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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To BERNIE MARSDEN

OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to original WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden following his death on August 24. He was 72 years old. On August 30, Mikael took to OPETH's social media to write: "It's with great sadness we received the news of Bernie Marsden's passing. A superb and in...

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TED NUGENT Announces Upcoming Guest Appearances With STYX, NIGHT RANGER And SAMMY HAGAR

During the latest episode of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, the legendary rocker reflected on his just-completed "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We had people from...

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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN Opens New Winemaking Facility

TOOL frontman and winemaker Maynard James Keenan and the team behind Caduceus Cellars And Merkin Vineyards invite people to experience the Verde Valley as never before, with the October 6 opening of the Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria, and Caduceus Cellars Hilltop Facility and VSC Ve...

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GLENN HUGHES On Bands Relying On Backing Tracks For Lead Vocals: 'You Can't Be Having People Pay To See Somebody Lip Sync'

Legendary vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum tri...

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LZZY HALE Describes Early Songwriting Process For HALESTORM's Next Album As 'Chaos': 'I'm Excited About Doing Something New'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Back From The Dead" album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " What we are in right now is the chaos...

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MUDVAYNE Singer Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'If You Can't Play Your Music, Why The F*** Are You Onstage?'

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA's DANNY WORSNOP Is 'Fine' With Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows

ASKING ALEXANDRIA singer Danny Worsnop has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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Watch: DAVE GROHL, CHAD SMITH And STEPHEN PERKINS Perform Rock Classics At California Pizza Bar

FOO FIGHTERS' Dave Grohl, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' Chad Smith, JANE'S ADDICTION's Stephen Perkins, Gregg Bissonette and Shane Hawkins, the son of late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, are among the guest musicians who performed with CHEVY METAL on August 21 at the Rock N Roll Pizza Bar in Simi Val...

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See TED NUGENT Perform In Shawnee, Oklahoma During 'Adios Mofo '23' Farewell Tour

The Attitude YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ted Nugent's August 20 concert at the Heart Of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Check out the clips below. The 74-year-old rocker played in in Shawnee as part of his "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour, which sees him backed by his current...

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ROXY PETRUCCI Says VIXEN's New Single 'Came Out Killer': 'I Think Fans Are Gonna Dig It'

In a new interview with Robert Miguel of Uvalde Radio Rocks, VIXEN drummer Roxy Petrucci spoke about the status of new music from the band. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have a new single coming out. By the end of the summer, we're gonna have a new single and a new video. We're...

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CREED's SCOTT STAPP Credits A 'Higher Power' On New Solo Single

One of the best-known voices in rock, CREED's Scott Stapp reconnects with a "Higher Power" on his new solo single, out today, from his forthcoming album with Napalm Records. Born during the dark and difficult isolation of quarantine, "Higher Power" is a propulsive track that turns the singer's own n...

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MINISTRY Announces 16th Studio Album 'Hopiumforthemasses'; 'Goddamn White Trash' Video Released

As the world continues hanging on by a thread through pandemics, wildfires, climate change, social-political chaos and social media-fueled conspiracy theories, at least there's MINISTRY to get us through. Industrial provocateur Al Jourgensen is ready to unleash his latest missives with MINISTRY's 16...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of VIXEN's Performance At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Professionally filmed video of VIXEN's August 3 performance at the 2023 edition of the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 How Much Love / Cruisin' 10:49 I Want You To Rock Me 19:45 Edge Of A Broken Heart In a recent interview with the Pat's Soundbyte...

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Former ATREYU Vocalist ALEX VARKATZAS Returns With Debut DEAD ICARUS Single 'Sellout'

DEAD ICARUS, the new project of former ATREYU lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas, has officially signed a worldwide deal with MNRK Heavy. To herald this exciting news, DEAD ICARUS has shared the video for the new single "Sellout". Watch it below. The track is a hyperkinetic slab of fast-paced, face-rippin...

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Watch HALESTORM's Entire Performance In Grantville, Pennsylvania

The yupsure YouTube channel has uploaded video of HALESTORM's entire August 6 concert at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pennsylvania as the support act for VOLBEAT. Check it out below. Featured songs: 00:24 I Miss The Misery 04:15 Love Bites (So Do I) 06:29 Solo 07...