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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Hopes DEF LEPPARD Will Release New Music In 2020

DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell was interviewed by Kaaos TV before DEF LEPPARD's June 9 performance at Rockfest in Hyvinkää, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about DEF LEPPARD's plan to put out new music in the not-too-distant future, Vivian said: "I know th...

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Father Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON: 'CLIFF Knew What He Wanted To Do And Went Out And Did It'

Earlier this week, one of the most famous rock 'n' roll fathers Ray Burton, father of the late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, sat down with Mark Agnesi, Gibson's director of brand experience to reminisce about the formative years of the rock icon. Watch the clip below as Ray delves into Cliff's mus...

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DEF LEPPARD Has 'A Bunch Of Songs' In The Works For Next Album

Phil Collen says that DEF LEPPARD has a "bunch of songs" in the works for its 12th studio album, which the band began recording last year. The guitarist spoke about the disc's progess during an interview with Paul Anthony of Planet Rock before DEF LEPPARD's headlining performance Friday night (June...

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THIN LIZZY's RICKY WARWICK Pays Tribute To PHILOMENA LYNOTT: 'She Was A Fantastic, Wonderful Woman'

Ricky Warwick has paid tribute to Philomena Lynott, mother of the late THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott, who died earlier this week at the age of 88. She was battling cancer in recent years. Warwick, who has fronted THIN LIZZY since 2009, told SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation" on Wednesday (June 12): "She wa...

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Watch LAST IN LINE Perform In London

Fan-filmed video footage of LAST IN LINE's June 12 performance at O2 Academy Islington in London, England can be seen below. LAST IN LINE's sophomore album, "II", was released on February 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. As with 2016's "Heavy Crown", the new disc was produced by DOKKEN and FOREIGNER bass...

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STEVE RILEY's Version Of L.A. GUNS Announces Las Vegas Concert

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS will perform at at the the Sunset Station Amphitheater in Henderson, Nevada on July 27. Also appearing on the bill are Dee Snider and DOKKEN. Riley's L.A. GUNS announced the show on social media earlier today, writing: "Vegas Baby...!!! We are so excited to announc...

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PHIL LYNOTT's Mother PHILOMENA LYNOTT Dies After Battle With Cancer

Philomena Lynott, mother of the late THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott, has died at the age of 88. She was battling cancer in recent years. Philomena's death was confirmed by Hot Press magazine, which worked with her on the book "My Boy" about Phil's life. The book, which was written with Jackie Hayde...

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Watch METALLICA Pay Tribute To PHIL LYNOTT With 'Whiskey In The Jar' Performance In Ireland

METALLICA dedicated its cover version of "Whiskey In The Jar" to Phil Lynott during the band's June 8 concert at at the iconic venue Slane Castle in Meath, Ireland. Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA's rendition, with frontman James Hetfield saying "We love you, Phil" at the end, can b...

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PHIL RIND On Asking DAVE MCCLAIN To Rejoin SACRED REICH: 'Instead Of Getting A Guy, Why Not Just Get The Guy?'

Prior to SACRED REICH's May 17 performance in Toronto, Ontario (Canada),bassist/vocalist Phil Rind spoke with Metal Master Kingdom. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why the group decided to make a new album, the forthcoming "A...

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MACHINE HEAD: New Video Of 'Burn My Eyes' 25th-Anniversary-Tour Rehearsals

A new 36-minute video of MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn and bassist Jared MacEachern, along with "Burn My Eyes"-era MH members Chris Kontos (drums) and Logan Mader (guitar),hanging out in their rehearsal room and preparing for their upcoming tour can be seen below. MACHINE HEAD announced in March...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI And GEEZER BUTLER To Take In Conversation At '50 Years' Exhibition

BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler will join rock journalist Phil Alexander for an evening in conversation at the official launch of the band's exhibition in Birmingham, England later this month. Home Of Metal's "Black Sabbath - 50 Years" exhibition will open on Wednesday, June 26 at the B...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Gets Sugar Chakra Pickup From DiMarzio

DiMarzio, Inc. has announced the release of the Sugar Chakra (DP427) pickup for electric guitars. The Sugar Chakra was developed for Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD. An iconic player needs iconic pickups; that's why world-renowned guitarist Phil Collen has used DiMarzio pickups exclusively for over 40 ye...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE And NAPALM DEATH Announce U.S. Co-Headlining Tour; SICK OF IT ALL To Support

Richmond, Virginia's MUNICIPAL WASTE will team up with U.K. grindcore band NAPALM DEATH for a co-headlining U.S. tour. The 17-date trek will kick off in Dallas on October 3 and visit New York, Chicago and Denver before ending on October 23 in Los Angeles. Opening the night are New York hardcore lege...

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Y&T Manager Says Rising Touring Costs Have Forced Band To Offer 'Sound Check Experience' At Select Shows

Iconic Bay Area rockers Y&T, whose frontman, Dave Meniketti, has previously said he was completely opposed to fans paying for meet-and-greets, are offering a so-called "Sound Check Experience" at some of their upcoming shows. Meniketti's wife Jill, who manages Y&T, took to her Facebook page earlier...

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PHIL DEMMEL Says MACHINE HEAD's 'Burn My Eyes' 25th-Anniversary Tour Will Be 'A Cool Thing For The Fans'

Former MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel says that the upcoming 25th-anniversary celebration of the band's "Burn My Eyes" album will be "a cool thing for the fans" to see. This fall, MACHINE HEAD will embark on the "Burn My Eyes" 25th-anniversary tour. The shows will see MACHINE HEAD's original dru...