In a new interview with The Adventures Of Pipeman, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about a pairing of PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN on a festival bill, such as at last year’s Power Trip and this year’s Aftershock. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I was talking to Rob [Halford, PR…

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Line 6 Hx One Stereo Multi-Effects Pedal

The Line 6 HX One is a powerful stereo effect pedal with intuitive controls that fits onto any pedalboard. Select one of 250+ effects taken from the acclaimed HX family processors and easily adjust the parameters displayed on the OLED screen using the three corresponding knobs. You can also automate parameter changes via the unique Flux controller and trigger them with the Tap/Flux footswitch. Connect an optional expression pedal or two external footswitches for additional control (all sold separately). . HX One also provides adjustable input impedance with a choice of True Bypass or buffered DSP Bypass, MIDI In and Out/Thru connectors, 128 Presets or a USB-C port for firmware updates and use with the HX One Preset Librarian application. HX One may be powered using the included 9V power supply or most third-party power supplies, making it easy to add to your pedalboard.250+ effects taken from the HX family processors. Intuitive controls make selecting and editing effects easy. Flux Controller for automating parameter changes . Adjustable input impedance to match your instrument . Connect an optional expression pedal or two external footswitches (sold separately). MIDI In, Out/Thru connectors (receives PC and CC messages). Stereo I/O with choice of True Bypass or buffered DSP Bypass. 128 preset slots. USB-C port for firmware updates and use with HX One Preset Librarian . 9V power supply included.

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan was asked if the group’s recently completed “The BIG Finish” farewell tour was just the end of extensive touring for him and his bandmates, with plans to make special appearances from time to time, or if MR. BIG is…

THE WHO guitarist Pete Townshend has confirmed that the band will be reactivated in 2025. In a new interview with The Standard, he said: “I met with Roger [Daltrey, THE WHO singer] for lunch a couple of weeks ago. We’re in good form. We love each other. We’re both getting a bit creaky, but we will d…

Blackberry Smoke will embark on their Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour in 2025, featuring stops at Worcester’s Palladium, Burlington’s The Flynn, New Orleans’ The Fillmore, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater, among many others.Tickets for the newly added dates will be available for pre-sale starting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29 at 10am local time, with the general on-sale following this Friday, November 1 at 10:00am local time. Full details and ticket information can be found at blackberrysmoke.com.Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke has released eight studio albums including their latest, Be Right Here. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell), the record was released to widespread critical acclaim earlier this year and debuted at #1 on the Current Country Albums chart, Americana/Folk Albums chart and Current Rock Albums chart. Since forming in 2001, Blackberry Smoke has continued to tour relentlessly, building a strong and loyal community of fans. In addition to their work as musicians, the band is deeply committed to charitable work and formed the Brit Turner Family Fund, a non-profit supporting several national foundations committed to curing children’s cancer. With these efforts, the band has raised over $1,000,000 to date benefitting children’s cancer research. Most recently, Blackberry Smoke raised over $26,000 with their hometown show at Atlanta’s Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park earlier this summer, which celebrated the life and legacy of the band’s late drummer, Brit Turner.BLACKBERRY SMOKE CONFIRMED TOUR DATESOctober 30—Bakersfield, CA—Fox Theater~October 31—San Diego, CA—Humphreys Concerts by the Bay~November 1—Las Vegas, NV—The Pearl Concert Theater~November 2—Riverside, CA—Fox Performing Arts Center~November 7—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre^November 8—Clearwater, FL—Ruth Eckerd Hall^November 9—Fort Myers, FL—Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall^November 10—Pompano Beach, FL—Pompano Beach Amphitheater^November 14—Royal Oak, MI—Royal Oak Music Theatre%November 15—Marietta, OH—Peoples Bank Theatre%November 16—Shipshewana, IN—Blue Gate Performing Arts Center%November 21—Carterville, IL—Event Center at Walker’s Bluff Casino ResortNovember 22—Tulsa, OK—Cain’s Ballroom**November 23—Shawnee, OK—FireLake Arena**December 5—Mobile, AL—Saenger Theatre††December 6—Augusta, GA—Bell Auditorium##December 7— Fayetteville, NC—Crown Theatre##December 8—Savannah, GA—Johnny Mercer Theatre##December 31—Macon, GA—Macon City Auditorium^^January 30—Morristown, NJ—Mayo Performing Arts CenterJanuary 31—Bensalem, PA—XCite Center at Parx CasinoFebruary 1—Worcester, MA—The PalladiumFebruary 2—Patchogue, NY—Patchogue Theatre for the Performing ArtsFebruary 5—Portland, ME—State TheatreFebruary 6—Burlington, VT—The FlynnFebruary 7—Providence, RI—The Strand Ballroom & TheatreFebruary 8—Williamsport, PA—Penn College Community Arts CenterFebruary 13-17—Rock Legends Cruise XIIMarch 6—Rockford, IL—Coronado TheatreMarch 7—Peoria, IL—Peoria Civic Center TheaterMarch 8—Evansville, IN—Aiken TheatreMarch 27—New Orleans, LA—The FillmoreMarch 28—Houston, TX—713 Music HallMarch 29—Helotes, TX—John T. Floore’s Country StoreApril 25—Miramar Beach, FL—Moon Crush “Pink Moon”May 8—Austin, TX—ACL Live at the Moody TheaterMay 9—Dallas, TX—Majestic TheatreMay 15—Maryville, TN—The ShedMay 16—Maryville, TN—The ShedMay 17—Maryville, TN—The Shed~with special guest Kelsey Waldon^with special guest Southall%with special guest Sam Morrow**with special guest Taylor Hunnicutt††with special guest Georgia Thunderbolts##with special guest Tishamingo^^with special guest Robert Jon and the Wreck

Austin noisy hardcore outfit, Mugger, swing for the fences on new single, “Candy Apple Baseball.”
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