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LOU GRAMM Is 'Not Sure' He Wants To Make Any Guest Appearances With FOREIGNER In 2025

Legendary rock band FOREIGNER recently extended its farewell tour through 2025 with its current lineup of lead singer Kelly Hansen, guitarists Bruce Watson and Luis Maldonado, bassist Jeff Pilson, keyboardist Michael Bluestein and drummer Chris Frazier. Guitarist Mick Jones is the only original memb...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK On His Early Guitar Solos: 'I Felt Like There Was Something To Prove'

During a recent appearance on the "Axe Lords" podcast, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick was asked why it was important for him to show off his skills as a lead guitarist during the band's early years, with the song "Practice What You Preach" containing a one-minite-20-second solo in what is a five-...

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ZAKK SABBATH Announces March 2025 European Tour

ZAKK SABBATH, the BLACK SABBATH tribute band featuring guitarist/vocalist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),bassist Robert "Blasko" Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE) and drummer Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEEN OF THE STONE AGE),will embark on a European tour in March 2025. Blasko, w...

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Would KROKUS's MARC STORACE Join AC/DC As Replacement For BRIAN JOHNSON? 'I'd Certainly Give It A Try'

During an appearance on the November 20 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", KROKUS singer Marc Storace once again said that he has no regrets about turning down a chance to audition for AC/DC more than four decades ago. The 73-year-old Maltese-born vocalist — whose band had opened...

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Official NICK MENZA Documentary 'This Was My Life' To Receive Limited Theatrical Release

Screaming Butterfly Entertainment in association with Ellefson Films has inked a worldwide deal with BayView Entertainment for the release to the long-awaited Nick Menza documentary film "This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories With Megadeth And Beyond". The film's red-carpet premiere is set t...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Says Fans Have Been 'So Welcoming' On 40th-Anniversary Tour: 'It's Been Overwhelming'

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci were interviewed by "Coffee With Ola", the YouTube program hosted by Ola Englund, the Swedish guitarist, record producer and owner of Solar guitars. Asked how it feels to be back in DREAM THEATER after a 13-year absence, Portnoy said (as...

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See Visualizer For AXL ROSE And MICHAEL SCHENKER's New Version Of UFO Classic 'Love To Love'

The official visualizer for Michael Schenker's new version of the UFO classic "Love To Love", featuring a guest appearance by GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose, can be seen below. The track is taken from the legendary guitarist's recently released album "My Years With UFO", which celebrates the 50th ann...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Doesn't Think MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Would Want To Play' After RATT On Hypothetical Joint Tour

In a new interview with Greg Prato of AllMusic, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy was asked if there has been any attempt to reunite the surviving members of the band's classic lineup to tour in support of the "Out Of The Cellar" reissue or the box set from last year. Stephen responded: "I had made those a...

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JASON BONHAM Was 'A Little Shocked' About Being 'Let Go' From SAMMY HAGAR's Band

Jason Bonham says that he is "a little shocked" about being "let go" from Sammy Hagar's band for the upcoming "The Best Of All Worlds" shows. The veteran rock drummer, son of late LED ZEPPELIN legend John Bonham, recently took part in the U.S. leg of "The Best Of All Worlds", which focused largely o...

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ADRIAN SMITH + RICHIE KOTZEN Announce Second Album 'Black Light / White Noise'

BMG will release the second album by IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and THE WINERY DOGS frontman and acclaimed solo artist Richie Kotzen, "Black Light / White Noise", on March 7, 2025. The news comes alongside the release of the album's first single, "White Noise". Recorded at The House, Los Ang...

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Fully Authorized FLEETWOOD MAC Documentary Coming From Director FRANK MARSHALL

Apple Original Films has announced the definitive new documentary on rock royalty FLEETWOOD MAC. The fully authorized documentary is directed by five-time Academy Award nominee and Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award winner Frank Marshall ("The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", "The Beach Bo...

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SKILLET Announces 'Kingdom Of Rock' Book

Christian rockers SKILLET surprised fans today with the announcement of their "Kingdom Of Rock" book. Exclusive packages are available only via pre-order in the SKILLET app today through midnight CT on November 21 by using the code "Allthatmatters." All book packages also have a 20% off early Black...

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JOHN PETRUCCI To Be Joined By MIKE PORTNOY, TOSIN ABASI, CHRIS BRODERICK, Others At Summer 2025 'Guitar Universe' Camp

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has announced the fifth edition of his "Guitar Universe" camp. "John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 5.0" will take place August 7-10, 2025 at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Henderson, Nevada. Joining Petrucci at the camp will be guest instructors Tosin Ab...

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SAMMY HAGAR's 'Best Of All Worlds' Tour To Return As Las Vegas Residency In April/May 2025

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar today announced that "The Best Of All Worlds", his critical and commercial hit summer 2024 tour, will launch in 2025 as "The Best Of All Worlds Tour - The Residency" at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada. The tour will reunite the rock powerhouse band...

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Reunited SNOT Recruits Mystery New Singer, Announces First 2025 Dates

The reunited SNOT has announced three club shows in January and February 2025, leading up to the band's appearance at the Welcome To Rockville festival in May 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. In addition to guitarists Mikey Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock and drummer Jamie Mill...