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GIBSON Wins Jury Verdict Against DEAN Over Guitar Shapes

A Texas federal jury decided on Friday (May 27) that Dean Guitars sold counterfeit guitars that infringed the trademark on Gibson Brands Inc.'s Flying V guitar and other iconic models, and dismissed Dean's efforts to cancel several Gibson trademarks as generic. In May 2019, Gibson filed a lawsuit ag...

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City Of London To Unveil Blue Plaque Honoring JIMI HENDRIX

The City of London will honor Jimi Hendrix with a prestigious Blue Plaque, to be located at the Hard Rock Hotel in Marble Arch on June 10. Experience Hendrix L.L.C., together with the Hard Rock Hotel London, will unveil this permanent historical marker which commemorates Jimi's last London residence...

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BRET MICHAELS Says POISON Doesn't Use Any Backing Tracks: 'We Sit At Soundcheck And Work On Those Harmonies'

In a new interview with Forrest of the Boise radio station 96.9 The Eagle, POISON frontman Bret Michaels was asked how he takes care of his voice while on tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I warm up. I do stuff… Because let's be really honest — the fans are traveling; they're...

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HELLOWEEN Drops 3D Road Movie Music Video For 'Best Time' Feat. ARCH ENEMY's ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ

June 2021 saw the release of HELLOWEEN's self-titled studio album. Adored by fans and critics alike, the record catapulted straight to the charts, earning the No. 1 position in Germany and Spain, the Top 5 of seven countries, and the Top 15 multiple times worldwide. Today, HELLOWEEN celebrates with...

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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Plays Invitation-Only Concert At Whisky A Go Go For SiriusXM Listeners

Legendary rock band DEF LEPPARD played a special invitation-only concert in Los Angeles at the Whisky A Go Go for SiriusXM listeners. The intimate performance, part of SiriusXM's Small Stage Series, took place yesterday (Thursday, May 26) in celebration of DEF LEPPARD's new album "Diamond Star Halos...

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Documentary About AC/DC Tribute Band BACK IN BLACK To Receive West Coast Premiere

"My Stupid Tribute Band", the music documentary from the Dallas, Texas-based AC/DC tribute band BACK IN BLACK, was selected by the Dances With Films festival and will have its West Coast premiere on June 15 at 9:15 p.m. at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Prior to the screening, the b...

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SCORPIONS Singer KLAUS MEINE Celebrates 74th Birthday In Prague (Video)

May 25 marked the 74th birthday of SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine. In the video below, he can be seen celebrating the milestone with his bandmates and friends while on the road in Prague, Czech Republic. Meine told the Phoenix New Times in a 2017 interview that the aging process has forced the SCORPIO...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine: 'People Thought That This Could Never Happen Again'

For his birthday on Tuesday (May 24),Ukrainian metalhead Vladyslav Stadnyk, who goes by the name Metal Pilgrim, received an unexpected surprise in the form of a chat with W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless courtesy of BBC Radio 5 Live host Nihal Arthanayake. During the conversation, Lawless touched up...

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BRET MICHAELS Says He Developed His Bandana-Folding Technique Through 'Much Trial And Error'

POISON frontman Bret Michaels recently spoke to Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho about his recently released video tutorial on how to fold a bandana like a headband. Regarding how he developed the technique, Bret said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Th...

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JON SCHAFFER Is Continuing To Cooperate With U.S. Capitol Riot Investigators; Next Status Report Due In October

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer, who pleaded guilty 13 months ago to his role in the Capitol riot, is continuing to cooperate with authorities while on pre-sentencing release. In a joint status update filed last Wednesday (May 18) in federal court in Washington, D.C., Schaffer's attorney Andrew C....

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Take A Video Tour Of BRET MICHAELS's Award-Winning 'Rock Star Suite'

A new video tour of the Bret Michaels Rock Star Suite, the first-ever branded suite in the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, located in Puerto Aventuras, about one hour south of Cancun, Mexico, is available below. The suite spans over 8,000 square feet and was inspired by rocker Bret Michaels of '80s gl...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Has No Plans To Write Autobiography

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was asked if he would ever consider writing an autobiography. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think so because I don't believe in books because you can easily cheat writing...

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SCORPIONS Release Lyric Video For Bonus Track 'The Language Of My Heart': 'It's A Tribute To France'

SCORPIONS have released a lyric video for "The Language Of My Heart", a bonus track on French edition of the band's latest album, "Rock Believer". Since "Wind Of Change", Klaus Meine has probably not succeeded in creating a song that is as touching, as emotional, as raw as this one: a guitar solo by...

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KURT COBAIN's Guitar Used In NIRVANA's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Video Sells For $4.5 Million At Auction

Julien's Auctions' blockbuster three-day music auction event "Music Icons" held on Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 culminated today in the highly anticipated sale of the mythic electric guitar that changed music and the world: Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar pla...

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SPIRITBOX Parts Ways With Bassist BILL CROOK

SPIRITBOX has parted ways with bassist Bill Crook. Crook's exit from SPIRITBOX was announced earlier today (Sunday, May 22) via social media. "We are saddened to announce that Bill Crook will no longer be in SPIRITBOX," the group said in a statement. "This decision was mutual and with no hard feelin...