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NUNO BETTENCOURT Responds To RICHARD FORTUS Over SLASH Comments

Nuno Bettencourt, who has performed with pop superstar Rihanna for more than a decade, has clarified his recent comments in which he seemingly took a swipe at one of his colleagues, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. In a recent interview with Planet Rock, the EXTREME guitarist opined that many of the g...

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Watch MR. BIG Perform In Osaka, Japan During Summer 2023 Tour

MR. BIG played its third concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio earlier tonight (Saturday, July 22) at Maruzen Intec Arena in Osaka, Japan. Fan-filmed video of the show, which marked MR. BIG's second appearance in Japan in six years, can be seen below. MR. BIG's first-ever concert with D'V...

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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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HURRICANE Returns With First New Album In Over 20 Years

HURRICANE was formed in 1983, originally featuring current FOREIGNER lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (vocals/rhythm guitar),Robert Sarzo (guitar),Tony Cavazo (bass) and Jay Schellen (drums),the latter of whom is currently with YES. Cavazo and Sarzo are the younger brothers of QUIET RIOT's Carlos Cavaz...

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Watch: MR. BIG Plays First Concert In Japan In Six Years

MR. BIG played its second concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio last night (Thursday, July 20) at Nippon Tokushu Tougyou Shimin Kaikan, Forest Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Fan-filmed video of the show, which marked MR. BIG's first appearance in Japan in six years, can be seen below. MR. BIG's f...

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MR. BIG's New Touring Drummer NICK D'VIRGILIO Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From His First Concert With Band

MR. BIG's new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the first-ever concert he played with the band, which took place this past Sunday, July 16 at the Majiao Music Festival in China. Check out the 17-minute clip below. The band's setlist for the Majiao Music Festiv...

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PAPA ROACH Singer JACOBY SHADDIX And His Wife Celebrate 26th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations are in order for PAPA ROACH singer Jacoby Shaddix and his wife Kelly, who celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on July 19. On Wednesday, Jacoby took to his Instagram to share a photo of him and his wife and he included the following message: "GRATEFUL -Today Kelly and I celebrat...

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Watch: MR. BIG Plays First Concert With New Drummer NICK D'VIRGILIO

MR. BIG played its first concert with new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio this past Sunday, July 16 at the Majiao Music Festival in China. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Addicted To That Rush 02. Take Cover 03. Undertow 04. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (THE ELEC...

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BRET MICHAELS: POISON To Regroup In 2025 For More Touring And Possibly Some New Songs

Bret Michaels, who spent the summer of 2022 on the road with POISON as part of "The Stadium Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE and DEF LEPPARD, has told The Oakland Press that he intends to regroup POISON during 2025 for more touring and possibly some new songs. "Y'know, back when we started I never knew what w...

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YES Announces 'Classic Tales Of Yes' Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

Following last year's sold-out U.S. tour, YES, who are Steve Howe (guitars, vocals),Geoff Downes (keyboards),Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar),Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, vocals) and Jay Schellen (drums),have today (July 17) announced their "Classic Tales Of Yes" tour in the U.S. starting S...

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Watch DARK ANGEL Perform At Sweden's GEFLE METAL FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of DARK ANGEL's July 13 performance at the Gefle Metal Festival at Gasklockorna in Gävle, Sweden can be seen below. DARK ANGEL's founding guitarist Jim Durkin died on March 8 at the age of 58. An original member of DARK ANGEL, Durkin played on the band's first three albums — 1985's...

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New TESTAMENT Drummer CHRIS DOVAS: 'I'm Here To Stay'

In a new interview with The Meista - Brews & Tunes, TESTAMENT's new drummer Chris Dovas spoke about how he landed the gig with the veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers. Dovas became an official member of TESTAMENT in April as the replacement for Dave Lombardo, who had lasted less than a year...

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SHADOWS FALL Will Continue Recording New Material Throughout 2023

Long-running Massachusetts-based band SHADOWS FALL entered the studio last month with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris to begin recording some of its new material. Speaking to the "Nothing Shocking Podcast" about the band's decision to work with Zeuss again, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner said (as...

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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Perform Early MEGADETH Material At KINGS OF THRASH Concert In Brisbane

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), played the second show of its Australian tour earlier tonight (Thursday, July 13) at The Zoo in Brisbane. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. KINGS OF THRASH release...