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DAVID ELLEFSON: How I Discovered RUSH's Music

In a new interview with Mike Gaube and Shaggy of 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick and Mike Gaube's Headbangers, MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how he first discovered RUSH's music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I grew up in the Midwest where, ironically, most of my favorite band...

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METALLICA's 2024 'Helping Hands Concert & Auction' To Be Made Available Online Next Week

METALLICA's fourth "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which will take place December 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, will be made available on YouTube beginning on December 19. METALLICA says: "We can't wait to hit the stage at YouTube Theater tomorrow night for the 'Helping Hands Concert...

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STONE SOUR's JOSH RAND To Sell Rare And Vintage Guitars, Basses On REVERB

Josh Rand, guitarist for Grammy Award-winning metal band STONE SOUR, is selling a truly one-of-a-kind collection of guitars on Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear. The assortment of rare and vintage guitars — which includes custom shop items and axes signed by Sting, Munky...

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BULLETBOYS Announce Return Of Bassist LONNIE VENCENT

BULLETBOYS have announced the return of bassist Lonnie Vencent and addition of guitarist Jake Faun (David Lee Roth, WINGER) to the group's ranks. Earlier today, BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien shared the following message via the band's social media: "BREAKING!!!! BULLETBOYS NEWS!!! 2025 Touring Dat...

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GREAT WHITE's AUDIE DESBROW On New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: 'He's Put A Great Fire Under Our A****'

In a new interview with "Reckless" Rexx Ruger of Pod Scum, GREAT WHITE drummer Audie Desbrow was asked if it's "still pretty gratifying" to hear everyone in the audience at the band's shows singing along to all the tracks. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Absolutely. It's funny, t...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces 2025 Leg Of 'Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour', BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

As 2024 comes to a memorable close this holiday season, California metal maestros STEEL PANTHER are spreading more holiday cheer with the announcement of two more legs of their "Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour". The first leg is scheduled for March throughout the United States and the second le...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA And MASTODON Announce Spring 2025 U.S. Tour With PERIPHERY

COHEED AND CAMBRIA has announced "The Infinite Arc" tour with MASTODON and special guests PERIPHERY. News of the tour arrives on the heels of COHEED AND CAMBRIA's recent announcement of their tenth studio album "The Father Of Make Believe", which is set for release on March 14 via Virgin Music Group...

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ROB HALFORD Says JUDAS PRIEST Won't Perform Entire 'Painkiller' Album On 'Shield Of Pain' Tour

In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, Rob Halford spoke about JUDAS PRIEST's plans celebrate the 35th anniversary of its classic album "Painkiller" extensively live with the "Shield Of Pain" tour in 2025. This "rare" and "unique set" will include "beloved classics" and "will be defending the me...

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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI Launch SATCHVAI Band, Announce 'Surfing With The Hydra' European Tour

For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form the SATCHVAI band, with plans to ignite Europe with an electrifying summer tour. Satriani and Vai, along with each of their respective bands, initially joined forces for...

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THE GATHERING's 'Mandylion' Lineup To Reunite For Two 30th-Anniversary Shows In The Netherlands

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their "Mandylion" album, the lineup of Dutch rockers THE GATHERING that recorded the LP — including singer Anneke Van Giersbergen — will reunite for two exclusive shows at Doornroosje in Nijmegen, the Netherlands on Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30, 2025...

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JUDAS PRIEST Announces More 'Shield Of Pain' 2025 European Tour Dates

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have announced more dates for their "Shield Of Pain" tour in 2025. The Rob Halford-fronted outfit will play its biggest-ever London, United Kingdom show on July 25 at the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena. Support at that gig will come from fellow legendary rocker Ali...

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ALEX SKOLNICK Names Only TESTAMENT Song That Is Always In The Band's Set

In a recent interview with Taylor Guitars, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked if there is a song in the band's setlist that he is tired of playing live every night. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I had this conversation with [MEGADETH leader] Dave Mustaine at one point...

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CRIMSON GLORY Announces 2025 Tour Dates

Reactivated Florida progressive metallers CRIMSON GLORY have announced nearly a dozen European and U.S. dates for early 2025. Confirmed shows so far are as follows: Mar. 7 - Up The Hammers - Athens, Greece Mar. 8 - Mylos - Thessaloniki, Greece Mar. 9 - Downtown Live - Strovolos, Cyprus Mar. 20 - Hel...

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SIMONE SIMONS Says Upcoming EPICA Album Is 'All About Reinventing Yourself'

In a new interview with Mexico's Euphonico, vocalist of Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA confirmed that she and her bandmates have completed work on the follow-up to 2021's "Omega" album. Regarding the inspiration for the LP's first single, "Arcana", she said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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HAGAR, SATRIANI, ANTHONY And ARONOFF To Perform At METALLICA's 'Helping Hands Concert & Auction'

Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff will perform at METALLICA's fourth "Helping Hands Concert & Auction", which will take place December 13 at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Also lending their incredible talent to the event is SistaStrings, the sisters turned classicall...