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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'I Spent More Money On Therapy Than Most Rock Stars Spent On Cars'

During a recent interview with SiriusXM's Larry Flick, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, who had a near-fatal overdose in 1987, was asked why he thinks he was "spared" from dying when so many others did not live to see another day. "I do the New Year's resolution-type list thing, and one is called 'pu...

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ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Feat. MEGADETH's ELLEFSON, ANTHRAX's BELLO: 'Part Of Me' Video

ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, the collaboration between ANTHRAX's Frank Bello and MEGADETH's David Ellefson — two virtuosic bass players who've anchored some of the fiercest thrash records of all time — has released the official music video for the song "Part Of Me". The track, which features a guest appear...

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Video Premiere: TESLA's 'Shock'

The official music video for "Shock", the title track of the new album from Sacramento, California rockers TESLA, can be seen below. Released on March 8 via UMe, the follow-up to 2014's "Simplicity" was produced and co-written by DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen and is available on CD, digital, bla...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says CHAD KROEGER's Contribution To 'Empath' Album 'Can't Be Understated'

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend found an unlikely supporter in oft-reviled NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger, who offered Townsend some key bits advice before Devin embarked on the songwriting process for his new "Empath" studio album. Opposites in many respects, Townsend originally connect...

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DAVID COVERDALE: 'Had I Not Had Knee Replacement Surgery, I Would Have Certainly Been In A Wheelchair'

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has told the Rock 100.5 WNNX radio station that he is no longer allowed to discuss the possibility of retirement. "My wife has ordered me to stop using that word, because it comes back to haunt me every time," he said (hear audio below). I've retired more times th...

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NIKKI SIXX Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Live Wire' Is About Domestic Violence

While making the press rounds for MÖTLEY CRÜE's Netflix biopic "The Dirt", bassist Nikki Sixx talked about the lyrical inspiration for some of the band's earliest songs. "One thing that's important to me, and our fans know it, but people that don't know MOTLEY CRUE [may not], is we're very transpar...

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Watch DAVE MUSTAINE Play JIMI HENDRIX Classics At First Two Shows Of 'Experience Hendrix' Tour

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine is taking part in the 2019 edition of the "Experience Hendrix" tour. The 30-date trek, a celebration of Jimi Hendrix's legacy and musical genius, kicked off in Pompano Beach, Florida on March 3 and will run through April 6 when it finishes in Wallingford, Connecticut. Along...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND On New Album 'Empath': It's 'A Crossroads For Me – Not Only Creatively, But Life In General'

Former DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and VAI front man Devin Townsend recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine about his new solo album, "Empath". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On "Empath": Devin: "If I ha...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says Touring 'Continuously' With DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT Became 'Unhealthy'

During a recent interview with Australia's Heavy magazine, Devin Townsend discussed at length his motivations for disbanding the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, the five-piece band he fronted from 2009 until 2018. "In order to have a touring band, it obviously costs a lot of money to maintain, and in order...

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First Look At FRANK ZAPPA Hologram

Composer, musician, futurist and innovator Frank Zappa is facing censorship yet again over so-called "questionable content" in the ad artwork for the upcoming "The Bizarre World Of Frank Zappa" hologram tour which will make its debut this April in the U.S. The tour artwork was curiously censored by...

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Listen To New TESLA Track 'California Summer Song'

"California Summer Song", the new single from Sacramento, California rockers TESLA, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's eighth studio album, "Shock", which will be released on March 8 via UMe. Produced and co-written by DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen, the follow-up to June 2...

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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS Share Behind-The-Scenes Video From Paris Concert

SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS have uploaded official behind-the-scenes footage from their February 22 concert at Le Zénith in Paris, France. Check out the clip below. As previously reported, the February 20 show by SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS at Eventim Ap...

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Video: KINGDOM COME Performs At MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise Pre-Party In Miami

Video footage of KINGDOM COME performing at the Monsters Of Rock cruise pre-party on February 23 at Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida can be seen below. Singer Lenny Wolf is not involved in KINGDOM COME's current reunion tour, which kicked off last September in Seattle, Washington. The trek — whic...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I'm Just A Perpetually Confused And Terrified Person That Is Trying To Be Less So All The Time'

Chris Akin of "The Classic Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend about his forthcoming new "Empath" studio album. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether "Empath" is an album th...

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Listen To New DEVIN TOWNSEND Song 'Genesis' From 'Empath' Album

The official music video for "Genesis", a brand new song from the Canadian heavy music artist Devin Townsend, can be seen below. The track is taken from his upcoming album, "Empath", which will be released on March 29 via InsideOut Music. Devin comments: "It's with great pride (and a healthy dose of...