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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI: 'I Don't Envy JOHN 5 At All At This Point'

In a new interview with Clint Switzer of the "On The Road To Rock" podcast, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who joined the band in 1992 as the replacement for original singer Vince Neil, was asked for his opinion on John 5 stepping in for the band's founding guitarist Mick Mars after Mars retir...

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Japanese Supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS Releases Second Single, Announces November 2023 Los Angeles Concert

Japanese supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS has released a second single, "Psycho Love". Since its arrival on August 4, the track has reached No. 1 on iTunes rock and dance charts, including No. 1 on Japan's iTunes all-genres chart, plus No. 1 in six countries and Top 10 in 10 countries on iTunes rock an...

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DANZIG Postpones Shows Due To 'Tour Bus Shortage'

DANZIG has postponed two shows on his upcoming tour with BEHEMOTH, TWIN TEMPLE and MIDNIGHT due to a "tour bus shortage." The Las Vegas concert, previously scheduled for August 25, will now take place on September 22 at The Theatre at Virgin Hotels, while the Southern California date has been moved...

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AARON LEWIS Presented With Gold Plaque For Controversial 'Am I The Only One' Single

STAIND frontman-turned-best-selling-country-artist Aaron Lewis made headlines in the summer of 2021 when "Am I The Only One" (The Valory Music Co.) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country chart. That feat, which had only been accomplished nine times since 1958, earned Lewis an RIAA-certified gol...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'I've Never Seen A Band Like SLIPKNOT Where Rust Just Does Not Stick To Us For Some Reason'

During a new appearance on the "Zach Sang Show", SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor addressed his previous comment that he and his bandmates are "not necessarily people who would've been friends" if it had not been for the fact that they are playing together in the same group. He said (as transcribed by...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer And Longtime Smoker TODD LA TORRE Hasn't Had A Cigarette In Over Seven Months

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, who had been a cigarette smoker for three decades, says that he hasn't had a cigarette in more than seven months. The 49-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened up about his attempt to kick his habit in a new interview with Mark Sugiyama of E...

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INCUBUS To Release Re-Recorded Version Of 'Morning View'

Virgin Music has announced a partnership with the band INCUBUS for a special re-release of their critically acclaimed double-platinum album "Morning View" titled "Morning View XXIII". The band re-recorded the record and will be performing it in its entirety plus the hits at their previously announce...

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Japanese Rock Icons X JAPAN Release First New Single In Eight Years, 'Angel'

X JAPAN, one of the most successful rock groups in Japanese history, has released its first new single in eight years, "Angel". X JAPAN has achieved legendary status among rock fans worldwide, making a buzz at Coachella, headlining major venues such as Wembley Arena and Madison Square Garden, and se...

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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD To Team Up With TECH N9NE For 'Hollywood & N9ne Tour' This Fall

Chart-topping multi-platinum hip-hop legend and the most successful independent rapper of all time Tech N9ne has joined forces with platinum-certified 21st century rock luminaries HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD to co-headline the "Hollywood & N9ne Tour" across North America this fall. It stands out as the fir...

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JIM ROOT Explains Why He Initially Turned Down Invitation To Join SLIPKNOT

In a new interview with Prism Supply, SLIPKNOT's Jim Root reflected on how the first time he was invited to join the band, the guitarist said no. He was already in a group, the Des Moines, Iowa metal band DEADFRONT. SLIPKNOT was in California recording its 1999 self-titled debut, and guitarist Josh...

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SLIPKNOT Bassist On Possibility Of Focusing On Releasing Singles Instead Of Albums: 'It's Not A Set-In-Stone Thing'

At last month's Hellfest in Clisson, France, SLIPKNOT bassist Alessandro "VMan" Venturella addressed SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan's recent comment that the band might focus on releasing singles instead of singles in the future. Venturella said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It...

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EYE AM Feat. TYPE O NEGATIVE And CROWBAR Members: Debut Album On The Way

EYE AM, the new band featuring former TYPE O NEGATIVE members Kenny Hickey (guitar/vocals) and Johnny Kelly (drums),along with Kirk Windstein (guitar, vocals; CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) and Todd Strange (CROWBAR, DOWN),has entered OCD Recording And Production in New Orleans, Louisiana to be...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'Maybe I've Got Another Five Years Left Of Physically Touring Like This'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Corey Taylor spoke about how long he thinks SLIPKNOT can go on, given the intense physical demands of the band's live performances. The SLIPKNOT singer, who will turn 50 in December, said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As long as I can...

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The Passion Of Dionysus

For more than 40 years, VIRGIN STEELE have been the great oddballs of traditional heavy metal. The New Yorkers' early albums are rightly cherished as classic snapshots of power metal's gestation, while the full-blown symphonic splendor of '90s concept sprawls "The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell" and "T...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer RUDY LENNERS Releases 'Sting Loving You' Book

Rudy Lenners, who was the drummer of the SCORPIONS from 1975 to 1977 and appeared on the albums "In Trance" and "Virgin Killer", has released a book called "Sting Loving You". In book, the Belgian musician tells his story for the first time, reflecting on his life before the SCORPIONS and opening up...