy metal singer and his wife will reportedly spend most of their time at their home Welders House, in Buckinghamshir...

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Hear Cover Of MOUNTAIN's 'Silver Paper' From 'Tribute To Leslie West' Album

Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group has presented a new lyric video to the classic MOUNTAIN song "Silver Paper" in front of the March 25 release of "Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West". The recording features vocals by Charlie Starr from BLACKBERRY SMOKE. Friends, many of whom were influenced by the...

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KISS's Twice-Postponed Concert In West Palm Beach To Finally Take Place In September

KISS's concert at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, which was originally scheduled for October 8, 2021 and was then postponed to November 5, 2021 "due to ongoing weather issues," will finally take place on September 21, 2022. All previously purchased tickets will be honored...