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Smashing Pumpkins Cancel “Rock Invasion 2” Tour

Smashing Pumpkins have cancelled their “Rock Invasion 2” tour due to the coronavirus pandemic. The band issued the following statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we must announce The Smashing Pumpkins Rock Invasion 2 tour will no longer be taking place. Though this decision did not come easily, it is our top priority to…

June 9, 2020

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Amaranthe Cancel North American Tour With Battle Beast & Seven Spires

Amaranthe have cancelled their North American tour with Battle Beast and Seven Spires due to the coronavirus pandemic. The band issued the following statement: “While the cancellation of our U.S. tour probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone, with the COVID-19 situation being far from over with — it is still really devastating for…

June 9, 2020

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(hed)p.e. To Release New Album In August

(hed)p.e. have officially finished their new album. The effort is currently set to be released on August 22. Jared Gomes commented: “Next record: drums, bass, guitar, vocals (turned off the autotune btw). I mean, i had no idea some of yall would hate so much, but your comments made it back to me, and so…

June 9, 2020

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Metal Anarchy’s New Music Showcase: Exclusive Q&A With Emerra

Time for the next edition of Metal Anarchy’s “new music showcase,” the feature where I introduce you to bands that readers of this site may find interesting. This time I have an exclusive Q&A with Emerra. METAL ANARCHY: Tell me a little about your band: EMERRA: Hey, thanks for having us! We are Emerra, an…

June 8, 2020

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Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of Metallica’s 2019 Show In Manchester, UK

Earlier today (June 8), Metallica streamed the 12th show in their “Metallica Mondays” series. The latest one features the band’s June 18, 2019 show in Manchester, UK.

June 8, 2020

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Wednesday 13 Postpones All 2020 Dates

Wednesday 13 has postponed all of his 2020 dates, including his North American tour with The Haxans and Dead Girls Academy, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The frontman commented: “To all Wednesday 13 fans, we are rescheduling ALL of our 2020 concerts to 2021. Due to the current state of our World, we want to…

June 8, 2020

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David Ellefson Says Recording Sessions For New Megadeth Album Are “Officially Underway”

During a recent interview with The Metal Circus, David Ellefson confirmed that recording sessions for the new Megadeth album are “officially underway.” The bassist said that him and drummer Dirk Verbeuren started working on their parts for the effort “this last week.” Ellefson said the following: “Recording happens in various stages. First, the basic tracks,…

June 8, 2020

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Megadeth, News

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Ex-The Ghost Inside Bassist Jim Riley On Past Racial Slur Usage: “I Have Fundamentally Changed The Way That I Think About Things Regarding Race Since Then”

As previously reported, The Ghost Inside bassist Jim Riley recently got fired from the band after Bracewar drummer Rashod Jackson called him out for using the n-word while referring to a tour bus driver a number of years ago. Now, Riley has addressed the situation further claiming that he has “fundamentally changed the way that…

June 8, 2020

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Gary Holt On The Possibility Of A Slayer Reunion In The Future: “To My Knowledge, It’s Done”

Slayer officially wrapped up their career with one final show in Los Angels, CA on November 30, 2019, but many fans are still hoping that the band will return one day. During an interview on Dean Delray’s “Let There Be Talk” podcast, guitarist Gary Holt was asked about a potential reunion and he responded by…

June 8, 2020

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More Bands Added To Rescheduled “KISS Kruise X”

KISS have added some more bands to “Kiss Kruise X.” The cruise, which is now set to sail from Miami to Harvest Caye, Belize and Roatan, Honduras on October 29 – November 3, 2021, will feature the following: KISS, Ratt, Queensrÿche, Bruce Kulick, Fozzy, Black ‘N Blue, Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts, Jared James…

June 8, 2020

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