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BULLETBOYS Frontman MARQ TORIEN: 'Rock And Roll Is Supposed To Be Imperfect'

BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...

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ROBERT PLANT On LED ZEPPELIN's Decision To Disband Following JOHN BONHAM's Death: 'It Was Right For Me'

In a new interview with the Irish Examiner about the recent vinyl re-release of LED ZEPPELIN's "Led Zeppelin IV" album, Robert Plant weighed in on rumors that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones wanted to carry on with the band more than four decades ago, even if it meant continuing without the singer. P...

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PAUL MCCARTNEY Tried To Convince GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON To Tour Together Again

Geddy Lee says that Paul McCartney did his best to convince him and his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson to tour together again. The 70-year-old Lee told Rolling Stone magazine that he, Lifeson and McCartney had a chance to speak in September 2022 when all three of them were performing as part of the Tayl...

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IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY And SOILWORK Announce 'Rising From The North' 2024 European Tour

Three of Sweden's most iconic metal bands, IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY and SOILWORK are teaming up for a European tour titled "Rising From The North". The lineup promises an unforgettable night of Swedish metal mayhem. Anders Fridén from IN FLAMES stated: "Couldn't be more excited to announce this tour. I...

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Guitar EDDIE VAN HALEN Gifted To JASON BECKER Is Going Up For Auction

The guitar Jason Becker received as a gift from Eddie Van Halen is going up for auction next month. Becker, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1989, is parting ways with the instrument in order to raise money for his ongoing care, which costs more than $100,000 a year. The guitar — which was given to Bec...

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Watch: VINNY APPICE Performs BLACK SABBATH And DIO Classics In São Paulo, Brazil

Professionally filmed video of Vinny Appice's entire October 26 concert at Café Piu Piu in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. The legendary 66-year-old drummer, who has played with BLACK SABBATH, DIO and HEAVEN & HELL, was backed during the set by Fernando Giovannetti (bass),Nando Fernandes (...

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MR. BIG Has Between 10 And 13 Songs Written For New Studio Album

In a new interview with Troy Patrick Farrell of the weekly live "This That And The Other" radio show, MR. BIG singer Eric Martin spoke about the band's ongoing last worldwide tour, aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original drummer and co-founder Pat Torpey lost his battle with Parkins...

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GARY HOLT Says He Is 'Not Involved' With KERRY KING's New Band: 'I'm Too Busy'

Gary Holt has confirmed that he is not involved in the new project led by SLAYER's founding guitarist Kerry King. The EXODUS leader, who spent almost nine years touring with SLAYER, responded to a question about Kerry's new band during a pre-show meet-and-greet at EXODUS's November 17 concert at Clu...

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THE DAMNED Rejoined By Original Drummer RAT SCABIES

According to Vive Le Rock, original THE DAMNED drummer Rat Scabies has officially rejoined the band. The 68-year-old musician, whose real name is Christopher Millar, last performed with THE DAMNED in 2022 after departing the band in 1996. Rat tells Vive Le Rock: "Well, it came about after the reunio...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Thinks DEF LEPPARD Uses 'A Lot Of Backing Tracks'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthe...

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BIFF BYFORD Reflects On SAXON's 'Most Challenging Period'

In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked to reflect on "the most challenging" moment in the group's career and how he and his bandmates overcame it. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think the most challenging period in our career and a lot of...

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TESTAMENT Is Working On New Song Ideas: 'Crushing Riffs' And 'Super Thrashing Drums'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson has revealed that he and drummer Chris Dovas have resumed working on material for the band's next studio album. Earlier today (Thursday, November 16),Peterson shared a photo of him and Dovas in the studio and he included the following message: "Busy week finished,...

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Watch: TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Kicks Off 2023 Tour In Council Bluffs

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (TSO),the multi-platinum, progressive rock group, kicked off its 2023 tour last night (Wednesday, November 15) with captivating performances in Green Bay, Wisconsin and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Fan-filmed video of the latter concert — featuring the West Coast touring productio...

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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS Is Done Performing After Final Farewell Tour Show: 'My Hand On The Bible'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons insisted that the band's final show on the "End Of The Road" tour, scheduled for December 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, will be the group's last. "My hand on the Bible," he told the magazine. "And I should know...

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MOLLY HATCHET Releases New Single 'Firing Line'

Finally, after a 13-year wait, southern rock legends MOLLY HATCHET are proud to present "Firing Line", a brand new song recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, United Kingdom. The track was produced by Bobby Ingram of MOLLY HATCHET, engineered by Chris Bolster (Paul McCartney, FOO FIGHT...