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KING DIAMOND's ANDY LAROCQUE Introduces New LTD ALR-II Signature Guitar From ESP

In the video below, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy LaRocque introduces his new LTD ALR-II signature guitar from ESP. Based on the Horizon body, the ALR-II offers neck-thru-body construction at 24.75" scale, and is distinctively finished in See Thru Purple over its figured quilted maple top with a class...

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Career-Spanning LED ZEPPELIN Retrospective 'Get The Led Out' To Open At Morrison Hotel Gallery

Morrison Hotel Gallery is granting fans privileged access to the life and times of the band that arguably define rock 'n' roll mystique, LED ZEPPELIN. The Gallery's career-spanning exhibit, "Get The Led Out", will open bi-coastally on Thursday, February 13 and feature special nights at both gallerie...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On METALLICA: 'I Continue To Respect Them, And There's Still Lots To Learn From Them'

In a new interview with Michael Christopher of Vanyaland, Marty Friedman was asked about the so-called feud between Dave Mustaine and METALLICA which reached its peak during Marty's time with MEGADETH. The guitarist said: "I don't think we [in MEGADETH] cared as much about METALLICA as people put in...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'We're Currently Working On Demos For The Next Album'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance" album. He said: "We're currently working on demos for the next album, which is really import...

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ROBIN MCAULEY Shares 'Wonders Of The World' Single From Upcoming 'Soulbound' Album

Legendary rock vocalist Robin McAuley will release his new solo album, "Soulbound", on February 28 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official visualizer video for the LP's third single, "Wonders Of The World", can be seen below. About the single, Robin's co-writer Giancarlo Floridia states: "'Wonders Of...

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STEEL PANTHER And BUCKCHERRY Announce Month-Long Canadian Tour

As February gets underway and Valentine's Day fast approaches, a Californian musical hookup that has been years in the making is finally happening. Metal maestros STEEL PANTHER and hard rock legends BUCKCHERRY are coming together for "The Northern Exposure Tour" throughout the Great White North. The...

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RICKY WARWICK Talks 'Cathartic' New Solo Album: 'People Don't Need To Be Reminded Of How F***ed Up The World Is'

By David E. Gehlke BLACK STAR RIDERS and THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick is currently on the media circuit promoting his new solo album, "Blood Ties". It's a collection of hard-driving rockers that finds the Northern Ireland-born Warwick getting quite a few things off of his chest and enlisting...

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JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE To Release New Album 'Punk Rock Fiesta!' In March

Legendary rocker Jizzy Pearl is back! The unmistakable voice behind LOVE/HATE's "Blackout In The Red Room" returns with "Punk Rock Fiesta!" on March 1 via Kenyon Records. This latest album from JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE is a raw, unfiltered blast of fiery rock 'n' roll energy, packed with high-voltage...

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Official LED ZEPPELIN Documentary 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' Has Biggest Opening Weekend Ever For IMAX-Exclusive Music Release

Sony Pictures Classics' "Becoming Led Zeppelin", the first-ever sanctioned film on the band in the almost 57 years since the formation of the notoriously private group, gave a record-breaking performance for its first weekend at the box office as it opened to an impressive $3 million IMAX debut acro...

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GEOFF TATE Says METALLICA Fans Threw Bottles At QUEENSRŸCHE At 1988 Concert In Helsinki

In a new interview with Southeast Wreck Metal, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate was asked if he had any recollection of bottles being thrown at him and his bandmates when they were opening for METALLICA in Helsinki, Finland in October 1988. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh,...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Rules Out Using Backing Tracks At IRON MAIDEN Concerts: 'If It's Not Real, It's Not MAIDEN'

In an interview for the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson insisted that he and his bandmates would rather "bow out with dignity" than put on a show that's not up to par. "The idea that you can turn it into the Disneyland MAIDEN by using backing tracks, a few t...

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NICKO MCBRAIN Opens Up About Decision To Retire From Touring With IRON MAIDEN: 'I Wish I Could Still Play With The Guys'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, IRON MAIDEN's longtime drummer Nicko McBrain opened up about his recent announcement that he was retiring from touring with the band, calling it "the best decision" he could have made. The 72-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McB...

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ARCH ENEMY Shares Music Video For 'Paper Tiger' Song From Upcoming 'Blood Dynasty' Album

Swedish/Canadian/American extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY have released the video for a new song called "Paper Tiger". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Blood Dynasty", which is slated due on March 28 via Century Media Records. ARCH ENEMY founder and guitarist Michael Amott states:...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Teams Up With DORO PESCH For New Version Of ACCEPT's 'Winter Dreams'

Marking the 40th anniversary of ACCEPT's iconic album "Balls To The Wall", the band's founding member and former frontman Udo Dirkschneider has reinterpreted this classic with a fresh and star-studded twist. Far from a simple remake, this project was born out of countless conversations with prominen...

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ORIANTHI On Her Upcoming Album 'Some Kind Of Feeling': 'This Record Came Together Really Organically'

Celebrated guitarist and singer Orianthi spoke to Guitar Interactive magazine about her upcoming album, "Some Kind Of Feeling", due later in the year via Woodward Avenue Records. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm really excited. Yeah, this record came together really organically wi...