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[TheMercenary]

Singers Offered AI Voice Cloning by World’s Biggest Record Label

UMG announced technology to let artists control and profit from voice cloning, which could help people like Jon Bon Jovi extend their careers, in June 2024.

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[TheMercenary]

Ticketmaster are notifying customers that their personal data may have been exposed after hack

Customers who bought tickets for events in North America are being offered access to a free "12-month identity monitoring service"

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[TheMercenary]

STRYPER Announces New Album, 'When We Were Kings'

Pioneering Christian metal band STRYPER will release a new studio album, "When We Were Kings", on September 13. The LP's first single, "End Of Days", arrived in late June. A follow-up single, "Loves Symphony", will be made available on July 18. "When We Were Kings" track listing: 01. End Of Days...

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[TheMercenary]

When talking about Iron Maiden maybe or maybe not hitting the studio next year to recording its 18th album, there is another recording studio, a legendary one, which will close its doors soon and be destroyed soon. What a sad day for rock music.

Iconic Los Angeles recording studio the Record Plant to close its doors after more than 50 years of rich rock and metal history

Record Plant in LA has hosted Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac and many others

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[TheMercenary]

“We just wanted to be filthy!”: the snarling, savage story of German thrash

Metallica and Slayer grabbed the headlines, but they couldn’t match Germany’s Kreator, Sodom or Destruction for filthy viciousness

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[TheMercenary]

CLÉMENTINE DELAUNEY Talks How 'Pirate Metal' Has Changed Course Of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS's Career

By David E. Gehlke "Pirate metal" officially became a thing in 1987 when Germany's RUNNING WILD ditched their JUDAS PRIEST-styled denim and leather for a wardrobe that would have made Blackbeard and Calico Jack flash a toothless grin in appreciation. The Germans proceeded to take it pretty far...

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[TheMercenary]

Tenacious D cancel tour and seemingly enter hiatus after Kyle Gass’s Donald Trump joke: “All future creative plans are on hold,” says Jack Black

The comedy rock duo’s current run of Australian shows has been stopped midway through

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[TheMercenary]

Praying Mantis vied with Iron Maiden for attention, but fate took them on a different journey

"Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong"

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[GhostofCain]

"Keep on playing the blues somewhere": British blues legend John Mayall dead at 90

A statement confirms John Mayall died at home, surrounded by his family

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RIP you legend!

 

[TheMercenary]

Another venue is sadly closing its doors definitively. This time it's Saint Vitus in New York city.

Legendary New York metal venue Saint Vitus closes permanently

The Brooklyn bar – which has hosted shows by Megadeth, Anthrax, Converge, Nirvana and Blink-182 – was shut in February and won’t reopen its doors

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[TheMercenary]

TESTAMENT Plans To Mix New Album In December/January

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Overdrive.ie, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Eric [Peterson, TESTAMENT guitarist] and Chris...

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[TheMercenary]

ANGRA To Go On Hiatus Following 'Temple Of Shadows' 20th-Anniversary Tour

Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA have announced on social media that they will be taking a hiatus from touring and recording next year. Before that, the band will be on an extensive tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their acclaimed album "Temple Of Shadows", considered one of the most...

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[TheMercenary]

Paragon announced a new album.

"The new PARAGON Album is called "Metalation" and will be released on the 8th of November on MASSACRE RECORDS.
It will be out on CD, Digital and LP and here is the Songlist:
01. Fighting The Fire 04:45
02. Slenderman 04:33
03. Battalions 04:48
04. Beyond The Horizon 06:18
05. MarioNET 03:12
06. The Haunted House 06:03
07. Burn The Whore 05:05
08. Metalation 06:00
09. My Asylum 05:14
10. Hellgore (CD Bonus Track) 04:52
It was mixed and mastered by Piet Sielck again and the artwork was done by Aldo Requena of Hammerblaze.
Pre-order here, or check the link in the comments:
https://www.music-merchant.shop/en/paragon/
PARAGON 2024 is:
Andreas “Buschi” Babuschkin – Lead Vocals
Martin Christian – Rhythm- and Lead-Guitars & Backing Vocals
Jan Bertram – Rhythm-, Acoustic- and Lead-Guitars & Backing Vocals
Jan Bünning – Bass & Backing Vocals
Jason Wöbcke – Drums & Backing Vocals
Heavy Metal is the Law!

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[TheMercenary]

Watch: U.D.O. Kicks Off 2024 North American Tour In Frenchtown, New Jersey

U.D.O., the German heavy metal band fronted by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, kicked off its 2024 North American tour on Friday (September 6) at Artie's Bar & Grill in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below. U.D.O.'s setlist was as follows: Se...

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[GhostofCain]

“I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage.” Dave Grohl reveals that he has become a father for the fourth time, promises to try to regain his family's trust and “earn their forgiveness”

Dave Grohl shares news that he has become a father to a fourth daughter, outside his marriage

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Foo Fighters playing In Utero…

 

[The_7th_one]

“I’ve recently become the father of a new baby daughter, born outside of my marriage.” Dave Grohl reveals that he has become a father for the fourth time, promises to try to regain his family's trust and “earn their forgiveness”

Dave Grohl shares news that he has become a father to a fourth daughter, outside his marriage

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Foo Fighters playing In Utero…

He thought : Nevermind that day

 

[TheMercenary]

It's litterally war on stage.

JANE'S ADDICTION Concert Ends Abruptly After PERRY FARRELL Assaults DAVE NAVARRO, Is Forced Offstage By Crew

Perry Farrell assaulted Dave Navarro during JANE'S ADDICTION's concert earlier tonight (Friday, September 13) at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts. The incident happened late in JANE'S ADDICTION's set as the band was finishing the song "Ocean Size". Farrell, who was reportedly...

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[GhostofCain]

It's litterally war on stage.

JANE'S ADDICTION Concert Ends Abruptly After PERRY FARRELL Assaults DAVE NAVARRO, Is Forced Offstage By Crew

Perry Farrell assaulted Dave Navarro during JANE'S ADDICTION's concert earlier tonight (Friday, September 13) at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts. The incident happened late in JANE'S ADDICTION's set as the band was finishing the song "Ocean Size". Farrell, who was reportedly...

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It could have been worse:

Brian Jonestown Massacre brawl on stage during Melbourne show

The Brian Jonestown Massacre stunned fans at a show in Melbourne yesterday, when members of the group began fighting among themselves on stage mid-show.

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[TheMercenary]

THE DARKNESS Announces New Album 'Dreams On Toast'

British rock veterans THE DARKNESS have returned to bedazzle and amaze once more as they serve up their eighth studio album, "Dreams On Toast", in March 2025 via Cooking Vinyl. "You know that thing when God's breath tickles your soul and tells you to create? Yeah, makes me giggle too. But you...

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