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ICED EARTH’s Jon Schaffer: Capitol Riot Impact and Spiritual Awakening
Jon Schaffer, the founder and guitarist of ICED EARTH, shared insights on his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot in a recent interview. Reflecting on his political evolution, Schaffer emphasized his pro-freedom stance and the impact of figures like Ron Paul on his beliefs. He highlighted his discontent with perceived government overreach and the erosion…
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Between The Buried And Me Guitarist Takes Legal Action
Between The Buried And Me guitarist Dustie Waring is taking legal action against the band for allegedly preventing him from participating. The issue arose when Waring faced accusations of sexual assault in May 2023. He was temporarily replaced by guitarist Tristan Auman before rejoining the band briefly for live performances. However, he was excluded again…
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Black Stone From The Sun Unveils Debut Album Dreamalysis
Perth’s Black Stone From The Sun has finally unveiled their much-anticipated debut studio album, Dreamalysis, after captivating fans since their formation in 2012. The album kicks off with the track Sleep Deprivation, showcasing a blend of slow, sedate melodies that escalate into a hard-hitting, gritty sound. Sean Mackey’s raw vocals and Jack Nelson’s intense drumming…
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Christopher Cross’s Iconic Night with Deep Purple in 1970
Christopher Cross once took the stage for Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple, a moment that left a mark in music history. The unexpected substitution occurred in San Antonio, Texas, on August 28, 1970. Blackmore fell ill and Cross, a local guitarist and a fervent admirer of Blackmore, was called upon to step in. This unique…
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Brandon Ellis Joins Cannibal Corpse for U.S. Tour
Cannibal Corpse has recently announced a lineup change for their upcoming U.S. tour, revealing that guitarist Rob Barrett will not be joining them on the road. However, the veteran death metal band has secured a familiar face to step in and handle the guitar duties during the tour. The Official Cannibal Corpse Colouring Book |…
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Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo Reflects on Band’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Journey
Quiet Riot, a hard rock band, finds itself in a situation reminiscent of “The Last of the Mohicans.” Nightly performances of ’80s hits like “Cum On Feel The Noize” and “Metal Health” are now carried out by Rudy Sarzo, the sole remaining member from the classic lineup that recorded these songs decades ago. The band…
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Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds’ Departure Sparks Band Evolution
After a surprising split with co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds, Mastodon bid farewell to an era on March 5. The band performed their first show without Hinds on March 9, with Nick Johnston stepping in temporarily. While Mastodon has not yet announced a permanent replacement, Bill Kelliher reflected on the band’s 25-year journey with Hinds in…
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Machine Head Guitarist Reece Scruggs Steps Back for Family
Machine Head guitarist Reece Scruggs will be absent from the band’s upcoming European tour to support his father, who is fighting lung cancer. The band announced this unfortunate news through various social media posts, indicating that Reece’s former bandmate, Waclaw Kieltyka, from Decapitated, will step in for him during the tour, with Zack Ohren also…
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Black Dahlia Murder Introduces New Guitarist and Vocalist
The Black Dahlia Murder recently announced the departure of guitarist Brandon Ellis but assured fans that all scheduled shows would go on as planned. Vocalist Brian Eschbach shared that renowned guitarist Wes Hauch would be joining the band for live performances in the near future. Verminous (Glow-In-The-Dark Digipak) | $39.60 Eschbach also mentioned that he…
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Sydney Metal Concert: Alestorm, Nekrogoblikon, and Livewire Showcase Power
Alestorm, Nekrogoblikon, and Livewire took the Roundhouse stage by storm in Sydney on March 1, 2025. The evening kicked off with local metal veterans, LïVEWïRE, showcasing their powerful blend of speed and thrash metal. With two lead guitarists trading ferocious solos and tight rhythms, and a frontman displaying impressive vocal prowess, they set the stage…
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Sleeping With Sirens Guitarist Jack Fowler’s Musical Evolution
Sleeping With Sirens guitarist Jack Fowler recently shared insights into his musical journey and influences. Growing up in a household immersed in Southern Rock, Fowler credits his mom, a drummer, for encouraging him to pick up the guitar. He reminisced about his early days jamming with her to the tunes of Marshall Tucker Band, ZZ…
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Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds Exits Band After 25 Years
Mastodon, the Atlanta metal band, made a significant announcement on Friday regarding the departure of their co-founding guitarist, Brent Hinds. After 25 years of collaboration, the band and Hinds have amicably decided to part ways, marking the end of an era for the group. Mastodon Band Design Poster Metal Signfor Home Coffee Wall Decoration Retro…