When bands shake up their lineups, the changes can be significant as far as the nature of future output as well as public perception. The impact is oftentimes much more profound when the change involves the vocalist, especially with regard to how the audience will respond. Needless to say, it was a big deal to ...
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Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott: "God bless Vinnie Paul - 1964-2018. Father Vinnie, your compassion for others and your love of seeing everyone around you happy I will never forget. Your heart of gold made the ...
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Roadrunner Records band THE AMITY AFFLICTION has unveiled details of its new album, "Misery", which arrives worldwide Friday, August 24. "Misery" is available for pre-order today, with all orders joined by an instant grat download of the album's electrifying first single, "Ivy (Doomsday)", which is streaming now accompanied by a cinematic official music video. Written ...
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George Lynch has told SiriusXM DJ Eddie Trunk that he hopes the classic lineup of DOKKEN will regroup for more live shows following the band's successful 2016 tour of Japan. "I would like to revisit it, but I wouldn't bet on it happening, although there is talk of at least one big show next year," ...
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The official music video for EVANESCENCE's new single, "Hi-Lo", can be seen below. The clip, which was directed by P.R. Brown, includes a guest performance by famed violinist Lindsey Stirling. "Hi-Lo" is one of two new songs that are included on EVANESCENCE's latest album, "Synthesis". The set is a reimagining of some of EVANESCENCE's best-loved ...
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DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen recently spoke with Rock Titan. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On touring with JOURNEY: Rick: "I was just really excited, and especially the fact that we toured with them before. It was nice to see familiar faces. The ...
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MUSHROOMHEAD, one of metal's most unique and adventurous bands, will headline the inaugural edition of the "Summer Of Screams Tour" presented by Scream Factory and Dread Central. Joining MUSHROOMHEAD on the tour will be POWERMAN 5000 (on select dates), THE BROWNING, PSYCHOSTICK (on select dates), KISSING CANDICE, UNSAID FATE, VOODOO TERROR TRIBE (on select dates), ...
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THE MAGPIE SALUTE, which brings together the reunited guitar team of Rich Robinson and Marc Ford from THE BLACK CROWES, bassist Sven Pipien (also from the CROWES) along with lead singer John Hogg (HOOKAH BROWN, MOKE), drummer Joe Magistro and guitarist Nico Bereciartua, will release its debut album, "High Water I", on August 10. It ...
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DEF LEPPARD has recorded a session at the Spotify studios in New York. The two-song session was taped on May 16 and will be aired at a later date as part of the streaming service's "Spotify Singles" series. "Spotify Singles" was launched in 2016 and features artists recording at least two live songs — an ...
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Wednesday 13 was recently interviewed by Metal Wani contributor Dawn Brown. You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about the current status of MURDERDOLLS, his one-time project with former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison, Wednesday 13 said: "I really just haven't spoken with Joey really at all this year. We had gotten in touch ...
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DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen has left the band's tour with JOURNEY to deal with a family emergency. Replacing him until he returns is TRIXTER's Steve Brown. Brown made his live debut with DEF LEPPARD on the current tour Friday night (May 25) at the Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video footage and photos ...
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FIFTH ANGEL has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's third album, "The Third Secret", will be released in September. The Seattle music scene in the mid 1980s was a breeding ground of exceptional talent. Heavy metal was a new wave of music that was beginning to sweep the globe, and FIFTH ANGEL ...
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Following their successful inaugural tour across Australia and New Zealand in 2017, the pedigree of hallowed '60s trio CREAM — Ginger Baker's son Kofi Baker, Jack Bruce's son Malcolm Bruce and Eric Clapton's nephew (by marriage) Will Johns — have come together for the first time in North America to pay homage to the band's ...
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In November, ARMORED SAINT will embark on a European tour commemorating the band's classic "Symbol Of Salvation" album. On this special run, the group will perform "Symbol Of Salvation" in its entirety. ARMORED SAINT frontman John Bush comments: "Looking forward to coming to Europe in November to play the Metal Hammer Paradise show and others. ...
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The new band featuring three members of the classic DOKKEN lineup along with former LYNCH MOB and current WARRANT singer Robert Mason is about "three-quarters of the way done" recording its debut album. Mason told the "Talking Metal" podcast that working with George Lynch, Jeff Pilson and Mick Brown has "given all of us a ...
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BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien has told Icon Vs. Icon that he plans on branching off from his main band in the coming years and pursuing outside projects, including "doing some solo records." He said: "I have a project that I'm putting together that's going to be extremely different than the BULLETBOYS. It's going ...
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"Southern Fried Friday Night", a brand new song from Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Family Tree", which will be released on April 20 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. "Family Tree" is the much-anticipated follow up to 2016's "Kentucky". As was the case ...
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According to The Pulse Of Radio, the Reelz cable network was recently filming "Autopsy: The Last Hours Of Chris Cornell" at Shepherd's Bush Hall in England, where the program recreated SOUNDGARDEN's and singer Chris Cornell's last show at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. It was also revealed that British actor and singer Paul Ayres is ...
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WARRANT frontman and off-and-on LYNCH MOB vocalist Robert Mason was recently interviewed by Straus Project. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On being a member of multiple active bands and projects: Robert: "George [Lynch] had asked me to do some LYNCH MOB dates. I was available. ...
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At some point in every successful artist's career, past accomplishments become more compelling than future prospects. Having a string of hits can therefore be something of a double-edged sword, for the shadow cast by those hits, not to mention, nostalgia for the lineup of musicians who recorded them, tends to grow over time, often in ...
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For the band's 11th album, the first in five years, MONSTER MAGNET gets back to its roots by wringing out some old-school grit rock. By mere title alone, "Mindfucker" is designed to get your attention, as if the year is 1985 instead of 2018 and the band is begging to make the Filthy Fifteen. Filthy ...
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The official music video for "Bad Habit", a brand new song from Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Family Tree", which will be released on April 20 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. "Family Tree" is the much-anticipated follow up to 2016's "Kentucky". As ...
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The cover art of the U.S edition of former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's forthcoming autobiography can be seen below. "Heavy Duty: Days And Nights In Judas Priest" will be released on September 18 via Da Capo Press. The book was co-written by the Scottish author and journalist Mark Eglinton, whose previous collaborations include "Official ...
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A trailer for "Family Tree", the new album from Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY, is available below. The disc will be released on April 20 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. "Family Tree" is the much-anticipated follow up to 2016's "Kentucky". As was the case on "Kentucky", the BLACK STONE CHERRY members opted to produce and ...
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RUSH has released the official lyric video for the title track of the band's landmark album "A Farewell To Kings" — the fifth studio LP originally released in 1977, which introduced the radio hit "Closer To The Heart", album tracks "Madrigal", "Cinderella Man", as well as enduring fan favorites with "Xanadu" and "Cygnus X-1". The ...
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The official video for "It's Just Another Day", a brand new song from the classic lineup of DOKKEN — Don Dokken (vocals), George Lynch (guitar), Jeff Pilson (bass) and Mick Brown (drums) — can be seen below. The clip was filmed in January with director Jamie Brown, who has previously worked with LYNCH MOB and ...
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Jani Lane's daughter has fired back at his ex-manager over the late WARRANT singer's music catalog, insisting that he is not entitled to receive any money from her father's estate. TMZ reported last December that Jani's estate was being sued by Just Having Fun Productions, which claimed to have engineered a $3.75 million ...
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New York's LIFE OF AGONY has announced dates for a headlining trek called "Rise Of The Underground Tour 2018" spanning the USA and Europe. The shows will begin with two sold-out, hometown warm-up gigs April 18 and April 19 at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, and conclude November 2 as headliners of The Sound Of Revolution ...
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THREE DAYS GRACE played a short acoustic set on Tuesday, March 13 at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey. Video footage of the performance can be seen below. The Canadian band is promoting its new album, "Outsider", which was released on March 9 via RCA. "Outsider" is the sixth full-length album from the band, and ...
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FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson recently discussed his work with DOKKEN on the "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below (interview starts around the 45:00 mark). A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On reuniting with George Lynch, Don Dokken and Mick Brown for a handful of DOKKEN shows ...
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