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PRETTY MAIDS Singer RONNIE ATKINS Crosses Five-Year Mark Since He Was Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins has crossed the five-year mark since he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Earlier today (Tuesday, September 3),Atkins shared the following update via social media: "On this very day it's been 5 years ago since I was diagnosed with cancer. But as it happened, in those...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Praises NUNO BETTENCOURT's Rise' Guitar Solo

In a new interview with Ken Vantour of Let's Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if hearing the guitar solo in EXTREME's song "Rise", which has been described by Guitar World magazine as "one of the 21st century's finest", makes him try harder to up his game. He responded (as tran...

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Here's The First Look At SCOTT STAPP As FRANK SINATRA In The New RONALD REAGAN Biopic

CREED frontman Scott Stapp portrays Frank Sinatra in the just-released biopic "Reagan". The film, which hit theaters on Friday (August 30) includes a scene of Sinatra singing at the Ambassador Hotel's Cocoanut Grove club in Hollywood, where he performed at a fundraiser in 1970 for Ronald Reagan's se...

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HOUSE OF LORDS Announces New Album 'Full Tilt Overdrive'

Hard rockers HOUSE OF LORDS will release their twelfth studio album, "Full Tilt Overdrive", on October 11 via Frontiers Music Srl. Recorded and produced once again by the band's singer and mastermind, James Christian along with keyboardist Mark Mangold, "Full Tilt Overdrive" does not change nor alte...

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DOUG ALDRICH Says NUNO BETTENCOURT's 'Rise' Guitar Solo Was 'Mind-Blowing'

In a new interview with Ken Vantour of Let's Rock, former WHITESNAKE/DIO and current THE DEAD DAISIES guitarist Doug Aldrich was asked if hearing the guitar solo in EXTREME's song "Rise", which has been described by Guitar World magazine as "one of the 21st century's finest", makes him try harder to...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Will Stay Out On The Road 'For A Long, Long Time' In Support Of His New Solo Album 'Drama'

In a new interview with Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his touring plans in support of his most recent solo studio album, "Drama". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We are right now in the process of planning out the tours. We'v...

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Melodies Of Atonement

When your goal is to make adventurous, progressive music, radical change is always to be welcomed. LEPROUS have already contributed a huge amount to the evolution of modern prog, with a series of albums, stretching back to 2009, that have never displayed an obvious debt to anything else or contrived...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Finds Sanctuary In Performing Live: 'It's The Best Painkiller'

By David E. Gehlke All things considered, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno was in a pretty good mood when discussing his new project, WARHORSE. The creation of Croatian guitarists Hrvoje Madiraca and Ante "Pupi" Pupačić, WARHORSE's recently-released self-titled debut puts Di'Anno's voice to...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I'm Here. I'm Queer. Get Used To It.'

In a new interview with Fugues, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, who publicly declared his homosexuality back in 1998 during an appearance on MTV News, was asked if other gay musicians have asked him for counsel over the past couple of decades about coming out. He responded: "Yes, that has happened,...

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DROWNING POOL's New Single Gets Official Release Date

In a new interview with iHeart Radio personality Debbie Sexxton, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce confirmed that the first song that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have completed with singer Ryan McCombs in 13 years is scheduled for release...

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STATIC-X's TONY CAMPOS Names Five Albums That Shaped Him As A Bassist

In a new interview with Emilee Capogni, STATIC-X's Tony Campos was asked to name five records that shaped him as a bassist. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'Kill 'Em All' [by] METALLICA. Cliff Burton's bass solo on that was huge for me. S.O.D.'s 'Speak English Or Die'. Dan Lilker...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: RICHIE FAULKNER Has 'Breathed New Life Into The Band'

In a new interview with IndiePower.com, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill commented on the fact that he and his bandmates sound rejuvenated, full of energy and passion on their recently released album, "Invincible Shield". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think a lot of it is probably d...

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IN THIS MOMENT Shares 'Sanctify Me' Music Video

Grammy Award-nominated act IN THIS MOMENT has released a cinematic second part to the visual story that is "Godmode", in a magnificent new music video for "Sanctify Me", directed by Jensen Noen. They also just announced an epic headlining tour across North America this fall, featuring special guests...

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DROWNING POOL's First New Song With Singer RYAN MCCOMBS In 13 Years Is 'Mixed', 'Mastered' And 'Ready To Go'

In a new interview with the "Thunder Underground" podcast, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the new music that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have been working on with sing...

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MARK TREMONTI Would Like To Get Back To CREED's 'Original Sound A Little More' On Next Album

In a new interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti was asked if he would like to work on some fresh music with his bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, I love writing music and I love doing it in many different ways. I love challenging...