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THE CULT Guitarist BILLY DUFFY On 'Edgy' And 'Dangerous' Frontman IAN ASTBURY: 'He's One Of A Dying Breed'
THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy was recently interviewed by Ramblin' Man Fair. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On being influenced by MOTT THE HOOPLE: Billy: "I grew up listening to MOTT THE HOOPLE. I read Ian Hunter's book, 'Diar...July 14, 2018
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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SONS OF APOLLO: 'No One Had To Prove A Damn Thing To Each Other'
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was interviewed by Metal Casino earlier this month at the Swedish festival Helgeå. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On Joe Satriani helping him score th...July 14, 2018
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THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE Feat. GODSMACK Members: New Song 'Nobody Rides For Free' Available
THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE will release its new album, "The Shape Of Blues To Come", on July 20 via Provogue/Mascot Label Group. The third single from the disc, "Nobody Rides For Free", can be streamed below. Following 2016's self-titled debut, GODSMACK's Shannon Larkin (drums) and Tony Rombola (gui...July 13, 2018
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Perform Cover Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway To Heaven' At Tour Kick-Off (Video)
SMASHING PUMPKINS performed a surprise cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway To Heaven" during the opening concert of their reunion tour Thursday (July 12) in Glendale, Arizona. It marked the first time Billy Corgan and company had performed the classic song live. The "Shiny And Oh So Bright" North Amer...July 13, 2018
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Listen To ALICE COOPER Performing 'Poison' From 'A Paranormal Evening At The Olympia Paris'
The song "Poison", taken from Alice Cooper's upcoming release "A Paranormal Evening At The Olympia Paris", can be streamed below. Following the release of the 2017 studio album "Paranormal", which was the best chart-performing album by Alice Cooper in decades, the American rock legend took his excit...July 13, 2018
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Know I'm Not The Best Drummer, But It's Nice To Be A Favorite'
In a recent interview with Über Röck TV, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO) was asked what it feels like to be considered to be the one of the best rock drummers in the world by so many people. "I prefer the word 'favorite,'" he responded (see video below). "I don't think...July 11, 2018
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GOOD CHARLOTTE Announces North American Tour In Support Of 'Generation Rx'
GOOD CHARLOTTE has announced a massive North American tour in support of its seventh full-length studio album, "Generation Rx". The trek will kick off on October 12 in Mexico City, and wrap on November 24 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan club pre-sale tickets will be available beginning July 10 at 10:00 a....July 9, 2018
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DORO PESCH Says 'Heartbreaking Experience' Of Losing LEMMY Gave Her 'So Much Energy' To Make New Music
Dawn Osborne of TotalRock Radio recently conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On her upcoming double album, "Forever Warriors, Forever United": Doro: "It has 25 songs on it. I think...July 7, 2018
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A PERFECT CIRCLE's BILLY HOWERDEL: 'Being A Musician Is About Listening More Than Even Doing'
A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel participated in a question-and-answer session at this year's edition of Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France. Video footage can be seen below, courtesy of Loud TV. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the material...July 7, 2018
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DORO: Lyric Video For New Song 'Lift Me Up'
The official lyric video for the song "Lift Me Up" from German metal queen Doro Pesch can be seen below. The track is taken from her new album, "Forever Warriors, Forever United", which will be released on August 17 via Nuclear Blast. Says Doro: "'Lift Me Up' is one of my absolute favorites. This so...July 5, 2018
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ALICE COOPER To Release 'A Paranormal Evening At The Olympia Paris' In August
Following the release of the 2017 studio album "Paranormal", which was the best chart-performing album by Alice Cooper in decades, the American rock legend took his exciting live show all over the world, accompanied by "the best band he has ever had." After an entire year spent on the road, the "Par...July 5, 2018
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JASON BONHAM Says BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Will Return To Studio In January
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION is planning to enter the studio in January to begin recording its fifth album. The disc will be the follow-up to "BCCIV", which was released last September and marked BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's first studio effort since 2013's "Afterglow". During a brand new interview with the...July 3, 2018
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SONS OF APOLLO Are 'Talking A Lot' About Making Another Studio Album
SONS OF APOLLO have told Planet Rock that they are "talking a lot" about their second studio album. During an interview at this past weekend's Ramblin' Man Fair, drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal discussed their plans beyond 2018. Thal said: "We've been talking a lot about alb...July 2, 2018
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says He Enjoys The 'Freedom And Flexibility' Of Releasing Singles Instead Of Albums
After his performance at this year's Stone Free festival in London, England, guitarist Richie Kotzen (THE WINERY DOGS, ex-POISON, ex-MR. BIG) spoke with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock Radio. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how he dec...June 30, 2018
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YES To Be Joined By Former Member TREVOR HORN At Philadelphia Shows
Prog rock pioneers YES have revealed more exciting plans for their official 50th-anniversary celebration "#YES50" by announcing that former member Trevor Horn will sit in with the band during their special two-night stand at The Fillmore in Philadelphia July 20 and 21. In addition, Horn is set to pa...June 29, 2018
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