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Yer Metal Is Olde: Fates Warning – FWX
“Thirty-five years ago, Fates Warning solidified their shift from torchbearers of US power metal with 1989’s Perfect Symmetry, forever moving their progressive path away from power metal and into an emotional, twisting fusion of playful and grooving tunes that no one has assembled quite the same way since. Primary songwriter and guitarist Jim Matheos has…
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DEVIN TOWNSEND To Guest On Full Metal Jackie Podcast This Weekend
Full Metal Jackie has checked in with the following updatre: “This week we are excited to have the endlessly creative Devin Townsend on the show! Known for his ability to blend genres, emotions, and pure genius into everything he touches, Devin will ta…
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Bulgaria’s ODD CREW Return With Dark Matters – Part III; Album Preview Available
Earlier this month, on December 6th, Sofia-based progressive rock band Odd Crew has released their new studio album, Dark Matters – Part III. Following seven much acclaimed full-length records, two DVDs and countless live shows over more than two decad…
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MEOW … L.A. Guns tease next studio album “Leopard Skin”, announce 2025 Tour Dates and Wish their fans a Happy Holidays
Metal Sludge — The Los Angeles based L.A. Guns have just announced their next studio album “Leopard Skin” will drop in early April of 2025 on Frontiers Srl. The band have also just released a string of tour dates coined the ‘Lucky MF’r Tour‘ for the first half of next year, all of which are…
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BEAT Feat. ADRIAN BELEW, TONY LEVIN, STEVE VAI And DANNY CAREY Announce May 2025 Show For Santiago, Chile
Former King Crimson members Adrian Belew and Tony Levin have banded together with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive Tool drummer Danny Carey for the first time to create BEAT, a creative reinterpretation of the three iconic ’80s Kibng Crimson alb…
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GENE SIMMONS On Touring With His Solo Band – “It’s Very Informal And An Awful Lot Of Fun”
Guesting on Billboard’s Behind The Setlist podcast, KISS legend Gene Simmons discussed the differences between touring with KISS versus his solo band. Following is an excerpt from the chat: Simmons: “The Gene Simmons Band is a chance for me, with some …
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ONE LAST TIME … CHERIE CURRIE of THE RUNAWAYS has just announced her Final Australian Tour with SHAMELESS feat: STEVIE RACHELLE the Voice of TUFF as support
Metal Sludge — Music fans Down Under will be happy to hear that American rock singer Cherie Currie of The Runaways will be returning to tour Australia in September 2025. Silverback Touring and SD Entertainment have just announced Currie‘s last ever Aussie shows that will see her performing in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.…
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RUSH Guitarist ALEX LIFESON Honored With “Lifetime Achievement” Award From NATIONAL GUITAR MUSEUM
The National Guitar Museum has announced that Alex Lifeson, one of the most revered rock guitarists of the past 50 years, will receive its annual “Lifetime Achievement” Award for 2024. Lifeson is the 15th recipient of the award. A founding member of th…
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CLASSLESS ACT – “It Feels So Good To Be Back In The Studio”
“We took a little break here but promise it was for a good reason,” begins a year-end update from Classless Act. “We’ve officially begun tracking some new music! We’ve still got a lot of work to do after the holidays but it feels so good to be back in…
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After $1 Million Heist, Some Of SAMMY HAGAR And GUY FIERI’s Stolen Tequila Found
The contents of one of two trucks of Sammy Hagar and Guy Fieri’s tequila has been found a month after a $1 million heist, according to a Santo Tequila spokesperson, reports Charles Swanson of The Press Democrat. On Monday, December 16, Hagar told Fox N…