Vicky Cornell and her children, Toni and Christopher, on behalf of The Chris Cornell Estate in conjunction with UMe, have released "No One Sings Like You Anymore", Chris Cornell's handpicked collection of 10 cover songs, which he personally selected and sequenced to celebrate artists and songs that inspired him. Recorded by Chris in 2016, the ...
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In a new interview with Barbara Caserta of Italy's Linea Rock, Tarja Turunen was asked if she takes it as a compliment when fans still bring up her work with NIGHTWISH and whether she feels restricted by fans' expectations when it comes to her solo work. She responded (see video below): ...
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EVANESCENCE's first album of original music in a decade, "The Bitter Truth", will be released on March 26, 2021 via BMG. Starting now, fans can pre-order a digital version, CD, vinyl and a limited-edition deluxe fan box set featuring a bonus CD, journal, poster and special cassette of exclusive audio from ...
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EN MINOR, the "depression core" project of Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN), took part in a special livestream on November 25. The eight-camera, cinematic experience, which can be seen below, found the ensemble performing at the historic Orpheum Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana. Built in 1918, and opened for Vaudeville in 1921, the magnificent Beaux-Arts-style building ...
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In a new interview with "Let's Discuss With Lance Hall", veteran hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto was asked if he would ever consider writing an autobiography. He responded (hear audio below): "There is a book that my former tour manager pieced together. I guess it came out during the 30-year anniversary of my career ...
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DEATHORCHESTRA — a collaboration by Russian death metal band BUICIDE and the Olympic Symphony Orchestra performing covers of songs by DEATH — has released a live video for the track "Pull The Plug". The song is taken from DEATHORCHESTRA's upcoming live album, "Symphony Of Death", which is due on December 13. "Symphony Of Death" captures ...
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Swedish rock band PRINS SVART has just released "Speglar Och Dimma" (English-language translation: "Smoke And Mirrors"), the first single from its upcoming album "Sanning Och Makt" ("Truth And Power"). The song marks the group's first recorded output with its new lead singer, Mats Levén, a veteran of the Swedish hard rock scene who has previously ...
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Jeff Scott Soto says that his time with JOURNEY was "an incredible moment" that gave him an opportunity to live out "a rock and roll fantasy." Soto, who previously sang with Yngwie Malmsteen, joined JOURNEY about a week and half into a six-week summer 2006 tour with DEF LEPPARD, after Steve Augeri began having vocal ...
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ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke to Alison Booth of Metal Shock Finland and TotalRock Radio about how the band's recent lineup changes affected the sound of its upcoming studio album, "Too Mean To Die", which will be released on January 15, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. The LP will be ACCEPT's first ...
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Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba, who has just released a new single, "A Christmas Storm", spoke to Darren Paltrowitz about the inspiration for the holiday track. He said (see video below): "I was never good at learning other people's music. I'll be the first to admit it. I'm not that ...
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Video of EN MINOR, the new "depression core" project of Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN), rehearsing the song " Warm Sharp Bath Sleep" for its upcoming livestream can be seen below. Set to take place on November 25 at 6:00 p.m. Central/7:00 p.m. Eastern with on-demand replays through November 29, the eight-camera, ...
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SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith has revealed that he and his bandmates are currently building a new recording studio in Charleston, South Carolina. The new facility, which is being spearheaded by the group's bassist and producer Eric Bass, will be used to record the follow-up to SHINEDOWN's 2018 album "Attention Attention". In a November 19 Instagram ...
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Joel Hoekstra, best known to rock fans as the current guitarist for WHITESNAKE and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (and also known for his work with NIGHT RANGER and the Broadway show "Rock Of Ages"), returns with his second album, "Running Games", from his electrifying solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 on February 12, 2021. Joined by Russell Allen ...
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EVANESCENCE will host its first public performance of the COVID era, a livestream concert experience dubbed "Evanescence: A Live Session From Rock Falcon Studio", on Saturday, December 5 at 1 p.m. PT, 4 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. U.K. and 10 p.m. CET. The livestream will be available through Tuesday, December 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET. ...
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In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke about how she has evolved as a human being and as a songwriter in the two and a half decades since the band's formation. "I always try to challenge myself every time to be more ...
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Godin Guitars has linked up with METALLICA for a great cause: "Live & Acoustic From HQ: Helping Hands Concert & Auction". The band will put on a special acoustic performance and will auction a one-of-kind, custom-built Godin A5 Ultra Trans Green Bass, donated and specially made by Godin Guitars for the ...
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EN MINOR, the new "depression core" project of Philip Anselmo (PANTERA, DOWN), has confirmed a special livestream later this month. Set to take place on November 25 at 6:00 p.m. Central/7:00 p.m. Eastern with on-demand replays through November 29, the eight-camera, cinematic experience will find the ensemble performing at the historic Orpheum Theater in New ...
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SAIGON KICK's Jason Bieler will release his new solo album, "Songs For The Apocalypse", under the moniker JASON BIELER AND THE BARON VON BIELSKI ORCHESTRA, on January 22, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl. The album sees Bieler working with a diverse array of musical friends, including Todd LaTorre (QUEENSRŸCHE), David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Devin Townsend, Pat ...
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In a new interview with the "Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged" podcast, WINGER guitarist Reb Beach spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's new studio album. The disc will be the follow-up to "Better Days Comin'", which came out in 2014. "The WINGER [writing process] is just going swimmingly," ...
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EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke to Holland's FaceCulture about the inspiration for the title of the band's upcoming album, "The Bitter Truth". "It's about a lot of things, not just political," she said (see video below). "That title, 'The Bitter Truth', what it really means is that who you are — ...
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Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen is officially starting the festive season with the first single of her upcoming live album "Christmas Together: Live At Olomouc And Hradec Králové 2019". It arrives November 6 via earMUSIC. With "Together", Tarja has chosen a very special song to start the countdown to the new release. Not only is ...
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What would happen if you took "…And Justice For All", the iconic 1988 album from thrash metal pioneers METALLICA, and reimagined it for a classical orchestra? Add to that four emerging jazz and soul vocalists. You're left with one of the most intriguing interpretations of rock material ever recorded. Brought to you by LITTLE KRUTA, ...
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EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has lamented the partisan split in America, with people on opposite political sides unable to talk — and listen — to one another as polarization continues to increase. "We have to be able to have a conversation still," Amy told Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station (hear audio below). ...
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To tide fans over during trying times, electronic rock band ORGY has unearthed a never-before-seen video for the track "Spells", taken from its 2015 "Talk Sick" EP. "We just wanted to reach out during these hard times to let you know we haven't forgotten about all of you," ORGY says. "These times are especially difficult ...
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In August, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (TSO) was forced to make the heartbreaking announcement that, for the first time in more than 20 years, the group will not be able to tour during the holiday season. The multi-platinum, critically acclaimed, progressive rock group, is proud to make an exciting announcement today — to keep its rock holiday ...
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TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider is among the stars taking part in "Rock Me Amadeus", a new show that combines classics from different centuries. The massive concert experience is currently slated to open in summer 2021 in New York City. "Rock Me Amadeus" brings together some of the greatest talents from the worlds of rock, ...
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JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying he did things on the guitar that "nobody had seen before." The legendary VAN HALEN axeman died on October 6 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. During an appearance on the October 13 episode of SiriusXM's ...
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METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett has collaborated with music director Edwin Outwater on two horror-themed instrumentals that were supposed to be played with the Vancouver Symphony next month. Outwater previously worked with METALLICA and the 70-piece San Francisco Symphony on the chart-topping album "Metallica And San Francisco Symphony: S&M²". Speaking to the METALLICA fan-club magazine
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SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith has revealed to Two Doods Reviews that the band is "nine songs into the writing process" for its seventh studio album. "We're in the demo process at the moment — we're just writing," he clarified (see video below). Last month, Smith told the KLOS radio show "Whiplash" that he and bassist/producer ...
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The official music video for the song "Without You" from veteran hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto can be seen below. The track is taken his new upcoming album, "Wide Awake (In My Dreamland)", which will be released on November 6 via Frontiers Music Srl. Produced by and written with Alessandro Del Vecchio, the release ...
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