As initially reported by Metal Sludge, guitarist Kane Roberts will be rejoining Alice Cooper‘s band for the iconic frontman’s upcoming tour in the fall. Cooper announced Kane’s return in a social media post yesterday (July 13), writing: “I’m looking forward to welcoming back Kane Roberts for our shows in September and October. We’ve been friends...
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PANTERA ‘Reunion’ Tour To Happen In 2023; Lineup Rumored To Include CHARLIE BENANTE And ZAKK WYLDE
According to Billboard, the surviving members of PANTERA will embark on a reunion tour in 2023. Both singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown have apparently signed with Artist Group International to book their North American dates. “We are thrilled to be working with such an iconic band and bringing their music back to the...
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Release The Official Music Video For New Single ‘Don’t Pray For Me’
WITHIN TEMPTATION has released the official Jeb Hardwick-directed music video for the band’s new single, “Don’t Pray For Me”. You can check it out below. The song is the fourth single leading up to WITHIN TEMPTATION‘s next studio album. In recent years, WITHIN TEMPTATION shifted its focus from releasing albums to releasing a series of...
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON Launches New Death/Thrash Metal Band Called DIETH
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, Swedish guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (formerly of ENTOMBED A.D.) and drummer Michał Łysejko (ex-DECAPITATED) have launched the new death/thrash metal band DIETH. The group is based out of Gdansk, Poland and has already dropped the official music video for its first single, “In The Hall Of The Hanging Serpents“, which you...
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Appear At ‘Comic-Con International’ In San Diego; Selling L.A. Home For 18 Million
Ozzy Osbourne will make his Comic-Con International debut at this year’s event on Friday, July 22 in San Diego, California. Osbourne and Todd McFarlane will reveal artwork for the limited-edition special McFarlane-designed comic book (that is available that is part of some of the special-edition album packages) along with a signing at the Stern Pinball/Rebellion...
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OBITUARY Just Surprise Released Two Live Albums: ‘Slowly We Rot’ And ‘Cause Of Death’
Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY have just unleashed not one, but two live albums available to stream below. The live OBITUARY efforts “Slowly We Rot – Live & Rotting” and “Cause of Death – Live Infection” are now streaming online with physical copies available August 26 and up for pre-order at this location. “Slowly We...
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SLIPKNOT’s TORTILLA MAN Teases ‘Something’s Coming’
SLIPKNOT percussionist ‘Tortilla Man‘, otherwise known as Michael Pfaff, is teasing that “something’s coming” in a new Instagram post. SLIPKNOT fans are obviously hoping he is referring to new music finally arriving from the legendary Iowa metal band, which is expected to drop in the very near future. The post features a clip from the...
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DREAM THEATER’s JOHN PETRUCCI Announces Solo Tour Feat. MIKE PORTNOY On Drums
For over three decades, Grammy Award-winning guitarist John Petrucci has been known for his work in the groundbreaking and influential progressive metal band DREAM THEATER. Now, John is adding another career milestone to his resume as he is embarking on his first headlining solo tour performing material from his recently released solo album, “Terminal Velocity“,...
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MESHUGGAH’s TOMAS HAAKE Hates Playing The Song ‘Bleed’ Live
You can’t deny MESHUGGAH‘s “Bleed” is one of the band’s most recognized songs, being it’s second most-played live song behind “Future Breed Machine.” In a recent talk with Metal Injection, Haake was asked what 30 seconds of MESHUGGAH‘s music would he consider to be the “ultimate teaser”. Haake said: “In a sense, that would have...
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON And SYMPHONY X Vocalist RUSSELL ALLEN Announce ‘Army Of Dreamers’ Album
Frontiers Music Srl has announced that the dynamic trio of Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB), Anette Olzon (THE DARK ELEMENT, ex-NIGHTWISH) and Magnus Karlsson (PRIMAL FEAR) have crafted a follow-up to the well-received debut ALLEN/OLZON album “Worlds Apart“. The new LP, “Army Of Dreamers“, set for release on September 9, once again pairs the...