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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Has 'A Lot' Of Music Written For Upcoming Fifth Album

During an appearance on the May 6 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen was asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's fifth album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't have [release]...

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VENDED Feat. COREY TAYLOR's And SHAWN CRAHAN's Sons: 'Nihilism' Music Video Released

VENDED, the band fronted by Griffin Taylor, the 21-year-old son of SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor, has released a new single, "Nihilism". The song was produced by Chris Collier, while accompanying music video was directed by Derek Rathbun. VENDED's lineup is completed by Simon Crahan (son of SLIPKNOT...

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ALEX LIFESON And GEDDY LEE Have Been Playing RUSH Songs Again: 'We Sound Like A Really Bad Tribute Band'

RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson has revealed to Ultimate Classic Rock that he has been revisiting the group's catalog with his bandmate, bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee. "We decided that we would play some RUSH songs. Because, you know, we haven’t played these songs in 10 years," Lifeson said. "We started th...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY On Why VAN HALEN Tribute Concert Failed To Materialize: 'One Of The Ingredients Was Not Playing Ball With Everybody Else'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Hook Rocks podcast, Michael Anthony once again weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tribute concert, saying that it fell through because "one of the ingredients was not playing ball with everybody else." No progress has been reported on a po...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS Names Accomplishments He Is Most Proud Of

In a recent interview with Steve Cooper of Cooper Talk, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars was asked to name some of the accomplishments he is most proud of over the course of his nearly five-decade music career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, first off, making it to the big...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Says He Doesn't Care About Being Accused Of Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows

DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott has once again dismissed accusations that his band is using backing tracks during live performances, saying "we don't cheat." The 64-year-old singer and founding member of the iconic British band made the comment while discussing DEF LEPPARD's reputation as a formidable liv...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces Small-Venue Fundraising Show

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has announced a very special show at The Booking Hall in Dover on Tuesday, May 21. Their appearance will be as part of a campaign to keep one of Britain's small music venues still operating. The owner of the Old Harbour...

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SLAYER Podcast Commemorates 11th Anniversary Of JEFF HANNEMAN's Death With Analysis Of His Writing Credits

Weekly SLAYER podcast "Talkin' Slayer" has released a special episode to commemorate the eleventh anniversary of guitarist Jeff Hanneman's shocking death. Episode 54, "Jeff Hanneman, 11 Years Gone... Did He Throw In The Towel After Diabolus In Musica?", examines Hanneman's diminishing writing credit...

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DOWN Announces First Concert In Nearly Two Years

Long-running heavy metal supergroup DOWN, featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders, has announced its first concert in nearly two years. The band will perform on Thursday, June 20 at Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort...

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DEICIDE Frontman Laments State Of Metal Scene: 'All We Have Is A Bunch Of Wannabe-WEEZER-Looking Dudes Trying To Play Metal'

In a new interview with Francisco Zamudio of KNAC.COM, DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton spoke about some of his earliest musical influences that got him on the path of playing extreme metal. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ever since I was a little kid, man, I remember, I even have it in...

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SLIPKNOT Plays First Festival Show With New Drummer ELOY CASAGRANDE At Las Vegas's SICK NEW WORLD

SLIPKNOT made its first festival appearance of 2024 Saturday night (April 27) as one of the headliners of Sick New World in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show marked SLIPKNOT's second performance with the group's new drummer, believed to be former SEPULTURA sticksman Eloy Casagrande. According to Setlist.f...

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GENE SIMMONS BAND Performs KISS, LED ZEPPELIN And MOTÖRHEAD Classics At Brazil's SUMMER BREEZE

Gene Simmons and his solo band played their second concert of 2024 last night (Friday, April 26) at the Summer Breeze festival at Memorial Da América Latina in São Paulo, Brazil. In addition to Simmons, the GENE SIMMONS BAND members include guitarists Brent Woods (WILDSIDE, SEBASTIAN BACH, VINCE NEI...

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NIKKI SIXX On MICK MARS's Decision To 'Leave' MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'We Had To Sit Down And Go, 'Do We Fold?''

In a new interview with Angi Taylor of Chicago's Rock 95.5 radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx discussed their decision to hire guitarist John 5 as Mick Mars's replacement following the latter's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act. Speaking about how it has been...

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YUNGBLUD Covers KISS's 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' For 'The Fall Guy' Movie

British singer, songwriter and musician Yungblud — born Dominic Richard Harrison — puts his unique take on a KISS classic, releasing an explosive cover of "I Was Made For Lovin' You", featured in Universal Pictures' new 87North film "The Fall Guy", and on the "The Fall Guy Original Motion Picture So...

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See Front-Row Video Of SLIPKNOT's Entire First Concert With New Drummer ELOY CASAGRANDE

SLIPKNOT played an intimate show Thursday night, April 25 at Pappy + Harriet's in Pioneertown, California — a popular tourist draw near Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino County. The concert, which served as a warm-up for the band's appearance at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Ne...