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THE DEAD DAISIES To Release 'Light 'Em Up' Album In September; Title Track To Arrive Next Month

THE DEAD DAISIES will release "Light 'Em Up", the first single and title track of their upcoming album, on May 10. The full-length disc will follow on September 6 via Germany's SPV and Japan's Ward Records. THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi said: "Hey, gang. We are releasing our first single 'Li...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF's HALL AFLAME Releases Music Video For '1974'

HALL AFLAME, the rock band led by METAL CHURCH founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sophomore album, "Amplifire", on May 3 via Rat Pak Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "1974", can be seen below. The clip was filmed, produced and edited by Rick Moyer in A...

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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Frontman DAVID VINCENT: 'I Don't Touch A Drop Of Alcohol Before I Get On Stage'

In a new interview with Jackie Smit of the Into The Necrosphere podcast, former MORBID ANGEL and current I AM MORBID and VLTIMAS frontman David Vincent was asked how he manages to maintain his high level of physicality on stage. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I live pretty...

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'Summer Slaughter' 2024 Lineup, Tour Dates Announced

After a four-year hiatus, the most extreme tour of the year, "Summer Slaughter" is back with a vengeance. The mammoth, 21-date run this year will be co-headlined by VEIL OF MAYA and BRAND OF SACRIFICE, who will be performing their first-ever full headline sets. Joining them will be GIDEON, LEFT TO S...

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Watch: MICHAEL ANTHONY Performs VAN HALEN And KISS Classics With Members Of GREEN DAY

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony joined THE COVERUPS, the side project of GREEN DAY's Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt, on stage this past Saturday (April 20) at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California to perform cover versions of "Rock And Roll All Nite" (KISS),"Dance The Night Away" (VA...

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JEFF PILSON Says 'The Fun Part Of DOKKEN' Is 'Underreported' By The Rock Media

In a new interview with Gruff Gushnowski of Stingray, Jeff Pilson was asked if being part of DOKKEN in the 1980s was as chaotic as it seemed to be and fans were led to believe by the media. The bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Sometimes. Yeah, sometimes it was. But what's sad...

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ZOLTAN BATHORY: How FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Came Up With Band Name

In a new interview with June Archer, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist and founder Zoltan Bathory spoke about the origins of the band's name. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Basically, I'm a martial artist since I was a little kid. So all the Bruce Lee movies and all the martial arts...

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LEEWAY Singer EDDIE SUTTON Dead At 59

Singer Eddie Sutton (real name: Edward Anthony Pomponio) of the legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY has died, four years after he was diagnosed with cancer. He was 59 years old. Earlier today, Eddie's Instagram page was updated with the following message: "Edward Anthony Pomponio passed 4/1...

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Watch: CJ SNARE's Daughter HEATHER Sings 'Here For You' With Surviving Members Of FIREHOUSE

With the blessing of late FIREHOUSE frontman CJ Snare's family, his bandmates honored the singer, his music and legacy at their performance on Saturday, April 13 in Greeneville, Tennessee at Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Nate Peck, 2023 "American Idol" golden ticket recipient from Season 21, han...

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Doom Metal Legends TROUBLE Announce New Drummer GARRY NAPLES

Doom metal legends TROUBLE have announced Garry Naples as their new drummer. Naples has already begun rehearsals with TROUBLE and will be recording drums for the band's upcoming studio album, the details of which are still pending and will be announced separately. Naples, a Chicago-based drummer, ha...

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CLUTCH And RIVAL SONS Announce 'The Two Headed Beast' North American Tour

Hard-working road hounds CLUTCH have been proving themselves on stage night after night for more than three decades — vocalist Neil Fallon declaring "If you're gonna do it, do it live on stage, or don't do it at all" in their 2013 track "Earth Rocker". It's an ethos the band still cleave to today. S...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF's HALL AFLAME Releases Music Video For 'The Same Gutter'

HALL AFLAME, the rock band led by METAL CHURCH founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sophomore album, "Amplifire", on May 3 via Rat Pak Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "The Same Gutter", can be seen below. Originally formed in 1989, HALL AFLAME garnered c...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Announces New Art Collection Crafted From Guitar Performance

Former DEEP PURPLE and current DIXIE DREGS guitarist Steve Morse has once again collaborated with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of fine artwork built from performance. Utilizing light-based technology, Morse is able to create and capture his fretboard performance into extraordinary...

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SLASH's 'Jessica' Les Paul Standard Guitar Available Worldwide

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music for over a century, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved music brands around the world. With a partnership that has lasted over three decad...

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LEPROUS Announces 'Melodies Of Atonement' Album

Norwegian rock outfit LEPROUS will release its eight studio album, "Melodies Of Atonement", in August via InsideOut Music. LEPROUS checked in with the following comment about "Melodies Of Atonement": "'Melodies of Atonement' is the name of our new album and like every band on earth thinks about thei...