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MARK TREMONTI On Possibility Of New CREED Music: 'We'll See What Happens'

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti was asked what the catalyst was for the band's latest reunion after two previous "fairly lengthy breakups". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were trying to get this back together about three years ago, right...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF's HALL AFLAME Releases Music Video For '1974'

HALL AFLAME, the rock band led by METAL CHURCH founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sophomore album, "Amplifire", on May 3 via Rat Pak Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "1974", can be seen below. The clip was filmed, produced and edited by Rick Moyer in A...

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PINK FLOYD Legend DAVID GILMOUR Releases Music Video For 'The Piper's Call' From Upcoming 'Luck And Strange' Album

David Gilmour has unveiled the video for "The Piper's Call", the first track to be taken from his new album, "Luck And Strange", which will be released on September 6, 2024 via Sony Music. The clip, directed by filmmaker Gavin Elder, was shot during the making of "Luck And Strange". Filmed at Ely Ca...

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce New Guitarist

At the top of the year, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS hosted an open audition for an additional guitarist to join them on the road. This unprecedented move practically broke the Internet, igniting a flurry of media activity and audience anticipation. Following a simple social media post, 10,000-plus applica...

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ROB HALFORD: 'We Live In A World Today Now Where Lies Can Be Pushed So Strongly And So Forcefully That' They 'Become The Truth'

In a new interview with Planet Rock, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the lyrical inspiration for the song "Trial By Fire", which appears on the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Thinking of the words, it's a reference to the way that...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Sign With SPINEFARM, Announce 'Bleeders' EP

BLACK VEIL BRIDES kick off a new season of redemption and revenge with "Bleeders", a cinematic music video, battle cry, and tour conceived by band leader Andy Biersack. The "Bleeders" single and enchanting music video (directed by Jensen Noen) coincide with a forthcoming EP of the same name. The "Bl...

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Ex-BON JOVI Guitarist RICHIE SAMBORA Returns With New Solo Single 'I Pray'

Richie Sambora, legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, Grammy Award winner, and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee, has shared "I Pray", the first of four brand-new tracks to be released weekly through May on all digital platforms. Produced with Sambora's lo...

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Rot Stink Rip

As another vintage year for death metal grinds inexorably forward, the absurd number of top-quality releases shows no sign of slowing. Even so, TOMBSTONER immediately stand out. Those familiar with the band's "Descent to Madness" EP and "Victims of Vile Torture" debut album will be drooling at the t...

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SULLY ERNA Wants AEROSMITH To Induct GODSMACK Into ROCK HALL If His Band Ever Gets The Nod

In a new interview with Shroom of the WEBN radio station, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was asked for his opinion on the trend of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame honoring non-rock artists, including Eminem, Missy Elliott, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Mary J. Blige in recent years,...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Announces First Part Of AMERIKAN KAOS Trilogy, 'Armageddon Boogie'

On April 26, Metal Department will release the debut album from AMERIKAN KAOS, "Armageddon Boogie". AMERIKAN KAOS is described in a press release as "the secret love child" of guitar virtuoso Jeff Waters, best known as the founder and leader of Canadian thrash metal pioneers ANNIHILATOR. AMERIKAN KA...

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THE WARNING Shares Cinematic Music Video For 'Qué Más Quieres'

THE WARNING, the rock sister trio from Monterrey, Mexico, has shared the music video for its latest single "Qué Más Quieres". The video notably made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and across MTV's global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square...

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BRENDON SMALL On DETHKLOK's Live Show: 'I Want This To Feel Like An Immersive Ride'

In a new interview with Inlander, Brendon Small, co-creator of "Metalocalypse", the hit animated series on Adult Swim featuring the fictitious metal band DETHKLOK, was asked what people who haven't seen DETHKLOK live before can expect from the group's live shows. He responded: "I think of this as a...

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Watch: KELLY CLARKSON Sings 'Crazy On You' With HEART

Singer and daytime talk show host Kelly Clarkson sang the HEART classic "Crazy On You" with HEART's Ann and Nancy Wilson on today's episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show". Video of the rendition can be seen below. Clarkson is one of the most popular artists of this era with total worldwide sales of mo...

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'Summer Slaughter' 2024 Lineup, Tour Dates Announced

After a four-year hiatus, the most extreme tour of the year, "Summer Slaughter" is back with a vengeance. The mammoth, 21-date run this year will be co-headlined by VEIL OF MAYA and BRAND OF SACRIFICE, who will be performing their first-ever full headline sets. Joining them will be GIDEON, LEFT TO S...

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Untouched By Fire

Heavy metal has traditionally been a refuge for the godless and the despised, and yet religion has still played a huge part. Although the genre has a generally scornful view of organized religion, it has consistently and purposefully borrowed from its iconography, its sense of ritual and, most signi...