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DEF LEPPARD Singer's 'Songs From The Vault' To Premiere On SiriusXM's DeepTracks

DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott's "Songs From The Vault" show will premiere on Thursday, April 19 at 4 p.m. EST on SiriusXM's DeepTracks (Ch. 27). In his youth, Elliott was creatively influenced by the music of the late '60s and early '70s, including legendary acts like T.REX and MOTT THE HOOPLE, plu...

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Listen To New PRAYING MANTIS Song 'Keep It Alive'

British rockers PRAYING MANTIS will release their 11th studio album, "Gravity", on May 11 via Frontiers Music Srl. The disc's opening track, "Keep It Alive", can now be streamed below. "Gravity" track listing: 01. Keep It Alive 02. Mantis Anthem 03. Time Can Heal 04. 39 Years 05. Gravity 06. Ghosts...

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STEVE VAI Says New AC/DC Studio Album With AXL ROSE 'Would Be Fantastic'

Steve Vai says that "it would be fantastic" if AC/DC made a new studio album with Axl Rose on vocals, explaining that the legendary hard rock outfit "can't make any mistakes." Ever since AC/DC completed the tour cycle for its 2014 album "Rock Or Bust" nearly two years ago — a turbulent trek that wea...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Announce 'Digital Dictator 30th-Anniversary Tour'

2018 marks the 30th anniversary of VICIOUS RUMORS' critically acclaimed "Digital Dictator" album. To celebrate this epic milestone, the band has decided to perform its metal magnum opus in its entirety on a world tour in a city near you. The "Digital Dictator World Tour" starts September 6 and goes...

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LAST IN LINE Singer Says Second Album Will Include 'Barnburners' And 'More Progressive' Songs

LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman spoke to the "Ouch You're On My Hair" podcast about the band's upcoming sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2019. Asked if the new LAST IN LINE material represents a musical progression from the group's 2016 debut, "Heavy Crown", Freeman said: "There's a prog...

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SKID ROW Bassist Recalls First Jam With New Singer ZP THEART: 'It's Like He Wrote The Songs'

Prior to SKID ROW's recent performance at the Hard Rock Hell festival in Wales, bassist Rachel Bolan spoke with Underkill TV. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether vocalist ZP Theart's previous band, I AM I, touring with SKI...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Reveals Songs He Wants Played At His Funeral

DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was interviewed for the first episode of Kylie Olsson's "Music And Me" podcast. You can now listen to the chat on iTunes. Asked what song he would like to have played at his funeral, Elliott said: "Well, I've already written it into my will that I want 'Anthem' by THE...

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Video Premiere: GRAVEYARD's 'Please Don't'

Swedish classic rock connoisseurs GRAVEYARD have released the official music video for "Please Don't", the first single from the band's eagerly anticipated comeback album, "Peace". The disc was recorded at Park Studios in Stockholm with producer Chips Kiesbye (THE HELLACOPTERS, MICHAEL MONROE, THE N...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'Nothing Comes Without A Bit Of Hard Work'

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed by Mark Reardon of the KMOX radio station. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked about the challenges that come with popularity and success, Collen said: "It just means you have to work a bit hard, which is...

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Watch DEF LEPPARD Frontman JOE ELLIOTT Literally Pour Some Sugar on Various Objects

DEF LEPPARD has released a video in which singer Joe Elliott can be seen pouring sugar on various items, including a small chocolate cupcake, a burger, a single red rose, a toy guitar, a portable stereo, the "Hysteria" album, a toy dog and ballerina. The clip, which can be seen below, was made avail...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says Touring With 'G3' Was 'The Best Time Ever'

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed by Forrest of the Boise radio station 96.9 The Eagle. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY decided which band will perform first in each marke...

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BIFF BYFORD On SAXON's Struggles During Mid-1980s: 'I Think Everybody Lost Their Way A Bit Around That Time, Actually'

Tony Heare of Midlands Metalheads Radio's "The Breakfast Show" conducted an interview with frontman Biff Byford of British metal legends SAXON during a recent stop on their European tour with DIAMOND HEAD and ROCK GODDESS. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few exce...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Says ANGUS YOUNG Should Resist Urge To Make New AC/DC Album With AXL ROSE: 'It's Lost Its Integrity'

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen says that Angus Young should resist the urge to make a new AC/DC album with Axl Rose, insisting that the legendary hard rock band "has lots its integrity" through its recent lineup changes. Ever since AC/DC completed the tour cycle for its 2014 album "Rock Or Bust"...

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GRAVEYARD To Release 'Peace' Album In May

Swedish classic rock connoisseurs GRAVEYARD have released a teaser video for the official music video for "Please Don't", the first single from the band's eagerly anticipated comeback album, "Peace". The disc was recorded at Park Studios in Stockholm with producer Chips Kiesbye (THE HELLACOPTERS, MI...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD On Writing Poems To Each Of His Art Pieces (Video)

In the three-minute video below, original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward discusses writing poems to each of his art pieces for his latest project, a poetry/art book and vinyl set. "The Absence Of Corners" art collection was a career first for Bill. Ward was one of the pioneers in bringing the new...