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- Ramblin’ Man Fair organisers confirm 2019 dates & unveil highlights video
Ramblin’ Man Fair will return for a fifth consecutive year to Mote Park in Maidstone, Kent next summer.
- Mercury Rising to release new album ‘The Rabbit Hole’ on August 25th
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- Dan Patlansky announces nine-date November 2018 tour
Having recently wrapped up his sold-out March 2018 tour, Dan Patlansky has lined up a fresh run of headline shows for this November.
- MESHUGGAH’s TOMAS HAAKE: PANTERA ‘Shaped A Whole Generation Of Musicians In Metal’
MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake spoke to Finland’s Kaaos TV about the recent passing of PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. He said: “I was stunned at first. Obviously, he was way too young — only 54, I think. Yeah, it definitely came as a shock. I mean, I don’t know him that well, but, […]
- Wicked’s album ‘Rock N’ Roll’ ready for pre-ordering and to ship in two weeks
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- How Much Money Iron Maiden Generate From Ticket Sales
These numbers are unreal. Continue reading…
- Dizzy Fox release bonus track “The Only One” for streaming
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- MASTODON Guitarist Says Bands Can’t Survive Current Economic Climate
According to The Pulse Of Radio, MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher discussed the current state of the music business on the “Let There Be Talk” podcast, saying that the way artists are paid by streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music needs to change. He explained, “If this continues, the artist is gonna disappear. Because we […]
- MICHAEL AMOTT Says ARCH ENEMY’s Near-Ballad ‘Reason To Believe’ Has ‘Gone Down Very Well With The Fans’
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott spoke to Hayley Leggs about the band’s decision to record a near-ballad, “Reason To Believe” — complete with clean vocals — for its most recent studio album, 2017’s “Will To Power”. “I wrote the music for that song with my brother [former ARCH ENEMY guitarist Christopher Amott], and it was […]
- Y&T Announces Two Special Acoustic Shows
Iconic Bay Area rockers Y&T will play two special acoustic shows later this month. Be among the first to experience the newest Meniketti Wines (being released in July), enjoy an intimate Y&T acoustic set (performing some songs from the new acoustic CD), then hang out with frontman Dave Meniketti and his wife and Y&T manager […]
- Jimmy DeGrasso reportedly out of Ratt with three new members to join Pearcy and Croucier
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- Avril Lavigne – Fuel (Metallica Cover)
American female rock star Avril Lavigne performing Fuel a Metallica cover for the MTV icons.
- Metallica – Ecstasy Of Gold (James Hetfield Playing Solo)
Metallica song recording 2007. James Hetfield is playing solo here.
- LIGHT THE TORCH To Play First-Ever Concert On Monday In Brooklyn
LIGHT THE TORCH (formerly DEVIL YOU KNOW), the band fronted by former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones, will play its first show ever at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, New York on Monday, July 9. Fans from all over the world can “attend,” as Revolver will livestream the entire performance via Facebook Live. The concert will […]
- Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross to Score “Dramatic Musical” from the Director of It Comes at Night
The Oscar winning duo of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have announced their next project: they’ll score Waves, a “dramatic musical”about “two young couples as they navigate the emotional minefield of growing up and falling in love” that “will be almost entirely synchronized to music, mixing some iconic contemporary songs alongside an original score by” the […]
- PROPHETS OF RAGE Completes Work On New 13-Song Album; New Single To Be Released This Weekend
PROPHETS OF RAGE bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk were interviewed by Kaaos TV before the band’s June 30 show at Provinssi in Seinäjoki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. In addition to Commerford, Wilk and guitarist Tom Morello, all of whom previously played together in RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and AUDIOSLAVE, […]
- LAMB OF GOD’s CHRIS ADLER Implored VINNIE PAUL Not To Reform PANTERA Without DIMEBAG
LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler says that he implored Vinnie Paul Abbott not to reform PANTERA without “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott. Ever since Dimebag was murdered in December 2004, people persistently called for Vinnie to consider reuniting with singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, with guitarist Zakk Wylde standing in for Vinnie’s late brother. […]
- Phil Lewis explains why Johnny Monaco left L.A. Guns and why band can’t keep a line-up together
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- Johnny Monaco clarifies that he left L.A. Guns because he did not feel it was a good fit
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- SEBASTIAN BACH Performs Cover Of PANTERA’s ‘Cemetery Gates’ In Montreal (Video)
Fan-filmed video footage of former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach performing a cover version of the PANTERA classic “Cemetery Gates” as a tribute to PANTERA members Vinnie Paul Abbott and “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott on July 2 at Foufounes Électriques in Montreal, Quebec, Canada can be seen below. Back in 2015, Bach told Australia’s “The Morning […]
- Dire Straits to perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony minus three core members
Three members of Dire Straits will perform with Stevie Wonder at their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction later this month.
- WATCH: Iron Maiden share video of Bruce Dickinson climbing the stage
Iron Maiden have shared two new videos from their Legacy of the Beast European tour.
- James Hetfield and Dave Mustaine – The Four Laughing Horsemen [Laugh Cover]
The horsemen are drawing nearer On leather steeds they ride They have come to have a laugh
- Metallica – Remember Tomorrow (Iron Maiden Cover)
Metallica covering Iron Maiden’s classic song “Remember Tomorrow” for Kerrang Magazine.
- ANTHRAX’s SCOTT IAN Announces ‘One Man Riot’ Spoken-Word Tour Of Australia
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will embark on a spoken-word tour of Australia in September. The “One Man Riot” trek will include stops in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Dates: Sep. 24 – Dunstan Playhouse – Adelaide, SA, Australia Sep. 26 – Goldfields Theatre – Melbourne, VIC, Australia Sep. 29 – Metro Theatre – Sydney, NSW, […]
- MEMORIAM Feat. BOLT THROWER And BENEDICTION Members: Pro-Shot Footage Of ROCK HARD FESTIVAL Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of MEMORIAM performing the song “Bleed The Same” at this year’s edition of the Rock Hard Festival, which was held in May in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, can be seen below. MEMORIAM is the Birmingham, United Kingdom-based death/grind metal band featuring Karl Willets (BOLT THROWER) on vocals, Frank Healy (BENEDICTION, CEREBRAL FIX) on […]
- L.A. GUNS Vs: FORMER MEMBER … Phil Lewis and Johnny Monaco do not see eye-to-eye on recent split
L.A. GUNS Vs: FORMER MEMBER Phil Lewis and Johnny Monaco do not see eye-to-eye on recent split I Know You Are But What Am I? — In the neverending saga that is being in the band L.A. Guns, it seems the band’s singer (Phil Lewis) and Johnny Monaco have different reasons for their recent split. Monaco […]
- BLACK SABBATH’s TONY IOMMI Cuts Ribbon To Open Solihull Hospital’s New Chemotherapy Unit
According to the Solihull Observer, BLACK SABBATH’s Tony Iommi cut the ribbon to the new £2.2 million chemotherapy unit at Solihull Hospital in Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Joining the guitarist on Tuesday (July 3) at the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit were Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust’s […]
- Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Is No Longer Involved With RATT
Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso has confirmed to SiriusXM DJ Eddie Trunk that he is no longer part of RATT. Singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining original members in RATT’s current lineup, which will make its live debut in Mulvane, Kansas on July 7. Back in March, it was reported by the […]
- Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Is No Longer Involved With RATT
Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso has confirmed to SiriusXM DJ Eddie Trunk that he is no longer part of RATT. Singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining original members in RATT’s current lineup, which will make its live debut in Mulvane, Kansas on July 7. Back in March, it was reported by the […]
- L.A. GUNS Singer Explains Latest Guitarist Change
L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis has confirmed to The Pure Rock Shop in a new interview that guitarist Johnny Monaco has left the band and has been replaced by Adam Hamilton. “It happened about two weeks ago,” Phil said. “We played a show in L.A. Jack Russell was supposed to play a venue down at […]
- L.A. GUNS Singer Explains Latest Guitarist Change
L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis has confirmed to The Pure Rock Shop in a new interview that guitarist Johnny Monaco has left the band and has been replaced by Adam Hamilton. “It happened about two weeks ago,” Phil said. “We played a show in L.A. Jack Russell was supposed to play a venue down at […]
- EXHORDER: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire HELLFEST Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of EXHORDER’s entire performance at this year’s Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France, can be seen below. EXHORDER now features founding members Vinnie LaBella (guitar) and Kyle Thomas (vocals) along with Jason Viebrooks (HEATHEN) on bass, Marzi Montazeri (ex-SUPERJOINT RITUAL, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS) on guitar […]
- Ones To Watch: Hightown Parade
In the 39th instalment of our weekly Ones To Watch feature, we’re shining the spotlight on the Brighton-based quartet Hightown Parade.
- Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing launches rock venue K.K.’s Steel Mill
Ex Judas Priest axeman K.K. Downing has officially announced the launch of a new rock venue in Wolverhampton.
- METALLICA’s JAMES HETFIELD Talks About His Childhood Love Of White Flying V Guitars (Video)
In the four-minute clip below, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield talks about his childhood love (or obsession!) with white Flying Vs and also takes a look at his new purple Snakebyte guitar. “As most kids who love certain bands, you just wanna get the same guitar that guy is playing,” James says. “I mean, really! I […]
- Suicidal Tendencies Tap Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman for Upcoming Tour
Jeff Pogan’s replacement came pretty quick. Continue reading…
- ALICE IN CHAINS’ SEAN KINNEY On VINNIE PAUL: ‘He Was A Crushing Drummer And An All-Around Great Guy’
On June 30, ALICE IN CHAINS members Sean Kinney (drums) and Mike Inez (bass) spoke to Austria’s Mulatschag about the recent passing of PANTERA and HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. “Back early on, like 1990 or so, I think we were over here [in Europe] and PANTERA were just coming up at the same time,” […]
- Watch Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott pour some sugar on various inanimate objects
In a new video promoting Def Leppard’s joint North American tour with Journey, Joe Elliott has poured some sugar on various miscellaneous items.
- BEAST IN BLACK: Quality Multi-Camera Footage Of LANKAFEST Performance
Quality multi-camera footage of BEAST IN BLACK performing the song “Blind And Frozen” on June 29 at LankaFest in Puolanka, Finland can be seen below. BEAST IN BLACK is the Helsinki, Finland-based metal band led by former BATTLE BEAST guitarist and main songwriter Anton Kabanen. BEAST IN BLACK’s debut album, “Berserker”, was released last November […]
- Exclusive: The Dust Coda premiere fiery ‘Let Me Go’ video
Fresh from playing a storming set at Ramblin’ Man Fair, The Dust Coda have premiered their ‘Let Me Go’ video exclusively on Planet Rock.
- Klassik ’78 release lyric video for song “American Made”
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- Listen To New BRANT BJORK Song ‘Chocolatize’
“Chocolatize”, a brand new song from KYUSS and FU MANCHU legend Brant Bjork, can be streamed below. The track is taken from his thirteenth solo album, titled “Mankind Woman”, which is due on September 14 via Heavy Psych Sounds Records. Although this is indeed a Brant Bjork record, it is the first record Brant so […]
- Can JUDAS PRIEST Exist Without ROB HALFORD, GLENN TIPTON And IAN HILL?
In a recent interview with Spain’s Metal Journal, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he can foresee the band one day existing without him, guitarist Glenn Tipton and singer Rob Halford. “Well, that sort of thing you don’t know until it happens, do you?” he responded. “We have to wait and see on […]
- Could JUDAS PRIEST Exist Without ROB HALFORD, GLENN TIPTON And IAN HILL?
In a recent interview with Spain’s Metal Journal, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he can foresee the band one day existing without him, guitarist Glenn Tipton and singer Rob Halford. “Well, that sort of thing you don’t know until it happens, do you?” he responded. “We have to wait and see on […]
- Ones To Watch: Blind Haze
The 27th band to feature in our weekly Ones To Watch showcase of the finest fast-rising talent are rock n’ roll purists Blind Haze.
- PROPHETS OF RAGE Completes Work On New 13-Song Album; New Song To Be Released This Weekend
PROPHETS OF RAGE bassist Tim Commerford and drummer Brad Wilk were interviewed by Kaaos TV before the band’s June 30 show at Provinssi in Seinäjoki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. In addition to Commerford, Wilk and guitarist Tom Morello, all of whom previously played together in RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and AUDIOSLAVE, […]
- What Songs We Want to Hear on Godsmack + Shinedown’s 2018 Co-Headline Tour
Here are a few set list suggestions for the two veteran bands as they prepare to hit the road for one of the summer’s hottest tours. Continue reading…
- WE ARE SENTINELS Feat. Former ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW: ‘From My Tower’ Lyric Video
The official lyric video for the song “From My Tower” from WE ARE SENTINELS (formerly SENTINELS), the new project featuring vocalist Matt Barlow (ICED EARTH, ASHES OF ARES, PYRAMAZE) and composer, keyboardist and pianist Jonah Weingarten (PYRAMAZE, STRUCTURE OF INHUMANITY), can be seen below. The track is taken from WE ARE SENTINELS’ self-titled debut album, […]
