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John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October

John 5 & Richie Kotzen announce Fall 2025 U.S. tour; new John 5 album arrives in October

by Zenae Zukowski | May 20, 2025 | New Music, Releases, Touring, Video

Guitar virtuosos John 5 and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The trek kicks off October 16 and runs through November 29, marking the first time the two will tour together. Tickets are available at this location. In addition, John 5 has...
John 5 releases new song “A Hollywood Story;” announces fall tour dates

John 5 releases new song “A Hollywood Story;” announces fall tour dates

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 11, 2024 | Touring, Video

Guitar virtuoso John 5 has released a video for his new song, “A Hollywood Story,” detailing his musical career from picking up his first guitar at age seven to touring with artists such as Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Rob Halford, and most recently, Mötley...
Live Gig Review: Another Triple-Shock Creepshow from John 5 at the Gramercy Theatre on 2/15/24

Live Gig Review: Another Triple-Shock Creepshow from John 5 at the Gramercy Theatre on 2/15/24

by Ian Weber | Feb 24, 2024 | Reviews

  Another Thursday night, another big evening in New York at the Gramercy Theatre for a night of thrills, chills, and unexpected musical surprises presented by John 5. First up was indulging in a beast of an Eastsider burger at my favorite East Village eatery,...
Concert Calendar (2/12-2/18): ‘eavy February. John 5, Municipal Waste, & more

Concert Calendar (2/12-2/18): ‘eavy February. John 5, Municipal Waste, & more

by Ian Weber | Feb 12, 2024 | Touring

  ‘sup, ya’ll?! While looking ahead into February’s gig avalanche in preparation of fleshing out this always clutch concert calendar I am surprised to realize that we’re about half-way (holy fuck!) through this month. But hey, leave it to...
Marty Friedman updates on upcoming solo album; joins select dates for John 5’s 2024 Winter Tour

Marty Friedman updates on upcoming solo album; joins select dates for John 5’s 2024 Winter Tour

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 13, 2023 | News, Touring

  While the dates remain the same, John 5 has announced Marty Friedman will join him on the trek for dates Feb 21-28, 2024 and The Liliac Band will appear on Feb 1-7th.     John 5 shared the following: “Hey everyone, the tour is under two months...
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Edenbridge return to Steamhammer/SPV; new album arriving in January 2026
Edenbridge return to Steamhammer/SPV; new album arriving in January 2026

Austrian symphonic metal outfit Edenbridge have announced their return to Steamhammer/SPV and will release their new album, Set the Dark on Fire, on January 16, 2026. Led by guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher, the band is ready for their...

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Eleine announce new EP We Stand United, out this September
Eleine announce new EP We Stand United, out this September

Swedish symphonic metal outfit Eleine will release their new EP We Stand United on September 5, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music, coinciding with the launch of their European Domination tour alongside Primal Fear. The EP will feature five tracks, including two...

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Sun Don’t Shine (Type O Negative, Crowbar) release new single “Coming Down”
Sun Don’t Shine (Type O Negative, Crowbar) release new single “Coming Down”

Sun Don’t Shine, formerly known as Eye Am, have released a video for their new single, "Coming Down." The band features Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down), Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative), and Todd Strange (Crowbar, Down). The track is the title track from...

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New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases –  6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

New & Noteworthy: Never Enough Insatiable Releases – 6/20/2025 – 06/06/2025

June 20, 2025 New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new music includes albums from the likes of Badflower, Cryptopsy, Alestorm, Malevolence and Yungblud, among...

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New & Noteworthy: Songs of Last Releases – 5/30/2025

New & Noteworthy: Songs of Last Releases – 5/30/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This final New Music Friday of May will see new music from the likes of Garbage, The Haunted, Rivers Of Nihil and Wolves At The Gate, as...

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New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy: Origins of Releases – 5/23/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Skunk Anansie, …and Oceans, Age of Apocalypes and Witchcraft, as well as cover and...

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