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ZAKK WYLDE Says PANTERA Is 'The Gold Standard In Their Genre Of Extreme Metal'

Legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, PANTERA) is the latest guest on Billy Corgan's podcast, "The Magnificent Others". Corgan and Wylde discuss their shared love of classic rock influences like BLACK SABBATH, Jimi Hendrix and Elton John, and the challenges of forging a...

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Watch: GHOST And OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Perform QUEEN's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' At POLAR MUSIC PRIZE Ceremony

GHOST was joined by OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson and ERIC ERICSONS KAMMARKÖR (the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir) for a performance of the QUEEN classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" at this year's Polar Music Prize. The ceremony — which honored the legendary rock band QUEEN, American jazz great Herbie Hancock...

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TRIPTYKON's TOM GABRIEL FISCHER Finds It 'Difficult To Think Creatively' When 'There's Some Very Serious Issues In The World'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the Iblis Manifestations podcast, former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON singer, guitarist and main songwriter Tom Gabriel Fischer (a.k.a. Tom Gabriel Warrior) spoke about TRIPTYKON's plans to record its long-awaited fourth album. He said (as...

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MANOWAR Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From 'Sign Of The Hammer' Re-Recording Sessions

MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio has released a behind-the-scenes video from the studio sessions for the upcoming re-recorded version of the band's fourth studio album, "Sign Of The Hammer", which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. Check it out below. DeMaio said: "I know many of you have been wait...

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I PREVAIL Releases New Single 'Violent Nature'

Michigan rockers I PREVAIL have released a new single, "Violent Nature", via Fearless Records. The track arrives alongside a new music video directed by Orie McGinness. I PREVAIL vocalist Eric Vanlerberghe describes "Violent Nature" as "aggressive, fast, and heavy. All packed into two minutes and 10...

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SHINEDOWN To Release Two More Singles This Summer Before Announcing Eighth Studio Album

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "On With Mario Lopez" radio show, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's eighth studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We've been working on it for a little...

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THE WHO Announces Support Acts For 'The Song Is Over' North American Farewell Tour, Adds Second Chicago Show

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers THE WHO have confirmed a powerful lineup of special guests set to join them on their final North American run, "The Song Is Over Tour". Artists including BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS, Billy Idol, Booker T. Jones, CANDLEBOX, FEIST, Joe Bonamassa, THE JOE PERRY PR...

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GENE SIMMONS Says ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Are 'Welcome' To Appear At 'KISS Army Storms Vegas' Event

In a new interview with Greg Schmitt of Noize In The Attic, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. "KISS Army Storms Vegas" celebrates the KISS...

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DAVE NAVARRO On JANE'S ADDICTION's Future: 'There's No Chance For The Band To Ever Play Together Again'

Eight months after JANE'S ADDICTION canceled the remainder of its U.S. tour after an onstage altercation between singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro, Dave says that "there's no chance for the band to ever play together again." JANE'S ADDICTION's September 13, 2024 concert at Leader Bank...

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I PREVAIL Announces Departure Of Vocalist BRIAN BURKHEISER

Platinum-certified and twice Grammy-nominated Michigan rockers I PREVAIL have parted ways with vocalist Brian Burkheiser. Burkheiser had handled the clean vocals in I PREVAIL since the band's formation but was forced to step away from the group's touring activities due to his battle with Eagle's syn...

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GENE HOGLAN Says DARK ANGEL Played A 'Crushing' Show As A Four-Piece At Brazil's BANGERS OPEN AIR Festival

California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL performed as a four-piece at the Bangers Open Air festival in São Paulo, Brazil on May 3 after an alleged airline mishap forced guitarist Eric Meyer to miss the show. Speaking to The Adventures Of Pipeman about the circumstances that led to Eric not being...

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GENE SIMMONS On Upcoming KISS Event In Las Vegas: 'It's Really A Chance To Be More Intimate With The Fans'

In a new interview with the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show" on New York City's Q104.3 radio station, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November...

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STEVE PERRY Teams Up With WILLIE NELSON For New Version Of JOURNEY's 'Faithfully'

Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has released a cover of the band's classic power ballad "Faithfully", featuring a guest appearance by country legend Willie Nelson. Recorded at Ronnie's Place in Nashville, Tennessee and at Steve's studio, Love Box, the track, which was made available via Dark Horse...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Will Be Working With 'A Lot Of Folks' On 'Some Records And Possibly Touring As Well'

In a new interview with the Play That Rock N' Roll podcast, Billy Sheehan was asked how he feels about the fact that MR. BIG is now a closed chapter of his career, at least as far as recording new albums and playing live shows is concerned. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS On Upcoming Las Vegas Event: 'We Promised We're Not Gonna Go Back Out On Tour, And We're Not'

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, Gene Simmons spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. "KISS Army Storms Vegas" celebrates the KISS fan club's 50th anniv...