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Watch: THE JOE PERRY PROJECT Launches U.S. Tour In Tampa

THE JOE PERRY PROJECT kicked off its U.S. tour Wednesday night (August 13) at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida. For the North American trek — which marks the first solo shows for the legendary AEROSMITH guitarist this year — Perry is joined by his AER...

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GLENN HUGHES Has No Plans To Retire: 'I'm Reinvigorated' And 'I've Got New Purpose'

During an August 12 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes was asked if he has "an idea" in his mind on retirement and how he would like to end his career. The former DEEP PURPLE and current BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION member, who will turn 74 l...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN To Take Part In Japan's 'Super Guitarist Bootcamp'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will take part in the second Super Guitarist Bootcamp event, set to be held on September 6-7, 2025 at Shonan OVA, a tropical resort-style hotel nestled on a peaceful hilltop in Hayama in Shonan International Village, just a 55-minute drive from central Tokyo,...

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JOE PERRY: STEVEN TYLER 'Just Doesn't Want To Tour And He Can't Tour'

In a recent interview with WBUR's Jim Sullivan, Joe Perry once again spoke about the possibility of AEROSMITH playing one final concert, a year after the legendary rockers announced that they were officially retiring from touring due to singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury. AEROSMITH made the announce...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Announces Change In Drummers For Upcoming THE JOE PERRY PROJECT Tour

Due to a family emergency, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' Eric Kretz will be unable to participate in the upcoming JOE PERRY PROJECT tour dates, which will kick off later this week. He will be replaced on the road by longtime JOE PERRY PROJECT drummer Jason Sutter. The eight-date run will launch on August 13...

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ZAKK WYLDE On OZZY OSBOURNE's Passing: 'He Willed Himself To Hang In There Long Enough To Knock That Final Show Out'

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Zakk Wylde, who became Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist in 1987 after sending the singer a demo tape, reflected on the recent passing of the legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It was so crazy, 'cause when...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'There Is No Such Thing As The Music Industry Anymore'

In a new interview with Poland's Brudne Brzmienie, legendary DEEP PURPLE and BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes spoke about how the music industry has changed in the five and a half decades since he launched his career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There is no su...

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KIRK WINDSTEIN On New DOWN Album: 'The Songs Are Extremely Strong And They're Very Old School'

In a new interview with The Five Count radio show in Mankato, Minnesota, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein offered an update on the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited new album. Asked when fans can expect to hear new DOWN music, Kirk said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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ERIC BRITTINGHAM And FRED COURY Are 'Open' To CINDERELLA Reunion For One-Off Concert

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, Fred Coury was asked if there could ever be a CINDERELLA reunion of all the surviving members of the band. (Guitarist Jeff LaBar died in July 2021 at his apartment in Nashville. He was 58 years old.) The CINDERELLA drummer said (as transcribe...

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GLENN HUGHES Shares New Single 'Into The Fade' From Upcoming 'Chosen' Album

Rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes has unveiled his new single and official visualizer, "Into The Fade", taken from his upcoming studio album "Chosen", set for release on September 5 via Frontiers Music Srl. About the new single, Glenn commented: "'Into The Fade' is abo...

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DANGEROUS TOYS' JASON MCMASTER Doesn't Believe Grunge Killed Hair Metal: 'I Think That Hair Metal Killed Hair Metal'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, Jason McMaster of Texas rockers DANGEROUS TOYS, who achieved a short-but-sweet burst of success in the midst of the late 1980s glam metal boom, spoke about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the rad...

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LARS ULRICH Says BLACK SABBATH Sounded 'Great, If Not Better Than Ever' At Final Concert

During an appearance on today's (Wednesday, August 6) episode of "The Howard Stern Show" on SiriusXM, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich reflected on his band's participation in the "Back To The Beginning" event, which marked Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH's final performance. Asked if there were any "p...

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JOHN BUSH On Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Celebrate His Era Of ANTHRAX: 'These Songs Had A Lot Of Impact On People'

During an appearance on the July 31 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary vocalist John Bush spoke about his recent announcement that he will embark on a special run of live performances showcasing the music he helped create during his decade-long tenure singing with ANTHR...

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SHADOWS FALL Begins Recording Remaining Five Songs For Long-Awaited New Studio Album

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL have entered the studio with longtime producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris to begin recording the remainder of the songs for the long-awaited follow-up to the band's 2012 album "Fire From The Sky". Earlier today, SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner checked in from the st...

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GLENN HUGHES On 'Chosen': 'I Think This Will Be The Last Rock Album I Make'

In a new interview with Phil Aston of Now Spinning Magazine, rock legend and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Glenn Hughes spoke about the tour in support of his upcoming studio album, "Chosen", set for release on September 5, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABB...