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Watch Newly Reactivated LYNCH MOB Perform On This Year's 'Kiss Kruise'

Fan-filmed video of the newly reactivated LYNCH MOB performing on October 25 aboard this year's Kiss Kruise can be seen below. Earlier this week, legendary DOKKEN axeman George Lynch explained his decision to return to using the LYNCH MOB name for his solo project. For much of the last year and a ha...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On PANTERA Reunion: 'People Wanna Hear The Songs'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. A...

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GEORGE LYNCH Explains Decision To Return To Using LYNCH MOB Name For His Solo Project

Legendary DOKKEN axeman George Lynch has explained his decision to return to using the LYNCH MOB name for his solo project. For much of the last year and a half, George had played dates around the U.S. under the name ELECTRIC FREEDOM, which he previously said was the new name of his "touring entity"...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI Weighs In On Use Of Backing Tracks At Live Concerts

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked for his thoughts on some of his contemporaries using backing tracks in the live setting. He said: "It depends on what people are doing because some people don't tour with their whole bands, so they have so...

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JAMES MICHAEL Doesn't Rule Out New SIXX:A.M Music: 'All Three Of Us Would Say The Door Is Not Shut'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie" podcast, SIXX:A.M. singer James Michael spoke about whether there are any plans for the band to record more new music or play live shows in support of the "Hits" compilation album, which came out last year. He said (...

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GUNS N' ROSES Shares 'Double Talkin' Jive' 1992 Live Recording From 'Use Your Illusion I & II' Box Set

The official audio for "Double Talkin' Jive" performed live by GUNS N' ROSES in Las Vegas at The Thomas & Mack Center on January 25, 1992 is available below. The track is taken from the upcoming "Use Your Illusion I & II" ultimate box set for the band's 1991 multi-platinum releases "Use Your...

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RILEY'S L.A. GUNS Release New Single 'Overdrive'

RILEY'S L.A. GUNS has released a new single, "Overdrive", digitally via Golden Robot Records. The riff-filled track is taken from the band's upcoming sophomore album, "The Dark Horse", tentatively due mid-2023. "Overdrive" marks a new era for RILEY'S L.A. GUNS, with an atmospheric approach to it. Th...

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SERJ TANKIAN On Dealing With Online Criticism: 'Nobody Likes To Be Hated'

Armenian-American singer and activist Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN) recently sat down with Lara Tcholakian of CivilNet, the media project of the Civilitas Foundation, to talk about what it means to lead a meaningful and mindful life. He takes the viewer on a journey of how his sense of justice and...

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GWAR Releases Music Video For 'The Cutter' Featuring HALESTORM's LZZY HALE

GWAR has released the official MyGoodEye-directed music video for the song "The Cutter". The track, which is described in a press release as "a heavy metal burner", features a special guest appearance by HALESTORM singer Lzzy Hale. GWAR vocalist Blöthar The Berserker comments: "Lzzy Hale is wonderfu...

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Watch: Ex-PANTERA Videographer BOB 'VIDEOBOB' MOSELEY' Reflects On His Friendship With ABBOTT Brothers

Robert "Videobob" Moseley, who did videography, graphic art and more for the likes of PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN, HELLYEAH and Vinnie Paul Abbott's record label endeavor, Big Vin Records, spoke to Daze With Jordan The Lion about his friendship with the late drummer and his work with all the aforementioned...

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JINJER Singer Felt 'Creatively Paralyzed' After Start Of Russia's War In Ukraine

Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov and frontwoman Tatiana Shmayluk of Ukrainian modern metallers JINJER were interviewed by Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival in August. Asked if the war in Ukraine has served as powerful surge of cathartic inspiration for any of their...

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IN FLAMES And Z2 COMICS Announce New Graphic Novel, 'The Jester's Curse'

Z2 Comics has announced "In Flames: The Jester's Curse", a graphic novel celebrating the legendary Swedish melodic metal institution. The book expands the post-apocalyptic fantasy behind the quintet's world, following the band's grim mascot, Jesterhead, as he emerges from the Wasteland. He soon find...

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Ex-L.A. GUNS Bassist KELLY NICKELS Doesn't Want To Say Anything Negative About PHIL LEWIS And TRACII GUNS

RILEY'S L.A. GUNS bassist Kelly Nickels, who was a member of L.A. GUNS' "classic" incarnation, spoke to Waste Some Time With Jason Green about the out-of-court resolution which was reached in April 2021 in the legal dispute over the rights to the L.A. GUNS name. Under the terms of the settlement agr...

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PEARL JAM Commits To $200 Per Ton CO2 For Carbon Offset Strategy

When asked to think of the legendary rock group PEARL JAM, the first image to come to mind is likely the band on stage but PEARL JAM is more than a band. As a company, PEARL JAM moves tons of equipment and people around the globe and stand up and tear down events for tens of thousands of people in a...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Says Fans Made First W.A.S.P. U.S. Tour In A Decade A Reality: 'Promoters Didn't Think This Band Could Sell Tickets'

W.A.S.P. will embark on its first U.S. tour in a decade this fall. The trek will coincide with the band's 40th anniversary and will include support from ARMORED SAINT and MICHAEL SCHENKER on select shows. Speaking to the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless explained wh...