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Legendary Rock Producer CHRIS TSANGARIDES Dead At 61

Legendary rock producer Chris Tsangarides passed away early this morning (Sunday, January 7) after reportedly being taken ill at the start of the year. According to his daughter Anastasia Tsangarides, Chris was battling pneumonia and heart failure at the time of his death. He was 61 years old. The B...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Mourns Mother's Death

Marguerite Snider, the the 86-year old mother of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, passed away on January 2, more than two months after she was hit by a car. Snider announced his mother's death on Twitter, writing: "Since so many people continue to ask about my mom's health on social media, I have...

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FOREIGNER Founder Says 'Very Emotional' 40th-Anniversary Tour Provided 'A Little Bit Of Closure'

FOREIGNER founder Mick Jones was recently interviewed by the New York classic rock radio station Q104.3. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how FOREIGNER was able to keep the peace during its 40th-anniversary tour, which featured...

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MYLES KENNEDY Hopes There Are No Recordings Of His Rehearsals With Members Of LED ZEPPELIN

ALTER BRIDGE and Slash vocalist Myles Kennedy says that he hopes there are no recordings of his 2008 studio jam with the instrumental members of LED ZEPPELIN. Kennedy rehearsed and wrote music with guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham over the course of two sessions...

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DROWNING POOL Is Working On 'Monumental' Seventh Studio Album

Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL have commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to their 2016 album "Hellelujah". Guitarist C.J. Pierce told the 97.1 The Eagle radio station in a brand new interview (see video below): "We're working on new songs right now, which is awesome. We're working...

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Official LED ZEPPELIN Illustrated Book Coming In 2018

In 2018, LED ZEPPELIN will celebrate 50 years since the band's formation by collaborating with London's Reel Art Press on an official illustrated book. More details will be made available soon. Jimmy Page said in a recent interview that previously unheard and unreleased LED ZEPPELIN material will se...

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Heavy Metal Bassist REV. JIM FORRESTER Fatally Shot Outside Baltimore Tattoo Shop

FOGHOUND and SERPENTS OF SECRECY bassist Rev. Jim Forrester was shot to death outside a Baltimore tattoo shop Monday evening. He was 43 years old. Forrester, a body-piercing artist at the Baltimore Tattoo Museum, was at work just after 7 p.m. when he stepped outside to speak to his wife on the phone...

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JIMMY PAGE Says Previously Unheard LED ZEPPELIN Product Will Arrive In Time For Band's 50th Anniversary

Jimmy Page says that previously unheard LED ZEPPELIN material will be released next year to coincide with the band's 50th anniversary. In a new 50-minute video interview for the Academy Of Achievement, Page was asked about ZEPPELIN hitting the half-century mark, and he said: "There'll be LED ZEPPELI...

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THE OFFSPRING To Resume Work On New Album In January

THE OFFSPRING will return to the studio next month to resume work on its new album. Guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman spoke about the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2012's "Days Go By" during an interview with Front Row Live at this past Friday's (December 15) "Punk Rock & Paintbrushes" holiday...

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TIMES OF GRACE Feat. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Members: Drum Tracking For Second Album Begins

TIMES OF GRACE, the collaborative project featuring KILLSWITCH ENGAGE members Jesse Leach (vocals) and Adam Dutkiewicz (guitar),has entered Signature Sound studio in San Diego, California to begin recording material for its second album, tentatively due next year. Sitting behind the drum kit during...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Guests On Country Artist BRETT KISSEL's New Song 'Damn!'

Dave Mustaine makes a guest appearance on the new album from Canadian country singer/songwriter Brett Kissel, "We Were That Song", which came out on December 8. The MEGADETH leader can be heard in the song "Damn!", available for streaming below. Kissel, who is represented by Garth Brooks's manager B...

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SACRED REICH: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire WACKEN OPEN AIR Performance

Professionally filmed video footage of SACRED REICH's entire August 4 performance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Ignorance 04:26 Administrative 08:52 One Nation 11:35 Violent 16:42 Crimes Against Humanity 22:19 Who's To Blame 25:53 Indepen...

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MICHAEL MONROE To Record New Solo Album In March

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe was interviewed by Planet Rock following his December 3 performance at the Planet Rockstock festival in Trecco Bay, South Wales. The full chat can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how he prepares for his high-...

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MICK JONES Says 'It Would Be Nice' For FOREIGNER To Finally Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Mick Jones says that "it woud be nice" for FOREIGNER to finally get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but insists that it's not anything that affects his life. Artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single. Criteria for...

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FOREIGNER Announces 'Juke Box Heroes' U.S. Summer 2018 Tour With WHITESNAKE And JASON BONHAM

FOREIGNER, WHITESNAKE and JASON BONHAM'S LED ZEPPELIN EVENING, are getting into the holiday gift-giving spirit early with the announcement of their 2018 29-city summer "Juke Box Heroes Tour", produced by Live Nation. Nothing warms up the chilly holiday season like the promise of a hot summer tour, a...