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FLYING COLORS: 'Second Nature' Album Samples
FLYING COLORS — the band featuring Mike Portnoy (drums, vocals),Dave LaRue (bass),Neal Morse (keyboards, vocals),Casey McPherson (vocals, guitars) and Steve Morse (guitar) — will release its second album, "Second Nature", in Europe on September 29 via Mascot Label Group's Music Theories label. A...September 26, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL On Stem-Cell Treatment: I'm Very Much Looking Forward To A Most Successful Outcome
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, whose cancer is once again in "remission," has just finished undergoing a new round of chemotherapy before receiving a stem-cell transplant later in the month. Campbell — who before joining DEF LEPPARD in 1992 was well known for his work with DIO and WHITESNAKE...September 25, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says Songs For Next Album Are 'Very Varied'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed by Shor Bazaar, Pakistan's first international artist management services. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for DEF LEPPARD's new studio albu...September 24, 2014
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ACE FREHLEY Announces Dozen U.S. Tour Dates For Late November
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will play his first run of U.S. shows in a couple of years at the end of November. Ace's short batch of dates will include two back-to-back concerts at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City on November 24 and November 25. Tickets for the NYC shows, ...September 23, 2014
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DAVE LOMBARDO Is 'F**king Sick And Tired' Of Answering Questions About His Split With SLAYER
Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockSverige.se: About SLAYER, can you pinpoint a time when it became more business than camaraderie? Dave: Well, I think...September 23, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Says Guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL Will Be 'Out Of Action' Until Christmas
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell, whose cancer is once again in "remission," has just finished undergoing a new round of chemotherapy before receiving a stem-cell transplant later in the month. Campbell — who before joining DEF LEPPARD in 1992 was well known for his work with DIO and WHITESNAKE...September 23, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD Needs To Keep Making New Music To Stay 'Fresh,' Says JOE ELLIOTT
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by the Appleton, Wisconsin radio station 105.7 WAPL. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about DEF LEPPARD's three-decade-plus-long career, Elliott said: "We were kids [when we first formed the band]. [Drumme...September 22, 2014
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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'Nobody's Given Me Any Indication That There's A Tour' In The Works
POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he "hasn't heard anything" about a pending tour for the veteran hard rockers, despite singer Bret Michaels' suggestion to the contrary. Speaking to the the Cleveland Scene last week, Michaels revealed that POISON was in talks to hit the road in 2015. "It looks...September 21, 2014
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ACE FREHLEY Announces Lineup Of His Touring Band
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has announced the touring lineup for the first leg of his first U.S. shows in four years. The 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee has tapped none other than Richie Scarlet, who rode shotgun performing rhythm guitar and vocal duties on Ace's "Trouble Walking"...September 17, 2014
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BRET MICHAELS: 'It Looks Like' POISON Will Tour In 2015
POISON singer Bret Michaels has confirmed to the Cleveland Scene that the band is in talks to hit the road in 2015. "It looks like it will happen," he said. "It's been a few years. We just want to put together the right package and show to celebrate with everyone." Asked about the ...September 15, 2014
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ACE FREHLEY On His Touring Plans: 'It All Depends On What The Promoters Are Willing To Pay'
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is still unsure if he will embark on a major tour in support of his recently released solo album, "Space Invader", saying that his schedule will be dictated by simple economics. During an interview for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "...September 12, 2014
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RIKKI ROCKETT Says MICHAEL JACKSON Liked POISON's 'Talk Dirty To Me' Video
During a recent appearance on the "Stuck And Gunner" show, POISON and DEVIL CITY ANGELS drummer Rikki Rockett was asked which person he was most excited to meet over the course of his three-decade career as a professional musician. "I actually met [pop superstar] Michael Jackson at a wedding recepti...September 11, 2014
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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Talks About Band's Classic Track 'Animal' (Video)
DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott recently talked UK's Classic Rock magazine through the band's track "Animal" — its influences and the changes that the song went through during production. Check out the clip below. DEF LEPPARD released a deluxe, expanded edition of 1996's "Slang" album on February 11....September 9, 2014
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RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON Is 'Throwing Around' Touring Ideas For Next Year
Episode 246 of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with POISON and DEVIL CITY ANGELS drummer Rikki Rockett. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether there are any plans for POISON...September 8, 2014
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ACE FREHLEY Welcomes Back Drummer SCOT COOGAN For 'Space Invader' Tour
According to VegasNews.com, drummer Scot Coogan will return to Ace Frehley's band this fall, along with THE CULT's Chris Wyse, to tour in support of the original KISS guitarist's new album, "Space Invader", which debuted at No. 9 on The Billboard 200 chart, selling around 19,000 copies in its first...September 3, 2014
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