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YES Keyboard Wizard RICK WAKEMAN To Embark On First Solo U.S. Tour In 13 Years
Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman will embark on his first solo tour of America in 13 years in September. Wakeman's "The Grumpy Old Rock Star Tour" will combine spellbinding piano music with sidesplitting jokes and revealing insights into his 50-plus-year career. Expect an evening of superb musicianship,...May 9, 2019
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Begins Recording Eighth Album
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has entered the studio to begin recording its eighth album, due later in the year. The new disc is once again being helmed by Kevin Churko, the Canadian record producer/engineer and songwriter who currently lives in Las Vegas, where he works out of his private studio, The Hid...May 9, 2019
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Someone Tried To Sell One Of LAMB OF GOD's Stolen Guitars On OfferUp
According to the Phoenix New Times, Phoenix police have confirmed that someone tried to sell LAMB OF GOD guitarist Willie Adler's "Warbird" guitar on OfferUp.com on Saturday, three days after it was stolen from the venue where the band performed. OfferUp lets users buy and sell directly without givi...May 9, 2019
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Slips On His Wah-Wah Pedal, Falls On Stage In Milan (Video)
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett slipped and fell during the band's concert earlier tonight (Wednesday, May 8) in Milan, Italy. The incident happened during the guitar-solo section in the song "Moth Into Flame". Kirk was soloing away with his right foot on the guitar effects pedal board when he slip...May 8, 2019
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KATAKLYSM To Tour North America With EXHORDER, KRISIUN And HATCHET
Montreal, Quebec, Canada death metallers KATAKLYSM will embark on a North American tour in September. Support on the "Meditations Over North America 2019" trek will come from EXHORDER, KRISIUN and HATCHET. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. KATAKLYSM is continuing to tour in support of...May 8, 2019
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BRET MICHAELS's 18-Year-Daughter Rocks New SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Swimsuit Issue
Bret Michaels's eldest daughter, 18-year-old Raine Michaels, is featured in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine, on newsstands everywhere this Wednesday, May 8. Raine, who has been named to the Top 6 contestants in SI's Swim Search, is currently headed for Miami, Florida to par...May 8, 2019
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TOOL's New Album Gets Official Release Date
TOOL's long-awaited new album will arrive on August 30. The band confirmed the release date Tuesday night (May 7) at its concert in Birmingham, Alabama. According to fans who attended the show, a video screen flashed the date "August 30th" before the set's encore. Frontman Maynard James Keenan then...May 8, 2019
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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Was Very Happy To See DEF LEPPARD Finally Inducted Into ROCK HALL
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has told the Cleveland Scene that he was thrilled to see his pals in DEF LEPPARD finally inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. "I've known them since they started," he said. "They're North Yorkshire and I'm South Yorkshire. If you don't support y...May 7, 2019
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THE MOODY BLUES' JUSTIN HAYWARD Announces 2020 Edition Of 'On The Blue' Classic Rock Cruise
On The Blue, one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has announced the details for the second sailing of the On The Blue cruise in 2020. The 2019 inaugural voyage was a huge hit with fans, resulting in a complete sell-out. Hosted by Justin Hayward of THE MOODY BL...May 7, 2019
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RICK ALLEN Says ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Was First Time DEF LEPPARD Felt Supported By Music Industry
DEF LEPPARD was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in March after 14 years of eligibility. While the British rockers are one of the biggest selling bands from their era, critical and industry acceptance has long eluded them. According to drummer Rick Allen, that all changed when the band w...May 7, 2019
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BUCKCHERRY Filming 'Right Now' Music Video
BUCKCHERRY is filming a music video for its song "Right Now" today (Monday, May 6) at the Affliction Clothing headquarters in Seal Beach, California. According to singer Josh Todd, the clip, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks, will feature "some great fighters." "Right Now" is take...May 6, 2019
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INCUBUS Announces 20th-Anniversary Tour For Acclaimed 'Make Yourself' Album
Having sold more than 23 million albums to date, award-winning band INCUBUS has announced today it will be hitting the road to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its platinum-selling album "Make Yourself". The Grammy-nominated act will take the "20 Years Of Make Yourself & Beyond" tour to 39 cities a...May 6, 2019
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TESTAMENT In Pre-Production For New Album: 'It's Gonna Be A Monster Record'
TESTAMENT has entered the studio with Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS) to begin pre-production on the follow-up to 2016's "Brotherhood Of The Snake" album. Guitarist Eric Peterson confirmed the band was putting the finishing touches on its new music, writing on Instagram: "It's official! We're in...May 5, 2019
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TOBIAS SAMMET Says 'So-Called Business Experts' Doubted That AVANTASIA Would Succeed In America
AVANTASIA vocalist Tobias Sammet recently spoke with writer Clay Marshall in conjunction with an OC Weekly story about the group's upcoming performance in Anaheim, California. Some select "outtakes" follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the ongoing "Moonglow" world tour: Tobias: "It's a tr...May 5, 2019
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LAMB OF GOD-Owned Guitars Go Missing Before Phoenix Concert
Two guitars belonging to LAMB OF GOD were allegedly stolen Thursday morning (May 2) before the band's concert at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona. According to LAMB OF GOD guitarist Willie Adler, his "main beloved Warbird," along with bassist John Campbell's "one-of-a-kind handpainted bass" went...May 4, 2019