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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks: 'It's A Cheat, It's A Con And It's The Easy Way Out'

RAVEN frontman John Gallagher has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Shares Documentary About VAN HALEN's Appearance At 1983 US FESTIVAL

VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth has shared a 24-minute documentary, "The Road To The US Festival", about the band's appearance at the second and final US Festival, which was held over Memorial Day Weekend 1983 at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, California. Check it out below. Sponsored b...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Reveals When He First 'Came To The Conclusion' That DAVID LEE ROTH Was 'Bipolar'

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony confirmed that he does "very little" social media nowadays. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I do a little bit of Instagramm...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Sets Record Straight: LEE RAUCH 'Never Did Any Studio Recordings With' MEGADETH

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has paid tribute to the band's former drummer Lee Rauch, who passed away on Friday, June 23. No cause of death has been revealed. He was reportedly 58 years old. Earlier today (Wednesday, June 28),Ellefson took to social media to share several photos of Rauch...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY: 'We'd Love To Make A Sequel' To 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Biopic

During an appearance on this past Tuesday's (June 27) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", QUEEN guitarist Brian May once again opened the door to the possibility of a sequel to the band's biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody". Released in November 2018, "Bohemian Rhapsody" has become the hig...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says ELEGANT WEAPONS Will Be 'Natural' For Him To Continue With If And When JUDAS PRIEST Calls It Quits

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about a possible second album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS project, also featuring singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've already started. We've...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'Social Media Is Just This Pile Of Negativity And Awful, Awful Things'

n a new interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, Wolfgang Van Halen, the ex-bassist of VAN HALEN and son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, once again spoke about the impact that online trolls have had on his mental health and his relationship with social media in general. He said (as t...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Pays Tribute To Late Drummer LEE RAUCH

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine has paid tribute to the band's former drummer Lee Rauch, who passed away on Friday, June 23. No cause of death has been revealed. He was reportedly 58 years old. Earlier today (Tuesday, June 27),Mustaine took to social media to share an early photo of Rauch behind his drum...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Partners With GIBSON To Create Flying V Custom

For 130 years, Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to introduce the next global release in its partnership with Richie Faulkner, co-lead guitarist JUDAS PRIEST...

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MAMMOTH WVH Shares 'Take A Bow' Single From Upcoming 'Mammoth II' Album

MAMMOTH WVH, the project led by Wolfgang Van Halen, the ex-bassist of the band VAN HALEN and son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, will release its sophomore album, "Mammoth II", on August 4 via BMG. The 10-track record was recorded at the legendary 5150 studio and was produced by Wolfgang's fr...

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SAMMY HAGAR And DEF LEPPARD Among 2024 Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honorees

Sammy Hagar and DEF LEPPARD are among 31 entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording, and Sports Entertainment who have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame by the Walk Of Fame selection panel o...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer LEE RAUCH Dies

Former MEGADETH drummer Lee Rauch passed away on Friday, June 23. No cause of death has been revealed. He was reportedly 58 years old. Lee's passing was announced by his brother Chris Rauch in a social media post on Friday. He wrote: "Today is a very sad day, we lost my brother William Lee Rauch. "L...

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Watch: MEGADETH Joined By FEAR's LEE VING For Performance Of 'Nothing Is Something' From MD.45

Lee Ving, frontman for the legendary punk band FEAR, joined MEGADETH on stage last night (Saturday, June 24) during the latter band's concert at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida to perform the song "Nothing Is Something" from Ving's 1996 collaboration with MEGADETH leader Dave...

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Would JUAN CROUCIER Play With RATT Again? He Responds

In a new interview with Clint Switzer on On The Road To Rock, RATT bassist Juan Croucier, who is currently promoting the band's new limited-edition box set "The Atlantic Years: 1984-1991", was asked if he would ever play with RATT again. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Look, RATT...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: MARTY FRIEDMAN Is 'The Only' Ex-MEGADETH Member Who Has 'Ever Done Anything Significant'

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV, Dave Mustaine reflected on MEGADETH's special performance four months ago when he and his bandmates were joined by ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman during the group's first-ever gig at Tokyo, Japan's famed Budokan. Friedman came up on stage...