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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Says He Hasn't Eaten Meat Since He Was Eight Years Old

In a new interview with Dave Lawrence, legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler spoke about how he became vegan virtually overnight more than six decades ago. The 74-year-old British-born musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've always loved animals, and we always had ani...

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Watch: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE's TOM MORELLO Receives Key To Family's Ancestral Italian Hometown

On Sunday, July 23, Tom Morello was honored in his family's ancestral hometown of Pratiglione, Italy. The 59-year-old RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist shared the news in an Instagram post, writing: "I just became an honorary Italian citizen & received the key to the city of the Morello ancestr...

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TED NUGENT: 'We Need To Stand Up To' People Who Celebrate Satan 'In Glaring Imagery'

During a recent edition of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, the outspoken conservative rocker defended Jason Aldean over criticism following the release of the music video for the country singer's controversial song "Try...

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Watch: LOU GRAMM Performs FOREIGNER Classics At Illinois's FRONTIER DAYS

The JWStuff YouTube channel has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm's July 1 performance at Arlington Heights, Illinois's annual Frontier Days festival. Check out the clips below. Gramm recently launched the "Lou Gramm All Stars" 2023 tour with his star-studded solo band, feat...

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JOURNEY: New Documentary 'A Voice Lost...And Found' To Premiere On REELZ This Weekend

"Journey: A Voice Lost...And Found" will premiere on Reelz on Sunday, June 25 at 9 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. PDT. The official program synopsis: JOURNEY dominated the American music scene in the 1970s and 1980s with their epic arena rock anthems and power ballads. Frontman Steve Perry was dubbed "The Voice"...

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CARMINE APPICE Rails Against Being Called 'Washed Up': 'I Don't Look Like I'm Dead, Unlike A Lot Of Guys My Age'

By David E. Gehlke Legendary drummer Carmine Appice says he only spoke the truth when he spilled the dirt on guitarist Mick Mars's departure from MÖTLEY CRÜE. In doing so, he generated some nice free press ahead of his new instrumental rock album with Cuban guitarist Fernando Perdomo, "Running Up Th...

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Watch FOREIGNER Perform In Fort Yates, North Dakota

The N.Dakota Rocks by TRH YouTube channel has uploaded video of FOREIGNER's May 6 performance at at Prairie Knights Casino & Resort in Fort Yates, North Dakota. Check out the clips below. In a recent interview with "Real Music With Gary Stuckey", FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson addressed the...

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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN: JIM DURKIN's Death 'Was An Absolute Surprise'

DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to the Mike Nelson Show about the passing of the band's founding guitarist Jim Durkin, who died on March 8 at the age of 58. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "His loss was a real tragedy to us all. It was an absolute surprise. We knew Jim had some he...

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KAMELOT Shares Music Video For 'New Babylon'

Modern heavy symphonic metal leaders KAMELOT recently released their most introspective, uplifting, vital release to date — their first full-length in five years, "The Awakening". The LP, which debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Current Hard Music Albums chart and No. 27 on the Current Album Sales chart,...

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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN: We Were 'Shattered' And In 'Absolute Shock' After JIM DURKIN's Death

DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to Friday 13th about the passing of the band's founding guitarist Jim Durkin, who died on March 8 at the age of 58. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was a shock to us, I'll admit. Jim has always been rather mercurial with us. There'd be times whe...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM Announces 'Lou Gramm All Stars' 2023 Tour

Original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm will embark on the "Lou Gramm All Stars" 2023 tour next month. The 12-date trek will kick off on June 6 in South Bend, Indiana and will run through November 4 in St. Charles, Illinois. Lou's star-studded solo band has two former FOREIGNER alums in Scott Gilman on...

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MARK FARNER On His Reunion With GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: 'Maybe If Enough People Prayed Sincerely, That Prayer Would Be Answered'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, has once again said that he is open to a reunion with his former band. This past March, it was announced that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD would celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1973 "We're An American Band" platinum single and album with 2023's "Th...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Dismisses 'Cover Band' Accusation: 'I Stand By What We Do A Thousand Percent'

In a new interview with "Real Music With Gary Stuckey", FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson addressed the fact that he and his bandmates are often dismissed as a glorified cover band, particularly since founding guitarist Mick Jones no longer regularly tours with the act. The only remaining original membe...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Explains Why He Doesn't Display His 'Metal' GRAMMY AWARD At His House

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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MARK FARNER Blasts GRAND FUNK RAILROAD's Current Tour: 'It Is Completely Dishonest To The Fans'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, has blasted his former bandmates for continuing to tour under the GRAND FUNK RAILROAD name, saying they are being "completely dishonest to the fans". This past March, it was announced that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD would celebrate the 50th anniversary...