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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'In Some Instances It's Fine'

Ex-MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synt...

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Official NICKELBACK Documentary 'Hate To Love' To Receive World Premiere In September

The official NICKELBACK documentary, "Hate To Love: Nickelback", will receive its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. According to a post on the Toronto International Film Festival web site, the film explores how "NICKELBACK is one of the most successful acts in m...

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LZZY HALE On Using Sexuality To Promote HALESTORM: 'We Were Absolutely Sexualized Through The Years'

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale, who graced the cover of Revolver's 2009 "Hottest Chicks In Metal" issue and has been named the "hottest chick in hard rock and metal" by the magazine's readers, admitted in a recent interview with Riff X's "Metal XS" that she used her sexuality early in the band's car...

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Watch TED NUGENT's Entire Performance In Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania During 'Adios Mofo '23' Farewell Tour

Ted Nugent played in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania on July 27 as part of his "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour. The legendary rocker's headlining performance at Penn's Peak saw him backed by his current solo band consisting of drummer Jason Hartless and bassist Johnny Schoen. Fan-filmed video of the entire...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's KEN MARY Is 'Okay' With Artists Using Backing Tracks 'In Certain Instances'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Ken Mary has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more s...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY: METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Is 'The Godfather Of Metal'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, MUDVAYNE frontman Chad Gray reflected on how he first discovered METALLICA's music nearly four decades ago when he was in his early teens. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm always gonna have a special kinship with [M...

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DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Shares 'The Siren' Single From 'Starbound Stories' Solo Album

DRAGONFORCE frontman Marc Hudson will release his first solo album, "Starbound Stories", on August 25 via Napalm Records. The effort is described in a press release as "a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and video game soundtracks, and featuring a...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN Shares New Solo Song 'I Saw God On 10th St.'

Duff McKagan has shared "I Saw God On 10th St.", the new single from his eagerly awaited third solo album, "Lighthouse", arriving everywhere on Friday, October 20. An official visualizer can be seen below. "I picture him as an old guy with white beard and hair, leaning up against a wall on a city st...

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RICK NIELSEN Says CHEAP TRICK Doesn't Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more sy...

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Watch 4K Video Of MUDVAYNE's Concert In Tampa During 2023 'The Psychotherapy Sessions' Tour

MUDVAYNE played the second show of its first headlining tour in over 14 years, "The Psychotherapy Sessions", this past Friday night (July 21) at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida. Support on the 26-city trek, which is produced by Live Nation, is coming from COAL CHAMBER, along w...

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HURRICANE Returns With First New Album In Over 20 Years

HURRICANE was formed in 1983, originally featuring current FOREIGNER lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar),Robert Sarzo (guitar),Tony Cavazo (bass) and Jay Schellen (drums),the latter of whom is currently with YES. Cavazo and Sarzo are the younger brothers of QUIET RIOT's Carlos Cavaz...

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Watch: MUDVAYNE Kicks Off First Headlining Tour In Over 14 Years

MUDVAYNE kicked off its first headlining tour in over 14 years, "The Psychotherapy Sessions", last night (Thursday, July 20) at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida. Support on the 26-city trek, which is produced by Live Nation, is coming from COAL CHAMBER, along with GWAR, NONP...

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TED NUGENT Is Working On A Memoir

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, legendary rocker Ted Nugent confirmed that he is working on a memoir. "My son Rocco, who is just a genius, he's on the road with me," he said. "Rocco Winchester Nugent and I are collaborating. You know, I've written three New York Times bestsellers, and...

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QUEEN Presented With BRIT Billion Award

Iconic rock group QUEEN has been presented with a BRIT Billion Award by the BPI (British Phonographic Industry),the representative voice for the U.K.'s world-leading record labels and music companies, which is also home to the BRIT Awards. The BRIT Billion Award celebrates the band's outstanding ac...

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SEPULTURA's DERRICK GREEN Blasts 'Greedy' Venues For Taking 'Absurd Percentages' Of Bands' Merchandise Sales

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV, SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green spoke about the challenges newer bands are facing in organizing tours in the post-pandemic world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's extremely difficult — now more than ever. The industry itself...