TRIUMPH’s RIK EMMETT Recalls Managing A Heckler During Acoustic Concert
In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett spoke about the practice of offering VIP concert packages where fans shell out a bit more than the price of the ticket in exchange for a hopefully indelible experience that often includes a chance to meet your heroes. He…
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JUDAS PRIEST’s ROB HALFORD On Metal Community: ‘There’s Nothing Better Than Having Us All Together In The Same Venue’
In a new interview with The Sound Lab, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the heavy metal community, which he has previously described as “all-inclusive, no matter what your sexual identity is, what you look like or what you believe in or don’t believe in.” He said (as transcribed by BLABBE…
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Watch: AVENGED SEVENFOLD Closes Out 2024 Leg Of North American Tour In Newark
AVENGED SEVENFOLD completed the 2024 leg of its acclaimed “Life Is But A Dream…” North American tour last night (Sunday, March 31) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The band’s setlist was as follows:
01. Game Over
02. Mattel
03. Afterlife
04. Hail To The King
05. We Love You
06. Shepherd O…
GREAT WHITE’s MICHAEL LARDIE Praises New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: ‘With His Vocal Range, We Can Do Pretty Much Anything’
In a new interview with Robert Miguel of Uvalde Radio Rocks, GREAT WHITE rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Michael Lardie confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2017’s “Full Circle” album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It’s time. It’s been ab…
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Heavy Temple release new new song ‘House Of Worship’
HEAVY TEMPLE have released a brand new song! The new song, titled House Of Worship, is taken from the American psychedelic doom metal trio’s upcoming new album, Garden Of Heathens, which is scheduled…
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce New Summer 2024 North American Headline Tour Dates
Expanding an already stacked schedule, two-time Grammy Award-winning iconic rock band THE SMASHING PUMPKINS reveal a string of new North American headline performances in 2024. In addition to a combination of arena and headliner festival dates in Europe and North American stadium performances with G…
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Godsticks announce UK tour
GODSTICKS have announced a headlining UK tour! Set for June and September this year, the tour will see the progressive rock band touring across the UK to support their latest studio…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Head Hammer Man – Horndal
No one can deny that historical events and persons of interest play a key role in vast amounts of metal and rock subject matter. Many artists draw from the well…
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“When we first came to New York, we’d play four times a day. I only had one guitar, so I’d have to break it and fix it four times a day”: Pete Townshend talks guitar smashing, and what he had to do to keep his gear functioning
John Hiatt once sang, “Oh, it breaks my heart to see those stars smashing a perfectly good guitar,” but you’ll never hear the Who guitar legend apologize for his early stage antics
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NICKELBACK Documentary ‘Hate To Love’ To Premiere On Streaming Platform VEEPS
This April Fool’s Day, NICKELBACK is unveiling an announcement that’s no joke: “Hate To Love: Nickelback” will premiere on streaming platform Veeps on Friday, April 12, 2024 following a bumper weekend of theater showings across 30 countries. In addition, NICKELBACK will drop behind-the-scenes footag…
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