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MARC STORACE Says KROKUS Is 'Reborn', Six Years After Announcing Farewell Tour

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, vocalist Marc Storace of Swiss hard rock legends KROKUS, who released his first solo album, "Live And Let Live", in late 2021, was asked if the group is "packing it up now", six years after he and his bandmates announced that they would embark on their "farew...

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HALESTORM Is '70' Or '80 Percent' Done Making New Album: 'We're Excited About It'

In a new interview with PK of Louisville, Kentucky's ALT 105.1 radio station, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Back From The Dead" album. Lzzy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've had three separate ses...

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Former DIO And WHITESNAKE Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has been diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer and will undergo surgery this week. As a result, he will not be able to take part in THE DEAD DAISIES' upcoming European tour and will be temporarily replaced by Reb Beach...

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NIGHTWISH's TROY DONOCKLEY On Band's Touring Hiatus: 'We Were In Danger Of Burning Out'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, NIGHTWISH multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley spoke about the band's announcement that it would take a break from touring and not hit the road in support of the band's just-released studio album "Yesterwynde". He said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: How I Got Into Vinyl Record Collecting

In a recent interview with The Vinyl Hunters, Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH talked about his love of vinyl and record collecting. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I think I started collecting music more than a format. I'm born in 1974. And I didn't re...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Receive Key To Las Vegas Strip In Honor Of Cabo Wabo Cantina's 15th Anniversary

Iconic Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, philanthropist and entrepreneur Sammy Hagar will be celebrated with a prestigious Key to the Las Vegas Strip, recognizing his profound economic and charitable impact in Clark County, Nevada. The ceremony will be held at Cabo Wabo Cantina, Hagar's rockin' Strip-sid...

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NIGHTWISH Releases Music Video For 'Lanternlight' Song From 'Yesterwynde' Album

Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released the official music video for "Lanternlight", the fourth single from their latest album, "Yesterwynde", which was made available today (Friday, September 20) via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Huma...

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DROWNING POOL Releases New Single 'Revolution (The Final Amen)'

DROWNING POOL's new single, "Revolution (The Final Amen)", has just been released via SBG Records. It marks the first piece of music founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have completed with singer Ryan McCombs in 13 y...

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Hear AXL ROSE Sing On MICHAEL SCHENKER's New Version Of UFO Classic 'Love To Love'

Michael Schenker's new version of the UFO classic "Love To Love" featuring a guest appearance by GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose can be streamed below. The track is taken from the legendary guitarist's just-released album "My Years With UFO", which celebrates the 50th anniversary of his years with UFO...

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JACK BLADES, ERIC MARTIN And MATT SORUM Guest On New TAK MATSUMOTO GROUP Album 'TMG II'

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of TAK MATSUMOTO GROUP (TMG),marking the triumphant return of the internationally acclaimed project formed by guitar virtuoso Tak Matsumoto. The new album, "TMG II", is available digitally today, with the physical CD release slated for December 6, 2024....

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HALESTORM Covers BROOKS & DUNN's 'Boot Scootin' Boogie' For 'Reboot II' Album

HALESTORM has teamed up with American country music duo BROOKS & DUNN to record a reimagined version of the latter band's song "Boot Scootin' Boogie", to be included on BROOKS & DUNN's upcoming "Reboot II" album, due on November 15 via Sony Music Nashville. Regarding how HALESTORM got involv...

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Yesterwynde

Approaching a new NIGHTWISH album can be a daunting proposition, even for the seasoned symphonic metal fan. Over the last 28 years, the all-conquering Finns have evolved from undeniably opulent and ambitious beginnings, into one of the most adventurous and unpredictable bands in all of heavy music....

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Megalomanium II

With a few notable exceptions such as "The Godfather Part II", "The Empire Strikes Back" and Tom Cruise action franchises, sequels are rarely as enjoyable as their predecessors. Most are uninspired cash grabs and/or paint-by-numbers imitations of the originals, as "22 Jump Street" cleverly parodied...

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PUSCIFER, A PERFECT CIRCLE And PRIMUS To Join Forces For 'Sessanta V2.0' Spring 2025 Tour

"Sessanta", the sold-out tour that brought PUSCIFER, PRIMUS and A PERFECT CIRCLE together — not only sharing the stage but also swapping musicians throughout an unforgettable evening celebrating Maynard James Keenan's 60th birthday — returns for a six-week U.S. trek in spring 2025. "The 'Sessanta' r...

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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Performs DIO, BLACK SABBATH, QUEEN Classics At Release Party For Autobiography

Former SKID ROW and H.E.A.T. singer Erik Grönwall played a short acoustic set at the release party for his Swedish-language autobiography "Power - Musiken, Döden, Livet" (English: "Power: Music, Death, Life") on Thursday, September 12 at Mammut Bar in Stockholm, Sweden. The setlist for the performan...