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THE DEAD DAISIES ANNOUNCE JUNE 2024 U.S. TOUR, RETURN OF DRUMMER TOMMY CLUFETOS

After blistering tours of the U.S., Japan, and Europe in support of their “Best Of” album in 2023, The Dead Daisies have spent the early part of 2024 in both Nashville and Muscle Shoals busy in the studio with producer Marti Frederiksen writing and recording songs for their new studio album to be released later this year. The band…

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GUITARISTS JOE SATRIANI AND STEVE VAI RELEASE NEW MUSIC TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME “THE SEA OF EMOTION, PT. 1” OUT MARCH 29TH

Celebrating nearly five decades of musical friendship, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have collaborated on music for the first time!. Out March 29th, The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1 marks the FIRST time these two iconic guitarists have collaborated on a piece of music.  The duo are appearing on various radio stations across the U.S. today…

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JON BON JOVI DISCUSSES HIS CURRENT RELATIONSHIP WITH FORMER GUITARIST RICHIE SAMBORA, BAND’S NEW ALBUM, “FOREVER” DUE JUNE 7TH, FIRST SINGLE “LEGENDARY” OUT NOW

Ultimate Classic Rock‘s Bryan Rolli reports: Jon Bon Jovi has not been in contact with former bandmate and guitarist Richie Sambora, despite both musicians participating in the upcoming Bon Jovi docuseries Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. The four-part series will debut on April 26th on Hulu and Disney+ internationally. It features various members from Bon Jovi’s past and present, documenting…

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SEBASTIAN BACH TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, “CHILD WITHIN THE MAN,” ON MAY 10TH, LYRIC VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE, “EVERYBODY BLEEDS” OUT NOW

“An album more than 10 years in the making.” That’s how former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach describes his new solo LP, Child Within The Man, set for release on May 10th through Reigning Phoenix Music. The 11-track album was recorded in Orlando, Florida; produced and mixed by Michael “Elvis” Baskette; engineered by Jef Moll, assistant engineered by Josh Saldate and mastered by Robert Ludwig of Gateway…

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SLASH ANNOUNCES S.E.R.P.E.N.T. BLUES FESTIVAL ALL-STAR LINEUP FT. WARREN HAYNES, KEB’ ‘MO, CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM, SAMANTHA FISH, ZZ WARD, ROBERT RANDOLPH, ERIC GALES AND MORE

Following the announcement of his highly anticipated sixth solo album Orgy of the Damned (read details here), due out May 17th on Gibson Records, the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter Slash, has confirmed a North American tour in celebration of the Blues this summer. Slash’s newly announced S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival, an anagram that stands for Solidarity,…

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BUCK DHARMA ON WHETHER HE THINKS THE BAND GHOST SOUNDS LIKE BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, “I WOULDN’T SAY THEY’RE REALLY COPYING US”

Greg Prato for Ultimate Guitar spoke with Blue Öyster Cult‘s Buck Dharma, the interview appears in its entirety below. Ultimate Guitar: With many veteran rock bands calling it a career as of late, how much longer do you see BÖC going for? Buck Dharma: I think we’re throttling back from the years of heavy touring….

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BLUE ÖYSTER CULT SHARE NEW SINGLE, “DON’T COME RUNNING TO ME,” “GHOST STORIES” OUT APRIL 12TH

Today (March 12th), legendary rockers Blue Öyster Cult share the second single from their upcoming release, Ghost Stories, out April 12th on Frontiers Music Srl. The track, entitled Don’t Come Running To Me, is accompanied by a new music video. After the resounding success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, Ghost Stories sees the band eagerly gearing up for an exciting…

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCE HEADLINING U.S. TOUR, WITH MARILYN MANSON AND SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, STARTING AUGUST 2ND IN HERSHEY, PA

Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch today announced a headlining U.S. tour this summer/fall with Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail. The tour will start on August 2nd, in Hershey, PA and run through September 19th when it will conclude in Houston, TX. Pre-sales begin on March 11th at 10 A.M. EST. General ticket…

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SLASH’S “ORGY OF THE DAMNED” BLUES ALBUM FEATURING BRIAN JOHNSON, BILLY GIBBONS, PAUL RODGERS AND MORE TO BE RELEASED ON MAY 17TH, VIDEO FOR “KILLING FLOOR,” FEATURING JOHNSON & TYLER, OUT NOW

Slash, the iconic, Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled Orgy Of The Damned, will be released on May 17th through Gibson Records. A collection of 12 dynamic songs that shakes up and revitalizes blues classics with a stripped-down, instinctive approach, Orgy Of The Damned creates a singular expression that pays homage to the…

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JUDAS PRIEST BASSIST IAN HILL DISCUSSES “INVINCIBLE SHIELD,” GLENN TIPTON, HIS FAVORITE PRIEST ALBUM, THE MOST OVERLOOKED ONE AND THE BAND’S FUTURE

Greg Prato for AllMUSIC spoke with Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill, highlights from interview appear, below. AllMUSIC: How does Invincible Shield differ from previous Judas Priest albums? Ian Hill: As we usually do, we take a step forward and try and make things better every time. We’re still learning – after all these years. So, we try and…

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REVISED VERSION OF “JERSEY METAL: A HISTORY OF THE GARDEN STATE’S HEAVY METAL SCENE VOLUME ONE (1969-1986), WITH MORE INTERVIEWS, PHOTOS AND LAYOUT, AVAILABLE NOW

Hot off their well-received book- Jersey Metal: A History of the Garden State’s Heavy Metal Scene Volume One (1969-1986) – Frank White and Alan Tecchio are unleashing a revised volume. Released on March 1st, the updated version features new band interviews, and more photos, ads, and event flyers.  The revised layout gives the readers an…

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, “V,” SHARE FIRST SINGLE, “STAY FREE”

Black Country Communion, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath), guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (The Circle, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol) will release its highly anticipated fifth studio album, V, on June 14tj. To celebrate, fans are treated to the immediate release of the album’s heavy funk lead single, Stay Free,…

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GUITARIST RICHIE FAULKNER WENT “FOR A RANDY RHOADS STYLE FLAVOR” ON FORTHCOMING NEW JUDAS PRIEST ALBUM, “INVINCIBLE SHIELD”

Greg Prato for Ultimateguitar.com spoke with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, portions of the interview appear below. UG.com: How did you approach Invincible Shield from a guitar perspective? Richie Faulkner: The same way as always really, you sit down with the guitar, and the guitar is kind of like a conduit. The guitar brings riffs…

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EDDIE TRUNK HOSTS THE “ROCK FOR RONNIE CONCERT IN THE PARK” ON MAY 19TH

The Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, CA is the new site of this year’s Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park fund-raising event, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.  Set for Sunday afternoon,  May 19th, 11AM to 6PM, the cancer charity is designating this year’s…

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JUDAS PRIEST TO HOLD “INVINCIBLE SHIELD” LISTENING PARTIES, AT BARS IN 30 CITIES, ON MARCH 7TH; SEE IF YOUR LOCAL BAR IS ON THE LIST

There will be a global album listening party for Judas Priest‘s latest metal masterpiece, Invincible Shield, on March 7th at various metal bars in 30 cities around the world. See list below and check your local metal bar for exact time and details, many of which will also be offering giveaways and custom Judas Priest-themed cocktails for their…

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ALEX VAN HALEN ON HIS FORTHCOMING AUTOBIOGRAPHY “BROTHERS”: “I WAS WITH [ED] FROM DAY ONE”

VanHalenStore.com has some more information, about Alex Van Halen‘s forthcoming autobiography, Brothers, which is scheduled to be released on October 22nd. “In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music, and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother…

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WHOM GODS DESTROY RLEASE THIRD SINGLE, “CRAWL, ” ALBUM “INSANIUM” OUT MARCH 15TH

Whom Gods Destroy, the formidable new progressive metal group formed by keyboardist Derek Sherinian, guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal, and vocalist Dino Jelusick, along with the potent rhythm section of bassist Yas Nomura and drummer Bruno Valverde, will soon be releasing their debut album Insanium on March 15th worldwide through InsideOutMusic. Today, a third single off…

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SEBASTIAN BACH EMBARKS ON 2024 “WHAT DO I GOT TO LOSE TOUR,”  NEW SINGLE CONTINUES TO ASCEND THE CHARTS

Sebastian Bach will hit the road in 2024 for an international tour with dates in Latin and North America. The singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor’s What Do I Got To Lose Tour—a mix of solo gigs and festival appearances—kicks off with an international run of performances in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile before North…

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ACCEPT UNVEIL TITLE TRACK FROM UPCOMING ALBUM,”HUMANOID,” OUT APRIL 26TH

ACCEPT unleash the first single, the title track of their upcoming album Humanoid, out on April 26th. The hard-hitting first single features razor-sharp riffs in true Accept style and comments on our reliance on technology. The dystopian atmosphere of the accompanying official music video compliments the track perfectly, depicting a stark contrast between a video…

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DEF LEPPARD CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF “PYROMANIA” WITH DELUXE EXPANDED EDITION

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic album Pyromania, veteran British rockers DEF LEPPARD will release a deluxe expanded edition in April 2024. Fans can listen to Photograph – Rough Mix Version (Unfinished Vocal) on all streaming platforms on March 1st. The track is an unreleased demo version from the band’s vaults of one of their most celebrated songs,…

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