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STATIC-X, SEVENDUST And DOPE Announce Fall 2023 'Machine Killer' U.S. Tour

A tour reunion that is over two decades in the making will return this fall. In 1999, metal legends SEVENDUST, STATIC-X and DOPE were each exploding on to the scene, while joining foces to create one of the most memorable tours of the year. Fast forward to 2023 and this incredible tour package is pr...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST: 'We Don't Know If We're Gonna Do A Full Album Again'

During an appearance on the June 6 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ reflected on the unusual marketing of the band's 2016 album, "The Stage". The surprise release of the disc, which was announced the night it went on sale...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Releases Music Video For 'Shukumei' From 'Tokyo Jukebox 3' Album

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has released the official music video for the song "Shukumei". The track is the fourth music video from Friedman's "Tokyo Jukebox 3" album, which received a North American release in April 2021 via The Players Club/Mascot Label Group. The record, which was ma...

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DEE SNIDER Rules Out TWISTED SISTER Reunion Tour: 'That Part Of My Life Is Done'

Nearly five months after TWISTED SISTER's one-off onstage reunion at the Metal Hall Of Fame in Agoura Hills, California, Dee Snider was asked in a new interview with 94.5 KATS about the possibility of more live performances from him and his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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MITCH MALLOY Opens Up About His Exit From GREAT WHITE: 'It Wasn't Really Fun Anymore'

Mitch Malloy has opened up about his departure from GREAT WHITE, explaining that being in the band "wasn't really fun anymore." Malloy's exit from GREAT WHITE was announced in February 2022. He had been in GREAT WHITE for nearly four years, having joined the group in 2018 following the dismissal of...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA Reveals Title Of Eighth Studio Album

British rockers ASKING ALEXANDRIA have set "Where Do We Go From Here?" as the title of their eighth full-length studio album, due this fall via Better Noise Music. The name of the follow-up to 2021's "See What's On The Inside" was revealed by ASKING ALEXANDRIA vocalist Danny Worsnop in an interview...

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KIKO LOUREIRO Shares Video Recap Of MEGADETH's 'Crush The World' 2023 Canadian Tour

Kiko Loureiro has shared a 15-minute video recap of MEGADETH's recently completed "Crush The World" tour. The trek kicked off in British Columbia, with shows in Abbotsford and Kelowna on April 28 and 29, respectively, before making stops in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Ottawa, Q...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On Vinyl Resurgence: 'It's Huge'

In a new interview with CBS New York's Chris Wragge, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci spoke about the ways we listen to music have changed in the last few decades — from cassette tapes and CDs to MP3 files and streaming. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's wild. We saw the chang...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Joins SAM FENDER At Newcastle Gig To Perform 'Back In Black' And 'You Shook Me All Night Long'

AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson joined English singer-songwriter Sam Fender on stage Saturday night (June 10) at the latter's second hometown gig at Newcastle's St. James' Park football stadium to perform the AC/DC classics "Back In Black" and "You Shook Me All Night Long" in front of 50,000 fans. Fan-...

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Watch: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Joined By JOEY BELLADONNA And HOWARD JONES At Hampton Beach Concert

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE were joined by ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna and ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Howard Jones during their concert last night (Friday, June 9) at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, New Hampshire. Belladonna came up on stage to perform a cover of DI...

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Watch: VOLBEAT Plays First Concert With New Touring Guitarist FLEMMING C. LUND

Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT played their first concert with their new touring guitarist Flemming C. Lund (THE ARCANE ORDER) earlier today (Saturday, June 10) at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. On Monday (June 5),VOLBEAT announce...

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Watch: AVENGED SEVENFOLD Performs Several 'Life Is But A Dream…' Songs Live For First Time At Los Angeles Concert

Fan-filmed video of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's June 9 performance at Kia Forum in Los Angeles can be seen below. The group's 16-song set included the live debut of three songs from AVENGED SEVENFOLD's latest album, "Life Is But A Dream…": "Mattel" and the three-track run of "G", "(O)rdinary" and "(D)eath"....

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says Next JUDAS PRIEST Album Has 'The Influence Of '70s' In The 'Progressive Sense'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the overall sound of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said: "It's sounding great. I was in Phoenix with [producer and touring guitarist] Andy Sneap and [singer] R...

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Ex-HANOI ROCKS Singer MICHAEL MONROE Has 'Touching' And 'Wonderful' Encounter With Members Of MÖTLEY CRÜE At Finnish Festival

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years on Friday (June 9) at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. A short time after apparently exchanging pleasantries with Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee at the event, Mi...

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DEE SNIDER Says TWISTED SISTER 'Would Not Be Allowed To Perform' In Certain U.S. States Due To Drag Laws

In a new interview with 107.7 RKR's "Morning Show", Dee Snider spoke about how his song "We're Not Gonna Take It" has seen its fair share of political action in recent years. The track, which he which he recorded and released with TWISTED SISTER in 1984, has been adopted by everyone from Ukrainians...