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C.J. PIERCE Says DROWNING POOL Has Three New Songs With Singer RYAN MCCOMBS 'Pretty Much Done'

In a new interview with Brutal Planet Magazine, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce confirmed that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have collaborated with singer Ryan McCombs on their first new music together in more than a decade. "We have new s...

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CREED Officially Reunites, Announces First Live Performances In More Than A Decade

CREED has announced its long-awaited return with "Summer Of '99" — an immersive rock 'n' roll celebration at sea highlighted by the Grammy Award-winning band's first public live performances in more than a decade. Presented by Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two dec...

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Watch: AVENGED SEVENFOLD Officially Kicks Off First Part Of 'Life Is But A Dream…' North American Tour In Camden

AVENGED SEVENFOLD officially kicked off the first part of its "Life Is But A Dream…" North American tour last night (Tuesday, July 18) at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be seen below. As was the case with AVENGED SEVENFOLD's concerts in Los Ang...

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Watch: MR. BIG Plays First Concert With New Drummer NICK D'VIRGILIO

MR. BIG played its first concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio this past Sunday, July 16 at the Majiao Music Festival in China. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Addicted To That Rush 02. Take Cover 03. Undertow 04. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (THE ELEC...

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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN Opens Up About Decision To Retire: 'During COVID, I Had A Great Awakening'

During an appearance on last Thursday's (July 13) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album in 2023. "During COVID, I had a great awakening, being home...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Releases New AI-Generated Music Video For 'Tormentum'

QUEENSRŸCHE has released a fully AI-generated video for the song "Tormentum", taken from the band's latest album, 2022's "Digital Noise Alliance". The clip was directed by Above The Void and can be seen below. QUEENSRŸCHE comments on the song and concept of the video: "Driving straight into the horr...

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JUDAS PRIEST Is Working Out The Track Listing Of Upcoming Album: 'It's Gotta Be Right', RICHIE FAULKNER Says

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the status of the band's upcoming follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I spoke to Glenn [Tipton, PRIEST guitarist] via e-mail, actually, this morning. We we...

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SOULFLY Releases Official Live Video For 'Superstition'

SOULFLY has released the official live video for "Superstition", the first single from the band's twelfth album, "Totem", which came out last August via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2018's "Ritual" was recorded at Platinum Underground in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino and Arthur Rizk with assista...

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JESSE LEACH On Upcoming KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album: 'There's Some Bangers On There Already'

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Jesse Leach spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to the band's 2019 "Atonement" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think we made some headway. Definitely some good i...

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Watch: STAIND Performs New Song 'Lowest In Me' Live For First Time

STAIND performed its recent single "Lowest In Me" live for the first time at the trio of Florida shows the band played over the weekend leading up to STAIND's U.S. tour with GODSMACK. Fan-filmed video of the "Lowest In Me" performances from Tampa (July 13),Orlando (July 14) and Hollywood (July 15)...

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Hear Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL's Cover Version Of RAMMSTEIN's 'Du Hast'

Former FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell has released his cover version of the RAMMSTEIN classic "Du Hast". The track, which features Paul Ferguson (KILLING JOKE) on drums and guitars, mix and production by Mark Gemini Thwaite, will appear on the upcoming "A Tribute To Rammstein" album, to be relea...

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FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER: 'I Started Losing My Voice Probably 15 Years Ago Or So'

FATES WARNING singer Ray Alder, who is promoting his sophomore solo album, "II", was asked in a recent interview with Metallerium how he manages to cover so much ground with his vocals and what he does to keep his voice in shape after all these years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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Watch: MARK TREMONTI Sings FRANK SINATRA Classics At Illinois Concert

On Friday, July 14, Mark Tremonti — guitarist/singer-songwriter/founding member of the rock bands CREED, ALTER BRIDGE and TREMONTI — performed a set of Frank Sinatra classics with members of Frank's orchestra at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois. Video and photos of...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's JOHNNY CHRIST Calls QUEEN's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' 'A Musical Masterpiece For Songwriting'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ praised QUEEN's 1975 classic "Bohemian Rhapsody", which embraces a lot of musical styles within its six distinct sections without a chorus — an intro, a ballad segment, a guitar solo an...

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GENE SIMMONS Is 'Concerned' About Lack Of Artificial Intelligence Legislation

During a new appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he is "excited or worried about artificial intelligence, particularly [as it relates to] the music business." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Music business aside, I am concerned...