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One man’s quest for early Pink Floyd sound resulted in this stompbox emulation of a long-forgotten 1960s British amp
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Three ultra-pointy, battle-ready axes and a Dinky that combines Bengal tiger and space-themed aesthetics
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From DIO, COVERDALE To HUGHES, THE DEAD DAISIES' DOUG ALDRICH 'Has No Agenda' When Working With Legendary Vocalists
By David E. Gehlke
The relaxed, easy-going disposition of Doug Aldrich over Zoom likely matches his approach while in the rehearsal room with the likes of Ronnie James Dio, David Coverdale and now Glenn Hughes as part of THE DEAD DAISIES. (Aldrich joked that he’s happy to be included in the Ritchie…
PATRIK JENSEN And WITCHERY Soldier Through Lineup Changes And Pandemic To Release 'Nightside'
By David E. Gehlke
“I’m a bit tired at the moment,” laughs veteran Swedish riff lord Patrik Jensen. Jensen just returned from Japan with AT THE GATES, where he was tapped at the last minute to replace Jonas Stålhammar, who recently got the ax from the long-running melodic death metal innovators. Whi…
Former GREAT WHITE Singers JACK RUSSELL And TERRY ILOUS To Team Up For Acoustic Storytelling Show In Corona
Former GREAT WHITE singers Jack Russell and Terry Ilous will come together for one night, on one stage, for an acoustic storytelling show on Saturday, October 29 at Rockefellas bar in Corona, California. Russell and Ilous will share stories about their long rock and roll careers. Fans will get a cha…
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Watch RAMMSTEIN Perform In San Antonio During Summer 2022 North American Stadium Tour
The HeavyMetalPowerslave YouTube channel has uploaded video of RAMMSTEIN’s September 17 concert at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Check out the clips below.
RAMMSTEIN’s North American stadium run kicked off on August 21 in Montreal and will end on October 4 in Mexico City.
One of the most reve…
Why Did All Five Members Of SABATON Get VAN HALEN Tattoos? PÄR SUNDSTRÖM Explains
In a new interview with Canada’s The Metal Voice, SABATON bassist Pär Sundström confirmed that he and his bandmates all have VAN HALEN tattoos. Regarding why they all ended up getting the iconic VH logo permanently inked on their bodies, he said: “It was a bet, and we just did that.” Asked if he is…
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Watch KITTIE's Entire Comeback Performance At BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL
Reunited Canadian metallers KITTIE performed on September 8 at this year’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert is available below.
Joining guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander and her sister, drummer Mercedes Lander, a…
GHOST's PAPA EMERITUS IV To Throw Out First Pitch At CHICAGO WHITE SOX Vs. CLEVELAND GUARDIANS Game
GHOST frontman Papa Emeritus IV (a.k.a. Tobias Forge) will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians game on Thursday, September 22 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Major League Baseball game begins at 7:10 p.m.
The ceremonial first pitch is…
Hear Tommy Emmanuel and Mike Dawes' spellbinding acoustic cover of The 1975's Be My Mistake
Pristine and reflective, the recording is an incredible showcase for Emmanuel, who does his best “mandolin impression,” while putting on a masterclass in articulation
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