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Former RAINBOW And DEEP PURPLE Singer JOE LYNN TURNER Hospitalized With 'Heart Issue'
Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has been hospitalized in Belarus "with a heart issue," his friend Graham Bonnet has confirmed. Turner's hospitalization was first reported by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, which quoted the press service of the Ministry of Health of Be...April 14, 2018
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STEVE VAI Says New AC/DC Studio Album With AXL ROSE 'Would Be Fantastic'
Steve Vai says that "it would be fantastic" if AC/DC made a new studio album with Axl Rose on vocals, explaining that the legendary hard rock outfit "can't make any mistakes." Ever since AC/DC completed the tour cycle for its 2014 album "Rock Or Bust" nearly two years ago — a turbulent trek that wea...April 12, 2018
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LAST IN LINE Singer Says Second Album Will Include 'Barnburners' And 'More Progressive' Songs
LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman spoke to the "Ouch You're On My Hair" podcast about the band's upcoming sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2019. Asked if the new LAST IN LINE material represents a musical progression from the group's 2016 debut, "Heavy Crown", Freeman said: "There's a prog...April 10, 2018
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Mindfucker
For the band's 11th album, the first in five years, MONSTER MAGNET gets back to its roots by wringing out some old-school grit rock. By mere title alone, "Mindfucker" is designed to get your attention, as if the year is 1985 instead of 2018 and the band is begging to make the Filthy Fifteen. Filthy...April 8, 2018
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Resurrection
The moment was bigger than anyone could've expected, but the end result was something everyone saw coming. The MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST gave fans the rare treat of seeing three vocalists sharing one stage behind the MSG banner. Robin McCauley, Gary Barden and Graham Bonnet returned to Schenker's court...April 8, 2018
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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS: Entire 'Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)' Album Available For Listening
Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, returns with the release of his first full-length solo venture, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", out globally April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG on digital, CD and vinyl. The entire album can no...April 6, 2018
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'Nothing Comes Without A Bit Of Hard Work'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed by Mark Reardon of the KMOX radio station. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked about the challenges that come with popularity and success, Collen said: "It just means you have to work a bit hard, which is...April 5, 2018
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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says Touring With 'G3' Was 'The Best Time Ever'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was recently interviewed by Forrest of the Boise radio station 96.9 The Eagle. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY decided which band will perform first in each marke...April 2, 2018
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VINNY APPICE Dismisses Comparisons Between LAST IN LINE And DIO DISCIPLES: 'We're More Of A Band'
Vinny Appice has dismissed comparisons between LAST IN LINE and DIO DISCIPLES, explaining that the members of LAST IN LINE played with Ronnie James Dio "on all the big" and "important albums." The former BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL drummer, along with guitarist Vivian Campbell and bassist Jimmy...March 31, 2018
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Says ANGUS YOUNG Should Resist Urge To Make New AC/DC Album With AXL ROSE: 'It's Lost Its Integrity'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen says that Angus Young should resist the urge to make a new AC/DC album with Axl Rose, insisting that the legendary hard rock band "has lots its integrity" through its recent lineup changes. Ever since AC/DC completed the tour cycle for its 2014 album "Rock Or Bust"...March 31, 2018
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VINNY APPICE, TONY MACALPINE Among Featured Guests On TARA LYNCH's Debut Album, 'Evil Enough'
Tara Lynch (a.k.a. "Gui-Tara") is a guitarist, composer, vocalist and songwriter who delivers heavy metal thunder with prominent melodic guitar riffs, shredding leads and powerhouse vocals. She will release her debut album, "Evil Enough", on April 13. "Evil Enough" is a melodic metal album featurin...March 28, 2018
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VIO-LENCE Singer SEAN KILLIAN Undergoes Successful Liver Transplant Surgery
VIO-LENCE singer Sean Killian underwent a successful liver transplant surgery earlier this week. The thrash metal vocalist went under the knife Monday at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF),after his brother-in-law Kevin Rivero served as a liver donor. Both are recovering at UCSF in...March 28, 2018
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L.A. GUNS Joined By Former ENUFF Z'NUFF Guitarist JOHNNY MONACO
L.A. GUNS has announced the addition of guitarist Johnny Monaco (ENUFF Z'NUFF) to the group's ranks. He joins L.A. GUNS as the replacement for Michael Grant, who was fired from the band earlier in the month. L.A. GUNS released a statement on March 7 saying that Grant was leaving the group "to pursue...March 26, 2018
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DEF LEPPARD Announces First Of Four Planned Career-Spanning Box Sets
On June 1, Bludgeon Riffola/Mercury/UMe fires the first salvo in DEF LEPPARD's projected four-volume career-spanning box set series, when the appropriately dubbed "Volume One" appears in multidisc LP and CD collections. The collection arrives in time for this summer's highly anticipated DEF LEPPARD...March 26, 2018
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MALEVOLENT CREATION Signs With HAMMERHEART RECORDS; New Album Due Later In The Year
Veteran U.S. death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION have inked a deal with Hammerheart Records. The group's new album is tentatively due later this year. There are also plans for MALEVOLENT CREATION to embark on a tour where they will play a set consisting of songs from their first five albums. Hammerh...March 25, 2018
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