Posted On Dec 7, 2022
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances.
In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Project assembles material recorded by the Pink Floyd rocker throughout the pandemic. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
DISTURBED bassist John Moyer spoke to the Danny Wimmer Presents show "Power Hour" about the band's recently released eighth studio album, "Divisive". The LP was recorded earlier this year with producer Drew Fulk (MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, LIL PEEP, HIGHLY SUSPECT) in Nashville, Tennessee.
"It's really in...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Album further drove a wedge between Mick Jones and Lou Gramm. Continue reading…
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CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen will miss the band's shows this weekend after recently undergoing a "minor" medical procedure. He will be temporarily replaced by Robin Taylor Zander, the 28-year-old son of CHEAP TRICK's frontman Robin Wayne Zander.
Earlier today, the legendary rockers released th...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
According to Billboard, legendary rockers JOURNEY have hired a new manager.
The band, which was previously managed by guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain, has officially recruited Mike Kobayashi, who also oversees fellow iconic rockers DEF LEPPARD.
JOURNEY's management change comes le...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
There are actually a few reasons. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
According to Billboard, DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, IRON MAIDEN and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA were among the top-grossing touring artists of the 12-month period ending on October 31.
In the magazine's just-published year-end Boxscore chart, which was topped by Pue...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Jayne Andrews, who has been managing JUDAS PRIEST for 36 years, is a guest on the latest episode of "Gabbing With Girlfriends", the new podcast hosted by Gloria Butler, wife and manager of BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler. During the chat, which can be seen below, Andrews spoke about PRIEST's reu...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
You'll be able to sound just like him... maybe. Continue reading…
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Tours by Def Leppard and Motley Crue, Eagles and Paul McCartney all grossed over $100 million. Continue reading…
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It's a good time for rock music. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
THE WINERY DOGS will embark on a European tour in June 2023. The powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocalist Mike Portnoy will be playing shows in support of its third album, "III", which is set for release on February 3, 2023 o...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
See what the musician said after the incident. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
HIM mastermind Ville Valo (VV) spoke to Germany's Rock Antenne about his touring plans in support of his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which will arrive on January 13 via Heartagram Records, distributed by UMG/Spinefarm. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're gonna be touring Europe i...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Bands are getting tired of it. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will induct TWISTED SISTER's classic lineup of Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda, Mark Mendoza and late drummer A.J Pero into the Metal Hall Of Fame at the sixth annual charity gala, set to take place January 26, 2023 at The C...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Mike Kobayashi, who also manages Def Leppard, will work with the feuding rockers. Continue reading…
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Will Ramos goes deep into 'Pain Remains' and Lorna Shore's incredible year. Continue reading…
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See who's on board and what special shows are planned. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
FLYLEAF, which recently reunited with singer Lacey Sturm, will perform at next year's edition of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set to take place September 7-10, 2023 in Alton, Virginia. Also set to appear at the event are COAL CHAMBER, TAPROOT (reunion show), COLD ("Year Of The Spider" 20th-annivers...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
The family of Ozzy Osbourne's late guitarist Randy Rhoads has collaborated with Dunlop, a manufacturer of musical accessories, on a new Randy Rhoads Distortion Plus pedal, to be released in 2023.
The news of a new Rhoads pedal was shared by Randy's sister Kathy Rhoads D'Argenzio on Tuesday (December...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Time to board that familiar spaceship for a mission deep into their shared discography. Continue reading…
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A deep dive into why this is happening so frequently. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will take part in a performance of Jon Lord's "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" on nearly a dozen dates in March and April 2023. The concerts will be performed by a symphony orchestra consisting of more than 80 instrumentalists conducted by Paul Mann, a close frie...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
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Posted On Dec 7, 2022
METALLICA has released lyric videos for its new single, "Lux Æterna", in several different languages: English, Japanese, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Check them out below.
"Lux Æterna" is the first single from METALLICA's upcoming 12th studio album, "72 Seasons", which is due on April 14, 2023 v...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Video follows the release of 'Revolver' box set. Continue reading…
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They claim the dismissal ruling based on the statute of limitations was in error. Continue reading…
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Earlier this week, QUEENSRŸCHE announced an early 2023 U.S. tour in support of its sixteenth studio album, "Digital Noise Alliance". The band has just wrapped up a fall run in North America supporting JUDAS PRIEST on the "50 Heavy Metal Years" tour, and will now launch their first headlining campaig...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
It was a radio station contest. Continue reading…
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The drummer has spoken out. Continue reading…
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Legendary DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has collaborated with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of fine artwork built from performance. Utilizing light-based technology, Lynch is able to create and capture his fretboard performance into extraordinary abstract images that are then laid t...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
He recalls his feeling upon hearing the news. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
According to Variety, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin held the first-ever live edition of their "Hannukah Sessions" project Monday night (December 5) at the 250-capacity Largo in Los Angeles, California. This year's event, which was presented by director Judd Apatow, with profits going towards the Anti-...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Secret concert marked the first time the pandemic-developed series took place in front of a live audience. Continue reading…
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The second Pantera gig of 2022 is in the books. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen has once again said the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Human. :II: Nature." will be the third part of a trilogy that began with 2015's "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" album. He told Metal Hammer: "I immediately knew after getting that...
Posted On Dec 7, 2022
Alternative rockers COLD will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their third album, 2003's "Year Of The Spider", by embarking on a U.S. tour next spring. The group will perform the LP in full at each stop, which will feature support from DIVIDE THE FALL, AWAKE FOR DAYS, SYGNAL TO NOISE and DEATH VALL...
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
PANTERA's second live performance in over 20 years took place Tuesday night (December 6) at Monterrey Metal Fest at Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. Surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (vocals) are joined in PANTERA's reformed lineup by guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLA...
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
Tobias Forge, who fronted a pre-GHOST death metal outfit called REPUGNANT, was asked in a new interview with Loudwire if he could ever see GHOST writing and recording a death metal song. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, I don't think so. I believe that it would be… Because I'v...
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante says that he enjoyed himself during PANTERA's first live performance in over 20 years, which took place last Friday (December 2) at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest. Surviving members Rex Brown (bass) and Philip Anselmo (vocals) are joined in PANTERA's reformed l...
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
See who's playing. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
KEMIKALFIRE, the side project of HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale and LIT drummer Taylor Carroll, will make its live debut on January 19 at the Knitting Factory in North Hollywood, California. Support at the gig will come from LIP CANDY.
In a recent interview with the "Thunder Underground" podcast, Are...
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
The long-awaited Adam Jones and Epiphone partnership has now arrived with the release of the Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection. This unprecedented, limited-edition collection blends the TOOL guitarist's love of fine art and music, resulting in seven, iconic Silverburst Les Paul Cust...
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
The streaming service predicts the future of your playlists! Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
Former touring guitarist reveals the icon's subtle signal. Continue reading…
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
QUEENSRŸCHE has released a music video for the song "Sicdeth". The track is taken from the band's sixteenth studio album, "Digital Noise Alliance", which was released on October 7 via Century Media. The record was once again helmed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris, who previously worked with QUEENSRŸCHE on 2...
Posted On Dec 6, 2022
See who's playing the inaugural event in 2023. Continue reading…