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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Says He Was Asked By OZZY OSBOURNE To Join His Band 40 Years Ago

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg was asked if was ever approached by Ozzy Osbourne or KISS to join their bands, since Adrian's VANDENBERG had supported both of those legendary rock acts in the 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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RAINBOW Singer RONNIE ROMERO Explains Why Now Is Right Time For Him To 'Move On' With His Own Material

In a new interview with Lana Teramae of Metal Express Radio, Chilean-born singer Ronnie Romero, who forged a formidable reputation over past few years with his work with Ritchie Blackmore's RAINBOW and Michael Schenker, among other projects, spoke about his desire to focus more on his solo career an...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Picks JIMI HENDRIX As His 'Rock God': 'The Guy Had It All'

Former WHITESNAKE and current VANDENBERG guitarist Adrian Vandenberg was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Adrian picked Jimi Hendrix and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The guy had it all. He had the vibe an...

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SAXON Begins Recording New Album; Early 2024 Release Expected

British heavy metal legends SAXON have apparently entered the studio to begin recording their new album for a tentative early 2024 release. Earlier today (Thursday, August 17),the band shared a few photos of drummer Nigel Glockler and bassist Tim "Nibbs" Carter in the studio, and it included the fo...

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Members Of EVANESCENCE, ALICE COOPER And GRANNY 4 BARREL Join Forces In KILLINGTON PIT

Members of EVANESCENCE, ALICE COOPER and GRANNY 4 BARREL have joined forces in a new band called KILLINGTON PIT. Born from the pandemic, this unique and unexpected collaboration features the theatrical GRANNY 4 BARREL singer Terry LeRoi, ALICE COOPER bassist Chuck Garric, and a pair of EVANESCENCE m...

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DIO: 'The Studio Albums: 1996-2004' Limited-Edition Deluxe CD And LP Box Sets Due In September

BMG and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. have partnered to issue limited-edition deluxe CD and LP box sets of Ronnie James Dio's final four studio albums on September 22, 2023. Titled "The Studio Albums: 1996-2004", the set will include "Angry Machines" (1996),"Magica" (2000),"Killing The Dragon" (20...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Singer JOSH KISZKA Says 'A Huge Weight Was Lifted' After He Came Out As Member Of LGBTQ Community

GRETA VAN FLEET singer Josh Kiszka has told Rolling Stone in a new interview that he was apprehensive about the reaction he might get to his heartfelt Instagram post about the "loving, same-sex relationship" he's been in for eight years. "I was really concerned. I felt like, 'Well, I'm going to have...

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Watch EXTREME Perform In Reading, Pennsylvania During 2023 'Thicker Than Blood' Tour

Fan-filmed video of EXTREME's August 8 performance at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. #REBEL 02. Decadence Dance 03. It ('s A Monster) 04. Rest In Peace 05. Hip Today 06. Teacher's Pet / Flesh 'N' Blood / Wind Me...

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DOUG ALDRICH Confirms His Unreleased Song Collaboration With RONNIE JAMES DIO Will Finally See Light Of Day

A previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio song which guitarist Doug Aldrich was working on with the legendary heavy metal singer before his 2010 death will be included on an upcoming Dio collection of never-before-heard and obscure recordings. The track in question was written during the sessions for...

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GEOFF TATE And VANDENBERG Announce Early 2024 U.S. Tour

VANDENBERG has not toured North America for an extensive run of appearances since 1986. For the first time in decades, VANDENBERG leader Adrian Vandenberg along with the new lineup of VANDENBERG, will stage 20 shows in early 2024. All events from February 26 in Clearwater through March 16 in San An...

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RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS: 'About The Band' Official Interview Available

An "official" interview with the four members of ELEGANT WEAPONS can be found below. ELEGANT WEAPONS features Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) on guitar and Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG) on vocals, alongside Dave Rimmer (URIAH HEEP) on bass and Christopher Williams (ACCEPT) on drums. ELEGANT WEAPONS' d...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'I'm Not A Great Leader'

In a new interview with Vikram Chandrasekar of Tales From The Road, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked what he has learned about himself while working on "Horns For A Halo", the debut album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS project. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a g...

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NITA STRAUSS Says Her Fiancé Is Working On 'Incredible' Album Of His Own

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked if her fiancé, drummer and manager Josh Villalta is working on any other music-related projects besides overseeing the Nita Strauss brand. She responded (as tra...

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THE WHO Announces Deluxe, Multi-Format Release For 'Who's Next'/'Life House'

The suite of songs by THE WHO on which, more than half a century ago, Pete Townshend foresaw the invention of the Internet, of virtual reality and pandemic-style lockdown, is to be heard as he intended for the first time. UMR will release "Who's Next/Life House" as a lavish, multi-format Super Delux...

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What Makes A Song A Good Song? JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Weighs In

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner, who is promoting the debut album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS project, was asked what, in his opinion, makes a song a good song. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That can be different things for different son...