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STEVE VAI On JOHN SYKES: 'He Was Really A Great Player And A Great Guitar Orchestrator'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, Steve Vai paid tribute to legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),who died last week at the age of 65. Vai, who had a brief tenure in WHITESNAKE more than three and a half decades ago, having pla...

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DESTRUCTION Releases New Single 'A.N.G.S.T.' From Upcoming 'Birth Of Malice' Album

German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will release their 16th studio album, "Birth Of Malice", on March 7, 2025 via Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "A.N.G.S.T.", can be seen below. Tackling fear, the song urges fans to confront their inner demons and break fre...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Says He Was 'On Standby To Fill In' For KIKO LOUREIRO In MEGADETH In 2016

TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick has revealed that he was "on standby" for MEGADETH in 2016 when the latter band's then-guitarist Kiko Loureiro and his wife were expecting twins. The guitar virtuoso made the revelation while chatting to Eonmusic about METAL ALLEGIANCE's upcoming show at the House Of Blues...

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RISE AGAINST Returns With First New Single In Three Years, 'Nod'

RISE AGAINST returns with its first new music in three years. Out now on Loma Vista Recordings, "Nod" is a rally cry and call to action, fueled by compassion, camaraderie and the collective urge for change. "'Nod' is about the solace we find in community," says lead vocalist and lyricist Tim McIlrat...

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Watch: PANTERA Kicks Off 2025 European Headlining Tour In Helsinki

PANTERA kicked off its 2025 European headlining tour last night (Tuesday, January 21) at Helsingin Jäähalli (Ice Hall) in Helsinki, Finland. Joining the reformed band, consisting of classic-lineup members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),along with Zakk Wylde (guitar) and Charlie Benant...

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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....

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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...

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LORRAINE LEWIS Joins OnlyFans, Announces Plans To Resurrect FEMME FATALE With New Lineup

With her powerful, gutsy voice, Lorraine Lewis cemented her place in the rock world as lead vocalist for the band FEMME FATALE with their 1988 self-titled MCA album. It produced two big rock singles and MTV videos: "Waiting For The Big One" and "Falling In And Out of Love". Coming off a nearly six-y...

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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...

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TWIZTID Announces New Album, 'Welcome To Your Funeral'

It looks to be a bloody Valentine's Day in 2025. Detroit's demented duo TWIZTID has set February 14 as the release date for their new studio album, "Welcome To Your Funeral". TWIZTID has scheduled three album release shows, dubbed "Be My Bloody Valentine Weekend": February 14 in Reading, Pennsylvani...

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SAMMY HAGAR 'Clarifies' His Comments About Not Wanting To Tour: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop Performing Ever'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar, who is preparing for a nine-show Las Vegas residency in the spring, has clarified his recent comments about no longer wanting to spend any time on the road. Earlier in the month, Hagar told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hat...

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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...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE: 'We Put Out Seven Records On A Major Label, Sounding Like Us, Without Delivering A Single Hit'

In a new interview with Turned Out A Punk, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe reflected on how his band went from Metal Blade affiliate Prosthetic Records to its current major label home on Epic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Approaching us signing to a major label, I think I was pr...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Competes In 'Circuit Européen Vétérans' 2025 Fencing Tournament

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson represented Great Britain earlier today (Sunday, January 19) in the "Veterans" category at the Circuit Européen 2025 fencing tournament in Faches-Thumesnil. After winning the first round 10/4 against Denmark's Jeiner Simon, he lost in the next round to France's Jol...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Completes Pre-Production For Long-Awaited New Album

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has completed pre-production for its long-awaited follow-up to 2018's "No Cross No Crown" album. Earlier today (Sunday, January 19),CORROSION OF CONFORMITY bassist Bobby Landgraf took to his Instagram to share a short video from the studio and he included the following capti...