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Stringjoy has announced the Mark Morton signature string set. Designed in close collaboration with LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton, these strings will deliver unparalleled performance and tone from the studio to the stage. Engineered with precision and care, each string boasts optimal tension, cla...

In a new interview with Mexico's Summa Inferno, EPICA singer Simone Simons spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2021's "Omega" album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At the moment, we have quite a lot of songs for the new EPICA album. And I don't...

Blackened master distiller and blender Rob Dietrich and METALLICA have shared "Crowd In A Bottle", a new episode in an exclusive series of conversations titled "The Blending Sessions" in which they reveal what goes into making music and whiskey. Tune in to learn more about their creative process, sh...

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if he thinks he and his bandmates have "many more albums left" in them after the release of "Invincible Shield" on March 8. He responded: "That's a great question. You never know. I know person...

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has shared a new photo of his right hand, five weeks after undergoing after a surgery that's allowed him to twirl his drumsticks once again. He captioned the picture: "Exactly 5 weeks ago surgery was done! Healing hands". The operation, which was overseen by Glenn D. Co...

On February 28, Nita Strauss and Wolfgang Van Halen, who are currently on tour together with their respective bands, sat down for an interview with Steve Black of Detroit's WRIF radio station. Asked by Black to say a few words about Wolfgang's father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, N...

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was asked if legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen was an early musical influence...

In a new interview with The Jeremy White Show, longtime FOREIGNER bassist Rick Wills addressed former FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm's claim that "greed" was the reason Lou wasn't listed as one of the songwriters for the band's smash hit song "I Want To Know What Love Is". The power ballad, which is cre...

Alt-metal vanguards FROM ASHES TO NEW have announced a headlining U.S. tour this spring with direct support from California-based rockers POINT NORTH, along with special guests heart-hop rapper Ekoh, emo rapper Phix and hip-hop/rock artist Elijah. Produced by Live Nation, "The Blackout Tour Pt. 2" w...