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GLENN HUGHES Taps Ex-WHITESNAKE/DIO Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH For European Tour
Doug Aldrich (REVOLUTION SAINTS, ex-WHITESNAKE, DIO) will play guitar for Glenn Hughes on the former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist's upcoming European tour in September/October. Joining Hughes and Aldrich will be powerhouse Swedish drummer Pontus Engborg. Commenting on the addition of Doug Aldrich to...June 2, 2015
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D-A-D Recruits ELECTRIC GUITARS' SØREN ANDERSEN As Temporary Bassist
Long-running Danish rockers D-A-D have recruited fellow Dane Søren Andersen (pictured) of the band ELECTRIC GUITARS to play bass for the group after their regular bassist, Stig Pedersen, broke his arm during D-A-D's May 29 concert in Aarhus, Denmark. Andersen is a guitarist and producer who has tour...June 1, 2015
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GLENN DANZIG Dons 'Skull Face' Makeup For First Time In 35 Years
Glenn Danzig put on the MISFITS skull makeup for the first time in 35 years this past Wednesday, May 27 during a photo shoot for his upcoming covers album, tentatively titled "Skeletons". Danzig left MISFITS more than three decades ago, although a version of the band still exists, with Jerry Only as...May 28, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: I Don't Think There's Any Reason Why There Shouldn't Be Another Album Next Year
U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner and bassist Ian Hill at this year's Rock On The Range, which was held May 15-17 at MAPFRE Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium) in Columbus. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about when fans can expect...May 22, 2015
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Landing JUDAS PRIEST Gig: 'I Was Really The Only Singer That Auditioned For The Band'
Former JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and his business partner, Micah Posten, with whom he owns Ripper's Rock House, "a rockin' sports eatery" in Akron, Ohio, were interviewed on a recent edition of "Akron Buzz" with host Tim Daugherty. You can now watch video footage of their...May 21, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's GLENN TIPTON Praises Vinyl Resurgence: 'I Think It's A Great Thing'
Loper and Randi of the Columbus, Ohio radio station 99.7 The Blitz conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton at this year's Rock On The Range, which was held May 15-17 at MAPFRE Stadium (formerly Crew Stadium) in Columbus. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the re...May 21, 2015
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How QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Almost Ended Up In OZZY OSBOURNE's Band
A behind-the-scenes interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali filmed during his recent appearance on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show" can be seen below. Asked how well he knew late OZZY OSBOURNE and QUIET RIOT guitarist Randy Rhoads, Frankie said: "Not as well as people would assume that I kne...May 16, 2015
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JUDAS PRIEST's GLENN TIPTON Loves To Fish
On May 14, Missouri's KSHE 95 Real Rock Radio conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud player below. Asked what hobbies he likes to partake in when he is on the road, Tipton said: "I play a bit of golf. Not too much ...May 15, 2015
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Rock Writer JOEL MCIVER To Deliver Heavy Metal Lecture At University Of Helsinki
The University Of Helsinki in Finland is delighted to announce that the best-selling author Joel McIver (pictured) will be a guest lecturer on its forthcoming three-week academic course about the history of heavy metal music and its importance in contemporary western society, held by PhD candidate P...May 15, 2015
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GLENN HUGHES To Embark On European Solo Tour In September
Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes will tour Europe in September and October. The set will showcase highlights from Glenn's colorful career: TRAPEZE, DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION and CALIFORNIA BREED, along with his own solo material. Says Hughes: "After being studio bound for the past...May 12, 2015
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RICHIE FAULKNER On His JUDAS PRIEST Bandmates: 'They're All Like My Older Brothers'
Australia's The Rockpit recenty conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. An excerpt from the chat follows below. The Rockpit: I've heard you talk many times about the family vibe that you have with the rest of the band. What would you say that looks like now? Richie: We're...May 8, 2015
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GLENN HUGHES Featured On New VOODOO HILL Album 'Waterfall'
Italian guitarist Dario Mollo (pictured) is putting the finishing touches on the long-awaited third VOODOO HILL album, titled "Waterfall". VOODOO HILL is a collaborative effort between Mollo and legendary singer/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH). The project's new CD marks the first...May 6, 2015
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Original RAINBOW Bassist CRAIG GRUBER Dies After Battle With Prostate Cancer
Bassist Craig Gruber died on Tuesday (May 5) at the age of 63 after a battle with prostate cancer. Albeit not a household name, Gruber is best known as the original bassist in RAINBOW, having played on the band's first album, "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow". He was also a member of ELF alongside vocal...May 6, 2015
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Looks Back On 'Defenders Of The Faith' Album
Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has has posted the following message in the "blog" section of his Steel Mill web site: "In 1984, PRIEST 'Defenders Of The Faith' tour sold out Madison Square Garden! Now that was what you call a memorable gig, exuberant fans decided to fill the stage with f...May 1, 2015
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NUCLEAR ASSAULT: Audio Samples Of New EP 'Pounder'
When thrash metal legends NUCLEAR ASSAULT announced last year that they would be reforming to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2015 and undertake what was to be their "Final Assault" world tour, it didn't take long after their initial rehearsals for new music to emerge. The band entered Black Dog...May 1, 2015
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