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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Problem Is That Politicians Are Telling You What You Want To Hear'

In a brand new interview with Barron's, Gene Simmons spoke about the fractured state of American politics and the fallout of the 2016 presidential election. The KISS bassist/vocalist — who is a former contestant on Donald Trump's "The Celebrity Apprentice" series — said: "I enjoy politics. But I thi...

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OTEP Challenges TRUMP In Hyper-Political Single 'To The Gallows'

OTEP, the band led by singer, poet, illustrator, author and activist Otep Shamaya, will release its eighth full-length album, titled "Kult 45", on July 27 via Napalm Records. Drawing influences from politically charged recording artists of the past but allowing her artwork to remain fully and undeni...

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PEARL JAM Has 'A Bunch Of Stuff That's Partly Written' For Next Album

PEARL JAM has not yet begun recording its next studio album, according to bassist Jeff Ament. The Seattle rockers surprise-released a new single, "Can't Deny Me", back in March, and said the song would appear on a forthcoming studio album. The announcement didn't mention a release date, but it's lik...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Says Feud With NEAL SCHON Has Ended: 'We've Completely Reset With Each Other'

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently spoke with Tigman of the Albany, New York radio station Q103. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On summer tourmates DEF LEPPARD: Jonathan: "They're on their A-game right now. I saw a few...

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Cuban-Born Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Performs In His Former Homeland For First Time Ever (Video)

Ex-SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo, who was born in Havana, Cuba but emigrated to Southern California with his parents when he was a toddler, finally got a chance to visit his former homeland earlier this month when SUICIDAL TENDENCIES played two shows in Cuba. The May 7 concert at Centro Cultural Club...

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JOE LYNN TURNER's SUNSTORM: Lyric Video For 'The Road To Hell' Title Track

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner's SUNSTORM project will release its fifth album, "The Road To Hell", on June 8 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official lyric video for the second single from the effort, the "The Road To Hell" title track, can be seen below. Any hardcore fan of hard rock wi...

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PEARL JAM Bassist Says Having DONALD TRUMP As U.S. President 'Seems Like A Bad Dream'

PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament says that having Donald Trump as president of the United States seems "like a bad dream." Back in March, PEARL JAM released a new single called "Can't Deny Me". While the bandmembers have not discussed the meaning of the song, based on the single cover art and their libe...

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TOBIAS FORGE Calls GHOST's New Album 'Prequelle' 'A Record About Survival Through Troubled Times'

During his first public "unmasked" interview at Los Angeles's Grammy Museum on May 1, GHOST leader Tobias Forge said that the group's new album, "Prequelle", was at least partially inspired by current world events. "Over these last couple years, or last year especially, you had a lot of Cold War sit...

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LIVE NATION Acquires ROCK IN RIO Festival

Live Nation Entertainment, the world's leading live entertainment company, is expanding its presence in South America by acquiring a stake in Rock In Rio, which in 2017 was the second highest-grossing festival in all of the world, as well as the largest music festival in South America, attended by m...

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Guitar Maker GIBSON Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Guitar maker Gibson Brands Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday after struggling with debt it took on to finance acquisitions of home-entertainment and audio-equipment makers years ago. The Nashville-based company, which filed for chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, said it will...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO: 'I Don't See SLAYER Ever Really Going Away'

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello was recently interviewed by PureGrainAudio. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SLAYER "packing it in" after one "final" tour: Frank: "For me, I don't feel like that. The 'packing in,' that's very… it's a def...

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DAVE GROHL On DONALD TRUMP: 'He Just Seems Like A Massive Jerk'

Dave Grohl says that he is "ashamed" of having Donald Trump as the U.S. leader, explaining that the billionaire real estate mogul "seems like a massive jerk." The FOO FIGHTERS frontman offered his opinion of America's 45th president during a wide-ranging interview with the British GQ magazine. Argui...

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THE AGONY SCENE Returns With New Song And Video, 'Hand Of The Divine'

THE AGONY SCENE has returned with a brand new song and video. "Hand Of The Divine" will appear on the band's new album, "Tormentor", out July 20 via Outerloop Records/Cooking Vinyl. It is THE AGONY SCENE's first album since 2007's "Get Damned" (Century Media),which was preceded by 2005's "The Darke...

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CHRIS CORNELL's Widow Partners With Addiction Policy Forum To Launch Resources In Honor Of SOUNDGARDEN Singer

Vicky Cornell, wife of Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter and SOUNDGARDEN, TEMPLE OF THE DOG and AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell, who died unexpectedly last May, has announced the launch of Addiction Resource Center (ARC) For Chris, an online resource for individuals and families strugglin...

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PAUL RODGERS's 'Free Spirit' Slated For June Release

Paul Rodgers is returning to where it all began, by celebrating the 50th anniversary of FREE. Fans fortunate enough to get a ticket to the sold-out performance at London's Royal Albert Hall witnessed a truly unique event. On June 22, fans worldwide will be able to experience the magic, captured for...