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BUCK DHARMA: METALLICA's Cover Of 'Astronomy' Gave BLUE ÖYSTER CULT 'Some Cred With The Younger Generation'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT guitarist Buck Dharma spoke about what it was like to have one of his band's songs covered by METALLICA. "Astronomy", which was first recorded for BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's 1974 album "Secret Treaties", was interpreted by METALLICA on the b...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Guests On BILLY MORRISON's New Single 'Crack Cocaine' (Video)

Billy Morrison will release "The Morrison Project" — his third solo album and first since 2015 — on April 19 via The Label Group/Virgin Music Group. The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter — primarily known as Billy Idol's rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Ste...

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WAGE WAR Drops Video For New Single 'Magnetic'

WAGE WAR has released a new single, "Magnetic", via Fearless Records. The official music for the track can be seen below. The band has built its reputation on the back of smart songwriting that expertly pits hooks against heaviness and sprinkles melody amidst the maelstrom. On "Magnetic", the Florid...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On Coming Up With Setlist For Band's Tours: 'It Gets More Difficult Every Time'

In a new interview with Metal Express Radio, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill spoke about the task of coming up with a setlist for the band's tours. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is difficult. It gets more difficult every time. Obviously, the fans are coming to hear their favorite s...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On 'The Mandrake Project': 'This Is An Album That Has A Lot Of Depth To It'

In a recent interview with Mexico's Sopitas, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked why he chose to release "Afterglow Of Ragnarok", the opening track from his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", as the first single from the LP. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We had a...

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SONIC UNIVERSE Feat. LIVING COLOUR's COREY GLOVER And ADRENALINE MOB's MIKE ORLANDO: 'Higher' Music Video Released

LIVING COLOUR vocalist Corey Glover and ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando have launched a new project called SONIC UNIVERSE. The group, whose lineup is completed by bassist Booker King and drummer Taykwuan Jackson, will release its debut album, "It Is What It Is", on May 10 via earMUSIC. The 10-...

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Ride Of The Iron Horse

In terms of personality and spectacle, THOR always warranted more than a footnote in heavy metal's written history. Led by rock 'n' roll diehard and body building champion Jon Miki Thor, the Canadians emerged from the fertile '80s metal scene with a sound that sat comfortably between MANOWAR and TWI...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announces New Album, 'Pirates II – Armada'

The pirates of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are about to take listeners on their heaviest symphonic adventure yet with their new studio album, titled "Pirates II – Armada", set for release on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. The new successor to their high-charting previous release, "Pirates" (2022),is set...

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K.K. DOWNING On Performing For Fans Of All Ages During KK'S PRIEST's Tour: 'It's Been Quite Emotional'

During an appearance on "Cincy Lifestyle" on WCPO-TV, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing spoke about the first-ever U.S. tour with his new band KK'S PRIEST, which also features another ex-PRIEST member, singer Tim "Ripper" Owens. K.K. said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been goi...

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Watch 4K Video Of NITA STRAUSS's Milwaukee Concert During March 2024 U.S. Tour

4K fan-filmed video of Nita Strauss's March 15 concert at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin can be seen below. In a recent interview with Rob Rush of Long Island's 94.3 The Shark radio station, Nita spoke about the challenges of writing and recording songs with vocals for her sophomor...

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Watch: GLENN TIPTON Rejoins JUDAS PRIEST On Stage In Birmingham During 2024 U.K. Tour

JUDAS PRIEST was rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton on stage during the band's hometown concert Tuesday night (March 19) at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. As he has done a number of other times over the course of the last six years, Tipton appeared with PRIEST for the encore, perfor...

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ARMORED SAINT Has Made Music Video For New Cover Song: 'I Can't Really Talk About It Quite Yet', Says JOHN BUSH

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've...

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DÅÅTH To Release 'The Deceivers' Album In May

Lauded progressive death metal outfit DÅÅTH has emerged from its thirteen-year hiatus with a new album, "The Deceivers", set for release May 3 via Metal Blade Records. "The Deceivers" is at once a devastating reminder and giant leap forward that showcases the technical wizardry and brutal intensity...

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SEPULTURA's New Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN Shares Drum-Cam Video From Brazilian Tour

SEPULTURA's new touring drummer Greyson Nekrutman, who officially replaced SEPULTURA's longtime drummer Eloy Casagrande in February, has uploaded drum-cam video of his performances of the songs "Roots Bloody Roots" and "Dusted", filmed during the band's March 2024 Brazilian tour. Check out the clips...

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DEREK SHERINIAN Starts Fresh Post-SONS OF APOLLO With WHOM GODS DESTROY: 'Everyone Is Blown Away By It'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran keyboardist Derek Sherinian has about as good of a resume as any thanks to stints with KISS, Alice Cooper, DREAM THEATER, Billy Idol, Yngwie J. Malmsteen and SONS OF APOLLO. He's also enjoyed a long-running solo career that is dotted with multiple awards, yet when talking...