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JOE ELLIOTT: Why The Album Format Is Still Important For DEF LEPPARD

As rock superstars DEF LEPPARD return with a brand-new album, "Diamond Star Halos", vocalist Joe Elliott insists that the album format is still important — at least for DEF LEPPARD. "When we got together in 2014 we noticed a trend of people releasing one song a month," Elliott tells Rock Candy write...

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THE CULT's Next Album Will Be 'Quite Epic' And 'Big-Sounding', Says BILLY DUFFY

THE CULT's Billy Duffy spoke to Yorkshire Post about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's new album. According to the guitarist, the "main bulk" of the follow-up to 2016's "Hidden City" is completed and mastered. The effort was tracked primarily at Rockfield Studios in Wales with pr...

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JORDAN RUDESS Says 'It Was Brave' Of MIKE PORTNOY To See Current DREAM THEATER Lineup Perform In Concert

Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy attended the group's concert on March 4 at Beacon Theatre in New York City. It was the first time Portnoy witnessed his former bandmates perform live since his exit from the iconic progressive metal outfit more than 11 years ago. According to DREAM THEATER fans...

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DAVID COVERDALE Says WHITESNAKE's 'Is This Love' Was Originally Written For TINA TURNER

WHITESNAKE has revisited its multi-platinum career by remixing some of its biggest hits for a new collection, "Greatest Hits", which was made available on May 6 on digital and streaming services. WHITESNAKE founder and lead singer David Coverdale had 16 tracks remixed and remastered for this collect...

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Diamond Star Halos

With such an abundance of certified, timeless anthems in their now vast catalogue, DEF LEPPARD could absolutely be forgiven for resting on their laurels, touring the world on an endless nostalgia trip and never again making a new album. But the one thing that has always made the British crew so wide...

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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI Says Writing His Autobiography Was A 'Cleansing' And 'Tedious' Experience

Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi spoke to Australia's May The Rock Be With You about his upcoming autobiography, "Horseshoes And Hand Grenades", which is tentatively due on June 14 via Rare Bird Books. It was written with the help of MÖTLEY CRÜE historian/author Paul Miles. Regarding the writin...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Gets 'The Coolest Tattoo' He Has Ever Seen

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH frontman Chad Gray has shared several photos of his new tattoo. The 50-year-old musician had the chest piece done over the course of three days by tattoo artist Tony Kelly, who works at Cypress Ink Studios in Port Charlotte, Florida. On Monday (May 23),Gray took to his Instagr...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Blasts K.K. DOWNING Over Flying V Guitar Claim: 'Why Would He Lie About This?'

In a brand new interview with the "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern" classic rock show, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was asked about ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's claim that he "was the first guy to bring the Flying V [guitar] to heavy metal ever." Sc...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Is 'Open' To Working With MIKE PORTNOY Again: 'Anything Is Possible'

DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie, who recently said that it was "great" to be back on good terms with the band's former drummer Mike Portnoy, was asked in a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio if there is any chance of the two musicians working together again. He responded (as transcri...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Says It Wasn't His Idea To Re-Record 'Here I Go Again' For 1987 Album

WHITESNAKE has revisited its multi-platinum career by remixing some of its biggest hits for a new collection, "Greatest Hits", which was made available on May 6 on digital and streaming services. WHITESNAKE founder and lead singer David Coverdale had 16 tracks remixed and remastered for this collect...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Guests On New Single From His Wife LAUREN MONROE, 'If You Want'

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen is featured on "If You Want", the new single from his wife, singer, songwriter, and healing artist Lauren Monroe. The track, which was co-produced by Monroe with the renowned Jim Scott, will appear on her third album, "Messages From Aphrodite". With its old-school Amer...

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DAVID COVERDALE Looks Back On Making Of WHITESNAKE's 'Still Of The Night': JOHN SYKES 'Took The Riff To Cosmic Levels'

WHITESNAKE has revisited its multi-platinum career by remixing some of its biggest hits for a new collection, "Greatest Hits", which was made available last Friday (May 6) on digital and streaming services. WHITESNAKE founder and lead singer David Coverdale had 16 tracks remixed and remastered for t...

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Watch SKID ROW Perform At M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of SKID ROW's entire May 8 performance at the 13th edition of M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below. Featured songs in top video: 00:00 - Slave To The Grind 03:30 - The Threat 07:52 - Big Guns 11:55 - 18 And Life 16:05 - Piece Of...

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THE CULT Announces Summer 2022 North American Tour

THE CULT will embark on a North American tour this summer. The 16-date trek will kick off on July 8 in St. Paul, Minnesota and will conclude on July 30 in Ontario, Canada. Thirteen of the shows will include support from BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB and ZOLA JESUS. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May...

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WHITESNAKE's 'Greatest Hits' Have Been Revised, Remixed And Remastered For 2022 Collection

WHITESNAKE continues to revisit its multi-platinum career as it remixes some of its biggest hits for a new collection, "Greatest Hits", which was made available on Friday (May 6) on digital and streaming services. WHITESNAKE founder and lead singer David Coverdale had 16 tracks remixed and remastere...