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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks: 'It's A Cheat, It's A Con And It's The Easy Way Out'

RAVEN frontman John Gallagher has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...

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DOLLY PARTON Explains How She Got Permission To Use RONNIE VAN ZANT's Voice On Her Cover Of 'Free Bird'

Global superstar and recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Dolly Parton spoke to Hits Daily Double about her decision to cover LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway To Heaven" and LYNYRD SKYNYRD's "Free Bird" on her upcoming "Rockstar" album. She said: "Those are the two classic songs of rock 'n' roll. Most...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'Maybe I've Got Another Five Years Left Of Physically Touring Like This'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Corey Taylor spoke about how long he thinks SLIPKNOT can go on, given the intense physical demands of the band's live performances. The SLIPKNOT singer, who will turn 50 in December, said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As long as I can...

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PEARL JAM 'Hopes' To Release New Studio Album In 2024

In a new interview with Kyle Meredith, PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament spoke about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the follow-up to the band's 2020 album "Gigaton". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think I heard Stone [Gossard, guitar] thought that the record...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Shares Front-Drum-Cam Video Of PANTERA's GRASPOP METAL MEETING Performance

PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante has shared front-drum-cam video of the "Domination", "Hollow" and "Cowboys From Hell" performances from the band's June 17 set at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Check it out below. Says Charlie: "I'm enjoying paying tribute to Dime and Vinnie on this curren...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Announces Second Album, 'The Sinner Rides Again'; 'One More Shot At Glory' Single Available

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will release its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", on September 29 via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. With "The Sinner Rides Again", the powerhouse heavy metal amalgamation of iconic JUDAS PRIEST alumni an...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Shares Drum-Cam Video Of PANTERA's '5 Minutes Alone' Performance At GRASPOP METAL MEETING

PANTERA drummer Charlie Benante has shared drum-cam video of the "5 Minutes Alone" performance from the band's June 17 set at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Check it out below. PANTERA's current lineup includes two surviving members from the band's classic formation, Philip Anselmo (vocal...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GARY ROSSINGTON's Final Performance Of 'Gimme Three Steps' With LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Unbranded Events presents "The 50th Anniversary Of Lynyrd Skynyrd", the band's captivating final show with founding member Gary Rossington. The exclusive concert event will premiere July 8 for a limited run at drive-ins, indoor theaters and outdoor venues across North America, bringing the iconic so...

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Watch: WOLFGANG VAN HALEN And MAX CAVALERA Join PANTERA On Stage In Portugal

Wolfgang Van Halen (MAMMOTH WVH, VAN HALEN),Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA) and Mike DeLeon (SOULFLY, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS) joined PANTERA on stage on Wednesday (June 28) at the Evil Live festival at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal to sing backing vocals on the song "Walk". F...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Both ACE FREHLEY And PETER CRISS Turned Down Invitations To Perform At KISS's Final Concerts

In a recent interview with Barbara Caserta of Linea Rock, Gene Simmons was asked about the possibility of original KISS members Ace Frehley (guitar) and Peter Criss (drums) making guest appearances at the band's last-ever concerts in early December at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He respo...

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ALTER BRIDGE's SCOTT PHILLIPS On PANTERA's Return: 'It's Incredible'

ALTER BRIDGE drummer Scott Phillips has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Ans...

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DIMEBAG's Longtime Guitar Tech On ZAKK WYLDE Playing With PANTERA: 'He's Out There Representing His Brother'

Grady Champion, who was "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's guitar tech throughout his career with PANTERA, spoke to Guitar World magazine about his decision to sign on for the band's current tour. When Grady announced he was joining the crew for the PANTERA celebration shows last August, he said that he wou...

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ALEX SKOLNICK Says TESTAMENT Has 'Close To Half' A New Album's Worth Of Music Written

In a new interview with Chaoszine conducted on June 15 at the Copenhellfestival in Copenhagen, Denmark, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Blasts Bands Who Use Backing Tracks: 'If You Pay To See A Real Gig, It Should Be Real'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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GEEZER BUTLER Once Again Says He Was Using 'Devil Horns' Hand Gesture Years Before RONNIE JAMES DIO

Geezer Butler has once again said that he was using the so-called "devil horns" years before Ronnie James Dio adopted it as his own. The late BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW singer is frequently recognized for making the hand gesture mainstream — a staple at rock concerts for decades. However, Butler clai...