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SCORPIONS Guitarist's Injury Forces Postponement Of European Shows

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have been forced to postpone the first three concerts on the European leg of their 2022 world tour due to an unspecified injury suffered by guitarist Matthias Jabs. The concert promoter will announce in the next few days when the shows in Lisbon, Portugal (original...

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Metal And Rock Musicians React To Death Of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's TREVOR STRNAD

Members of TESTAMENT, SUICIDE SILENCE, EXODUS, HATEBREED, AMON AMARTH and QUEENSRŸCHE are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of Trevor Strnad, vocalist of the Michigan death metal band THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. Strnad's death was announced by his bandmates on social...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Frontman TREVOR STRNAD Dead At 41

Trevor Strnad, vocalist of Michigan death metallers THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, has died at the age of 41. Strnad's passing was announced by his bandmates on social media earlier today. They wrote: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Trevor Scott Strnad. Beloved son, brother, and S...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Has 'Noticed A Huge Drop-Off In People Using Their Phones' At Pandemic-Era Concerts

In a new interview with 13th Floor, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked how it has been for her and her bandmates to return to performing live after not being able to play any shows for a year and a half during the coronavirus pandemic. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, i...

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DAVID COVERDALE Looks Back On Making Of WHITESNAKE's 'Still Of The Night': JOHN SYKES 'Took The Riff To Cosmic Levels'

WHITESNAKE has revisited its multi-platinum career by remixing some of its biggest hits for a new collection, "Greatest Hits", which was made available last Friday (May 6) on digital and streaming services. WHITESNAKE founder and lead singer David Coverdale had 16 tracks remixed and remastered for t...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Doesn't Worry About All The Haters: 'Some People Are Gonna Like You And Some People Aren't'

In a new interview with Ghost Cult magazine, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho spoke about being one of the most polarizing characters in wrestling and the hard rock music genre. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I learned a long time ago that you can't try and impress haters or try and chan...

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MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, MISFITS And NINE INCH NAILS To Headline This Year's RIOT FEST

Riot Fest — one of the largest remaining independent festivals in the country — is ready to return to Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois this fall. The festival has just revealed a jam-packed lineup, spread across three days (September 16–18) and five stages, that is rich in punk, indie rock, hip-ho...

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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform MEGADETH Songs Together For First Time In 34 Years

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson and Jeff Young reunited on stage last night (Tuesday, May 10) at Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running community-oriented show in residency at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, as part of a special tribute to the so-called "Big Four" of 198...

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GUS G. On Rumored EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Tour: 'I Could Do It, But I Don't Think I'd Be The Right Guy'

By David E. Gehlke Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G. may no longer be in OZZY OSBOURNE, but his stacked résumé and prolific nature suggest there is plenty more to add to his story — and it likely will be FIREWIND and his solo work from now on. FIREWIND has only recently started the touring cycle behind 2...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Postpones Shows After ZAKK WYLDE Loses Voice

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has been forced to postpone two shows on its U.S. tour with Nita Strauss and Jared James Nichols after frontman Zakk Wylde "lost his voice." The May 9 concert in Lexington, Kentucky will now take place on May 23, while the May 10 show in Raleigh, North Carolina has been pushed ba...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS And JANE'S ADDICTION Announce North American Tour

SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced a North American arena tour with special guests JANE'S ADDICTION. Produced by Live Nation, the 32-date "Spirits On Fire" trek will commence on October 2 in Dallas, Texas and will conclude on November 19 in Los Angeles, California at the Hollywood Bowl. Both bands rev...

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Watch: TESTAMENT Joined By EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA For 'Over The Wall' Performance In Boston

TESTAMENT was joined by EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza for its performance of the song "Over The Wall" on May 2 at the House Of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts. The concert was part of the two bands' joint U.S. tour, "The Bay Strikes Back", also featuring DEATH ANGEL. Souza fronted the pre-TESTA...

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Watch: WHITESNAKE Plays First Show With New Lineup At Farewell Tour Kick-Off In Dublin

WHITESNAKE launched its farewell tour Tuesday night (May 10) at Dublin, Ireland's 3Arena. The band's 14-song set, which was part of a European tour with special guests EUROPE and co-headliners FOREIGNER, marked WHITESNAKE's inaugural performance with the group's two latest two additions, keyboardist...

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Watch: DAVE MUSTAINE Offers 'Road-Case Breakdown' Of His Colognes

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has shared his recommendations on the best fragrances for men. Earlier today, the 60-year-old guitarist/vocalist uploaded a short video to social media in which he offered a "road-case breakdown" of his colognes while on the road as part of "The Metal Tour Of The Year", feat...

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Original QUIREBOYS Members SPIKE And GUY BAILEY Reunite, Begin Writing New Music

THE QUIREBOYS founder, frontman and songwriter Spike has announced that he has started writing new QUIREBOYS songs with the band's co-founder Guy Bailey. The material heralds the beginning of a new studio album and a new QUIREBOYS lineup that Spike is putting together for dates later in the year. Th...