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Hear ALEX VAN HALEN Pay Tribute To His Brother EDDIE VAN HALEN In 'Brothers' Audiobook Excerpt
An audio excerpt from Alex Van Halen's upcoming memoir, "Brothers", has been released via Spotify. Dubbed "Overture" and read by the VAN HALEN drummer himself, the four-and-a-half minute clip serves as a eulogy of sorts for his brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who passed away...October 9, 2024
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JUHA RAIVIO Talks How SWALLOW THE SUN Is Ready To Take On Doom Metal 'Purists' With New Album 'Shining'
By David E. Gehlke Undoubtedly one of the finest death/doom bands to emerge on the scene since the turn of the century, Finland's SWALLOW THE SUN have recently held up their end of the utterly depressing bargain by way of 2019's "When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light" and 2021's "Moonflowers". The...October 9, 2024
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THE DOORS To Celebrate 60th Anniversary In 2025 With Series Of Releases And Book
In the summer of 1965, Ray Manzarek had a chance encounter on Venice Beach with Jim Morrison, a young poet whom he knew when they were both students at UCLA's film school. Jim told Ray he had been living on a friend's rooftop writing songs. Though Morrison had never intended to be a singer, he sat d...October 8, 2024
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D.D. VERNI: How OVERKILL Goes About Finding Replacement Musicians
In a new interview with DJ Ramo (a.k.a. Omar Rodriguez) of The Metal Mixtape, bassist D.D. Verni of New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL was asked about how he and his bandmates go about seeking replacement musicians for their group, particularly as it relates to drummer Jason Bittner's recent decision to...October 7, 2024
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Crown Of Thorns
For over 30 years now, THE CROWN have made their mark with their unique form of melodic death thrash. Their most recent album, 2021's "Royal Destroyer", was good but far from great — built upon the unit's tried and true approach. Now, with a release named after its initial moniker, THE CROWN has upp...October 7, 2024
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SCOTT STAPP To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
Grammy-winning songwriter, solo artist and CREED frontman Scott Stapp will perform at the Grand Ole Opry on October 23. It will be the rocker's first time inside the circle and the first live performance of his first-ever duet, "If These Walls Could Talk" featuring rock queen Dorothy. The acoustic b...October 7, 2024
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Watch: SLASH And Producer MIKE CLINK Discuss Making Of 'Orgy Of The Damned' Album At Grammy Museum
Last Friday (October 4),GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash visited the Ray Charles Terrace at the Grammy Museum for an evening discussing his latest album "Orgy Of The Damned", a star-studded, vibrant homage to the blues. Grammy Hall Of Fame producer and longtime Slash collaborator Mike Clink joined the...October 7, 2024
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LACUNA COIL Recruits INVERNO Guitarist DANIELE SALOMONE
Italian guitarist/producer Daniele Salomone has confirmed that he has joined LACUNA COIL as the replacement for the band's longtime guitarist Diego Cavallotti. Earlier today, Salomone took to his Instagram to share a photo and a short clip from LACUNA COIL's video shoot for the song "Oxygen" and he...October 7, 2024
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HAMMERFALL's JOACIM CANS: 'Heavy Metal Music Is Timeless Music'
In a new interview with FaceCulture, HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans spoke about heavy metal's enduring popularity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Heavy metal music is timeless music. Heavy metal, to me, stands for quality. Not everything, of course, but the core — I would say the core...October 6, 2024
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Watch: New CRIMSON GLORY Lineup Performs Live For First Time
CRIMSON GLORY's new lineup, which includes Ben Jackson (guitar),Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana Burnell (drums),along with the group's latest additions, lead vocalist Travis Wills of the Dallas, Texas progressive power metal band INFIDEL RISING and guitarist Mark "Borgy" Borgmeyer of the Sarasota/Brade...October 6, 2024
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'PANTERA Was The Band That Kept Metal Alive In The '90s'
In a new interview with Consequence, DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy named PANTERA's 1992 album "Vulgar Display Of Power" as one of the 10 LPs which influenced his drumming. He said about the effort: "'Vulgar Display Of Power' came out around the same time as [DREAM THEATER's] 'Images And Words' back i...October 5, 2024
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KING'S X's DOUG 'DUG' PINNICK Shares 'Climbing Up The Mountain' Song From Upcoming 'Thingamajigger' Solo Album
Acclaimed KING'S X bassist, songwriter and co-vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick will release a new solo album, "Thingamajigger", on October 25 via Rat Pak Records. The LP features 11 brand new songs and follows his successful 2021 release "Joy Bomb". From the opening chords of "Climbing Up the Mountain",...October 4, 2024
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KITTIE's MORGAN LANDER Picks METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning' Over 'Master Of Puppets', Explains Why
In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander was asked which METALLICA album she thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think '...October 4, 2024
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OZZY OSBOURNE: VAN HALEN 'Blew Us Off The Stage' When They Opened For BLACK SABBATH In 1978
Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison recently sat down together for a new episode of "Ozzy Speaks" on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard. During their conversation, Ozzy recalled when VAN HALEN opened for BLACK SABBATH in 1978 on the European leg of the latter band's "Never Say Die!" tour. "I just couldn't beli...October 4, 2024
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CHRIS ROBINSON Understands AEROSMITH's Decision To Cancel Farewell Tour: 'Your Body Is Your Instrument'
During an appearance on the October 1 episode of SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, THE BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson spoke about AEROSMITH's decision to cancel their farewell tour due to frontman Steven Tyler's larynx injury. THE BLACK CROWES were originally scheduled to support AEROS...October 4, 2024