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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Downers Grove

Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil's September 14 performance at the Oktoberfest in Downers Grove, Illinois can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Debbi Andrews"). Neil is continuing to tour the world with his backing group, which includes Dana Strum and Jeff Blando from SLAUGHTER, along w...

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MARILYN MANSON To Play Viking Death Metal Singer In 'American Gods' Season 3

According to Deadline, Marilyn Manson has joining the third season of Starz's "American Gods". Manson will play Johan Wengren, the lead singer of BLOOD DEATH, a Viking death metal band that is a source of power for Ian McShane's Mr. Wednesday (also known as the Old God Odin). Based on the classic fa...

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Former CLUTCH Keyboardist MICK SCHAUER Dies

Former CLUTCH keyboardist Mick Schauer has died. The Maryland rockers announced his passing via their official Facebook page. They wrote: "We are saddened to hear the news of Mick Schauer's passing. Mick was an incredible talent and he will be missed. His contribution to the albums 'Robot Hive Exodu...

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SPINAL TAP's DEREK SMALLS Announces Initial All-Star Lineup For West Coast Tour

Derek Smalls, the bottom force of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, has announced the initial all-star line-up for his eagerly anticipated solo tour of West Coast cities this fall. "Lukewarm Water Live!" kicks off at the The Wiltern in Los Angeles on November 6 with a rockste...

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KIRK HAMMETT Says Country Star LORETTA LYNN 'Was So Tickled' By METALLICA's Live 'Doodle' Of Her Song

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett recently spoke with Neil Shukla, Paul Luis and Mark Hebert of the Toronto musical instrument superstore Cosmo Music. The five-part "Rockstars In Cars" interview can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow. On classical music: Kirk: "I am consumed by classical music —...

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CLUTCH Releases 2019 Studio Recording Of Classic Single 'Electric Worry'

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released "Electric Worry". The single is the third in a series of new studio recordings that comprise the newly launched "Weathermaker Vault Series" and the first new official music CLUTCH is making available since the release of its critically acclaimed album "Book Of B...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Says He Would 'Absolutely' Love To Direct Or Produce A Horror Movie

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett recently discussed his love of horror films with Neil Shukla, Paul Luis and Mark Hebert of the Toronto musical instrument superstore Cosmo Music. The five-part "Rockstars In Cars" interview can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow. On the classic horror movies he'd...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Syracuse

Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil's August 29 performance at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, New York can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "Rock&Rollers"). Neil is continuing to tour the world with his backing group, which includes Dana Strum and Jeff Blando from SLAUGHTER, alon...

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RUSH: 'A Farewell To Kings' Graphic Novel Now Available

Fantoons has released the official RUSH graphic novel chronicling the making of the band's classic album "A Farewell To Kings", the first in the animation studio's ongoing relationship with RUSH. "We worked incredibly hard to create a graphic novel that celebrates the music of RUSH, and the creation...

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Producer NICK RASKULINECZ On Working With RUSH: 'Sometimes I Still Can't Believe It Happened'

During a recent appearance on the "Tape Op Podcast", producer Nick Raskulinecz discussed his work on the final two RUSH albums, 2007's "Snakes & Arrows" and 2012's "Clockwork Angels". "Sometimes I still can't believe it happened," Nick said (hear audio below). "We made two records together, and...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON: 'I Always Try To Make Simple Guitar Parts Sound More Difficult'

In a recent interview with Mitch Gallagher of Sweetwater, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson was asked if he ever discovers new things about the band's early songs when he goes back to re-learn them years later. He responded (see video below): "There's a trick, I think, and it comes with experience. And th...

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Legendary Rock Band ANGEL To Release New Album 'Risen' In October

Legendary rock band ANGEL will release its new album, "Risen", on October 4 via Cleopatra Records. The album will have 17 solid tracks featuring 15 brand new songs written by original members Punky Meadows and Frank Dimino along with current member Danny Farrow, and a remake of the classic track "To...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Vancouver

Fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil's August 22 performance at Pacific National Exhibition Amphitheatre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "backpackdave2012"). Neil is continuing to tour the world with his backing group, which includes Dana Strum an...

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VOLBEAT Drummer On Group's New Album: 'We Expanded The Overall Sound Of The Band'

VOLBEAT drummer Jon Larsen recently spoke with France's United Rock Nations. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the group's new album, "Rewind, Replay, Rebound": Jon: "The feeling is good. I think, of course, it's a good album...

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DEATH ANGEL Announces Fall 2019 North American Headlining Tour With EXMORTUS And HELLFIRE

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have announced a fall 2019 North American headlining tour with openers EXMORTUS and HELLFIRE. The month-long trek will kick off on November 16 in Seattle and end on December 19 in West Hollywood. Says DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda: "DEATH A...