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DEE SNIDER Says You Have To Be A 'Narcissist' And An 'Egomaniac' In Order To Be A Great Frontman

As part of this week's Top 10 "Rules Of Rock" from Topgolf, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was asked what it takes to be a great frontman. He responded (see video below): "On the list of job requirements for a frontman are three essentials. It says 'narcissist,' 'self-absorbed' and 'egomaniac.'...

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DEE SNIDER's Advice To New Bands: 'Finding Your Own Sound Is Never By Design'

As part of this week's Top 10 "Rules Of Rock" from Topgolf, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was asked what advice he has for new bands trying to find their own sound. He responded (see video below): "Finding your own sound is never by design. No one in the history of recorded music has said, 'I'm...

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WEDNESDAY 13 On Upcoming 'Necrophaze' Album: 'It's More Like A Movie Record'

Alex Haber of Heavy New York conducted an interview with horror-punk stalwart Wednesday 13 prior to his band's April 3 concert at Irving Plaza in New York, New York as the support act for CRADLE OF FILTH. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). O...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says WENDY DIO Spent A 'Bazillion Dollars' Trying To Make Fans Happy With DIO Hologram

The "Everblack" podcast recently conducted an interview with former JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the formation of A NEW REVENGE, which also features guitarist Keri Kelli (...

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HALESTORM Is Working On 'Special Package' For Tenth Anniversary Of Debut Album, Says JOE HOTTINGER

Joe Hottinger says HALESTORM is currently assembling a "special package" to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the band's self-titled debut album. Released in 2009, the LP was produced by Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, P.O.D.) and featured the single "I Get Off". The band went on to release thr...

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GEORGE LYNCH Is 'Excited' About Upcoming Performance With DOKKEN At M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Guitarist George Lynch (LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN, THE END MACHINE, KXM) recently spoke with Clint Switzer of the "Music Mania" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. The full conversation can be streamed below (interview starts at the 5:50 mark). A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLAB...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: Month-Long U.S. Tour Announced

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram will embark on a month-long U.S.tour at the end of May. The legendary heavy metal singer died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram made its debut at the Wacken Open Air festival in August 2016 in front of more than 75,000 fans. The Dio hologram...

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Two SHINEDOWN Singles Get Certified By RIAA

Two singles from SHINEDOWN's 2015 album "Threat To Survival" have been freshly certified by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). On April 3, "Cut The Cord" achieved platinum status (one million units; each unit is equal to 1 paid download or 150 streams) while "State Of My Head" off...

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STAIND, SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, GODSMACK, ROB ZOMBIE To Perform At This Year's LOUDER THAN LIFE Festival

Massachusetts-based rockers STAIND will perform at this year's Louder Than Life festival, set to take place September 27-29 at the event's new home at Louisville's Highly Festival Grounds at the KY Expo Center. Also scheduled to appear are SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED, GODSMACK, ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, B...

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JEFF PILSON: 'There's A Part Of Me That Would Like To Make One Last Great DOKKEN Record'

"Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" recently conducted an interview with bassist and producer Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, DOKKEN, DIO) about the just released self-titled album from THE END MACHINE, his new band with his classic-DOKKEN bandmates Mick Brown (drums) and George Lynch (guitar). (WARRANT and occasi...

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VINNY APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'Like Another Brother To Me'

James from That Metal Interview recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, LAST IN LINE). You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether there's any competition with his older brother Carmine...

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THE END MACHINE Feat. JEFF PILSON, GEORGE LYNCH, ROBERT MASON: Video Of Entire First Concert

THE END MACHINE, the new band featuring three members of the classic DOKKEN lineup — George Lynch (guitar),Jeff Pilson (bass) and Mick Brown (drums) — along with former LYNCH MOB and current WARRANT singer Robert Mason, made its live debut this past Thursday night (April 4) at the Whisky A Go Go in...

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PERIPHERY Drummer Says 17-Minute Song On Group's New Album 'Came Together Almost By Accident'

PERIPHERY drummer Matt Halpern recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine about the group's just-released album, "Periphery IV: Hail Stan". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what fans can expect from the new album: Matt: "...

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DANKO JONES Says TOMMY THAYER And ERIC SINGER Should Have Their Own Makeup In KISS: 'You Can't Wear ACE's Makeup'

Danko Jones — the singer/guitarist of the Canadian hard rock trio of the same name — recently appeared on the "Cobras & Fire" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the influence of KISS: Danko: "I did join the Kiss Army w...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Rules Out Another 'Operation: Mindcrime' Sequel: 'There's Many Reasons Why Not To Do It'

Michael Wilton says that there are no plans for QUEENSRŸCHE to release another sequel to the band's 1988 masterpiece "Operation: Mindcrime". The original "Operation: Mindcrime" album weaved themes of religion, drug abuse and underground, radical politics and was certified platinum by the RIAA (Recor...