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SEBASTIAN BACH Shares New Song '(Hold On) To The Dream'

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has released a new song called "(Hold On) To The Dream". The track is taken from his upcoming solo album, "Child Within The Man", due on May 10 via Reigning Phoenix Music. "An album more than 10 years in the making," according to Bach, "Child Within The Man" was...

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Watch: OVERKILL Performs In Quito With Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON

Fan-filmed video of OVERKILL's April 19 concert at The Metal Fest at Parque Bicentenario in Quito, Ecuador can be seen below. In a recent interview with The Metal Podcast, David Ellefson spoke about the announcement that OVERKILL recruited him to play bass on the New Jersey thrash metal veterans' "S...

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Watch: HEART Kicks Off 'Royal Flush' World Tour In Greenville, South Carolina

Legendary rockers HEART kicked off their "Royal Flush" world tour Saturday night (April 20) at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. In addition to HEART's classic tracks, the setlist for the concert included some tracks from of Ann and Nancy Wilson's solo albums and a new so...

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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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Would DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON Consider Writing An Autobiography? He Responds

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the "Scars And Guitars" podcast, DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton was asked if he would ever consider writing an autobiography. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know, man. I'm a pretty private person. You know what I tell people… I...

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR: 'We Think We're Good At Making People Laugh And Have A Good Time'

In a brand new interview with The Hook Rocks!, singer Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER spoke about the challenge of combining raucous comedy with undeniably catchy rock tunes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's the thing about our music, is we know we...

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Watch BRUCE DICKINSON Perform In Guadalajara, Mexico

Fan-filmed video of Bruce Dickinson's April 18 concert at Teatro Diana in Guadalajara, Mexico can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Accident Of Birth 02. Abduction 03. Laughing In The Hiding Bush 04. Afterglow Of Ragnarok 05. Chemical Wedding 06. Many Doors To Hell 07. Tear...

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ROBERT PLANT Becomes Patron Of Charity Supporting Homeless People

LED ZEPPELIN legend Robert Plant has become patron of a U.K. charity supporting homeless people. The singer has partnered with Wolverhampton-based Good Shepherd after inviting it to publicize its work at his concert in the city last year and visiting its headquarters. Plant has been a longtime suppo...

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BRUCE DICKINSON's Guitarist PHILIP NÄSLUND Shares Video Blogs From First Shows Of 'The Mandrake Project' Tour

Guitarist Philip Näslund, who recently joined IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson's solo band, has shared two video blogs covering the rehearsals for, as well as the first three shows of, "The Mandrake Project" world tour. Check them out below. Näslund is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter and produce...

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THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Pays Tribute To DICKEY BETTS: 'You Will Be Forever Remembered And Deeply Missed'

THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have issued a statement on the passing of the band's founding member Dickey Betts. Dickey died Thursday morning (April 18) at the age of 80. The cause was cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Betts's manager David Spero confirmed to Rolling Stone. In their state...

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DICKEY BETTS, ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND Singer And Guitarist, Dead At 80

Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, died Thursday morning (April 18) at the age of 80. The cause was cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Betts's manager David Spero confirmed to Rolling Stone. "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts th...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: DAVID LEE ROTH Is 'Kind Of A Crazy Guy'

During a March 2024 question-and-answer session at the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, presented by Rock Camp: The Podcast, the camp's official podcast hosted by David Fishof, Britt Lightning and Miles Schuman, Michael Anthony spoke about the upcoming summer tour featuring him, vocalist Sammy Hagar, gui...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Among Speakers At 2024 Jerusalem Post Annual Conference

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman will be one of the speakers at the 2024 Jerusalem Post Annual Conference, set to take place on June 3 in New York City. This landmark gathering, held in the shadow of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the turbulent events taking place throughout the Middle East, promi...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says U.S. Solo Tour Will Likely Happen In 2025

During an appearance on the April 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked if there are plans for him to stage a full U.S. tour in support of his recently released solo album "The Mandrake Project". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Discusses 'Definitive' New Solo Album, 'Drama': 'I Wanted To Do Something Where You Feel Uplifted'

By David E. Gehlke Marty Friedman recently finished writing his autobiography. For those who have charted the guitar player's career from his halcyon days as part of the Shrapnel Records stable through his stint during MEGADETH's most successful period to an even greater (and more successful) leap t...