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JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON And STEVE VAI To Reunite For 2024 Edition Of 'G3' Tour

Conceived in 1995 by the multi-Grammy-nominated guitarist Joe Satriani, the inaugural "G3" tour took place in 1996, bringing together three of the most iconic and virtuosic guitarists of their time: Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai. Known for their incredible technical prowess, musical innovatio...

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GEORGE LYNCH Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From Making Of Second Instrumental Solo Album, 'Guitars At The End Of The World'

Guitar legend George Lynch has released a 25-minute behind-the-scenes video from the making of his sophomore instrumental album, "Guitars At The End Of The World", which arrived on September 8 via Rat Pak Records. The LP, featuring 10 all-new studio tracks along with three new bonus tracks, is the f...

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Watch: JOB FOR A COWBOY Plays First Official Concert In Seven Years At BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL

Arizona extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY played their official first concert since 2016 this past Friday (September 8) at this year's edition of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in Alton, Virginia. One day earlier, they played a "secret" show at The Warehouse in Richmond, Virginia, where they were bil...

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Watch: Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform 'Peace Sells' With DEAD GROOVE In Phoenix

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson and Jeff Young joined DEAD GROOVE on stage this past Thursday (September 7) at The Blooze in Phoenix, Arizona to perform the MEGADETH classic "Peace Sells". Fan-filmed video of their appearance can be seen below. DEAD GROOVE is a Los Angeles-based rock and roll...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Covers BON JOVI's 'Livin' On A Prayer'

SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has released a music video for his cover of the BON JOVI hit "Livin' On A Prayer". The track was produced by Jona Tee, who also handled all instruments on the recording. Erik, who made his recording debut with SKID ROW on the recently released studio album, "The Gang'...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS On BRUCE DICKINSON: 'I Think He's Singing Better Than Ever'

The Sweden Rock Festival YouTube channel has uploaded a video interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris conducted at this year's festival in in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Asked where he finds the energy to tour with two bands at the same time — MAIDEN and his side project BRITISH LION — Harris replie...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Doesn't Warm Up Or Cool Down His Singing Voice When Performing Live

In a new interview with "Paltrocast"host Darren Paltrowitz, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens was asked how he keeps his voice in shape after so many years. "I think I'm just lucky and fortunate," he responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I do take care...

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VENOM INC. Recruits Former VENOM Guitarist MIKE HICKEY For U.S. Tour

Guitarist Mike Hickey, known for his work with VENOM, CARCASS, CATHEDRAL and CRONOS, will join VENOM INC. on the band's upcoming U.S. tour. The trek, with support from SATAN, RINGWORM and 72 LEGIONS, will kick off on September 27 in New York and conclude on October 15 in Boston, Massachusetts. Hicke...

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STATIC-X Taps Into WAYNE STATIC's Demons With Music Video For 'Stay Alive'

Industrial music icons STATIC-X have released a music video for the first original track from the upcoming album "Project Regeneration: Vol. 2". The song "Stay Alive" is one of the last original compositions Wayne Static was working on before his passing in 2014. The song's lyrics echo Wayne's state...

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Founding SAXON Guitarist GRAHAM OLIVER Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease

During an appearance on "The Classic Rock Podcast" with host Tim Caple, founding SAXON guitarist Graham Oliver revealed that he has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. "I was shocked at first," he stated about his diagnosis. "I mean, in '76 I cut my finger off and [thought] I'd never play...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Battling Detractors: 'I'll Always Have Something To Prove'

By David E. Gehlke Possessor of one of the finest voices in American metal, Tim "Ripper" Owens has been a bit of a musical nomad since his 2003 departure from the band that put him on the map, JUDAS PRIEST. A long-term situation has unfortunately eluded the Akron, Ohio native, namely high-profile st...

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STITCHED UP HEART Shares 'Conquer And Divide' Music Video

Los Angeles heavy rockers STITCHED UP HEART have released the official Tony Aguilara-directed music video for their latest single, "Conquer And Divide". The track is taken from the band's new album, "To The Wolves", which arrived on September 1 via Century Media Records. Heavier is indeed the name o...

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ANN WILSON And Her TRIPSITTER Backing Band Release 'This Is Now' Live Video

HEART's Ann Wilson and her backing band TRIPSITTER will release a new album, "Another Door", on September 29. A live performance video for the LP's first single, "This Is Now", filmed on August 3 at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, can be seen below. Joining Ann in the group are Ryan Warin...

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W.A.S.P. Announces 'The 7 Savage' Deluxe 8-LP Box Set

W.A.S.P. has announced "The 7 Savage: 1984-1992" deluxe 8LP box set from its "Capitol Years", with studio album half-speed mastering, LP of bonus tracks, 60-page book, posters and numbered certificate. "The 7 Savage: 1984-1992" will be released Friday, October 27 on Madfish and is strictly limited t...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY Returns With 'The Agony Seeping Storm' Single

Arizona death metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY return after a near-decade-long hiatus with their brand new single and accompanying video for "The Agony Seeping Storm". The track will appear on the band's upcoming album, set for release in 2024 via Metal Blade Records. JOB FOR A COWBOY released their "Sun...