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EUROPE's JOEY TEMPEST Likes Recording Albums Fast: All Important Decisions Are Made Within A Two-Week Period

EUROPE singer Joey Tempest recently spoke to France's Le Coin Metal about the band's songwriting process. He said (see video below): "We tour quite a lot, but we usually write an album — it takes about six months to get the material ready. Then we record it fast — we go into the studio and we record...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: My Involvement In IRON MAIDEN 'Was The Start Of The Progressive Era'

Former IRON MAIDEN vocalist Blaze Bayley feels the two albums he sang on, 1995's "The X Factor" and 1998's "Virtual XI", were the start of the band's progressive era, which was marked by lengthier intros, longer song arrangements and a less of a reliance on the direct songwriting style that marked t...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: Multi-Camera Video Of Westland, Michigan Concert

Multi-camera video footage of former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley performing on May 9 at the Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan can be seen below (clips edited and produced by George S Pogacich). The third album in Bayley's "Infinite Entanglement" trilogy was released in March 2018. "The Redempto...

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X JAPAN's YOSHIKI Donates $100,000 To Earth Alliance's Amazon Forest Fund

Yoshiki — internationally renowned, composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer and leader of the rock group X JAPAN — has announced his support for Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund. Yoshiki has donated $100,000 to Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund in support of local effort...

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MICHAEL WILTON On QUEENSRŸCHE's Post-GEOFF TATE Era: 'We're On A Great Path Right Now Creatively'

In a brand new interview with Eonmusic, QUEENSRŸCHE's Michael Wilton has confirmed that there are no plans for drummer Scott Rockenfield to return to the group. Speaking during the band's appearance at Bloodstock Open Air festival, the guitarist said that the drummer "isn't touring anymore." Michael...

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HANSI KÜRSCH Says Fans Should Have 'High Expectations' For New DEMONS & WIZARDS Album

Prior to DEMONS & WIZARDS' August 17 performance in Los Angeles, vocalist Hansi Kürsch (also of BLIND GUARDIAN) and guitarist Jon Schaffer (also of ICED EARTH) spoke with Allie Jorgensen of LA Metal Media magazine. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by...

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DEMONS & WIZARDS Feat. JON SCHAFFER And HANSI KÜRSCH: Pro-Shot Video Of 'The Gunslinger' Performance From WACKEN OPEN AIR

Professionally filmed video footage of DEMONS & WIZARDS, the side project of ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch, performing the song "The Gunslinger" earlier this month at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be seen below. "What an insane roller-co...

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GEORGE LYNCH Is Still Hopeful Classic DOKKEN Lineup Will Play More Shows

In a brand new interview with Metal Wani, guitar legend George Lynch was asked if there has been any talk between him and Don Dokken about the classic lineup of DOKKEN making one final studio record together. He responded: "We did about a year and a half ago. Jeff [Pilson, former DOKKEN bassist] and...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: 'Eagle Spirit' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for the song "Eagle Spirit" from British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) can be seen below. The track is taken from the third album in his"Infinite Entanglement" trilogy, which was released in March 2018. "The Redempton Of William Black" was third...

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SLIPKNOT's JAY WEINBERG: Climate Change Is An 'Undeniable' Problem

In a brand new interview with Elliott Fullam of Little Punk People, SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg was asked for his opinion on the issue of the changing climate and how SLIPKNOT fans around the world can go about addressing the problem. "It's undeniable," he said (see video below). "It's what we as...

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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Celebrates 70th Birthday Onstage In Saratoga Springs (Video)

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons celebrated his 70th birthday last night (Saturday, August 24) onstage during the band's concert in Saratoga Springs, New York. Fan-filmed video footage of the crowd singing 'Happy Birthday" to the iconic rocker can be seen below. Earlier this year, Simmons — whose...

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UGLY KID JOE Vocalist WHITFIELD CRANE To Record Solo Album After Upcoming U.K. Tour

UGLY KID JOE vocalist Whitfield Crane recently spoke with Australia's Silver Tiger Media. The full conversation can be streamed at this location. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On ORCHESTRA OF DOOM, his symphonic tribute to BLACK SABBATH: Crane: "A 35-piece orchestra, al...

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GREGG ROLIE's First Studio Album In 18 Years, 'Sonic Ranch', To Feature NEAL SCHON And STEVE LUKATHER

When you're a two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, you don't have a lot to prove. But legendary singer-songwriter and keyboardist Gregg Rolie, who holds that rare distinction as a founding member and original lead vocalist of both SANTANA and JOURNEY, and who has also been a mainstay of RIN...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Vinyl Box Set, 'See You On The Other Side', To Be Released In November

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne will be celebrated with the first-ever definitive vinyl collection of all his original solo material. Due out Friday, November 29 on Sony Legacy, "See You On The Other Side" includes: Vinyl: 173 songs total o...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Takes You Behind The Scenes Of This Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival (Video)

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre has uploaded a 14-minute video blog featuring behind-the-scenes footage from this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which was held August 1-3 in Wacken, Germany. Check it out below. QUEENSRŸCHE's latest album, "The Verdict", was released in March via Ce...