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Reformed LAST CRACK Signs With EMP LABEL GROUP; New Album Due In May
Reformed '90s Madison, Wisconsin alternative hard rockers LAST CRACK have signed to EMP Label Group, the U.S.-based label of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. The band's long-awaited third full-length album, "The Up Rising", will be released on May 31. Recorded during 2017-2019 at Megatone Studios in...January 8, 2019
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Nearly Auditioned For MADONNA: 'I Would Have Played With Her In A Heartbeat'
In a brand new interview with The Metal Voice, former MEGADETH axeman Marty Friedman confirmed that he once nearly tried out for the guitarist spot in pop superstar Madonna's band. "It was gonna happen the same week that I auditioned for MEGADETH," Friedman said. "So it obviously didn't happen. I me...January 2, 2019
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EXHORDER Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
New Orleans-based thrash metal pioneers EXHORDER have signed to Nuclear Blast Records. EXHORDER now features founding members Vinnie LaBella (guitar) and Kyle Thomas (vocals) along with Jason Viebrooks (HEATHEN) on bass, Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS) on gui...November 20, 2018
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LIGHT THE TORCH Vocalist HOWARD JONES Talks Demise Of DEVIL YOU KNOW: 'It Was A Rough Ride'
Prior to LIGHT THE TORCH's October 19 performance in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, vocalist Howard Jones (ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) spoke with Cameron Buchholtz of the city's 100.5 The KATT radio station. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....November 3, 2018
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JOE BONAMASSA's 'Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea' Cruise Announces Inaugural Mediterranean Sailing
Following four successful Caribbean voyages — and a fifth sold out for early 2019 — Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, Joe Bonamassa, and Sixthman, in partnership with AEG Presents, are proud to present Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea: Mediterranean, sailing August 16-21, 2019, from Barcelona, Spain...October 13, 2018
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HUNTRESS Singer JILL JANUS Dies By Suicide
HUNTRESS singer Jill Janus has died by suicide. She was only 42 years old. Jill's family and bandmates have released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Jill Janus — frontwoman for the California heavy metal band HUNTRESS — passed away on Tues...August 16, 2018
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MONTE PITTMAN To Release Two New Albums, 'Better Or Worse' And 'Between The Space'
There are great guitarists, great vocalists and great songwriters, but Monte Pittman is one of the elite few who can truly lay claim to all three titles — and on August 31, he once again raises the stakes with two new solo albums: "Better Or Worse" and "Between The Space". Monte comments: "The album...July 18, 2018
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Bassist FLEA Buys Futuristic New Two-House Complex
According to The Pulse Of Radio, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS bassist Flea and his wife, model Frankie Rayder, have purchased an "architecturally significant" 5.7-acre compound in La Crescenta, California for $4.25 million. The sellers are artists Lari Pittman and Roy Dowell, who first listed it three year...July 2, 2018
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GOO GOO DOLLS, STEELHEART, Ex-MEGADETH Members To Perform At 'From Classical To Rock'
"From Classical To Rock" has joined forces with the non-profit OC Music & Dance School to present a star-studded concert benefiting music education for Orange County communities. Set to take place on April 28 at Irvine Barclay Theatre, located at the edge of the UC Irvine campus, the event will be h...February 22, 2018
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MAX CAVALERA Says He Fell Into 'Total Depression' For First Three Months After Leaving SEPULTURA
Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) was interviewed on the latest episode of "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon". You can now listen to the chat below. Asked what it was like to leave SEPULTURA in 1996 after the release of what turned out to be one of the band's most successful albums, "...February 20, 2018
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REED MULLIN Says New CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Album 'No Cross No Crown' Is 'Oozing With Vibe'
Jimmy Black of Music On 11 conducted an interview with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY drummer Reed Mullin prior to the band's January 12 concert at Outland Ballroom in Springfield, Missouri. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what the title of...February 4, 2018
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Loved Punk's 'Attitude,' But Didn't Feel A Kinship With Its 'Musicality'
On January 19, MetalRock Films will release part one of a new two-part "Inside Metal" documentary DVD series titled "The Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal". Directed by Bob Nalbandian with narration by David Ellefson of MEGADETH, the documentary focuses on the Los Angeles thrash metal uprising of the early/...January 10, 2018
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METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH Featured In 'The Rise Of L.A. Thrash Metal': Part One Of Doc Series Due In January
Throughout history, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been deemed as the epicenter for thrash metal, whereas Los Angeles has invariably been considered the stomping ground for glam and hair metal. True, San Francisco has birthed many exceptional thrash bands since the early '80s, but the fact rema...December 14, 2017
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DOKKEN, DISTURBED, Ex-SKID ROW Members Perform At 'Ultimate Texas Jam' (Video)
Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Phil Varone (SAIGON KICK, SKID ROW),John Moyer (DISTURBED),Sean McNabb (LYNCH MOB, QUIET RIOT, DOKKEN),Ira Black (I AM MORBID, WESTFIELD MASSACRE) and Monte Pittman (PRONG, MADONNA) are among the musicians who took part in the "Ultimate Jam Night Presents: Ultimate Texas Jam"...September 13, 2017
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ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT
Nuclear Blast Entertainment has announced the signing of Canadian newcomers ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN. "We are incredibly excited to be signed with Nuclear Blast," states the band. "To work with a team that has not only been a leader in the industry, but has helped develop and give the world so many bands...August 25, 2017
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