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ERIK GRÖNWALL Looks Back On His Time With SKID ROW: 'I Still Think We Were So Good For Each Other'
In a recent interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, former SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall once again opened up about his decision to exit the band less than a year ago. The 37-year-old Swedish-born musician, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, announced his...January 22, 2025
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says JOHN SYKES Was An 'Extremely Important Influence' On Him: His Playing 'Was Very Innovative'
During an appearance on the January 21 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman paid tribute to legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),who died earlier this week at the age of 65....January 22, 2025
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Joins YAMAHA DRUMS As New Endorser
Yamaha Drums has announced that SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has joined its esteemed roster of artists. Known for his precise, technical drumming style and complex rhythmic patterns, John adds his signature style and undeniable talent to the Yamaha family. "It is with great pleasure and ex...January 22, 2025
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OBITUARY To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Cause Of Death' Album On North American Tour
Florida death metallers OBITUARY will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their second album, "Cause Of Death", on a North American tour this spring. Support on the trek will come from NAILS, TERROR, SPIRITWORLD and PEST CONTROL. Tickets will go on sale on Friday January 24 at 10:00 a.m. local time at...January 22, 2025
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DREAM THEATER Shares New Song 'Midnight Messiah' Featuring Lyrics By MIKE PORTNOY
With their latest full-length record available worldwide in just 16 days, Grammy-winning, progressive music titans DREAM THEATER are releasing the next piece of music from their sixteenth studio album, "Parasomnia". The track "Midnight Messiah" — clocking in at 7:58 — is now available via all digita...January 22, 2025
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NINE INCH NAILS Announce 'Peel It Back' 2025 World Tour
NINE INCH NAILS have announced the "Peel It Back" tour 2025, marking the band's first live outing since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will kick off on Sunday, June 15 in Dublin, Ireland, at 3Arena, and take the band across Europe, including stops in the U.K., Germany, Switzerland a...January 22, 2025
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LED ZEPPELIN Members Recall First Time They Played Together In New Official Documentary Teaser
Sony Pictures Classics/Sony Pictures UK have released a new teaser clip from the upcoming official LED ZEPPELIN documentary "Becoming Led Zeppelin" in which the members of the band talk about the first time they played together. Check it out below. Guitarist Jimmy Page says: "I said the first number...January 22, 2025
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To JOHN SYKES
OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),who died earlier this week at the age of 65. Sykes, who performed with THIN LIZZY and WHITESNAKE in the 1980s, died following a battle with cancer, a...January 21, 2025
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LAMB OF GOD Shares Official 'Aftermovie' For 2024 Installment Of 'Headbangers Boat'
Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have shared the official "aftermovie" for the 2024 installment of their Headbangers Boat cruise. Check it out below. Headbangers Boat is a special charter voyage, offering a unique blend of heavy metal music with LAMB OF GOD as the headliner. The charter crui...January 21, 2025
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Rockers Pay Tribute To Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES
David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) and Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of legendary English guitarist John Sy...January 21, 2025
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Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES Dead At 65
Legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES) has died at the age of 65. Earlier today (Monday, January 20),the following statement was posted on Sykes's social media: "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a...January 20, 2025
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SNOT Shares Official Video Recap Of First Concert With New Singer ANDY KNAPP
SNOT has shared an official video recap of the band's first concert with new singer Andy Knapp, which took place on Friday (January 17) at the Parish room at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California. Check it out below. The performance was also livestreamed via the band's Instagram. SNOT played a s...January 20, 2025
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ACE FREHLEY Appears At 'Days Of The Dead' Horror Film And Pop Culture Convention In Las Vegas: Photos, Video
Ace Frehley made an appearance at the Days Of The Dead horror film and pop culture convention this past weekend (January 17-19) at The Plaza Hotel And Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Video and photos of his appearance can be found below. Last month, Ace confirmed to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio sta...January 20, 2025
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THE BLACK CROWES Added To 'FireAid' Benefit Concerts
THE BLACK CROWES, Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, DAWES, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma and Stevie Wonder are joining the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday, January 30, at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum to raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supp...January 20, 2025
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Watch: SNOT Plays Second Concert With New Singer ANDY KNAPP
SNOT played its second concert with the band's new singer Andy Knapp on Saturday, January 18 at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. Video of the show can be seen below (courtesy of joegames dot tv). Knapp, who also sings for fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN MACHINES, made his live...January 19, 2025
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