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LIFE OF AGONY's MINA CAPUTO Says She Has 'Cured' Her Gender Dysphoria And Will Be Changing Her Name Back To KEITH CAPUTO

Transgender singer Mina Caputo — once known as Keith Caputo, the front-person for the popular rock band LIFE OF AGONY — says that she has "cured" her gender dysphoria and will change her name back to Keith Caputo after being "physically completely detransitioned" in 2025. Mina broke the news of her...

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FOO FIGHTERS' CHRIS SHIFLETT Debuts New Signature Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe Guitar From FENDER

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced the Chris Shiflett Cleaver Telecaster Deluxe, the new American-made signature model from Chris Shiflett — lead guitarist for the FOO FIGHTERS, solo artist, and host of the podcast "Shred With Shifty". Night after night, Shiflett carves his...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Changed His Mind About Never Performing 'The Conjuring' Again

In an interview with Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about his longstanding reluctance to perform the band's 1986 song "The Conjuring" live, largely due to his Christian beliefs. One of the more memorable tracks from MEGADETH's classic "Peace Sells... But Who's Buyi...

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Replica Of JOHN FRUSCIANTE's Iconic 1962 Stratocaster Unveiled By Fender Custom Shop

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) have announced the Fender Custom Shop limited edition masterbuilt John Frusciante Stratocaster. This masterbuilt, bespoke guitar is a meticulously crafted replica of Frusciante's beloved 1962 sunburst Strat that has been...

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SILVERSTEIN Announces Double Album 'Antibloom' / 'Pink Moon'

With the approach of their 25th anniversary, acclaimed Canadian rock band SILVERSTEIN took to the deserts of Joshua Tree to challenge themselves in more ways than ever before. The result is the band's most eclectic and prolific body of work yet: "Antibloom" / "Pink Moon". A double album that draws f...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Recalls Learning To Play METALLICA Songs While Preparing For His Audition To Replace JASON NEWSTED

During a July 22, 2024 KINGS OF THRASH question-and-answer session at the Corner Hotel in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson once again confirmed that he got Dave Mustaine's "blessing" to audition for the bassist position in METALLICA after Jason Newsted left the b...

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POWER TRIP To Support PANTERA On Early 2025 European Tour

Texas thrashers POWER TRIP will support PANTERA on the Philip Anselmo-fronted outfit's European tour in early 2025. Confirmed tour dates: Jan. 21 - Helsinki, FI @ Ice Hall Jan. 23 - Stockholm, SE @ Hovet Jan. 24 - Oslo, NO @ Spektrum Jan. 26 - Copenhagen, DK @ Royal Arena Jan. 28 - Amsterdam, NL @ A...

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TOTO Announces February/March 2025 European Tour

TOTO has announced a European tour for February and March 2025. The band will stage four appearances in the United Kingdom, alongside performing in an additional 10 countries across continental Europe. Tickets for the majority of the appearances will be available via a general on-sale this Friday, S...

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'Wire & Wood: The Guitars Of Steve Vai' Book Coming In March 2025

Five years ago, Michael Mesker, in collaboration with Rufus Publications, began a journey to capture the most expansive creative overview ever assembled of one singular guitarist's collection of instruments. That subject being Steve Vai. A guitarist who has pushed the envelope of innovation consiste...

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STORM CORROSION Feat. MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT And STEVEN WILSON: More Details Revealed About Reissue Of Debut Album

As two of the leading figures in contemporary progressive music, Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt have treated their fans to all sorts of thrillingly unconventional and atmospheric sounds over the years. But even by their own talismanic standards, the duo's 2012 collaboration as STORM CORROSION ex...

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Many are those who claim to be doing something original. Many are those who are also, unquestionably, talking shit. But a quick glance at the last 30 years does throw up a few names that have given hope to enemies of the generic. Japan's MELT-BANANA were unique when they started, and three decades o...

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POWER TRIP's BLAKE IBANEZ On Returning To Live Stage With New Singer: 'This Is The Best-Case Scenario For Us To Play Again'

In a new interview with Sh!t Talk Reviews, POWER TRIP guitarist Blake Ibanez spoke about the Texas thrashers' recent return 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 f...

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STORM CORROSION Feat. MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT And STEVEN WILSON: Debut Album To Be Reissued With Bonus Material In September

The self-titled debut album from STORM CORROSION, the collaboration between OPETH mastermind Mikael Åkerfeldt and PORCUPINE TREE's Steven Wilson, will be reissued on September 27 via Kscope on colored vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve, CD and Blu-ray which features a new Dolby Atmos mix of the original...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Collaborates With STETSON On Limited-Edition Cap

Michael Poulsen, frontman for the multi-platinum Danish band VOLBEAT, has been a longtime Stetson fan — and now he's put his own stamp on the U.S.-born brand's signature aesthetic. The resulting limited-edition collaboration is available in Stetson stores and selected retailers in Europe and online...

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Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT: 'GARY HOLT Is By Far One Of The Best Songwriters In All Of Thrash Metal'

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt was asked for his opinion of the band's last five studio albums that were recorded after he left the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, dude, what do I think about them? I think th...