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Former HAWKWIND Bassist ALAN DAVEY To Release New Solo Album 'Astrolabes And Sunstones' In September

Legendary bassist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alan Davey will release his new solo album, "Astrolabes And Sunstones", on September 12 via Savant Guarde Records. For more than four decades, Davey has been a major figure in progressive and space rock. Best known for his two periods as bassis...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN Partners With SPECTOR For New Signature Bass

PANTERA's Rex Brown has partnered with Spector for a new instrument: the Euro 4 Rex Brown Signature bass. "The new Rex Brown Euro Bass has been a labor of love," says Brown. "We took our time with every detail. From the balance of the pickups to the backplate design, it features the same neck profil...

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MARK OSEGUEDA Says KERRY KING Is 'Pretty Wonderful' To Work With: 'I Consider Him One Of My Dearest Friends'

In a new interview with Extreminal Metal TV, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about his working relationship with Kerry King in the SLAYER guitarist's solo project. Joining Mark and Kerry in King's band are guitarist Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER) and bass...

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JOHNNY LEE MIDDLETON: SAVATAGE Will 'Probably' Play Some U.S. Shows In 2027

In a new interview with Metal Walt of Metal Mayhem ROC, bassist Johnny Lee Middleton of acclaimed progressive metal pioneers SAVATAGE was asked if there are plans for the band to tour more in the coming years, including possibly in the U.S., after playing sporadic shows in Europe and South America i...

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GENE SIMMONS On Why He Continues Performing Live: 'I Can't Stay Off The Stage. I Love It Too Much.'

In a new interview with Detroit's classic rock station 94.7 WCSX, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons explained why he continues to perform with his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, nearly three years after KISS played the final concert of the group's "End Of The Road" farewell tour. He said (as transcr...

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Watch: IN FLAMES Joined By DARK TRANQUILLITY's MIKAEL STANNE And TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY At GÖTEBORG BRINNER Festival

Swedish/American metallers IN FLAMES were joined by DARK TRANQUILLITY's Mikael Stanne and TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy during their headlining performance Saturday (August 22) at the Göteborg Brinner festival at Frihamnen in the pioneering band's hometown of Gothenburg. Heafy came up on stage for "Artifacts...

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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Announces His Retirement From Drumming: 'With A Heavy Heart, It's Bye For Now'

Journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, has announced his retirement from drumming. Earlier today (Saturday, August 22),Slade released a video message via his social media in which he said (as tr...

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American Version Of THE SWEET Fires Back At ANDY SCOTT: 'Enough Of This Bullying'

In a new interview with Remzi "Jam Man" Yates of Rocking With Jam Man, bassist Stevie Stewart and drummer Richie Onori spoke about their involvement with THE SWEET — the five-member group which obtained the rights to use the name and perform in the U.S. and Canada under THE SWEET banner despite cont...

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KISS Shares Official Video Recap Of PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS's Return To Anaheim For ANGELS' Ceremonial First Pitch

In 1976, KISS took the stage at Anaheim Stadium in front of more than 40,000 fans — one of the largest crowds the band had played to at that point. It was a show that helped define what a rock concert could be — full of pyrotechnics, spectacle, and the kind of larger-than-life energy KISS became kno...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Collaborates With Film Composer/Producer TYLER BATES And British Synth-Wave Band GUNSHIP

Renowned film composer/producer Tyler Bates has teamed up with British synth-wave band GUNSHIP and drummer Dave Lombardo (of SLAYER, MR. BUNGLE, MISFITS) for a new single collaboration, "Revolution.exe". Released on Bates's record label, Gravel And Echo Recordings, the track is hard-hitting, politic...

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MINISTRY Releases New Single 'We Hate' From Final Album 'Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery)'

It's pretty self-evident that MINISTRY's Al Jourgensen has never been a big fan of U.S. president Donald Trump, especially now as Trump bombards the American people on a near-daily basis with self-aggrandizing Truth Social posts that include A.I.-generated videos and images. Consequently, Jourgensen...

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EDDIE VEDDER Releases Official 'Better Believe' Music Video

The official music video for "Better Believe" is out now, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Eddie Vedder, The Obama Foundation and artists and students from Chicago-based nonprofit Guitars Over Guns came together to create the song and its powerful live debut at the Obama Presidential Center...

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Legendary Rock Band JEFFERSON STARSHIP Releases New Single 'Jetpack'

Legendary rock band JEFFERSON STARSHIP returns with "Jetpack", an explosive new single available today across all digital platforms, accompanied by an official lyric video. JEFFERSON STARSHIP is currently on tour with DEEP PURPLE, and "Jetpack" captures the energy, musicianship, and adventurous spir...

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KING 810 Announces New Album 'La Grande Mort Or Silence Of God'

KING 810 is knocking at the door once again. The Flint, Michigan heavy music outliers will unleash their new full-length album, "La Grande Mort Or Silence Of God", on November 27. It not only serves as the band's fourth full-length offering of original new material in 18 months, but you also could c...

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FOO FIGHTERS To Open For AC/DC For One Night Only In St. Louis

FOO FIGHTERS are taking a special one-off detour from their "Take Cover" global stadium tour to fill in for their friends THE PRETTY RECKLESS as special guests of AC/DC for one night only on September 8 at The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The performance brings two generations of...