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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist GLENN TIPTON Puts Porsche 911 Up For Auction For Turbo Lovers

In 1985, Glenn Tipton — the lead guitarist and songwriter of the legendary heavy metal band, JUDAS PRIEST — decided to order a new 911 Turbo for himself. Learning of the new SE derivative from his local dealer, Swinford Motors of Stourbridge, he ordered a car in the one-off colour of Chiffon White a...

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CYHRA Joined By Former SHINING Guitarist EUGE VALOVIRTA

CYHRA, the new band featuring former IN FLAMES members Peter Iwers (bass) and Jesper Strömblad (guitar) alongside ex-AMARANTHE singer Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg and LUCA TURILLI'S RHAPSODY drummer Alex Landenburg, has recruited former SHINING guitarist Euge Valovirta. CYHRA said in a statement: "We're...

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GLENN HUGHES Calls RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'An Oddball' And 'A Strange Dude' But Says He Wishes Him 'The Very Best'

In a brand new interview with Metal Talk, Glenn Hughes was asked about his former DEEP PURPLE bandmate Ritchie Blackmore, who recently played a series of European shows to mark his return to the rock stage. Acknowledging that he has seen some YouTube clips of the revamped RAINBOW, Hughes said: "All...

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JOE SATRIANI: How GLENN HUGHES Ended Up Playing Bass On 'What Happens Next' Album

World-renowned guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani will release his sixteenth solo album, "What Happens Next", on January 12, 2018 via Sony/Legacy Recordings. The disc features a power trio of legendary status; Satriani on guitar and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, B...

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Listen To New JOE SATRIANI Song 'Energy' Feat. GLENN HUGHES, CHAD SMITH

"Energy", a brand new song from world-renowned guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, can be streamed below. The track is taken from his sixteenth solo album, "What Happens Next", which will be released on January 12, 2018 via Sony/Legacy Recordings. The new, instrumentally electrifying album features a po...

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GLENN HUGHES Blames 'Dehydration' For Abbreviated Christchurch Concert; Tour To Continue As Scheduled

Glenn Hughes will continue his tour of New Zealand and Australia after doctors said he was suffering from dehydration. The former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist was assessed by doctors in Christchurch Wednesday morning after being forced to cut short the first New Zealand show due to what witnesses ca...

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DAVE GROHL: How PANTERA Inspired FOO FIGHTERS' 'Open-Door Policy'

Dave Grohl spoke to U.K.'s Planet Rock about how PANTERA was partly the inspiration for FOO FIGHTERS' "open-door policy" while making the latter band's new album, "Concrete And Gold", at Hollywood, California's EastWest Studios — where they drafted in pop singers Justin Timberlake and Shawn Stockman...

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KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER And STYX Bassist RICKY PHILLIPS Talk Final RONNIE MONTROSE Album '10X10' (Video)

When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was in the midst of working on an album that would have thrilled fans of his original MONTROSE (1973-1974) and GAMMA (1979-1983) periods. The artistically restless Montrose followed his muse without question, but, in 2003, he called in bassist Ri...

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GLENN HUGHES Is 'Comfortable And Resting' After Cutting Christchurch Concert Short

According to Stuff.co.nz, Glenn Hughes was forced to cut his concert in Christchurch, New Zealand short, apparently due to some sort of medical emergency. The former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist was performing at the city's Horncastle Arena on Tuesday night (September 26) and got through about three...

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Reunited Classic Lineup Of MISFITS Announces Las Vegas Concert

After selling out the Forum in Los Angeles, the classic-era lineup of the horror punk outfit MISFITS — Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein — has announced that it will perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 28. Tickets go on sale to the genera...

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GLENN HUGHES Performs DEEP PURPLE Classics On Australian TV (Video)

On September 21, former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes and his solo band performed two of the band's classics on Australian TV. On the eve of his Australian tour, Glenn stormed through a short medley including "Smoke On The Water" and "Highway Star". Check out footage below. Hughes played...

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MARC BONILLA, STEVE LUKATHER, TODD SUCHERMAN Talk Final RONNIE MONTROSE Album '10X10' (Video)

When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was in the midst of working on an album that would have thrilled fans of his original MONTROSE (1973-1974) and GAMMA (1979-1983) periods. The artistically restless Montrose followed his muse without question, but, in 2003, he called in bassist Ri...

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MARCO MENDOZA To Release 'Viva La Rock' Solo Album

Marco Mendoza has signed wordwide record deal with Mighty Music. He is currently in Denmark recording his long-awaited new solo album, "Viva La Rock", with producer and guitar player Søren Andersen (Glenn Hughes, Mike Tramp). The new disc will be the first solo album in eight years from Mendoza, who...

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JOE SATRIANI Collaborates With GLENN HUGHES, CHAD SMITH On 'What Happens Next' Album

World-renowned guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani has announced the release of his sixteenth solo album, "What Happens Next", due on January 12, 2018 via Sony/Legacy Recordings. Just a day prior to the album release, Satriani revives his G3 tour entity, inviting DREAM THEATER's John Petrucci and DEF LEPP...

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GLENN HUGHES Says He Just Completed A 'Secret' Record 'With Another Famous Fellow'

Whitney Ribbins of TotalRock Radio recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION). You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his recent activities: Glenn: "I've...