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Watch: IRON MAIDEN Launches Fall 2024 'The Future Past' North American Tour In San Diego

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the fall 2024 North American leg of their "The Future Past" tour last night (Friday, October 4) at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista (a suburb of San Diego),California. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Caught Somewhere In...

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KING'S X's DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK Shares 'Climbing Up The Mountain' Song From Upcoming 'Thingamajigger' Solo Album

Acclaimed KING'S X bassist, songwriter and co-vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick will release a new solo album, "Thingamajigger", on October 25 via Rat Pak Records. The LP features 11 brand new songs and follows his successful 2021 release "Joy Bomb". From the opening chords of "Climbing Up the Mountain",...

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KROKUS Frontman MARC STORACE Announces New Album 'Crossfire'

STORACE, Swiss rock legend Marc Storace's eponymous band, will release its second album, "Crossfire", on November 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. Storace comments: "Tommy Henriksen, in spite of his tight touring schedule with Alice Cooper, HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES and his work with his CROSSBONE SKULLY, actua...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Announces New Collaborations Ahead Of 'Höllywood Takeöver' Shows

Ahead of MÖTLEY CRÜE's three-night string of exclusive sold-out club shows this October at legendary Hollywood venues The Roxy, Troubadour and Whisky A Go Go, Global Merchandising Services, an award-winning music, celebrity, and lifestyle merchandising company that represents the iconic rock band, h...

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ERIC MARTIN On MR. BIG's Touring Days: 'It's Over'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin once again admitted that he was second guessing the group's decision to stop touring after the completion of "The BIG Finish" farewell tour. Asked what "The BIG Finish" means to him, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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THREE DAYS GRACE Announces Return Of Original Singer ADAM GONTIER

Canadian rockers THREE DAYS GRACE have announced the return of original frontman Adam Gontier. The 46-year-old musician, who left THREE DAYS GRACE in 2013, will share lead vocals in the band's new lineup with singer Matt Walst, who has fronted THREE DAYS GRACE for the past decade. THREE DAYS GRACE t...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Leaves TAMA Drums After 25 Years

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has ended his endorsement deal with Tama drums. The 52-year-old musician explained his decision in a social media post on Wednesday (October 2). He wrote: "It's time to make a change , as of today I will be parting ways with @officialtamadrums. "I became a part...

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COAL CHAMBER Pulls Out Of AFTERSHOCK Festival Due To DEZ FAFARA's Health

COAL CHAMBER has canceled its appearance at the Aftershock festival, set to take place October 10-13 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, due to frontman Dez Fafara's health. Earlier today, Fafara released the following statement via social media: "Hello everyone, due to doctors orders and w...

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BUSH Commemorates 30th Anniversary Of 'Sixteen Stone' With Special Vinyl Reissue

Hot on the heels of its critically acclaimed, sold-out summer headline tour, BUSH is set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its groundbreaking debut album, "Sixteen Stone", with a special vinyl reissue. This milestone release marks the beginning of an exciting new partnership with Craft Recordin...

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APOCALYPTICA's PERTTU KIVILAAKSO Had 'Tears' In The Studio While Playing Along To CLIFF BURTON's 'The Call Of Ktulu' Tracks

APOCALYPTICA's lead cellist Perttu Kivilaakso spoke to Australia's Metal-Roos about the band's cover of METALLICA's "The Call Of Ktulu" which features the original bassline laid down by METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, who tragically lost his life in a tour bus accident in 1986. He said (as transcrib...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Autobiography Addresses 'A Lot Of Unanswered MEGADETH Questions'

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming autobiography, "Dreaming Japanese", which will arrive on...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'I Always Thought Me And CHESTER BENNINGTON Were Gonna Eventually Be Good Friends'

During an appearance on The Chuck Shute Podcast, SKILLET frontman John Cooper was asked for his opinion on LINKIN PARK's decision to recruit DEAD SARA's Emily Armstrong as that band's new co-vocalist. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know what? I will be honest and say I don't...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Shares Music Video For 'Panic Hysteric' From 'Servitude' Album

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has released the official music video for the song "Panic Hysteric". The fiery new tune comes off the band's tenth studio album, "Servitude", which came out on September 27 via Metal Blade Records. "Panic Hysteric" is a modern, classic THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER waltz in the tim...

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DOUG ALDRICH Thanks Fans For Their Support After 'Very Successful' Surgery In Battle With Throat Cancer

Former WHITESNAKE and DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich has thanked fans for their support while he underwent a "very successful" surgery being after diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer. On Saturday (September 28),Aldrich took to his Instagram to share a photo of him lyin...

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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...