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Watch: BILLY GIBBONS Honored By Las Vegas With City Hall Proclamation Ceremony

ZZ TOP legend Billy Gibbons was honored with a "Billy Gibbons Day" by his hometown of Las Vegas on Sunday, December 22. Las Vegas mayor pro tem Brian Knudsen presented Gibbons with the proclamation at City Hall on behalf of the Las Vegas City Council. The proclamation read: "Whereas; Billy Gibbons i...

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METAL ALLEGIANCE Is 'Talking About' Making New Music In 2025

In a new interview with RadioBypass, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked if there has been any talk of METAL ALLEGIANCE writing and recording a third album as the follow-up to 2018's "Volume II: Power Drunk Majesty". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes. We've been talking...

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Watch: SHADOWS FALL Performs New Single 'In The Grey' Live For The First Time

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL performed their new single "In The Grey" live for the first time during their headlining concert Saturday night (December 21) at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Released on December 6, "In The Grey...

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KIKO LOUREIRO: 'It's Much Easier To Create A 10-Minute Song With 20 Parts Than To Create A Great Pop Song'

In a recent interview with Christine Greyson, Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro, best known for his work with MEGADETH and ANGRA, was asked about how he manages to stay focused on composing the kind of music he wants to write without worrying about what's going to commercially work later. He respond...

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AMEN's CASEY CHAOS Dead At 59

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has died at the age of 59. Earlier today (Saturday, December 21),the following message was posted on the official AMEN Facebook page: "It is with great sadness, grief and sorrow that we confirm the passing of Casey Chaos after seeing the news currently being reported. "As...

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Watch: VINNY APPICE Performs BLACK SABBATH And DIO Classics With SABBATH KNIGHTS In San Diego

BLACK SABBATH/DIO drummer Vinny Appice performed with his ultimate BLACK SABBATH/DIO show, called SABBATH KNIGHTS, Friday night (December 20) at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of Eclipse). Joining Appice in SABBATH KNIGHTS are Jim...

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Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI's New Band POWERRAGE Signs With HIGH ROLLER RECORDS

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, has inked a deal with High Roller Records. Joining Ricci in POWERRAGE are bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER),vocalist Jacques Bélanger (who previously sang on three EXCITER albums: "The Dark Command" [1997], "Blood Of...

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PHIL LYNOTT Musical 'Moonlight' Adds Shows Due To Phenomenal Demand

Due to the phenomenal demand and after selling out the first three dates, three extra shows have now been added to "Moonlight: The Philip Lynott Enigma" on June 20-22, 2025. Tickets for are €39.20 on sale now through Ticketmaster. It's time to go beyond the headlines to tell one of the most importan...

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LAMB OF GOD's JOHN CAMPBELL: 'It's Time To Start Working On New' Music

In a recent interview with Tom Robbins of the And Now The Band podcast, bassist John Campbell of Richmond, Virgina metallers LAMB OF GOD, who played their final concert of 2024 on October 30 aboard the Headbangers Boat cruise, was asked if there is some new LAMB OF GOD music in the works. He respond...

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BUMBLEFOOT On Hearing KISS's 'Alive!' For The First Time When He Was Five Years Old: 'It Warped My Fragile Little Child Mind'

During a recent appearance on the Guitar Hang podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal reflected on how he first discovered rock music and decided to become a professional musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I was born in Bro...

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BAD RELIGION And DEAD KENNEDYS To Headline California's LUCKY PUNKS! Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day weekend as Brew Ha Ha Productions and Punk In The Park proudly present Lucky Punks!, a one-day craft beer and music festival featuring an iconic punk lineup and unbeatable craft beer tasting. The event will take place Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Oak C...

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Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer HOWARD JONES Is Working On His Debut Solo Album

Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones is working on his debut solo album. Helming the sessions for the effort is Josh Gilbert, an acclaimed producer and bassist/vocalist who previously played in AS I LAY DYING and is a current member of SPIRITBOX. Earlier today (Wednesday, December 18),Howar...

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Award-Winning Documentary 'The History Of Metal And Horror' Unleashes Limited Collector's Edition On Blu-Ray

Following its acclaimed debut, the award-winning documentary "The History Of Metal And Horror" is now available in an exclusive deluxe edition, offering fans an even deeper look into the intertwined evolution of heavy metal music and horror films. Directed by Mike Schiff, this compelling documentary...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS: 'It's Amazing That This Band's Been Going For 50 Years'

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris spoke to Music Radar about the band's upcoming 50th-anniversary tour, which will take place in 2025 and 2026. The "Run For Your Lives" world trek will see Harris and his bandmates perform classic songs off their first nine studio albums, from their 1980 debut "Iron M...

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POWER TRIP, THE EXPLOITED, NEKROGOBLIKON, WALLS OF JERICHO And CATEGORY 7 Added To 'Headbangers Boat' 2025

LAMB OF GOD and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, have announced the addition of POWER TRIP, THE EXPLOITED, NEKROGOBLIKON, GIDEON, WALLS OF JERICHO and CATEGORY 7 to Lamb Of God Presents Headbangers Boat 2025, sailing October 31-November 4, 2025 from Miami,...