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How AEROSMITH Bassist TOM HAMILTON's New Band CLOSE ENEMIES Was Formed
CLOSE ENEMIES guitarists Trace Foster and Peter Stroud spoke to the "Is Breakfast Included?" podcast about how the band — which also includes AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Tony Brock and vocalist Chasen Hampton — came together almost exactly two years ago. Peter said in part (as transcribe...January 6, 2025
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Original UNLEASHED Guitarist FREDRIK LINDGREN Dead At 53
Fredrik Lindgren (a.k.a. Freddie Eugene),original guitarist for pioneering Swedish death metal band UNLEASHED, passed away in early January 2025 at the age of 53. Lindgren played guitar for UNLEASHED from 1989 to 1995. He can be heard on the studio albums "Where No Life Dwells" (1991),"Shadows In...January 6, 2025
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CARMINE APPICE Is A PAPA ROACH Fan: They Are 'Awesome'
In a 2024 interview with "Dayna's Diner With Dayna Steele", legendary drummer Carmine Appice spoke about how musicians have gotten better at the focus and dexterity required to play rock music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Some of the musicians today, the drummers today are like m...January 6, 2025
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Watch ACE FREHLEY Perform In Westland, Michigan
Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley's December 27, 2024 concert at The Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Shock Me (KISS song) 02. Deuce (KISS song) 03. Cherry Medicine 04. Rock Soldiers (FREHLEY’S COMET song) 05. L...January 6, 2025
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ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO Isn't Thinking About Retirement: 'I Don't See Any Reason To Stop'
In a recent interview with Rapture Radio, ACCEPT singer Mark Tornillo was asked if there has been any talk of him retiring any time soon. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the way I really feel about it is as long as I'm capable and there's people that wanna see us, I don't...January 5, 2025
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AMORPHIS Taps Danish Producer JACOB HANSEN For 15th Studio Album
Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS have confirmed that they have entered Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen to begin recording the follow-up to 2022's "Halo" album. A fall 2025 release via Reigning Phoenix Music is expected. Earlier today, AMORPHIS shared a ph...January 5, 2025
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CRAIG GOLDY Says VIVIAN CAMPBELL Was 'Very Disrespectful To RONNIE JAMES DIO On Many Occasions'
Former DIO and current DIO DISCIPLES guitarist Craig Goldy has weighed in on the way Vivian Campbell was fired from DIO, saying that Vivian was "very disrespectful to Ronnie [James Dio] on many occasions." Ronnie, Vivian, drummer Vinny Appice and bassist Jimmy Bain collaborated on the first three DI...January 5, 2025
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AMORPHIS Enters Danish Studio To Record 15th Album
Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS have entered an as-yet-undisclosed studio in Denmark to begin recording the follow-up to 2022's "Halo" album. A fall 2025 release via Reigning Phoenix Music is expected. In a July 2024 interview with Loud TV, AMORPHIS keyboardist Santeri Kallio spok...January 4, 2025
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Former BUTCHER BABIES Singer CARLA HARVEY Joins LORDS OF ACID
Former BUTCHER BABIES singer Carla Harvey has joined LORDS OF ACID. LORDS OF ACID's manager Marc Jordan has confirmed that "Carla is set to begin recording vocals for the band's new album this winter and will be joining the band on a 27-date U.S. tour in June." Says Harvey: "I had three favorite ba...January 3, 2025
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No New SOILWORK Album Before 2026, Says BJÖRN 'SPEED' STRID
In a new interview with Rapture Radio, SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to "Övergivenheten" album, which came out in 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're slowly approaching the songwrit...January 3, 2025
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ONI LOGAN On Why He No Longer Tours With LYNCH MOB: GEORGE 'Would Rather Favor Paying Some Fellas A Fee Instead Of Sharing The Loot'
In a recent interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", former LYNCH MOB singer Oni Logan was asked about the possibility of working with George Lynch again, either under the LYNCH MOB name or as a separate project, Referencing the fact that LYNCH MOB is at the tail end of "The Final Ride", a farewell...January 3, 2025
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RON KEEL Talks The Return Of STEELER And Being The 'Metal Cowboy': 'I've Always Been An Outlaw And Outcast'
By David E. Gehlke The 1996 MTV documentary, "It Came From The '80s II: Metal Goes Pop" revealed what several prominent hair metal musicians were doing after their success had died down. (The irony of such a special put on by the channel that largely popularized the style should not be lost on anyon...January 3, 2025
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SOPHIE LLOYD: ORIANTHI Was 'An Absolutely Massive Inspiration For Me'
During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", British guitar sensation Sophie Lloyd spoke about how legendary Eddie Van Halen changed rock guitar, from popularizing "finger tapping" to modding out his guitars. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was what...January 2, 2025
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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Sets Record Straight On How Band Got Its Name
In a recent interview with Podpokas, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were happy rehearsing [in late 1973], and a guy that wanted to manage us called Alan Kissack, he said, 'Hey, guys, I've got a show...January 2, 2025
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'I Never Really Planned On Being A Musician; I Just Got Lucky'
In a recent interview with Monterrey Rock, former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens reflected on his journey to becoming a professional singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My parents had a lot of great music. I remember, as a little kid I would list...January 2, 2025
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