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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Battling Detractors: 'I'll Always Have Something To Prove'

By David E. Gehlke Possessor of one of the finest voices in American metal, Tim "Ripper" Owens has been a bit of a musical nomad since his 2003 departure from the band that put him on the map, JUDAS PRIEST. A long-term situation has unfortunately eluded the Akron, Ohio native, namely high-profile st...

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'Bowl For Ronnie' 2023 Bowling Party To Take Place In November

The annual Bowl For Ronnie celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Thursday, November 16, 2023. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Tru...

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THE ROLLING STONES Unveil New Single 'Angry', Confirm 'Hackney Diamonds' Release Date

THE ROLLING STONES come roaring out of the traps today with the release of their rocking single "Angry". It arrives alongside the announcement of their hugely anticipated new album, titled "Hackney Diamonds" and released on October 20. The exciting news was shared today by Mick Jagger, Keith Richard...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Knew For 'A Long Time' PETER BALTES Was Going To Leave ACCEPT

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Metal Rules, original ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider was asked if he was surprised to see bassist Peter Baltes exit the band in 2018 after spending more than three decades with the Wolf Hoffmann-led outfit. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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STEVE WHITEMAN On KIX Calling It Quits: 'I Don't Wanna Go Out Sucking'

During an appearance on yesterday's (Tuesday, August 29) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", KIX vocalist Steve Whiteman opened up about the band's announcement that it will retire after more than 45 years. Speaking about his decision to call it quits, he said (as transcribed by B...

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GEOFF TATE Looks Back On His Guest Appearance On HEAR 'N AID's 'Stars': 'I Was Absolutely Petrified'

In a recent interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate looked back on his involvement with "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gath...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT's TAIME DOWNE Is Working On His Autobiography

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS), FASTER PUSSYCAT singer Taime Downe confirmed that he is working on a book with Rare Bird, the Los Angeles–based publi...

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Watch: DIMEBAG's Longtime Girlfriend RITA HANEY Joins PANTERA On Stage In Houston

Rita Haney, the longtime girlfriend of late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, and LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe joined PANTERA on stage this past Thursday (August 17) at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas to perform the band's classic song "Walk". Fan-filmed vide...

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DOLLY PARTON Joined By PAUL MCCARTNEY, RINGO STARR, PETER FRAMPTON And MICK FLEETWOOD On Her Version Of 'Let It Be'

Beloved global icon and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Dolly Parton has released the next track off her upcoming "Rockstar" album, "Let It Be", out now. Parton was joined by fellow musical titans Paul McCartney (vocals/piano),Ringo Starr (drums),Peter Frampton (guitar) and Mick Fleetwood (add...

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DIO: 'The Studio Albums: 1996-2004' Limited-Edition Deluxe CD And LP Box Sets Due In September

BMG and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. have partnered to issue limited-edition deluxe CD and LP box sets of Ronnie James Dio's final four studio albums on September 22, 2023. Titled "The Studio Albums: 1996-2004", the set will include "Angry Machines" (1996),"Magica" (2000),"Killing The Dragon" (20...

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ALICE COOPER On Recent Reissues Of 'Killer' And 'School's Out': 'I Don't Have Anything To Do With That'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Australia's Noise11.com, Alice Cooper spoke about Rhino's recent reissues of his platinum albums "Killer" (1971) and "School's Out" (1972) with newly remastered sound, rare recordings, and previously unreleased live performances. He said (as transcribed by BL...

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DOUG ALDRICH Confirms His Unreleased Song Collaboration With RONNIE JAMES DIO Will Finally See Light Of Day

A previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio song which guitarist Doug Aldrich was working on with the legendary heavy metal singer before his 2010 death will be included on an upcoming Dio collection of never-before-heard and obscure recordings. The track in question was written during the sessions for...

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THE BAND Co-Founder ROBBIE ROBERTSON Dead At 80

Robbie Robertson, THE BAND's guitarist and primary songwriter, has died at the age of 80. Robertson's longtime manager Jared Levine confirmed the musician's passing, saying in a statement: "Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominiqu...

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TESLA's JEFF KEITH Says New Drummer STEVE BROWN Is 'Working Out Great': 'He's A Great Guy'

TESLA singer Jeff Keith says that he doesn't know if there are still plans to release an official statement regarding drummer Troy Luccketta's status with the band. In September 2021, Luccketta announced that he would "take a little time from the road" to spend with family and friends. He has since...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer And Longtime Smoker TODD LA TORRE Hasn't Had A Cigarette In Over Seven Months

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, who had been a cigarette smoker for three decades, says that he hasn't had a cigarette in more than seven months. The 49-year-old musician, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened up about his attempt to kick his habit in a new interview with Mark Sugiyama of E...