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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER: 'If Anybody Wants To Use My Music' At Political Rallies, 'Go For It'
In a new interview with The Jacob Buehrer Show, John Cooper of Christian hard rockers SKILLET once again weighed in on the long list of musicians who have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at political rallies. Ahead of the 2020 election, that included Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Phil Colli...September 22, 2024
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JOHN COOPER Doesn't Care Who Uses SKILLET's Music At Political Rallies: 'I Believe In America Over Party'
In a new interview with the On The Road To Rock podcast with Clint Switzer, John Cooper of Christian hard rockers SKILLET weighed in on the long list of musicians who have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at political rallies. Ahead of the 2020 election, that included Bruce Springsteen, Ri...September 2, 2024
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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Partners With PRIMARY WAVE
Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced its partnership with renowned guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer Nuno Bettencourt. This exciting partnership will see Primary Wave acquire the musician's music publishing an...June 27, 2024
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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Sells Los Angeles Home For $3.75 Million
EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has sold his California home for $3.75 million. The 57-year-old musician purchased the property atop the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles for $2.1 million back in April 2013. He originally put it on the market for $3.95 million last October but ended up...March 5, 2024
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NUNO BETTENCOURT On RICHARD FORTUS: 'I Owe Him An Apology'
Nuno Bettencourt, who has performed with pop superstar Rihanna for more than a decade, says that he owes an apology to Richard Fortus after exchanging words online with the GUNS N' ROSES guitarist as a result of seemingly taking a swipe at one of his colleagues, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. Asked...January 16, 2024
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Femmes Fatales
EXIT EDEN — Clémentine Delauney, Anna Brunner and Marina La Torraca's rousing all-female symphonic metal project — got their start releasing metal versions of pop music from the likes of Adele, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Lady Gaga. "Rhapsodies in Black", the group's 2017 debut studio album, was a colle...January 7, 2024
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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Lists Los Angeles Home For $4 Million
According to Wendy Bowman of Robb Report, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has put his California home on the market for $3.95 million. The 57-year-old musician purchased the property atop the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles for $2.1 million back in April 2013. The five-bedroom, seven...November 2, 2023
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SHINEDOWN Would Play SUPER BOWL Halftime Show 'In A Heartbeat' If They Were Asked
In a new interview with Jason Bailey of Audacy Check In, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith was asked if he and his bandmates would play the Super Bowl halftime show if asked. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. Easy. Totally… I know that the highest attendance was last year with Rih...October 1, 2023
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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Explains The 'Funk' Influence In His Guitar Playing
In a new interview with Australian Musician, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke about the "funk" influence in his playing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it's kind of just an attraction. I'm the youngest of 10 kids, so I grew up around a lot of different genres and diff...August 13, 2023
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THE STRUTS Announce 'Pretty Vicious' Album, Share 'Too Good At Raising Hell' Single
The charismatic quartet of Brit rockers known as THE STRUTS have announced their fourth studio album and first full-length release with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. Now available for pre-order, the 11-track record, "Pretty Vicious", will be out everywhere on November 3. The platinum-selling ro...August 9, 2023
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NUNO BETTENCOURT Apologizes To RICHARD FORTUS: 'I Need To Keep My F***ing Mouth Shut'
Nuno Bettencourt, who has performed with pop superstar Rihanna for more than a decade, has apologized for his recent comments in which he seemingly took a swipe at one of his colleagues, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. In a recent interview with Planet Rock, the EXTREME guitarist opined that many of...July 27, 2023
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NUNO BETTENCOURT Responds To RICHARD FORTUS Over SLASH Comments
Nuno Bettencourt, who has performed with pop superstar Rihanna for more than a decade, has clarified his recent comments in which he seemingly took a swipe at one of his colleagues, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. In a recent interview with Planet Rock, the EXTREME guitarist opined that many of the g...July 23, 2023
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NUNO BETTENCOURT On Playing With RIHANNA: 'It Was Really Cool To Destroy Some Of Those Songs'
In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, EXTREME's Nuno Bettencourt spoke about what it was like to be the guitarist in Rihanna's tour band for several years starting more than a decade ago. He said: "I mean, look, it's Rihanna, first of all. She's a massive artist and she's super c...June 26, 2023
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GEEZER BUTLER Once Again Says He Was Using 'Devil Horns' Hand Gesture Years Before RONNIE JAMES DIO
Geezer Butler has once again said that he was using the so-called "devil horns" years before Ronnie James Dio adopted it as his own. The late BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW singer is frequently recognized for making the hand gesture mainstream — a staple at rock concerts for decades. However, Butler clai...June 24, 2023
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GREG HOWE To Launch 'Lost And Found' North American Tour Next Month
Legendary guitarist Greg Howe will kick off his North American tour "Lost And Found" this July. The trek will feature tracks from his upcoming studio album, in addition to many of his classic fan favorites. The 2023 touring band features renowned bassist Stu Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) and drumme...June 7, 2023