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BRUCE KULICK On His Upcoming Autobiography: 'My Journey Has Value' But 'I Don't Want To Write A Book To Slam People'
In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick spoke about his plan to release his autobiography. He said: "Yeah, I mean, actually, over 20 years ago — like 25 years ago — I started working on a book with a friend of mine in the industry. He wanted to wr...January 25, 2025
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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Calgary During First-Ever Headlining Tour
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band performed on Wednesday, January 22 at The Palace Theatre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. King kicked off his first-ever headlining tour a week earlier, on January 15, at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisc...January 25, 2025
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SAVATAGE Drummer JEFF PLATE On Band's Comeback: Fans Have 'Been Beating The Drum For This Reunion For Years'
In a new interview with The Metal Voice, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows. Regarding how the SAVATAGE "reunion" came together, Plate said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...January 24, 2025
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LIFE OF AGONY Bassist ALAN ROBERT Unveils Seventh Volume Of 'The Beauty Of Horror'
At the crossroads of striking illustration, imaginative storytelling, and heavy music, you'll find Alan Robert — bassist for LIFE OF AGONY and the mastermind behind the hit coloring book series "The Beauty Of Horror". A Brooklyn, New York native, Robert honed his artistic skills in the early '90s un...January 24, 2025
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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Undergoes Bone Marrow Transplant
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has offered an update on his health after he was forced to miss the band's last two concerts due to his ongoing cancer battle. The veteran British rockers played their first concert of 2025 on Saturday, January 18 at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was...January 24, 2025
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New MERCYFUL FATE Album Is 'In The Demoing Process At The Moment'
In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice conducted at last night's (Wednesday, January 22) Metal Hall Of Fame gala in Anaheim, California, MERCYFUL FATE bassist Becky Baldwin was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 1999'...January 23, 2025
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KERRY KING Names 'The Craziest And Funniest Thing' He Ever Saw At A SLAYER Concert
During a recent appearance on the "Axe Lords" podcast, hosted by Dave Hill, Cindy Hulej and Tom Beaujour, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King was asked how long into the band's career it became noticeable that SLAYER had obsessive, fanatical fans. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "People h...January 23, 2025
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Shares Music Video For New Single 'I Believe'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE has shared the official music video for a new song called "I Believe". The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "This Consequence", due on February 21, 2025 via Metal Blade. "This Consequence" is KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's ninth album overall, and sixth with singer Jesse Leach,...January 23, 2025
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Joins YAMAHA DRUMS As New Endorser
Yamaha Drums has announced that SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has joined its esteemed roster of artists. Known for his precise, technical drumming style and complex rhythmic patterns, John adds his signature style and undeniable talent to the Yamaha family. "It is with great pleasure and ex...January 22, 2025
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Rock Legend JEFF BECK's Guitar Sells For Over $1.3 Million
A guitar owned by legendary rock musician Jeff Beck has been sold for £1,068,500 (approximately $1,317,111) at auction. Beck's Oxblood Les Paul, which came into his hands in 1972 and is immortalized on his "Blow By Blow" album cover, had a pre-auction estimate of £300,000 - £500,000. Amelia Walker,...January 22, 2025
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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...January 22, 2025
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ELUVEITIE Announces New Album 'Ànv'
About one month ago ELUVEITIE released "Premonition", the first new music after two long years. Today the band announce their new album "Ànv", which will be released on April 25, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. ELUVEITIE also shares the second song "The Prodigal Ones" from the upcoming album. After...January 21, 2025
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SHINEDOWN Announces 2025 'Dance, Kid, Dance' Tour With BUSH And BEARTOOTH
Multi-platinum, chart-topping band SHINEDOWN has announced their highly anticipated upcoming "Dance, Kid, Dance" tour. Co-produced by FPC Live and Live Nation, the "Dance, Kid, Dance" tour kicks off on April 25 in Des Moines, Iowa, making stops across the U.S. in Nashville, New York and more before...January 21, 2025
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DEF LEPPARD Plays Without VIVIAN CAMPBELL In Mexico; PHIL COLLEN's Guitar Tech JOHN ZOCCO Steps In
Veteran British rockers DEF LEPPARD played their first concert of 2025 last night (Saturday, January 18) at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was the case with the band's October 14, 2024 private show in Nashville (as part of the Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event),guitarist Vivian C...January 19, 2025
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Plan To Erect GARY MOORE Statue In Belfast Approved At City Hall Committee Meeting
A plan to erect a statue of guitar legend Gary Moore in his native city of Belfast has been given the go-ahead. A proposal by Belfast Green Party councillor Brian Smyth, on behalf of the Wild Frontier Memorial Project, was approved at a City Hall committee meeting. On Wednesday (January 15),Smyth t...January 17, 2025