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What Makes A Good Music Critic? STEVE VAI Weighs In

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Metal Global, legendary guitarist Steve Vai spoke about the experience of reading reviews of his own work and how it affects — or doesn't affect — the way he approaches making music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've read a lot of reviews in t...

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New DEICIDE Guitarist Explains How He Landed The Gig, Says There Is 'Killer' New Material In The Works

Guitarist Taylor Nordberg (THE ABSENCE, INHUMAN CONDITION),who recently joined Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE, spoke about how he landed the gig in a new interview with "The Zach Moonshine Show". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In 2019, my band THE ABSENCE toured with DEICIDE i...

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Documentary About Deadly GREAT WHITE Concert Fire To Premiere On REELZ Later This Month

"America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List", a documentary about the infamous GREAT WHITE concert fire nearly two decades ago that killed a hundred people and injured hundreds more, will receive its premiere on Reelz on February 20. A trailer for the film is available below. This past December, fo...

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KILL THE LIGHTS Feat. Former BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members: New Song 'Dead From The Start' Available

KILL THE LIGHTS, the band featuring former BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE bassist Jason "Jay" James and drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas, has released a brand new song called "Dead From The Start". "Dead From The Start" is described in a press release as "a stadium-sized banger that showcases the band's seam...

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Late EXODUS Singer PAUL BALOFF Gets His Own ReAction Figure From Super7

Super7 has released a new Paul Baloff ReAction figure in honor of the late EXODUS frontman who passed away 20 years ago, on February 2, 2002. Official figure description: "This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Paul Baloff's death. Baloff personified the violent energy of the early San Francisco Ba...

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ALICE COOPER: 'I Don't Think Rock And Roll And Politics Belong In The Same Bed Together'

In a new interview with Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Alice Cooper was asked how his relationship with Ted Nugent is "holding up right now" considering all the stuff that the legendary guitarist has said in the last few years. He responded: "Ted and I grew up together in Detroit, and he's always been...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Is Feeling 'Awesome' A Week After Having His Appendix Removed

SKID ROW's Rachel Bolan says that he is "doing fine," a week after having his appendix removed. The 55-year-old bassist was scheduled to play with his bandmates this past Saturday (January 29) at the Showroom at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona but had to pull out of the gig after being d...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Has His Appendix Removed, Sits Out Scottsdale Concert

SKID ROW's Rachel Bolan is recovering after having his appendix removed. The 55-year-old bassist was scheduled to play with his bandmates this past Saturday (January 29) at the Showroom at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona but had to pull out of the gig after being diagnosed with appendici...

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STEVE VAI Tore A Tendon In His Shoulder While Making Pizza: 'I Wish I Had A Better Story'

A little over a year ago, legendary guitarist Steve Vai underwent shoulder surgery to repair an injury. That procedure was successful, enabling him to record his new album, "Inviolate". However, in preparing for a U.S. tour in support of the LP, it became clear that a new injury emerged that require...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK Addresses Controversy Over New SUPERMAN Coming Out As Bisexual

BLACK VEIL BRIDES frontman Andy Biersack recently went on the first video episode of the podcast "Side Jams With Bryan Reesman" to discuss his love for Batman. He mentioned that two his favorite subjects are Batman and theology. He connected the two in explaining how the superhero was a big influenc...

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KID ROCK Says He Will Cancel Concerts Where Vaccine Mandates Are Enforced

Kid Rock has threatened to cancel concerts on his upcoming tour if venues require fans to show proof of vaccine or potentially have other COVID-19 safety protocols in place. In a Facebook video, Kid Rock assured fans that he and his team did extensive research and are confident that they hadn't book...

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STEVE VAI Thought He Was 'Done' Playing Guitar After Undergoing Surgery

Approximately one year ago, legendary guitarist Steve Vai underwent shoulder surgery to repair an injury. That procedure was successful, enabling him to record his new album, "Inviolate". However, in preparing for a U.S. tour in support of the LP, it became clear that a new injury emerged that requ...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Mural Comes To Life For What Would Have Been His 67th Birthday

The AR Firm's motto "Beyond Unreal" became firmly based in reality when they created an app that brought California artist Robert Varga's mural to life. Van Halen's image seamlessly continues to sing and play and can be seen in the video below. The mural itself measures a massive 17 feet by 105 feet...

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AARON LEWIS Praises TRUMP Loyalists CAWTHORN And GREENE, Blasts FAUCI At Shreveport Concert

STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis has railed against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, calling the life-saving jab an "unproven" drug which hasn't been "tested." Lewis, an outspoken conservative rocker who reinvented himself as a solo country artist in the last decade, voiced his views on vaccines before perform...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Remembered On What Would Have Been His 67th Birthday

Eddie Van Halen's family members and former bandmates have shared messages on social media in remembrance of the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist on what would have been his 67th birthday. Eddie's brother, VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen, wrote: "Hey Ed, Happy birthday! May your light never dim. Love...