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MR. BIG Shares 'Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy' Performance From Upcoming 'The BIG Finish Live' Album/Blu-Ray

MR. BIG — Eric Martin (lead vocals),Paul Gilbert (guitar, vocals),Billy Sheehan (bass, vocals),Nick D'Virgilio (drums, vocals) — will release its last-ever live album, "The BIG Finish Live", on September 6 via the Evolution Music Group. "The BIG Finish Live" is a brand-new live album and concert...

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POWER TRIP: How The Decision To Return To Live Stage Came About

Texas thrashers POWER TRIP recently returned to the live stage for their first full performances since the tragic passing of frontman Riley Gale. POWER TRIP's longtime friend and collaborator Seth Gilmore has stepped in for Gale to handle vocals for the band. Gilmore is embedded in Texas's hardcore...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'What I Don't Like About Media Is They Don't Do Their Research'

In a new interview with Razor of the Tucson, Arizona radio station Rock 102.1 KFMA, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx clarified his recent comment about not seeing "a reason right now to go" back "in the studio" with his bandmates and record more new music. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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ERIC MARTIN Admits He Is 'Second Guessing' MR. BIG's Decision To Call It Quits: 'I Hope We Do More Records'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin admitted that he is "second guessing" the announcement that that the group's ongoing "The BIG Finish" farewell will in fact mark the last time he and his bandmates hit the road together. He said (...

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See MASTODON Perform Entire 'Leviathan' Album In Houston

Fan-filmed video of MASTODON's entire July 21 performance at the 713 Music Hall in Houston, Texas can be seen below. Featured songs: "Leviathan" album: 01:10 Blood And Thunder 05:10 I Am Ahab 08:10 Seabeast 13:05 Ísland 17:21 Iron Tusk 20:56 Megalodon 25:47 Naked Burn 30:07 Aqua Dementia 35:35 Heart...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Says He 'Just Played Bass' On MR. BIG's New Album 'Ten': 'I Couldn't Make It For The Writing Sessions'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan spoke about the band's tenth studio album, "Ten". Released on July 12 via Frontiers Music Srl, the LP features 11 new original tracks written by singer Eric Martin and guitarist Paul Gilbert, along with André Pessis and Tony Fa...

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DEFTONES Announce 2024 Edition Of 'Dia De Los Deftones' Festival

DEFTONES have announced the 2024 installment of their music festival, Dia De Los Deftones. The event, which returned in 2022 for the first time since 2019, will take place on November 2, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego. Joining the influential alt-metal outfit at this year's event will be IDLES, SUN...

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SLAYER/KERRY KING Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH To Release Art Collection Built From His Rhythms

SLAYER and KERRY KING drummer Paul Bostaph has collaborated with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of new artwork built from his rhythms. Performing with drumsticks that light, much like a painter uses brushes with oils, Bostaph constructed the collection's visuals through some of his m...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Says He 'Never Practiced' Guitar: 'I Played As If I Was Performing'

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, legendary guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was asked if he spent "many hours each day practicing" his guitar playing when he was a kid. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I didn't practice. I never practiced — never practiced ever. I played as...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Admits He Can No Longer Play 'Caught Somewhere In Time' Like It Is On The Record

In January 2023, Nicko McBrain, who has been the drummer for the heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN since 1982, was at his home in Boca Raton when he suffered a stroke with partial paralysis. That was the beginning of a challenging journey of physical rehabilitation that followed rapid and precise treatme...

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MASTODON Is Working On 'Two Different Projects'

In a new interview with Chuck Armstrong of Loudwire Nights, MASTODON drummer Brann Dailor was asked what is next for him and his bandmates after the completion of their just-launched "Ashes Of Leviathan" North American co-headlining tour with LAMB OF GOD. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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Ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist JASON HOOK's FLAT BLACK Releases 'A Bit Of Lightning' Music Video

FLAT BLACK, the band formed by ex-FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook, has released the official music video for "A Bit Of Lightning". The track is taken from FLAT BLACK's debut album, "Dark Side Of The Brain", which arrives today (Friday, July 19) via Fearless Records. The LP was produced...

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Watch: MR. BIG Performs With New Touring Drummer EDU COMINATO In Bulgaria

Fan-filmed video of MR. BIG's July 13 performance at the Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley festival in Bulgaria can be seen below. MR. BIG drummer Nick D'Virgilio is missing most of the final European leg of the band's "The BIG Finish" tour due to his commitments with his band BIG BIG TRAIN. He is...

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Watch: MASTODON Plays 'Secret' Concert At Atlanta Bar

MASTODON played a "secret" concert under the BIG HAIRY ELEPHANT banner last night (Tuesday, July 16) at Star Bar in Atlanta, Georgia. The show served as a warm-up gig for MASTODON's "Ashes Of Leviathan" co-headlining tour with LAMB OF GOD, which will kick off on July 19 in Grand Prairie, Texas. The...

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MORGAN LANDER On KITTIE's Comeback: 'If It's Not Fun, Then There's No Point In Doing It'

In a new interview with Primordial Radio, KITTIE guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander spoke about the band's decision to put KITTIE on hiatus in 2013 after almost two decades in the industry, six studio albums and several lineup changes. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The industry was s...