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Could DOKKEN Follow FOREIGNER's Lead And Perform With Both Present And Former Members? JEFF PILSON Isn't Sure

When FOREIGNER performs in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 4, the group's current seven-piece lineup will share the stage with five former members — Dennis Elliot (drums, 1976-1992),Al Greenwood (keyboards, 1976-1980),Rick Wills (bass, 1979-1991),Ian MacDonald (guitar/vocals, 1976-1980) and Lou G...

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DOKKEN Is Entertaining Offer To Reunite With GEORGE LYNCH At One-Off Concert In Minneapolis

Don Dokken has confirmed that DOKKEN has received an offer to play with former guitarist George Lynch at a concert in September. DOKKEN's classic lineup reunited for a short Japanese tour in the fall of 2016. The trek marked the first time in 21 years the four musicians had hit the road together. Si...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, SIMON WRIGHT To Take Part In Orchestral Tribute To AC/DC

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and ex-AC/DC drummer Simon Wright will take part in the world's first AC/DC orchestral tribute tour, set to take place this fall. Without question, AC/DC are one of the greatest rock bands in history. Their mammoth power chord roar became one of the most...

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IRON MAIDEN Frontman BRUCE DICKINSON Announces Australian Speaking Tour

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will bring his spoken-word tour to Australia in the fall. The trek, which will kick off on October 18 in Sydney, will celebrate the release of his autobiography, "What Does This Button Do?", which ticket buyers will receive a special signed copy of. Attendees wil...

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No New NILE Album Before 2019

South Carolina-based extreme technical death metallers NILE have written six songs so far for the follow-up to 2015's "What Should Not Be Unearthed" album. The upcoming effort, which is tentatively due in 2019, will mark NILE's first release with new guitarist/vocalist Brian Kingsland, who replaced...

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STEPHEN PEARCY: 'WARREN DEMARTINI Was Not Fired' From RATT

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy says that Warren DeMartini "didn't wanna go out there" and play shows with the band, leading to the guitarist's departure from the group. Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining original members in RATT's current lineup, which made its live debut Saturday n...

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JEFF PILSON On DOKKEN's 2016 Reunion: 'It Was A Much More Positive Experience Than We Were Expecting'

Former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was recently interviewed on the "Music Mania" podcast. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked about the 2016 reunion of DOKKEN's classic lineup, which was immortalized in the CD, DVD and Blu-ray "Return To The East Live (2016)", Pilson sai...

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RATT's New Lineup Performs Live For First Time: Video, Photos

RATT's new lineup made its live debut last night (Saturday, July 7) in Mulvane, Kansas. Fan-filmed video footage and photos of the concert can be found below. Singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining original members in RATT's current lineup, which also includes drummer...

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Hear ANN WILSON's Cover Of AUDIOSLAVE's 'I Am The Highway' In Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL

Late SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE vocalist Chris Cornell is one of the many artists whom HEART singer Ann Wilson pays tribute to with her new collection, "Immortal", due out September 14. The album will feature Wilson's versions of classic songs by such icons as Cornell, David Bowie, Tom Petty, Glenn...

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RATT's Rumored New Lineup Revealed

According to Metal Sludge, singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier have recruited drummer Pete Holmes (BLACK 'N BLUE, RATT'S JUAN CROUCIER),lead guitarist Jordan Ziff (RAZER) and rhythm guitarist Chris Sanders (BRITNY FOX, KNIGHT FURY) to play in the new lineup of RATT. Pearcy and Croucier...

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Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Is No Longer Involved With RATT

Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso has confirmed to SiriusXM DJ Eddie Trunk that he is no longer part of RATT. Singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining original members in RATT's current lineup, which will make its live debut in Mulvane, Kansas on July 7. When RATT announced its 20...

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DEVILDRIVER Releases 'Copperhead Road' Cover Featuring BROCK LINDOW Of 36 CRAZYFISTS

DEVILDRIVER's long-awaited full-length album of outlaw country-gone-metal anthems, "Outlaws 'Til The End: Vol. 1", will be released on July 6 via Napalm Records. The disc is described in a press release as "both a startling curveball and a ferocious statement of individuality from a band who have be...

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Should ANGUS YOUNG Continue AC/DC Without BRIAN JOHNSON And CLIFF WILLIAMS? Former Bassist MARK EVANS Weighs In

Former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans (pictured) says that it's up to Angus Young to decide if he should continue the band with a brand new lineup. Ever since AC/DC completed the tour cycle for its 2014 album "Rock Or Bust" nearly two years ago — a turbulent trek that weathered the forced retirement and e...

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GEORGE LYNCH On LYNCH MOB's Lineup Changes: 'It Is A Revolving Door'

George Lynch says that LYNCH MOB's current singer situation is "confusing," five months after the departure of Oni Logan. For some of its recent shows, LYNCH MOB has been utilizing the services of two different vocalists, depending on each frontman's availability: former LYNCH MOB singer Robert Maso...

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GUS G. Releases Guitar Playthrough Video For 'Thrill Of The Chase' Song

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has released a guitar playthrough video for his song "Thrill Of The Chase". The track is taken from his latest solo album, "Fearless", which was releas...