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Mark Tremonti Prefers Sinatra Shows Over His Rock Performances
In a recent interview with 95.5 KLOS, Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti opened up about his Frank Sinatra project, admitting that he felt Sinatra’s style suited his voice more than the music from his rock bands. Tremonti explained that the idea stemmed from his experience singing at Christmas parties. “It all came from me singing at…
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OPEN KASKET’s Trials of Failure – A Relentless Beatdown Death Metal Debut That Leaves No Survivors – Album Review
Little Rock’s own Open Kasket burst onto the scene with Trials of Failure, a beatdown death metal behemoth that revels in self-loathing and sonic annihilation. Their debut full-length offering doesn’t tiptoe around its intentions—it’s a bulldozer of caustic riffing, groovy low-end mayhem, and outright aggression. True to their name, Open Kasket exhumes the darkest corners…
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NEVERMORE – Vocalist And Bassist Auditions To Officially Close On January 30th
Guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams recently teased a return of Nevermore in 2025. The duo issued teasers on their social media pages with phrases “Resurrecting The Dream” and “A New Chapter Rises”. Nevermore split in 2011 when Loomis and Wi…
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DEF LEPPARD Plays Without VIVIAN CAMPBELL In Mexico; PHIL COLLEN’s Guitar Tech JOHN ZOCCO Steps In
Veteran British rockers DEF LEPPARD played their first concert of 2025 last night (Saturday, January 18) at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico. As was the case with the band’s October 14, 2024 private show in Nashville (as part of the Daimler Truck …
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Why Randy Blythe Doesn’t ‘Judge’ Overly Enthusiastic Drunk Fans
He also addresses if his sobriety is threatened when he’s around intoxicated people. Continue reading…
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LACUNA COIL’s ANDREA FERRO On Heavier Musical Direction Of ‘Sleepless Empire’ Album: ‘We Just Follow The Inspiration’
In a new interview with Claudio Pérez of Cuero Y Metal, LACUNA COIL co-vocalist Andrea Ferro spoke about the band’s upcoming album, “Sleepless Empire”, which will be released February 14, 2025 via Century Media Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABB…
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Founding AUTOGRAPH Guitarist STEVE LYNCH To Release Autobiography In May 2025
Autograph guitarist / founder Steve Lynch celebrated his 70th birthday on January 18th, and he took to social media to announce the May 2025 release of his autobiography, Confessions Of A Rock Guitarist. Read the announcement below in full. “Hello ever…
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Wuldorgast – Cold Light Review
“As the tendrils of winter usher in good bourbon, unwanted family visits, and moon-bitten frost, the trvest of the black metallers come out to peddle their wares. Releasing anything so late in the year is a bold move, as list-mania seizes the hearts of authors across the blogosphere, making an uphill battle for bands from…
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Spiritbox Launch Charity Raffle to Help L.A. Wildfires Recovery
All proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles and Altadena Girls. Continue reading…
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OPETH’s FREDRIK ÅKESSON: ‘As A Unit, We’re Stronger Than Ever’
In a new interview with Australia’s “Everblack” podcast, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the chemistry within the band since the September 2022 addition of drummer Waltteri Väyrynen (PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT). Väyrynen…