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KISS's PAUL STANLEY: 'If Bands Are Making You Feel That They're Doing You A Favor, Then You Need To Abandon Them'

KISS frontman Paul Stanley was recently interviewed by "Roo & Ditts" of Australia's Triple M Adelaide radio station. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if he is sad to see KISS retiring after doing one final world tour, Stanley said: "When people use terms like 'bittersweet,' I have to say...

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KISS Grosses More Than $50 Million On First North American Leg Of 'End Of The Road' Tour

According to Billboard, the first North American leg of KISS's "End Of The Road" tour grossed $58.7 million and sold 518,395 tickets. The trek kicked off on January 31 in Vancouver and played an additional 42 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up on April 13 in Birmingham, Alabama...

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Watch RATT Perform In Biloxi, Mississippi

Fan-filmed video footage of RATT's May 11 concert at Hard Rock Live in Biloxi, Mississippi can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Wanted Man 02. Dangerous But Worth The Risk 03. You Think You're Tough 04. Walkin' The Dog (Rufus Thomas cover) 05. Way Cool Jr. 06. I'm Insane 07. In...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'We're Still Trying To Make People Think And Shake People Up With What We Do'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet spoke to New Release Today about the controversy surrounding the title of the band's latest album, "God Damn Evil". Retail giant Walmart refused to carry the LP due to "concerns" over its name — this despite the fact that the group has been providing Christians with a...

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STRYPER To Begin Recording New Album In January

STRYPER vocalist Michael Sweet recently spoke with MA Entertainment Global. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts below (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's current "2019 History Tour - Greatest Hits & Covers" tour: Michael: "We're doing a little different set. W...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Talks Using Pre-Recorded Backing Tracks In Concert: 'It's Okay If It's Done Right'

During a recent interview with MA Entertainment Global, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet admitted that the band uses backing tracks to "enhance" its live performances. "I'm going to be honest — we do use some [backing] tracks on a few songs like 'Yahweh', [where] we have these big vocals to start the...

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MICHAEL SWEET Says VAN HALEN's 'A Different Kind Of Truth' Lacked The 'Fire' Of Band's Early Albums

Michael Sweet spoke to the "Cobras & Fire" podcast about his recent claim that he could help VAN HALEN make another classic album in the vein of the band's earliest efforts. "I was just speaking out of respect — nothing but respect for VAN HALEN coming from me," the STRYPER frontman said (hear audio...

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Watch RATT Play First Show Of 2019 At DOMINATION MÉXICO Festival

RATT played its first show of 2019 this past Saturday, May 4 at the Domination México festival in Mexico. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. RATT's current lineup includes original singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier, along with drummer Pete Holmes (BLACK 'N BLUE)...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Can Be Your Personal Chauffeur On 'Rock And Wine Tour' Through France And Germany

Former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate can be your personal chauffeur for a week-long "rock and wine tour" through Germany and France this fall. Backstage Pass Travel, whose mission is "to bring a different experience of travel," is offering fans an opportunity to accompany Tate on a road trip, star...

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URIAH HEEP Guitarist On Touring With JUDAS PRIEST: 'You've Got Two Bands On The Top Of Their Game'

URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box recently spoke with Jackson Heaton of the Atlanta radio station Rock 100.5. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On touring with JUDAS PRIEST: Mick: "We can't wait. I think when you look at it, PRIEST r...

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SHINEDOWN Bassist: 'We Always Write From A Personal Place'

SHINEDOWN bassist Eric Bass recently spoke with Ethan Jackson of the Topeka, Kansas radio station V100. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the current American leg of the band's ongoing "Attention Attention" tour: Eric: "Almost eve...

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RATT Announces Spring/Summer 2019 North American Tour Dates

RATT has announced a batch of North American tour dates that will take place over the course of the next five months. The band's first live appearance of 2019 is scheduled for May 4 at the Domination festival in Mexico. The group also has a number of shows lined up on the East Coast and in the Sout...

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THE CULT Kicks Off 'A Sonic Temple' Tour In Houston (Video)

THE CULT kicked off a North American tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of its "Sonic Temple" album Thursday night (May 2) in Houston, Texas. The British group that's led by vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy played a setlist culled from THE CULT's 10 studio albums, with the cen...

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SWEET OBLIVION Feat. Former QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE: Listen To 'Sweet Oblivion' Song

Frontiers Music Srl has announced the release of an exciting new project featuring legendary former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME singer Geoff Tate on lead vocals, dubbed SWEET OBLIVION on June 14. The second single from the album, "Sweet Oblivion", can be streamed below. SWEET OBLIVI...

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STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET To Release 'Ten' Solo Album In September

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet will release his new solo album, "Ten", in September via Rat Pak Records. Guest musicians who appear on the disc include singer Todd La Torre (QUEENSRŸCHE),drummer Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE),bassist John O'Boyle, and guitarists Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, NIGHT RANGER),...