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Standard bearers for a genre that was routinely decried as too silly to last, KORPIKLAANI have survived for over 20 years and appear to be gaining fresh momentum as they hurtle toward veteran status. Less dark than FINNTROLL, and less overtly metallic than ENSIFERUM, the Finns exist in a laidback sw...

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STEVE MORSE Doesn't Know If There Will Be New DIXIE DREGS Music: 'We'll Have To See'

Legendary American rock band DIXIE DREGS will hit the road across the East Coast this spring beginning in April. The lineup of Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein and Allen Sloan will once again be joined by keyboardist Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER) for these special shows. Opening the dates wi...

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NICKELBACK Documentary 'Hate To Love' To Premiere On Streaming Platform VEEPS

This April Fool's Day, NICKELBACK is unveiling an announcement that's no joke: "Hate To Love: Nickelback" will premiere on streaming platform Veeps on Friday, April 12, 2024 following a bumper weekend of theater showings across 30 countries. In addition, NICKELBACK will drop behind-the-scenes footag...

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New CRIMSON GLORY Singer On Upcoming Album: 'There's A Lot Of Hat Tipping To MIDNIGHT'

In a new interview with The Metal Command, CRIMSON GLORY guitarist Ben Jackson spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's upcoming studio album. The effort will be CRIMSON GLORY's first release to feature the group's new lineup, which also includes Jeff Lords (bass) and Dana...

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NIKKI SIXX Hints At Setlist Changes For MÖTLEY CRÜE's Spring/Summer 2024 Tour Dates

Nikki Sixx has hinted at some changes for MÖTLEY CRÜE's setlist when the band resumes touring in early May. MÖTLEY CRÜE's setlist for the 2023 "The World Tour" remained very similar to the one from the 2022 "The Stadium Tour", with "Wild Side" opening the show before Sixx and his bandmates ran throu...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Defends His Decision To Vote For Brexit, But Says Great Britain Should 'Absolutely' Re-Engage With E.U.

In a new interview with France 24's Marjorie Hache, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked about the hardships younger hard rock and heavy metal musicians face when trying to break through in today's music industry. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, look, there's a market fo...

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Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer Says He Doesn't Care About His Former Bandmates' Upcoming 'The Poison' Anniversary Tour

In a new interview with Omar Rodriguez of The Metal Mixtape, founding BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas was asked about the recent announcement that his former bandmates will embark on a 2025 world tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, 2005's "The Poison"....

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's DARON MALAKIAN Joins 'Royal Crackers' Voice Cast In Guest Role

SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist/guitarist Daron Malakian will be part of the voice cast of the next episode of the animated comedy "Royal Crackers", which airs on Adult Swim, the primetime and late-night programming block from Cartoon Network themed to young adults. Malakian will appear in this Friday's (...

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CHEVELLE Has Recorded 10 Songs For New Studio Album

During an appearance on Joel Madden's podcast "Artist Friendly", CHEVELLE frontman Pete Loeffler spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2021's "Niratias" LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've tracked 10 full-length songs at this point for the new album. We signed a new...

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LARS ULRICH And CHAD SMITH To Make Cameos In Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap'

According to Deadline, METALLICA's Lars Ulrich and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' Chad Smith will make cameos the sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap", which is now in production in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rob Reiner has returned to direct and write, and original stars/writers Christopher...

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Watch: LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE Pauses Sydney Concert To Help Young Man Having A Seizure

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe briefly stopped the band's concert at Knotfest Australia in Sydney to help out a fan who was having a seizure. During the American metallers' March 23 set at Centennial Park, Randy addressed the crowd when he noticed that a man was having an epileptic seizure. "Ever...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS To Support AC/DC On Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

THE PRETTY RECKLESS has been announced as the support act on AC/DC's upcoming European spring/summer 2024 tour. The Taylor Momsen-fronted group, which released its most recent album "Death By Rock And Roll" in 2021, will join the legendary band on their run of stadium shows this spring summer, start...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Plays On 2024 'Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea' Cruise (Video)

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),played its second concert in six years on Mo...

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ROB HALFORD Says All The Music Is 'Ready' For His Debut Blues Solo Album

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Rob Halford spoke about the status of his long-in-the-works debut blues solo album. The JUDAS PRIEST singer is collaborating with the same team that assisted him during the making of his 2019 Christmas LP "Celestial", including his brother Nigel and hi...

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THE 69 EYES Release Video For Collaboration With OSCAR-Nominated Songwriter DIANE WARREN

Finnish goth 'n' rollers THE 69 EYES have finally unleashed the stunning result of their collaboration with American songwriter Diane Warren. The soulful power ballad titled "Fade To Grey", with music and lyrics by Warren, is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). Watch the visualizer video below...