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KISS: 'Dynasty' Collectible Figures From KnuckleBonz Coming This Spring/Summer

KnuckleBonz, creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced the production of a new bundle of KISS figures (set of four or separately),available for pre-order now at this location. The statues are based on the costumes the four members of KISS wore during the band's "Dynasty" per...

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STONE GOSSARD's PAINTED SHIELD Shares Video For New Single 'Dead Man's Dream'

PAINTED SHIELD has returned with a music video for its new song "Dead Man's Dream", the first single from its upcoming sophomore album. The group, which features PEARL JAM guitarist Stone Gossard, acclaimed songwriter Mason Jennings, Matt Chamberlain and Seattle soul prodigy Brittany Davis, will rel...

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METALLICA's Lyrics Are Focus Of New Book From College Philosophy Professor

ECW Press has set an April 19 release date for the book "The Meaning Of Metallica: Ride The Lyrics". Join William Irwin, a philosophy professor, literary critic and heavy metal scholar who teaches at King's College in Pennsylvania, as he traces the lyrical development of the "thinking man's" metal b...

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IGGY POP To Receive Prestigious Swedish Award POLAR MUSIC PRIZE

Iggy Pop will be honored with the prestigious Polar Music Prize. The legendary rocker has been chosen as one of the 2022 recipients of Sweden's biggest music award. The ceremony will take place in Stockholm on May 24. The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by Stig "Stikkan" Anderson, the manager...

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IAN ANDERSON Says METALLICA Was 'Very Gentlemanly' About GRAMMY Loss To JETHRO TULL

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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KORN's MUNKY: 'Pop Music Has Evolved Into Something So Synthetic'

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has addressed rock's diminishing commercial profile and ever-decreasing album sales, saying "it comes in waves." For the past several years, hip-hop has surpassed rock as the most popular genre in the U.S., consistently coming out on top as the largest genre in t...

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BILLY IDOL Pulls Out Of JOURNEY U.S. Tour; TOTO To Step In

Billy Idol has pulled out of his previously announced tour with JOURNEY in order to undergo surgery for a chronic sinus infection. The 66-year-old rocker, who burst on to the scene in the 1980s, was scheduled to support JOURNEY on the "Freedom Tour 2022" beginning on February 22 and ending on April...

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CHEAP TRICK To Support ROD STEWART On U.S. Tour This Summer

CHEAP TRICK will support Rod Stewart on a U.S. tour this summer. According to a video message from Rod, the trek will kick off in mid-June and run through mid-September. So far, the following shows have been announced (more to follow): Jul. 01 - Dickies Arena - Fort Worth, TX Jul. 02 - Cynthia Woods...

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GEORGE LYNCH And JEFF PILSON's Next 'Heavy Hitters' Album Will Feature A More 'Raw '70s Rock' Vibe

Guitar-shredding virtuoso George Lynch recently reteamed with his former DOKKEN bandmate Jeff Pilson for a set of new studio recordings that turn pop music classics into powerful metal anthems. The follow-up to 2020's "Heavy Hitters", tentatively titled "Heavy Hitters 2", will be released later in t...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Had The Most Generous Heart' But 'Dealt With His Pain Through Drugs And Alcohol'

Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli discussed her new book, "Enough Already: Learning To Love The Way I Am Today", in a recent interview with Brigitte Quinn on 1010 WINS. Bertinelli reflected on the special relationship she had with her late ex-husband, saying: "We kept our connection. Ther...

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DEF LEPPARD Expands Partnership With PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC

Primary Wave Music has expanded its partnership with legendary British rock 'n' roll icons and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees DEF LEPPARD. The deal will now see the independent publishing powerhouse acquire an additional stake in the iconic band's music publishing catalog as well as master roy...

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JAMES HETFIELD Guitar, CHRIS CORNELL 'Be Yourself' Lyrics, SLASH Les Paul And Hat Among Top Sellers At MusiCares Julien's Auctions

Julien's Auctions held on Sunday, January 30, its headline making MusiCares Charity Relief Auction featuring a marquee lineup of instruments, memorabilia, wardrobe, artwork and more offered by some of music's most legendary pop culture icons and idols live in Beverly Hills and online at juliensaucti...

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ZAKK WYLDE Launches New Podcast, 'The Wylde Goose Show'

GaS Digital Network, a network with 22 podcasts with an emphasis on music and comedy, today announced the latest addition to its network: "The Wylde Goose Show". Featuring rock icons Zakk Wylde and John "JD" DeServio (a.k.a. Goose),the weekly show provides a fly-on-the-wall opportunity for fans as...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Releases Part Two Of New 'The Fall Of Ideals' Documentary

Part two of a new documentary celebrating the 15th anniversary of ALL THAT REMAINS' breakthrough album "The Fall Of Ideals" is available below. ALL THAT REMAINS will embark on "The Fall Of Ideals" 15th-anniversary trek this spring, kicking off on March 12 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and running thr...

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ALICE COOPER Is Working On Two New 'Entirely Different' Kinds Of 'Hard Rock Albums'

During an appearance on this past Thursday's (January 27) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", legendary rocker Alice Cooper confirmed that he is putting together ideas for the follow-up to last year's "Detroit Stories" LP. "I'm working on two albums right now, actually — two studi...