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RUSH: 'A Farewell To Kings' Graphic Novel Now Available

Fantoons has released the official RUSH graphic novel chronicling the making of the band's classic album "A Farewell To Kings", the first in the animation studio's ongoing relationship with RUSH. "We worked incredibly hard to create a graphic novel that celebrates the music of RUSH, and the creation...

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Producer NICK RASKULINECZ On Working With RUSH: 'Sometimes I Still Can't Believe It Happened'

During a recent appearance on the "Tape Op Podcast", producer Nick Raskulinecz discussed his work on the final two RUSH albums, 2007's "Snakes & Arrows" and 2012's "Clockwork Angels". "Sometimes I still can't believe it happened," Nick said (hear audio below). "We made two records together, and...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON: 'I Always Try To Make Simple Guitar Parts Sound More Difficult'

In a recent interview with Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked if he ever discovers new things about the band's early songs when he goes back to re-learn them years later. He responded (see video below): "There's a trick, I think, and it comes with experience. And th...

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Legendary Rock Band ANGEL To Release New Album 'Risen' In October

Legendary rock band ANGEL will release its new album, "Risen", on October 4 via Cleopatra Records. The album will have 17 solid tracks featuring 15 brand new songs written by original members Punky Meadows and Frank Dimino along with current member Danny Farrow, and a remake of the classic track "To...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Vancouver

Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil's August 22 performance at Pacific National Exhibition Amphitheatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "backpackdave2012"). Neil is continuing to tour the world with his backing group, which includes Dana Strum an...

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VOLBEAT Drummer On Group's New Album: 'We Expanded The Overall Sound Of The Band'

VOLBEAT drummer Jon Larsen recently spoke with France's United Rock Nations. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the group's new album, "Rewind, Replay, Rebound": Jon: "The feeling is good. I think, of course, it's a good album...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING: 'I Love BLABBERMOUTH'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing spoke to the "Neil Jones Rock Show" about his virtually ubiquitous presence in the heavy metal press since the release of his autobiography last year. "You see a lot of things about me in the press, and it's because the thing is, if people wanna speak to me...

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VINCE NEIL Remembers Late Daughter SKYLAR

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil shared a photo of his late daughter Skylar via Instagram earlier today, writing in an accompanying caption, "miss you", followed by a halo emoji. In the picture, Skylar, who is wearing an outfit covered in peace signs, is sitting on Vince's shoulders. Skylar died of c...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil's August 28 performance at Univest Performance Center in Quakertown, Pennsylvania can be seen below. Neil is continuing to tour the world with his backing group, which includes Dana Strum and Jeff Blando from SLAUGHTER, along with drummer Zoltan Chaney. Speakin...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL: How My Debut Solo Album Came Together (Video)

A three-and-a-half-minute video of MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell discussing how his debut solo album, "Old Lions Still Roar" came together can be seen below. Due on October 25 via Nuclear Blast, the disc, which has been in the works for more than five years, will include guest appearances by Rob...

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Hear New QUIET RIOT Song 'Don't Call It Love'

"Don't Call It Love", the new single from veteran rockers QUIET RIOT, can be streamed below. The song is taken from the band's upcoming studio album, "Hollywood Cowboys", which will be released on November 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. Asked how "Hollywood Cowboys" differs from other QUIET RIOT LPs, dr...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform In Island Lake, Illinois

Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil's August 17 performance at Sideouts Bar & Eatery in Island Lake, Illinois can be seen below. Neil is continuing to tour the world with his backing group, which includes Dana Strum and Jeff Blando from SLAUGHTER, along with drummer Zoltan Chaney. Speaking to "Tr...

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Classic BLACK SABBATH Songs To Be Featured In Fifth Season Of 'Peaky Blinders'

According to Mirror, BLACK SABBATH's classic songs "The Wizard" and "War Pigs" will be featured on the fifth season of "Peaky Blinders", the Netflix hit series about one of the most powerful U.K. gangs post-World War I. Director Anthony Byrne states: "We are using their tracks 'The Wizard' and 'Wa...

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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Singer JEFF GUTT Came Close To Auditioning For ALICE IN CHAINS

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, Jeff Gutt confirmed that he came close to auditioning for the singer position in ALICE IN CHAINS back in the early 2000s, just a couple of years after the death of the band's original frontman, Layne Staley. "It's...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Says 'A Lot Of Fans' Want Him To Write A Book About His Time With The Band

Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans says that he would consider writing a book about his time with the band if the "right publisher" approached him with an offer. Dave recorded AC/DC's first two singles, "Can I Sit Next To You Girl" and "Baby Please Don't Go". But in October 1974, less than a year afte...