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MELVINS Drummer DALE CROVER To Undergo Emergency Spinal Surgery

MELVINS drummer Dale Crover will sit out the band's tour with BORIS and MR. PHYLZZZ in order to undergo emergency spinal surgery. Filling in for him will be former MELVINS drummer Coady Willis (BIG BUSINESS, HIGH ON FIRE),who played with the band between 2006 and 2016. Earlier today, MELVINS releas...

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Watch: JOHN CORABI Plays First Comeback Concert With THE DEAD DAISIES

THE DEAD DAISIES kicked off their summer 2023 North American tour last night (Tuesday, August 22) at Mickey's Black Box in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. This past May, it was announced that John Corabi, former lead singer of MÖTLEY CRÜE, THE SCREAM and UNIO...

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KURT COBAIN, JIMI HENDRIX And JIMMY PAGE Among Musicians Featured In AXS TV's 'Spin 100 Greatest Rock Stars' Series

AXS TV has partnered with legendary music and culture outlet Spin magazine to present the all-new original listicle series "Spin 100 Greatest Rock Stars" — premiering Monday, October 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The 12-episode series on AXS TV is based on the magazine's landmark "100 Greatest Rock Star...

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OF MICE & MEN Releases 'Castaway' Single From Upcoming 'Tether' Album

OF MICE & MEN has shared the music video for the song "Castaway". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Tether", due on October 6 via SharpTone. "'Castaway' is about longing for connection with the people in our lives who tend to distance themselves when dealing with hardships, and...

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New TESTAMENT Drummer CHRIS DOVAS: 'I Just Wanna Keep Making The Band Sound Good'

In an interview with Pod Scum, new TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas was asked if it was "unnerving" to step into a group whose list of previous drummers includes such heavyweights as Dave Lombardo and Gene Hoglan. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was, especially at first because I...

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New FIREWIND Album Is 'Finished'; Early 2024 Release Expected

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming tenth studio LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The new album is finished, actually. We've mixed it, mastered it, we deli...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Wants To Play 'Ride The Lightning' With METALLICA: I 'Love That Song'

Charlie Benante says that he wants to play the song "Ride The Lightning" with METALLICA. The 60-year-old ANTHRAX drummer, who has been sharing the stage with METALLICA at stadiums in North America as part of the newly reconfigured PANTERA, took to his social media on Friday (August 18) to share a fe...

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(HED) P.E. Releases Title Track Of Upcoming Album 'Detox'

Long-running SoCal band (HED) P.E. will release a new album, "Detox", early next year via Suburban Noize Records. The official animated video for the LP's title track can be seen below. The clip is the first installment in a series that combines the art of the legendary Jim "Taz" Evans, the music of...

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BABYMETAL Teams Up With TOM MORELLO On New Single 'Metali!!'

Japanese pop-metal band BABYMETAL has released a new single, "Metali!!", featuring a guest appearance by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello. This is officially the first song by the newly reborn BABYMETAL, now consisting of Su-Metal, Moametal and the band's latest addition, Momometal. Th...

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Go Inside METALLICA's Pop-Up Store In Montreal

To coincide with METALLICA's two concerts at Stade Olympique in Montreal, Quebec, Canada last weekend, a pop-up shop opened on August 10 at One Place Ville-Marie and remained open until Sunday, August 13. Fans visiting the pop-up shop were not only able to buy the basic tour line, but also a range o...

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SLAYER's 'Repentless' To Be Released On Orange Cassette

On October 13, Nuclear Blast Records will reissue SLAYER's final album, 2015's "Repentless", on transparent red with solid orange and black splatter vinyl, and on orange cassette. For more information, click here. "Repentless" debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200 after shifting 50,000 equivalent al...

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Trailer Released For 'Mr. Jimmy' Documentary About Japanese Guitarist Devoted To Honoring JIMMY PAGE

Abramorama has shared the official trailer for the documentary film "Mr. Jimmy" about Japanese guitarist Akio Sakurai, who has dedicated his life to emulating iconic LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page. The film, which first premiered at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival four years ago, will finally land in...

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ORIANTHI Launches Her Illuminate Crystal Jewelry Collection

Radiance Gifts, a Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada-based leading North American online metaphysical store and Orianthi, the world-renowned guitarist, singer, songwriter, have announced their collaborative launch of the Orianthi Crystal Jewelry Collection. The crystal pieces in this collection have been ch...

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KORN's JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER Launches Experimental Electronic Project VENERA

VENERA, a newly formed experimental electronic outfit featuring James "Munky" Shaffer (KORN) and Atlanta-based composer/filmmaker Chris Hunt, will release its self-titled debut album on October 13 via Ipecac Recordings. VENERA enigmatically launched its debut song "Swarm" late last month. No informa...

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FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES Teases 'Killer' Two-Month U.S. Package Tour, Says New Album Won't Arrive Before Late 2024

In a new interview with ADK Metal News, Reviews, Reactions & Interviews, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We start October 6th going into December 17th, and then we have Christmas break, obvious...