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STEVEN TYLER Isn't Sure Farewell Tour Is End Of AEROSMITH
Steven Tyler has told People magazine that he "can't say for sure" whether AEROSMITH's upcoming farewell tour will in fact mean the end of the band. "We've gone through trying to get a job in a club that we thought was the only way we could pay our rent and having nobody there ...April 3, 2017
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JOE PERRY On AEROSMITH's Upcoming 50th Anniversary: 'That's A Long F**king Time, Man'
Joe Perry talked to Billboard about AEROSMITH's upcoming 50th anniversary, which the band will celebrate in 2020. "That's a long fucking time, man," the guitarist said. "I mean, it's been a lot of work keeping it together and it's easy to see how bands don't last; it's just life. Part of it you ...March 31, 2017
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Identity Of GHOST's New Keyboard Player Revealed?
Zac Baird, the American musician best known for his collaboration with KORN, is rumored to be the new keyboard player for GHOST. Baird has been posting hints on his official Twitter account about his involvement with a new, mystery band. In addition to revealing that last night (Friday, March 24) ma...March 25, 2017
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GUS G. Says New FIREWIND Vocalist HENNING BASSE Is 'One Of The Best Power Metal Singers Of Our Generation'
Metal Assault recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On r...March 25, 2017
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New GHOST Lineup Performs Live For First Time (Video)
The new GHOST lineup kicked off its 2017 "Popestar" European tour last night (Friday, March 24) at Norwich UEA in Norwich, England. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. None of the GHOST bandmembers' real names have ever been revealed, although singer Papa Emeritus is believed...March 25, 2017
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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY: 'Is This The Last Tour? I Don't Think So'
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has told The Arizona Republic in a new interview that what is being billed as the band's "farewell" tour is "not officially" the last chance for fans to see the group perform live. "When we were talking at the end of last year, taking a break and thinking about ...March 24, 2017
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GUARDIAN And WHITECROSS Members Join Forces
Whether you call it white metal or Christian rock, the names WHITECROSS and GUARDIAN are well known among fans of those circles, having sold about a million records and completed many worldwide tours between the bands in their heyday. While both groups reached their zenith in the '90s, 2017 has brou...March 24, 2017
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'Welcome To Wacken' Documentary To Receive World Premiere At HOT DOCS Festival
"Welcome To Wacken", an interactive virtual reality documentary that takes you deep inside Germany's Wacken Open Air — the biggest heavy metal festival on Earth — will receive its world premiere at Hot Docs, Canadian International Documentary Festival as part of the DocX programme (April 28 to May 1...March 22, 2017
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Drummer JEFF PLATE Quits METAL CHURCH
Drummer Jeff Plate has announced his departure from METAL CHURCH. He explained in a statement: "I came to this conclusion two weeks ago, and agreed to hold off on the announcement until METAL CHURCH had made some decisions on what they were going to do. "This is obviously not an easy decision. After...March 21, 2017
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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT: 'The Future Is More Unpredictable Now Than It Ever Has Seemed In My Own Life'
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett told Tim Noakes of Rough Trade magazine in a recent interview that the dark uncertain times we're living in will result in a resurgence of brutal music. "From what I can see, heavy metal and music in general has always been a mirror for people's feelings and emotions...March 8, 2017
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MIKE MANGINI Explains His Limited Role In DREAM THEATER Songwriting Process
Finland's Kaaos TV conducted an interview with drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER before the band's February 27 concert at the Icehall in Helsinki. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his role in the DREAM THEATER songwriting process, Mike said: "I am not yet...March 7, 2017
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METAL CHURCH: Official Video For New Version Of 'Fake Healer' Feat. QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE
West Coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH will release "Classic Live" via Rat Pak Records on April 28. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this special edition release features nine classic METAL CHURCH songs recorded live on the band's 2016 tour and also includes a special bonus track, a powerful new studio...March 6, 2017
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METAL CHURCH To Release 'Classic Live' Album In April
West Coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH will release "Classic Live" via Rat Pak Records on April 28. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this special edition release features nine classic METAL CHURCH songs recorded live on the band's 2016 tour and also includes a special bonus track, a powerful new studio...March 3, 2017
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Former GHOST Member Publicly Identifies Himself For First Time
Swedish musician Martin Persner has released a two-minute video message claiming to have played guitar for the band GHOST under the name Omega. In the clip, which can be seen below, Martin says: "Hi, my name is Martin, and I've been a part of the rock band GHOST for seven years. Some of you people ....March 2, 2017
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GHOST Wins Swedish GRAMMIS Award For 'Popestar'
GHOST was honored in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category at the Swedish Grammis awards (Swedish Grammy equivalent),which was held Tuesday night (February 28) at Konserthuset in Stockholm. This marks the act's third win in this category. The bands were nominated for their most recent releases, all o...February 28, 2017
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