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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS To Be Joined By MATT SORUM For June/July 2023 European Tour

ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons has announced the renewal of his livewire solo band, to appear at select European venues late spring and early summer of 2023. The trio is headed by Gibbons on guitar and vocals, with drummer Matt Sorum (THE CULT, GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) and lefty guitarist Austin Han...

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Soundtrack Teaser Released For Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA's 'This Was My Life' Documentary

Snippets of two songs, "Almost There" and "Realty Check", from the soundtrack to the upcoming, long-awaited Nick Menza documentary film "This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza", can be heard in the YouTube clip below. The "This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza" soundtrack is a very diverse po...

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URIAH HEEP Shares New Single 'Hurricane'

British hard rock legends URIAH HEEP will release their 25th studio album, "Chaos & Colour", on January 27, 2023 via Silver Lining Music. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "Hurricane", can be seen below. Drummer and co-writer Russell Gilbrook explains: "Simon [Pinto] and I wro...

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FOO FIGHTERS Replace PANTERA At Germany's ROCK AM RING And ROCK IM PARK Festivals

FOO FIGHTERS have replaced PANTERA on the billing of the Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park festivals in Germany this spring. On Monday (January 23),organizers for the festivals announced that the reformed PANTERA — featuring 's surviving members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown (bass) along with guitarist...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Reflects On W.A.S.P.'s First U.S. Tour In 10 Years: 'I've Never Wanted Something Not To End So Badly Before'

W.A.S.P. wrapped up its first U.S. tour in 10 years with a sold-out show on December 11 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. This marked the 18th sold-out shows for the U.S. tour, which kicked off in late October. W.A.S.P.'s performances included the return of the band's classic song "Animal (Fuck Like a...

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METALLICA's '72 Seasons Global Premiere' Coming To Movie Theaters Worldwide For One Night Only

METALLICA and Trafalgar Releasing are excited to extend an open invitation to a worldwide listening party: the global premiere of the band's forthcoming 12th studio album, "72 Seasons". For one night only on Thursday, April 13, "72 Seasons" will be played in full in pummeling surround sound, exclusi...

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Assault Case Against TOOL's DANNY CAREY Dropped By Kansas City Prosecutors

According to FOX4 News Kansas City, prosecutors have dismissed assault charges against TOOL drummer Danny Carey. No reason was given for the dismissal, with the court only saying the case is a closed confidential matter. The decision to dismiss the case comes more than a year after Carey was arreste...

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MIKE PORTNOY Confirms He Is 'Slightly Involved' In DREAM THEATER's Recently Launched 'Lost Not Forgotten Archives'

In a new interview with "The Metal Edge Podcast", former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy spoke about his involvement with "Lost Not Forgotten Archives". The collaboration between the band and record label InsideOut Music has seen the virtuosic quintet's long-standing Ytsejam Records catalog reis...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Is 'Very Proud' Of His Upcoming Solo Album: 'I Think It's Gonna Be Quite Special'

During the question-and-answer portion of his January 19 spoken-word appearance at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki, Finland, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked when fans will finally get to hear his long-awaited new solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Soon. Obviously,...

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NIKKI SIXX: MÖTLEY CRÜE's First Rehearsal With JOHN 5 Was 'F***ing Epic'

MÖTLEY CRÜE held its first rehearsal with new touring guitarist John 5 on Monday (January 23) in preparation for the band's upcoming shows with DEF LEPPARD. A short time later, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx took to his Twitter to write: "Well that was fucking epic. "@john5guitarist walks into rehea...

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CARMINE APPICE: 'Streaming Destroyed The Music Business'

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice, who worked as Rod Stewart's kit-man in the 1970s and 1980s, co-writing Stewart hits "Young Turks" and "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy", spoke to the "Music Biz Weekly Podcast" about his decision to sell his songwriter share of some of his most popular songs. He said (as trans...

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PAUL CROOK Is 'Fully Confident' His Tour With JOHN BUSH Performing ANTHRAX Material Will Happen

In a new interview with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", guitarist Paul Crook once again confirmed that he has been in talks with John Bush about joining the former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT frontman on a special tour during which they would perform materia...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE On His Open-Heart Surgery: 'It Was Quite An Eye-Opening Experience For Me'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has once again opened up about the aortic valve replacement he underwent last summer. Speaking to Australia's Heavy, the 64-year-old musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, all my life I'd been very fortunate to be very healthy until I wasn't....

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ANVIL Announces Spring 2023 U.S. Tour, Begins Pre-Production For New Album

Canadian metal legends ANVIL will embark on a U.S. headlining tour this spring. The trek, which will feature support from MIDNITE HELLION, will kick off on March 31 in Providence, Rhode Island and run through May 13 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In other news, ANVIL has revealed that it has begun "pre-...

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MICHAEL MONROE Releases Video For 'I Live Too Fast To Die Young' Featuring GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist SLASH

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has released the video for the high-octane title track of his latest solo album, "I Live Too Fast To Die Young", out now via Silver Lining Music. "I Live Too Fast To Die Young" is quintessential Monroe, playing with words and concepts in a playfully irrever...