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BRUCE DICKINSON Says U.S. Solo Tour Will Likely Happen In 2025

During an appearance on the April 16 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked if there are plans for him to stage a full U.S. tour in support of his recently released solo album "The Mandrake Project". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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NICKELBACK's MIKE KROEGER Reflects On Split With Drummer RYAN VIKEDAL: 'It's Like Firing A Member Of Your Family'

In a new interview with Bryan Reesman of Grammy.com, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger reflected on the band's split with drummer Ryan Vikedal. Vikedal worked on NICKELBACK's "The State" (2000),"Silver Side Up" (2001) and "The Long Road" (2003) before parting under less-than-friendly circumstances. H...

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JOSH FREESE On Being Asked To Join FOO FIGHTERS: 'It Felt Like Someone Kind Of Socked Me In The Stomach'

Josh Freese, who officially became FOO FIGHTERS' new drummer a year ago, filling the vacancy left by the late Taylor Hawkins, spoke to producer and YouTuber Rick Beato about how he landed the coveted gig. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "On my children's lives, I had zero plans...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Officially Kicks Off 2024 Solo Tour In Santa Ana, California

After playing two warm-up shows at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California over the weekend, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson officially kicked off his first solo tour in more than 20 years on Monday, April 15 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. As was the case with the two Whi...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On Playing Small Venues Like Whisky A Go Go: 'It's What It's All About'

On April 9, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson spoke to KTLA 5's Doug Kolk about his first solo tour in 20 years. "The Mandrake Project" trek officially kicks off tonight (Monday, April 15) at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Dickinson also played two back-to-back warm-up shows at the Whi...

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Watch: TED NUGENT Returns To Live Stage In Buda, Texas

Ted Nugent played the first of his recently announced "Speakezy Rockouts" live shows on Saturday, April 13 at Buck's Backyard in Buda, Texas. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. In 2023, the 75-year-old outspoken conservative rocker completed his "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour. The tr...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Announces October 2024 European Tour

Following the successful release of his third solo album "Lighthouse" in October 2023, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has announced a European tour for October 2024. Kicking off from Dublin, the series of shows will see the iconic musician play in 15 cities in 11 countries, bringing "Lighthouse...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Performs 'Starchildren', 'Book Of Thel' And 'The Tower' At Second Whisky A Go Go Concert

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson played the second intimate concert at legendary Los Angeles club Whisky A Go Go last night (Saturday, April 13) as a warm-up for his upcoming solo tour. Performing under the banner of THE HOUSE BAND FROM HELL, Dickinson played a 15-song set with his backing band, f...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Attends Mini CineFest 2024 Screening Of Documentary About His Life: Video, Photos

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna attended a special screening of "I Stand Alone: The Sully Erna Story", a film based on his life story, this past Thursday, April 11 for the Mini CineFest 2024 at Look Dine-In Cinemas in Glendale, California. He has since shared photos of the event on his social media, wr...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Plays First Solo Concert In Over 20 Years At Legendary Whisky A Go Go Club

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson played an intimate concert at legendary Los Angeles club Whisky A Go Go last night (Friday, April 12) as a warm-up for his upcoming solo tour. Performing under the banner of THE HOUSE BAND FROM HELL, Dickinson played a 15-song set with his backing band, featuring D...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Surprises Fans By Showing Up In Whisky A Go Go Box Office To Sell Tickets: Video, Photos

This week, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson announced two last-minute solo concerts at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, set to take place on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. The shows went on sale this morning, with tickets only available for purchase at the Whisky box of...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist KURDT VANDERHOOF's HALL AFLAME Releases Music Video For 'The Same Gutter'

HALL AFLAME, the rock band led by METAL CHURCH founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release its sophomore album, "Amplifire", on May 3 via Rat Pak Records. The official music video for the LP's first single, "The Same Gutter", can be seen below. Originally formed in 1989, HALL AFLAME garnered c...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Guitarist STEVE MORSE Announces New Art Collection Crafted From Guitar Performance

Former DEEP PURPLE and current DIXIE DREGS guitarist Steve Morse has once again collaborated with Los Angeles art team SceneFour on the creation of fine artwork built from performance. Utilizing light-based technology, Morse is able to create and capture his fretboard performance into extraordinary...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Adds Second Whisky A Go Go Concert

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson and his solo band have added a second show at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. In addition to performing at the legendary venue on Friday, April 12, they will also play at the Whisky the following night (Saturday, April 13). Tickets for both shows...

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JOE ELLIOTT Pushes Back Against CHUCK BILLY's And CHRIS HOLMES's DEF LEPPARD 'Backing Tracks' Claim: They've Got It 'Completely Wrong'

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott has dismissed accusations that his band is using backing tracks during live performances, saying "we've never done that." The 64-year-old singer and founding member of the iconic British band made the comment while responding to a question about DEF LEPPARD's "polished"-but...