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Today Marks 20th Anniversary Of PANTERA Guitarist 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT's Death

Today (Sunday, December 8) marks the 20th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on this date in 2004 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbu...

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Watch: KERRY KING Covers IRON MAIDEN's 'Killers' At Melbourne Stop Of Australia's GOOD THINGS Festival

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band paid tribute to former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno by playing a cover of the MAIDEN classic "Killers" during their concert on Friday (December 6) at the Good Things festival at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. Fan-filmed video of th...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces Retirement From Touring: Tonight Will Be 'My Final Gig' With The Band

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has announced his retirement from touring. The 72-year-old musician, who has been a member of MAIDEN for more than four decades, revealed his decision to "step back" from being on the road earlier today (Saturday, December 7) in a statement on the band's official we...

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UNLEASHED Is In The Studio Recording Fifteenth Album

Swedish death metal veterans UNLEASHED have entered the studio to begin recording their fifteenth album for a tentative summer 2025 release. On Friday (December 6),UNLEASHED shared a photo of frontman Johnny Hedlund in the studio laying down his vocals and included the following message: "Warriors!...

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KERRY KING On Performing With His Solo Band: 'The Excitement Is Every Bit Like When SLAYER Came Out'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Kerry King was asked if there is a different vibe when he is playing shows with his solo band compared to when he is performing with SLAYER. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's definitely a difference. It's kind of got the feeling of...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Calls SPOTIFY 'Evil', Says DANIEL EK Is 'Reaping In Billions Off Backs Of Artists'

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell is among the metal musicians who have shared their Spotify Wrapped For Artists stats this year. The Spotify Wrapped For Artists shows how many Spotify users listened to an artist's music in 2024, how many streams the artist's music garnered, how many hours...

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DEATH ANGEL's TED AGUILAR Opens Up About 'Scheduling Conflicts' With KERRY KING Which Forced His Band To Pull Out Of W.A.S.P. Tour

In a new interview with El Planeta Del Rock, DEATH ANGEL guitarist Ted Aguilar spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Humanicide" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Rehearsals have been good. Writing has been good. I mean, we have...

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The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas

JETHRO TULL and Christmas are longtime friends, and for Christmas 2024 the flute-rocking band releases an expanded and remixed edition of their 2003 release, "The Jethro Tull Christmas Album – Fresh Snow At Christmas". As with any reissue or re-release, the big question is, what's new? The album com...

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Watch: EXODUS/SLAYER's GARY HOLT Holds Guitar Clinic At Michigan's Rock City Music Company

On November 24, EXODUS and SLAYER guitarist Gary Holt took part in a guitar clinic and meet-and-greet at Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan. Video and photos of his appearance can be found below. Holt's memoir, "A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way",...

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ALICE COOPER And SLASH Featured In Animated Lyric Video For 'Freewheelin'' From Children's Music Album 'Solid Rock Revival'

Joe and Judy Norelli, founders of the Norelli Family Foundation, a private nonprofit foundation located in Central Florida, have announced the production of a new album of music for children. Released in August 2024 and nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Children's Music Album", "Solid Rock Revi...

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ZAKK WYLDE Looks Back On First Time He Saw PANTERA Live: 'The Sheer Power Of Them Playing' Was 'Undeniable'

During an appearance on the December 2 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Zakk Wylde spoke about his involvement with the reformed PANTERA, in which he is joined by the band's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benant...

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ROCKLAHOMA Founders Resume Control Of Festival

Pryor Creek Music Festivals (PCMF) has announced that, effective immediately, company president Mark Nuessle, along with his wife Bev, and VP Dave Giencke, alongside his wife Sharon, along with the dedicated PCMF team, will once again take ownership of the Rocklahoma and Born & Raised music fest...

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THE WILDHEARTS Release 'Failure Is The Mother Of Success' Single From Upcoming 'Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts' Album

British rockers THE WILDHEARTS have released a brand new single, "Failure Is The Mother Of Success", the first track to be revealed from their upcoming studio album, "Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts", due out on March 7, 2025 via Snakefarm. About the new track, THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger (real n...

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Watch: KERRY KING Pays Tribute To PAUL DI'ANNO With Cover Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Killers' At Sydney, Melbourne Shows

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band paid tribute to former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno by playing a cover of the MAIDEN classic "Killers" during their concerts on Tuesday (December 3) at Roundhouse in Sydney, Australia and earlier tonight (Wednesday, December 4) at Northcote Theatre in...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Announces June 2025 European Tour

AVENGED SEVENFOLD will embark on a European tour in June 2025. The 12-date trek will consist of appearances at some of the continent's biggest rock festivals, including Norway's Tons Of Rock, Czech Republic's Rock For People and Greece's Release. AVENGED SEVENFOLD says: "Europe, we told you we'd be...