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DANKO JONES On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Who Am I To Determine What Rock And Roll Is And Isn't?'

DANKO JONES's namesake frontman has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synth...

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Watch: LOU GRAMM Performs FOREIGNER Classics In St. Petersburg, Florida

The Djbobstar channel on YouTube has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER vocalist Lou Gramm's entire June 18 performance at Palladium at St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Check it out below. Featured songs: 00:00 Opening - The Foreigner Story 03:31 Feels Like The First Time 08:28 D...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist DIZZY REED To Release New Solo Album, 'Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me', In August

Dizzy Reed, who is the longest-serving member of GUNS N' ROSES after singer Axl Rose, will release his second solo album, "Rock 'N' Roll Chose Me", on August 22, 2025 via the Pittsburgh-based label 50q Records. This deeply personal and socially reflective 10-song album explores the pain of letting g...

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GENE HOGLAN Has Theory About How LARS ULRICH Ended Up 'Borrowing' DARK ANGEL Drum Beat For METALLICA's 'One'

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan once again discussed the supposed influence the title track of DARK ANGEL's 1986 album, "Darkness Descends", had on the METALLICA song "One", which was released two years later. Reflecting on when he first heard...

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TAYLOR HAWKINS's 17-Year-Old Son SHANE Announces Summer 2025 CHEVY METAL Tour

CHEVY METAL — the long-running cover band co-founded by the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins — has announced four new headlining tour dates across the United States, along with ticketing details for select previously revealed shows. The band's summer itinerary begins Saturday, July 12 in Men...

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KELLY HANSEN On His Final Tour With FOREIGNER: 'I'm Just Trying To Soak It All In And Have A Joyful Time With It'

In a new interview with Greatest Hits 98.1, FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen, who announced during the band's performance on the May 20 season finale of NBC singing competition "The Voice", that he will be leaving the group at the end of the legendary rockers' summer 2025 tour, spoke about what it...

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Watch: LIVING COLOUR Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Time's Up' Album With NPR 'Tiny Desk' Performance

LIVING COLOUR delivered a five-song set as part of National Public Radio's (NPR) popular "Tiny Desk" concert series, which sees artists play in the open office for a small crowd of mostly NPR employees. Check out video of the performance below. LIVING COLOUR's setlist was as follows: 01. Cult Of Per...

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Fundraising Campaign Launched For Rock Author MICK WALL After He Suffers Second Heart Attack

A fundraising campaign has been launched to help rock music journalist Mick Wall as he battles a series of health issues and is unable to work. Wall is one of the U.K.'s best-known rock writers, authors and TV-and-radio program makers. He wrote for numerous music magazines, including Sounds and Kerr...

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MICK RALPHS Of BAD COMPANY And MOTT THE HOOPLE Dies At 81

Mick Ralphs, the influential guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic rock bands BAD COMPANY and MOTT THE HOOPLE, has passed away at the age of 81. According to a statement from BAD COMPANY, shared by the band's publicist and posted on BAD COMPANY's social media, Ralphs "is survived by th...

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SHINEDOWN's ZACH MYERS Says It's Become A 'Trend To Brag About Not Using Tracks': 'QUEEN Did It. So, Shut Up.'

SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers has once again said that he has no issue with bands who use a limited amount of backing tracks to fill out their sound during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assor...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And DOLLY PARTON Release Official Music Video For New Version Of 'Home Sweet Home'

MÖTLEY CRÜE and Dolly Parton have released the official music video for their new version of the band's 1985 power ballad "Home Sweet Home". The new track appears on MÖTLEY CRÜE's upcoming collection "From The Beginning", which will arrive in time for the launch of the band's Las Vegas residency at...

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Watch: DOKKEN Joined By GEORGE LYNCH For Three Songs In St. Charles, Illinois

The Memnoch's Curse channel on YouTube has uploaded video of DOKKEN's entire June 13 concert at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois. Joining the band on stage for the final three songs of the set — "Unchain The Night", "When Heaven Comes Down" and "Tooth And Nail" — was former DOKKEN guitarist G...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Recruits Country Music Icon DOLLY PARTON For 'Reimagined' Version Of 'Home Sweet Home'

MÖTLEY CRÜE will release a new compilation, "From The Beginning", on September 12 on CD and vinyl via BMG. "From The Beginning" is MÖTLEY CRÜE's definitive collection and traces the band's storied career from their start on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles to their current status as global rock titan...

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Watch: LAST IN LINE's ANDREW FREEMAN Performs AC/DC Classics With Tribute Band In Las Vegas

On June 12, LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman played a full set of AC/DC classics with what he called "some of the best musicians in the AC/DC tribute scene" at The Composers Room in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Based in Las Vegas, Freeman is an American...

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MICK SWEDA On His Involvement With RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA: 'We're Making Sure That The Tunes Are Fun And Energetic'

Former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda spoke to the Nothing Shocking podcast about his involvement with THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the new band featuring POISON drummer Rikki Rockett alongside Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS) on vocals and guitar. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was reall...