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RICHIE FAULKNER Understands Why Some JUDAS PRIEST Fans Didn't Initially Embrace Him As K.K. DOWNING's Replacement

During a brand new chat with That Metal Interview, Richie Faulkner was asked if he got any pushback from JUDAS PRIEST fans when he was initially recruited to replace Kenneth "K.K." Downing in the band more than 12 years ago. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, of course, ye...

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DOLLY PARTON Reveals Guests, Release Date and Track Listing For Upcoming Rock Album 'Rockstar'

Global superstar and recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Dolly Parton has joined forces with some of rock music's most legendary artists along with today's biggest stars for her first-ever rock album, "Rockstar". The ever-evolving Parton teamed up with an all-star roster of musicians for the...

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Watch HELLOWEEN Perform In Hamburg During Spring 2023 Tour

Fan-filmed video of HELLOWEEN's May 6 concert at Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany can be seen below (courtesy of Bernd J. Schuster's YouTube channel). HELLOWEEN will return to the U.S. and Canada this spring as part of the "United Forces" world tour alongside supporting special guests HAMMERFALL. The tr...

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MANOWAR's JOEY DEMAIO Announces November 2023 Spoken-Word Tour

Joey DeMaio, the charismatic leader of iconic metal band MANOWAR, is taking to the stage with his "Words Of Power" spoken-word tour 2023. A gifted storyteller, DeMaio delivers thought-provoking, honest, and fun entertainment, always with a motivational takeaway for his audience. Following MANOWAR's...

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MAMMOTH WVH Shares 'Like A Pastime' Single From Upcoming 'Mammoth II' Album

MAMMOTH WVH, the project led by Wolfgang Van Halen, the ex-bassist of the band VAN HALEN and son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, will release its sophomore album, "Mammoth II", on August 4 via BMG. The 10-track record was recorded at the legendary 5150 studio and was produced by Wolfgang's fr...

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KIX Singer STEVE WHITEMAN Says Decision To Retire Was Made 'Around A Year Ago'

KIX vocalist Steve Whiteman has opened up about the band's announcement that it will retire after more than 45 years, telling Metal Edge in a new interview: "It might seem sudden, but this is a decision that I made around a year ago. I gave it a lot of thought, decided, and announced it to the guys...

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KIX To Call It Quits After Playing 'Final' Show In Maryland

Veteran rockers KIX will play their final show in September. The Baltimore-based act, which formed in 1977, announced its plan to call it quits during an appearance earlier today (Sunday, May 7) at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. In a video shared by Mar...

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Watch: PANTERA Plays First U.S. Concert In 22 Years At Florida's THUNDER BEACH MOTORCYCLE RALLY

The reformed PANTERA played its first U.S. concert Saturday night (May 6) at the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally in Panama City, Florida. The performance marked PANTERA's first live appearance in its home country in 22 years — since July 25, 2001, when the band played at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Wa...

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LIVE NATION Posts $3.1 Billion In Revenue, Record Attendance As Global Touring Returns

Live Nation posted a record $3.1 billion in revenue — up 73% from last year — in the first quarter of 2023. The ticket-industry giant said in a press release that over 19 million people attended events across 45 countries in the first quarter. For the first time since the global pandemic began in 20...

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MARK FARNER On His Reunion With GRAND FUNK RAILROAD: 'Maybe If Enough People Prayed Sincerely, That Prayer Would Be Answered'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, has once again said that he is open to a reunion with his former band. This past March, it was announced that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD would celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1973 "We're An American Band" platinum single and album with 2023's "Th...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Dismisses 'Cover Band' Accusation: 'I Stand By What We Do A Thousand Percent'

In a new interview with "Real Music With Gary Stuckey", FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson addressed the fact that he and his bandmates are often dismissed as a glorified cover band, particularly since founding guitarist Mick Jones no longer regularly tours with the act. The only remaining original membe...

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Will There Be A QUEENSRŸCHE Live DVD Covering TODD LA TORRE Era Of Band? He Responds

In a new interview with Greece's Keysmash magazine, QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre was asked if there are plans for him and his bandmates to release a live DVD or album capturing his era with the pioneering Seattle progressive metal group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don'...

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KIX Drummer JIMMY CHALFANT Opens Up About His Latest Cardiac Arrest, Says His Bandmate And Roadie Saved His Life

KIX drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant rejoined his bandmates on stage for two songs — "Cold Blood" and "Blow My Fuse" — during the band's set on Sunday (April 30) aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise. It marked his first live appearance with KIX since he collapsed onstage six months ago. On N...

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MARK FARNER Blasts GRAND FUNK RAILROAD's Current Tour: 'It Is Completely Dishonest To The Fans'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, has blasted his former bandmates for continuing to tour under the GRAND FUNK RAILROAD name, saying they are being "completely dishonest to the fans". This past March, it was announced that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD would celebrate the 50th anniversary...

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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CEO Says 'Odds Are Good' That IRON MAIDEN Will Eventually Get Inducted

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame president and CEO Greg Harris has addressed criticism from heavy metal fans over the fact that IRON MAIDEN has once again been snubbed from the Rock Hall induction. Even though artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their firs...