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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'I Don't Ever See Myself Retiring'
During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal" podcast, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless reflected on his band's 40-year career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm one of those people that doesn't measure time well. I hear a lot of people say, 'It's bee...August 23, 2022
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Says He Owns Bed That Once Belonged To ELVIS PRESLEY
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has penned a blog post about one of the most iconic figures in American music, Elvis Presley, who passed away in 1977 at age 42. Lawless, whose real name is Steven Duren, wrote: "This August 16th will mark the 45th year of the passing of Elvis Presley, the undispute...August 16, 2022
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'Look Out, America. We're Coming To Hurt You'
W.A.S.P.'s first live performance since December 2019 took place on July 23 at Skansen in Stockholm, Sweden. A week later (July 30),W.A.S.P. also played at Skogsröjet festival in Rejmyre, Sweden. W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has issued the following recap of the band's return to the live stage...August 9, 2022
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Watch W.A.S.P.'s Entire Performance At Sweden's SKOGSRÖJET Festival
Fan-filmed video of W.A.S.P.'s entire July 30 performance at Skogsröjet festival in Rejmyre, Sweden can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. On Your Knees / Inside The Electric Circus 02. The Real Me (THE WHO cover) 03. L.O.V.E. Machine 04. Crazy 05. The Idol 06. Hellion / I Don't N...August 3, 2022
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'The Thoughts Of Retirement Just Don't Appeal To Me'
Ahead of W.A.S.P.'s 40th-anniversary fall 2022 U.S. tour, frontman Blackie Lawless told Ultimate Classic Rock that he has no intention to retire anytime soon. "I don't think of age as a number," he said. "I think it's how you feel, and I still feel like I'm in my 20s. I feel really good. I can do mo...August 2, 2022
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CHARLIE BENANTE And ZAKK WYLDE Defend PANTERA 'Reunion', Say Plan Is To Make It Sound As Close To Original As Possible
Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante have opened up about their participation in the upcoming PANTERA tour. Two weeks ago, it was reported that Wylde and Benante, along with PANTERA's surviving members, singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, will tour as PANTERA, headlining a number of major festiva...July 28, 2022
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Watch: W.A.S.P. Returns To Live Stage In Stockholm
Fan-filmed video of W.A.S.P.'s July 23 concert at Skansen in Stockholm, Sweden can be seen below. It marked the band's first live performance since December 2019. W.A.S.P.'s setlist for the Skansen show was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. On Your Knees 02. Inside The Electric Circus 03. The...July 24, 2022
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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Talks 50th-Anniversary Tour Plans, Upcoming Box Set
In a new interview with WMMR's Brent Porche, Joe Perry spoke about AEROSMITH's touring plans to celebrate the band's 50th anniversary. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that the Fenway show [in Boston in September], being able to pick a date and go, 'That's when we wa...July 20, 2022
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ZAKK WYLDE Says He Is 'Beyond Honored' To Take Part In Upcoming PANTERA Tour: 'It's A Celebration'
Zakk Wylde says that he is "beyond honored" to take part in the upcoming PANTERA tour. This past week, it was reported that Wylde and ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, along with PANTERA's surviving members, singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, will tour as PANTERA, headlining a number of maj...July 17, 2022
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DAVID LEE ROTH Denies Blasting AC/DC Fans, Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Was 'Culturally Illiterate'
VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth has responded to a recent controversial article on Rolling Stone, "Inside A Superfan's Secret Friendship With Eddie Van Halen", in which a former music journalist opened up about his supposed clandestine five-year correspondence with the late rock icon. In the article...July 16, 2022
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It's Official: ZAKK WYLDE And CHARLIE BENANTE To Tour With PANTERA's Surviving Members
First reported as a rumor by BLABBERMOUTH.NET last night, it has now been confirmed that ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde are the musicians who will join PANTERA's surviving members on a reunion tour. Wylde and Benante, along with singer Philip Anselmo and bassi...July 14, 2022
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Rumor: PANTERA's 2023 Lineup To Include CHARLIE BENANTE And ZAKK WYLDE
ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde are rumored to be the musicians who will join PANTERA's surviving members on a reunion tour in 2023. Although it was announced by Billboard on Wednesday (July 13) that singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown have signed with...July 14, 2022
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It's Official: PANTERA's Surviving Members To Embark On Reunion Tour In 2023
According to Billboard, PANTERA's surviving members will embark on a reunion tour in 2023. Singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown have signed with Artist Group International to book their North American dates. Dennis Arfa and Peter Pappalardo will be the responsible agents. "We are thrilled to...July 13, 2022
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JOE PERRY Doesn't Rule Out New AEROSMITH Studio Album: 'You Never Know'
During an appearance on today's (Wednesday, July 6) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry was once again asked about the possibility of a follow-up to to the band's "Music From Another Dimension!" album, which came out a decade ago. He said (as transcri...July 6, 2022
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W.A.S.P.'s DOUGLAS BLAIR Delivers Shred Clinic For U.S. Coast Guard Personnel At Air Station In San Diego (Video)
On June 28, in the cacophonous confines of a 1930s-era seaplane hangar, guitarist/vocalist Douglas Blair, known for his searing shreds with W.A.S.P., performed a set of tunes for U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Diego's uniformed first responders. Playing in front of a massive American flag, Blair's...July 2, 2022
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