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Remembering Andy Williams with Love | Rock Music News (opens the original)
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Andy Williams, beloved guitarist of Every Time I Die and wrestling icon “The Butcher,” died at 48 after collapsing during a match in Pennsylvania. His wife Hana DeVore, initially planning to retreat from social media, was touched by the flood of fan tributes and decided to share her memories — revealing how deeply Andy’s kindness shaped her even after nine years together. Friends from music and wrestling alike praised his unwavering positivity, and DeVore plans to return to Buffalo for a memoria
King Diamond Rebuilds With Gus G | Rock Music News (opens the original)
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King Diamond and longtime guitarist Andy La Rocque have parted ways after years together, with King calling it a natural evolution driven by increased touring demands that clashed with Andy’s needs. Enter Gus G., the new guitarist who’ll honor Andy’s legacy while bringing his own flair as a full band member. King is already deep in creative mode, with three new King Diamond albums and a Mercyful Fate record (due by December) in the works — Mercyful Fate taking priority for now. Expect Mercyful F
Fans Decide As I Lay Dying's Album Cut | Rock Music News (opens the original)
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As I Lay Dying just dropped major album news — they’ve recorded 12 tracks but will only release 10, letting fans decide which two to cut. Teased with two wildly different songs — the melodic “Polarized” and the brutal, clean-vocal-free “Retribution” — both drop full on September 15th. The band’s current lineup includes Bill Hudson, Don Vedda, Chris Clancy, Tim Yeung, and Tim Lambesis, who says these tracks represent the album’s extremes. It’s a bold move to crowdsource the final tracklist — and
Arch Enemy’s Lightning-Fast New Era | Rock Music News (opens the original)
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Arch Enemy just dropped a surprise new singer, Lauren Hart—yes, she’s real—and it all happened faster than anyone expected. After a last-minute audition that blew them away, they cut a new track, “To The Last Breath,” and now fans are buzzing. While some compare her to the legendary Angela Gossow, guitarist Michael Amott insists she’s carving her own sound while honoring the band’s legacy. Lauren was stunned by the instant fan love on her debut show—and yes, she was inspired by “Wages of Sin” as
Dirty Honey Drops Chalkboard Tease | Rock Music News (opens the original)
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Dirty Honey just dropped a cryptic Instagram teaser that’s sending fans into overdrive—singer Marc LaBelle, mouth taped and clad in a Brazilian jersey, stands before a chalkboard listing 14 potential song titles under “Dirty Honey IV,” hinting at their next project. With no live shows on the horizon, the band’s clearly locked in creative mode, revealing tracks like “Butterfly” and “If It’s Over” with production notes. The “IV” could mean their self-titled EP or even their live album, but one thi
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