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DEEP PURPLE: Thirteen New Songs 'All But Finished Except For Vocals'

Legendary British hard rockers DEEP PURPLE entered a Nashville, Tennesse studio on January 28 to begin work on their follow-up to 2013's "Now What?!" album. The CD is once again being helmed by Bob Ezrin, who has previously worked with KISS, PINK FLOYD, PETER GABRIEL, ALICE COOPER and KANSAS, among...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Millennials Are Pissed Right Now Because They've Got No Future'

In a brand new interview with Paste magazine, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked how much has changed as far as what informs his lyrics now as opposed to being that guy in his early 20s. He responded: "I think probably as a kid who wrote my first lyric for 'Mechanix' when I ...

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Former IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD Quits THE RESISTANCE

Former IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad has left THE RESISTANCE, the Swedish metal band he formed in 2011 with Marco Aro (vocals, THE HAUNTED) and Glenn Ljungström (guitar, ex-IN FLAMES). The remaining members of THE RESISTANCE have issued a statement, saying: "It's been a long time coming with...

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GLENN HUGHES Is Still Hoping To Perform With DEEP PURPLE At ROCK HALL Induction

Former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes spoke to Billboard.com about the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and the controversy surrounding guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's decision to sit out the ceremony because the current touring configuration of the band refuses...

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Former BUDGIE Guitarist JOHN THOMAS Dies

John Thomas, former guitarist for the Welsh hard rock band BUDGIE, passed away last night, shortly after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia. He was 63 years old. His death was confirmed by the band's longtime drummer Steve Williams who broke the news on Facebook. Williams wrote: "My friend an...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Undergoes Surgery

Legendary hard rock guitar pioneer Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) underwent an operation in February due to an excess of uric acid buildup in his finger joint. He will be unable to play for about a month but this will have no effect on the upcoming shows this summer. The pictures below sho...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Says His New Song 'Ain't No Christmas' Could Be About VAN HALEN

David Lee Roth says that his new song, in which he offers a sad goodbye against a low-key guitar accompaniment, could be about VAN HALEN. Lyrically, "Ain't No Christmas" sounds like Roth is closing the door on the current VAN HALEN reunion, with lines that include: "Sure looked good on paper, once u...

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Former CALIFORNIA BREED Guitarist ANDREW WATT Releases 'High' Video

Former CALIFORNIA BREED guitarist Andrew Watt recently released his debut solo EP, "Ghost In My Head", via John Varvatos Records/Republic Records. The digital EP includes the song "High", for which you can see the official music video below. "Ghost In My Head" paves the way for Watt's blues-infused,...

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THE RESISTANCE Feat. THE HAUNTED, Ex-IN FLAMES Members: 'For The Venom' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for the song "For The Venom" from THE RESISTANCE, the Swedish extreme metal band featuring former and current members of IN FLAMES and THE HAUNTED, can be seen below. The track is taken from THE RESISTANCE's sophomore full-length album, "Coup De Grâce", which came out on Jan...

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JOE LYNN TURNER On DEEP PURPLE's ROCK HALL Controversy: 'They're All Acting Like Children'

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has once again commented on Ritchie Blackmore's decision to go out and perform the two bands' classic material with a new group musicians instead of reforming RAINBOW with a more "authentic" lineup. Blackmore, 70, quit rock and roll in 1997 to fo...

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WHITESNAKE Announces 'The Greatest Hits Tour 2016'

WHITESNAKE will embark on "The Greatest Hits Tour 2016" in June. So far the following dates have been confirmed: Jun. 01 - Norman, OK - Riverwind Casino Jun. 03 - Dallas, TX - Bomb Factory Jun. 05 - Houston, TX - Revention Music Center Jun. 06 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theater Jun. 08 ...

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Video: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Performs JUDAS PRIEST's 'Electric Eye' With Ohio's FRACTURE

Former JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens joined the Ohio metal band FRACTURE on stage on January 30 at Tim Owens' Travelers Tavern in Akron, Ohio to perform the PRIEST classic "Electric Eye". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Owens recorded two studio albums with...

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IAN GILLAN Defends DEEP PURPLE's Decision To Only Perform With Current Lineup At ROCK HALL Induction

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has defended the band's decision to only perform with the group's current lineup at the upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, explaining that "there is no slight intended nor any desire to upset anyone" with this move. The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction c...

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DEEP PURPLE Is 'Unwilling' To Perform With RITCHIE BLACKMORE At ROCK HALL Induction

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame president and CEO Joel Peresman has denied that former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has been "banned" from attending the band's Rock Hall induction ceremony, insisting that Ritchie "is invited to come enjoy the evening and accept the award." Blackmore claimed in...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says DEEP PURPLE Manager Won't Let Him Attend ROCK HALL Induction

Ritchie Blackmore says that he has been prevented from attending DEEP PURPLE's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction by the band's manager. In a statement, the PURPLE co-founder claims that Bruce Payne has asked for the guitarist to be excluded from the ceremony in April. Blackmore writes in a post o...