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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Says He Was Recently Hospitalized With Food Poisoning
TRIUMPH's Rik Emmett has revealed that he was recently hospitalized with a nasty case of food poisoning. On Thursday (February 6),the 71-year-old Canadian musician took to his Facebook to write: "For today's Show and Tell - I can cross off 'Ambulance Ride to Emergency' from my bucket list. "Who kne...February 7, 2025
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Parasomnia
When it was announced that Mike Portnoy would be rejoining DREAM THEATER, back in October 2023, the response from the band's global legion of diehard fans was unequivocal. With no disrespect to the inestimable Mike Mangini, who kept Portnoy's seat warm for the best part of 15 years, there was a sens...February 5, 2025
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THE WILDHEARTS Share 'Troubadour Moon' Single From Upcoming 'Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts' Album
British rockers THE WILDHEARTS have released a brand new single, "Troubadour Moon", the second track to be revealed from their upcoming studio album, "Satanic Rites Of The Wildhearts", due out on March 7, 2025 via Snakefarm. The accompanying music video, directed by Shaun Hodson of Loki Films, can b...January 30, 2025
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DECAPITATED Unleashes Double Video Release Ahead Of North American 'Nihility' Tour
In a thrilling announcement sure to excite fans across North America, Polish extreme metal veterans DECAPITATED have just released two new performance videos, setting the stage for their upcoming "Nihility" tour. The videos, featuring the tracks "Names" and "Eternity Too Short", were filmed live fro...January 27, 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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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT To Release 'Ten Telecaster Tales: Liner Notes For A Guitar And Its Music' Book In March
TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett will release a new book, "Ten Telecaster Tales: Liner Notes For A Guitar And Its Music", on March 25 via ECW Press. "Ten Telecaster Tales" remakes the idea of the "concept album." It is music that arrives inside a book. It's also, arguably, the most comprehensiv...January 23, 2025
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Shares Official Visualizer For 'A Prayer' Single From 'Drama' Album
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has shared the official visualizer for his new single "A Prayer". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Drama", which came out last May via Frontiers Music Srl. Marty comments on the new single: "'A Prayer' was one of the first songs I wrote for 'Dr...January 23, 2025
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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS Releases Music Video For 'The Final Threshold' Song From 'Permission To Fly' Solo Album
DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess has released the official music video for his song "The Final Threshold". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Permission To Fly", which came out last September via InsideOut Music. Says Rudess: "Step into 'The Final Threshold' with this stunning vi...January 13, 2025
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TRIUMPH's 'Hold On' Selected As Coalition For Music Education In Canada's 2025 'Music Monday' Anthem
On Monday, May 5, Coalition For Music Education In Canada will celebrate Music Monday with a cross-country sing-along to raise awareness for music education. The annual event celebrates the unifying power of music as thousands of Canadians join in singing and performing the Music Monday anthem at th...January 10, 2025
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The Dead Don't Die
Sneaking around in the dark like true, predatory brain-eaters, DOMINUM are making it a tradition to release their albums in the disorienting limbo of the post-Christmas, pre-New Year period. Whether this ploy will have any positive benefits is open to debate, but it does give the Germans a free run...December 24, 2024
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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE: 'God Has Placed Darkness Inside Of Every Individual To Deal With'
In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske spoke about why, in his opinion, humanity hasn't learned from history, and we continue to see the same situations recur in all parts of the world. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...December 20, 2024
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KATAKLYSM Frontman MAURIZIO IACONO's EX DEO To Release New EP 'Year Of The Four Emperors'
EX DEO, the Juno-nominated project of KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, will release a new EP, "Year Of The Four Emperors", on January 10, 2025 via the band's new record label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). That same month, EX DEO will embark on a tour of Europe in support of DARK FUNERAL and FLESH...December 18, 2024
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MICHAEL KISKE Loves Having 'Two And A Half' Lead Singers In HELLOWEEN: 'I Never Wanna Do It Differently Anymore'
Earlier this year, the reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN signed with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) for the release of their next studio album. The band entered the studio this past summer to begin work on the follow-up to 2021's acclaimed self-titled effort, with pl...December 16, 2024
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ANDI DERIS Says New HELLOWEEN Album Will Include A Ballad; First Single To Arrive In February
Earlier this year, the reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN signed with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) for the release of their next studio album. The band entered the studio this past summer to begin work on the follow-up to 2021's acclaimed self-titled effort, with pl...December 12, 2024
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MICHAEL KISKE To Record Vocals For New HELLOWEEN Album In January
Earlier this year, the reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN signed with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) for the release of their next studio album. The band entered the studio this past summer to begin work on the follow-up to 2021's acclaimed self-titled effort, with pl...December 11, 2024