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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...

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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...

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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...

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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"...

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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 ...

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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, "...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS' SCOTT GORHAM Talks Upcoming Sophomore Album, Bassist Change (Video)

MetalTalk's Mark Taylor recently conducted an interview with BLACK STAR RIDERS and THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham. You can now watch the chat below. 2014 has proved itself a landmark year for BLACK STAR RIDERS. The men in black took their acclaimed live show on the road in Europe and then stormed...

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LED ZEPPELIN Unveils Rare Version Of 'Black Dog' (Audio)

A rarely heard version of LED ZEPPELIN's seminal classic "Black Dog" can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Simply titled "Black Dog (Basic Track with Guitar Overdubs)" , the raw recording provides the soundtrack to a trailer promoting the remastered version of "Led Zeppelin IV". The LED ZEPPELI...

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DEF LEPPARD To Play Pre-Game Show At RAIDERS/DOLPHINS Wembley Game

DEF LEPPARD will perform the pre-game show at the first of this year's three NFL International Series games on Sunday, September 28, when the Oakland Raiders host the Miami Dolphins. Watch the announcement video at this location. Comments DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott: "Having most recently visited...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: New Audio Interview Posted Online

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was interviewed prior to the band's August 5 performance at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, New York with KISS. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. Collen is working with an "extreme blues" group called DELTA DEEP, which al...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Tap Producer NICK RASKULINECZ For Second Album

2014 has proved itself a landmark year for BLACK STAR RIDERS. The men in black took their acclaimed live show on the road in Europe and then stormed stages in the United States and Japan for the first time; the reactions have been nothing short of amazing! 2014 is also the year BLACK STAR RIDERS ...