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FOZZY's RICH WARD Explains Why He Always Cleans Up The Dressing Room After A Show

In a new interview with Soundsphere, FOZZY guitarist Rich Ward was asked if he thinks about his legacy a lot. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, because I've made a lot of mistakes and you just can't go back on those things. My priorities have changed over the years, the...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On His Time With JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Definitely Had The Talent To Be In There And Do It'

Tim "Ripper" Owens says that he "definitely had the talent" to sing for JUDAS PRIEST. Owens joined PRIEST in 1996 after being discovered when the band's drummer was given a videotape of him performing with the PRIEST cover band BRITISH STEEL. JUDAS PRIEST at the time was seeking a replacement for Ro...

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UFO Guitarist VINNIE MOORE To Release New Solo Album 'Double Exposure' With Guest Vocalists

UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore will release a new solo album, "Double Exposure", on November 8 via his Mind's Eye Music label. Vinnie is joined on this half-vocal-half-instrumental follow-up to 2019 "Soul Shifter" by singers Ed Terry (RAGE AND BEYOND, AMERICAN MAFIA),Keith Slack (MSG, MOTHER ROAD),Mik...

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Former GREAT WHITE Singers JACK RUSSELL And TERRY ILOUS To Release 'Classic Cover Of An Iconic Rock Song'

Former GREAT WHITE singers Jack Russell and Terry Ilous will "release a classic cover of an iconic rock song" when they come together for one night, on one stage, for an acoustic storytelling show on Saturday, October 29 at Rockefellas bar in Corona, California. Russell and Ilous will share stories...

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BIOHAZARD's Classic Lineup To Reunite For European Festival Appearances In 2023

The classic lineup of BIOHAZARD — Billy Graziadei (rhythm guitar, vocals),Bobby Hambel (lead guitar),Danny Schuler (drums) and Evan Seinfeld (lead vocals, bass) — will reunite for an appearance at next year's Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom. BIOHAZARD w...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Says His Voice Is 'Getting Better' Following Throat Injury

Last month, FOZZY postponed the remaining dates of its previously announced summer/fall 2022 "Save The World" tour due to a throat injury suffered by the band's lead singer, wrestling superstar Chris Jericho. According to FOZZY, Jericho sustained a bruised larynx in August at the AEW "Quake By The L...

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THE BLACK CROWES Settle Lawsuit With Former Drummer STEVE GORMAN Over Unpaid Royalties

According to The Blast, former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the band over unpaid royalties. In newly filed legal documents, obtained by The Blast, Gorman and his former bandmates have tentatively agreed on terms that will clear up any financial issues...

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Under The Midnight Sun

A perennial square peg in the ever-changing world of rock 'n' roll, THE CULT have been in excellent form in recent times. Their last album, 2016's "Hidden City", was a glorious return to the kind of top form that put the Brits at the forefront of all things brash and heavy back in the late '80s. Des...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says Decision To Fire Singer ZP THEART Wasn't Taken Lightly: It Was 'Really Hard'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan says that it was "a really hard decision" to part ways with singer ZP Theart and replace him with ex-H.E.A.T. frontman Erik Grönwall. Theart, a former member of DRAGONFORCE, who hooked up with SKID ROW in 2016 following the departure of Tony Harnell (TNT, STARBREAKER),...

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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO Says He Has 'A Great Relationship' With DAVE MUSTAINE

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Brazilian-born guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who joined MEGADETH in 2015, spoke about his relationship with the band's leader and founder, Dave Mustaine. Kiko said: "I think there's an understanding. The way I see it is I always try to work for th...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Blasts 'Yellow Press' But Says He Will 'Take' The Publicity: 'It Keeps My Name Out There'

In a new chat with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Todd La Torre was asked how he feels about being "a favorite" of "some web sites" which highlight his quotes from "certain interviews" and "make the most sensational headline out of it." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains Why He Chose Not To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Bassist Billy Sheehan has confirmed that he was unable to join his SONS OF APOLLO bandmates on their South American tour in August due to the fact that he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. His replacement on the trek was ANGRA's Felipe Andreoli. Sheehan discussed his absence from the SONS OF APOLLO...

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Hopes To Record Fifth Album In 2023

In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, guitarist Joe Bonamassa spoke about the possibility of a fifth studio album with BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the band he formed with vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, THE DEAD DAISIES),drummer Jason Bonham (...

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TESTAMENT's Next Album Will Include Ballad Originally Intended For 'Titans Of Creation'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson has confirmed to MetalMasterKingdom.com that the band is planning to begin work on the follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album at the end of this year for a 2023 release. "We actually have a ballad that we wrote," he revealed (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: It Was 'Clear' That JAMES LOMENZO Needed To Rejoin MEGADETH Permanently

In a new interview with Brazil's Jovem Pan Entretenimento, Dave Mustaine spoke about the musical chemistry within MEGADETH, particularly as it pertains to the songwriting process. He said: "Songwriting for MEGADETH has been a process over the years — learning how to write, learning how to work with...