METALLICA, which is known for its energetic, all-encompassing live concerts, raised the bar for virtual performances during its "Live & Acoustic From HQ: Helping Hands Concert & Auction" charity event on November 14. The band used Virtual Crowd technology to get up close and personal with fans around the world. Virtual Crowd, a fully customizable ...
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MOTÖRHEAD's "Ace Of Spades" 40th-anniversary celebration releases have taken the world by storm once more, establishing this landmark album as being of eternal importance to music culture. With a centerpiece deluxe edition box set, comprising the original album, two previously unreleased live albums from the "Ace Up Your Sleeve" tour, a DVD compilation, 40-page book, ...
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BUTCHER BABIES have released the official music video for their latest single, "Bottom Of A Bottle". The song is the first taste of the band's forthcoming fourth studio album, tentatively due in early 2021 via an as-yet-undisclosed record label. BUTCHER BABIES vocalist Heidi Shepherd stated about the writing process for "Bottom Of A Bottle": "It ...
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Just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Z2 gives music fans something to celebrate with news of one of the publisher's most ambitious projects yet. The "Among The Living" graphic novel pulls together a who's who of names from around comics and music for a track-by-track storyline inspired by one of heavy metal's most iconic albums. ...
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Hailing from the shores of Santa Cruz, Calirnia, modern heavy metal revivalist James Durbin is on the verge of releasing his boldest, heaviest album to date with the announcement of the debut album from DURBIN, "The Beast Awakens". Coming February 12, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl, fans can get their first taste of the album ...
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AC/DC will film a "virtual video" for the next single off the band's latest album "Power Up". Released on November 13, "Power Up" features AC/DC's 2020 lineup of Brian Johnson (vocals), Phil Rudd (drums), Cliff Williams (bass), Angus Young (guitar) and Stevie Young (guitar). The LP was recorded over a six-week period in August and ...
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The official music video for "Sacred Lights", the new single from FIRSTBORNE, the band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and fellow MEGADETH alum James LoMenzo, can be seen below. The track is the second to be released following the arrival of FIRSTBORNE's self-titled debut EP, which came out earlier this year and marked the ...
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In a new interview with "That Jamieson Show", JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the fact that the band still does not own the rights to its first two albums, "Rocka Rolla" (1974) and "Sad Wings Of Destiny" (1976), even though it's been four and a half decades since they were released. "We've gone ...
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LIFE OF AGONY singer Mina Caputo has released a new solo album, titled "The Mones". Fans can check out the new record exclusively via Caputo's Bandcamp. After garnering a massive following as the vocalist for the world-renowned rock-alt/metal outfit LIFE OF AGONY, Caputo's honed a reputation for touching listeners to the ...
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Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have revealed details of their 13th studio album, "Hermitage", due on February 26, 2021 via Napalm Records. While the world is struggling in the dark, MOONSPELL's forthcoming album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano (PARADISE LOST, PRIMORDIAL, GHOST, SÓLSTAFIR) at the Orgone Studios in the U.K. Building upon the ...
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EXODUS has set "Persona Non Grata" as the title of its long-awaited new album, due in the summer of 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records. The San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' next disc will be the follow-up to 2014's "Blood In Blood Out", which was their first release since the departure of the group's lead singer ...
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In a brand new interview with Australia's Riff Crew, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was asked about the band's 1994 self-titled album which featured John Corabi on lead vocals instead of Vince Neil. Speaking about the fact that CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars considers the LP to be one of his favoties ...
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TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying that he misses his friend "more than anything." Lukather discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician in a brand new interview with Metal Master Kingdom. He said (see video below): "It's hard for me, man, 'cause the ...
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In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine offered an update on the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" album. He said (hear audio below): "I just found out yesterday, believe it or not, we got our delivery date, when they want me to ...
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PEARL JAM frontman Eddie Vedder performed two solo songs as part of the virtual fundraising event "Venture Into Cures" on November 18. In addition to the new track "Matter Of Time", Vedder played an updated version of "Say Hi", a song originally written for Eli Meyer, a brave six-year-old afflicted with Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa. Additionally, ...
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ETERNAL CHAMPION may honestly be the platonic ideal of what, on a basic level, heavy metal should sound like. In a modern heavy metal field that is increasingly crowded with bands paying tribute to tried-and-true sounds, the group crafts songs that are lean and streamlined, not coming off as regurgitated hero worship or comically over-the-top ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen has revealed the musicians that will join him on the road when he starts playing shows in support of his upcoming solo debut album under the band name MAMMOTH WVH. Performing alongside Wolfgang, who will handle lead vocals and guitar, will be guitarist Frank Sidoris (SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS), ...
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Alex Van Halen's stage-played complete drum kit, which he used on VAN HALEN 1980 "Invasion" tour, is available for purchase from Reverb.com for $275,000. A portion of proceeds will go to charity. The white Ludwig kit (see video below), which was used on more than 100 shows during the tour in ...
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During a recent appearance on "Vox&Hops", the podcast hosted by Matt McGachy, frontman of extreme metal band CRYPTOPSY, DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Sven Atle Kopperud (a.k.a. Silenoz) was asked if his band has changed the way it approaches touring. He responded (see video below): "We obviously have gotten older. Most of us have kids now. It's ...
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES guitarist Jeremy "Jinxx" Ferguson has tested positive for COVID-19. Jinxx confirmed his diagnosis in a social media post earlier today. He wrote: "Last Saturday, I woke up feeling extremely rundown, feverish and had a nasty cough. I didn't hesitate to take my family down to get tested right away. We got our ...
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On today's (Wednesday, November 18) episode of her talk show "The Talk", Ozzy Osbourne's wife and manager Sharon announced that she is self-quarantining after being in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. "I'm home today because one of the ladies that I work with at home has come down with COVID. So we're ...
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According to Billboard, SYSTEM OF A DOWN's first new tracks in nearly 15 years, "Protect The Land" and "Genocidal Humanoidz", have landed at positions No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. "Land" topped the chart with 2.7 million U.S. streams and 5,000 downloads sold in ...
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DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie is currently in the studio recording a new solo album for a 2021 release. Unlike previous LPs "Elements Of Persuasion" (2005), "Static Impulse" (2010) and "Impermanent Resonance" (2013), which were written and recorded as a collaboration with LaBrie's songwriting partner for over a dozen years, Matt Guillory, the new effort ...
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GUNS N' ROSES will return to tour Australia and New Zealand in November 2021. Fan-club members will get the first shot at tickets beginning November 23. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning November 26. Tour dates: Nov. 06 - Metricon Stadium - Gold Coast, Australia Nov. 09 - Adelaide Oval - Adelaide, ...
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The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the world-renowned voice of DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL, will participate in the upcoming "Icons & Idols: Trilogy Rock 'N' Roll Auction" conducted by Julien's Auctions live in Beverly Hills and online at www.JuliensAuctions.com ...
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Ocala, Florida rock band A DAY TO REMEMBER has returned with news of its widely anticipated new album, "You're Welcome". Set for release on March 5, 2021, "You're Welcome" marks the platinum-selling band's debut album for Fueled By Ramen. A DAY TO REMEMBER vocalist Jeremy McKinnon commented on the forthcoming collection, noting: "It's finally here ...
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Cliff Williams spoke to Ernie Ball's "Striking A Chord" podcast about his decision to leave AC/DC four years prior to the release the of the band's new album, "Power Up". The bassist announced his retirement at the end of AC/DC's 2015-2016 "Rock Or Bust" tour, which also saw vocalist Brian Johnson leaving because of hearing ...
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KORN, METALLICA, MASTODON, Billy Corgan, Dave Navarro and Krist Novoselic are among the artists who will take part in virtual tribute performances when ALICE IN CHAINS is presented with this year's Museum Of Pop Culture (MoPOP) Founders Award on December 1. ALICE IN CHAINS will also play at the event. ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/singer Jerry ...
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Wolfgang Van Halen has told Entertainment Tonight that he and his family may eventually organize a tribute show in honor of his father, Eddie Van Halen, with proceeds going toward Eddie's favorite charity, Mr. Holland's Opus, which helps underprivileged students access musical instruments. Proceeds from the debut solo single from Wolfgang's ...
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In a new interview with Kiki Classic Rock, WARRANT singer Robert Mason was asked what it's like to sing "Heaven" and other songs penned by the band's original frontman Jani Lane. He responded (hear audio below): "It's a beautiful song. It's really well written. [Jani] had a window of time where ...
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