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KEITH RICHARDS 'Wouldn't Rule Out' THE ROLLING STONES Hologram Show

In a new interview with Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1, Keith Richards spoke about the possibility of THE ROLLING STONES one day being the focus of an ABBA-style digital avatar show. The 79-year-old guitarist said: "Well, I certainly wouldn't rule it out. I'm pretty sure that it is bound to happen....

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Importance Of Free Speech: 'I Don't Want To Limit Your Ability To Speak'

In a new interview with "Metalshop", W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how he was affected by his experience with the PMRC (Parents' Music Resource Center) more than three and a half decades ago. Back in the mid-'80s, the PMRC published a list called "The Filthy Fifteen" which consisted...

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BEARTOOTH Announces 2024 North American Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

BEARTOOTH has announced an extensive North American headline tour to precede the band's European dates next fall. They'll hit the road with THE PLOT IN YOU, INVENT ANIMATE and SLEEP THEORY from January to March, bringing their new album, "The Surface", to over 40 cities across North America. A speci...

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PAUL RODGERS: ADAM LAMBERT Is The 'Perfect' Singer For QUEEN

In a new interview with Billy Sloan of BBC Radio Scotland, legendary vocalist Paul Rodgers reflected on his experience fronting QUEEN between 2004 and 2009. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Brian [May, QUEEN guitarist] said to me, 'Can we get together and just do a couple of shows for...

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Watch: QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT Kick Off Fall 2023 Tour In Baltimore

QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT kicked off the 2023 leg of their "Rhapsody" tour last night (Wednesday, October 4) at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and singer Adam Lambert opened the concert with "Radio Ga Ga" and ran through a total of 25 songs, including...

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD Attends PAPA ROACH Concert In Nashville

Country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood attended PAPA ROACH's concert last night (Tuesday, October 3) at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee. Earlier today, PAPA ROACH shared a backstage photo of Carrie and her husband Mike Fisher, along with three members of the band, and included the foll...

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NONPOINT Announces December 2023 Tour With (HED) P.E., SUMO CYCO And VRSTY

NONPOINT has announced "The Million Watts Tour 2023" with (HED) P.E., SUMO CYCO and VRSTY. The 11-date trek will kick off on December 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and conclude on December 15 in Flint, Michigan. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 29 at 10 a.m. EDT. "The Million Watts Tour 202...

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Will TED NUGENT Finally Get Inducted Into ROCK HALL Following JANN WENNER's Ouster?

During the latest episode of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, Ted was asked if he thinks he has a better chance of finally getting inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame now that Rolling Stone magazine co-founder Ja...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces 'On The Prowl Winter Holidaze' December 2023 Tour Dates

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have announced a holiday tour in support of their latest album. The "On The Prowl Winter Holidaze" tour is set to kick off this December. STEEL PANTHER will be stuffing stockings for all the naughty housewives on the 12-city trek that will kick off on De...

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TED NUGENT Weighs In On JANN WENNER's Ouster From ROCK HALL Board: 'Adios, Mofo'

Ted Nugent has weighed in on recent controversial comments by Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner about black and female artists. In an interview with The New York Times interview, Wenner said he had not included any women in his upcoming book featuring interviews with legendary rock figures...

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PAUL RODGERS Looks Back On His Stint With QUEEN: 'It Was Not An Easy Gig'

In a new interview with TalkShopLive's The Rock N Roll Channel, legendary vocalist Paul Rodgers reflected on his experience fronting QUEEN between 2004 and 2009. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Brian [May, QUEEN guitarist] spoke to me about doing some gigs just for fun. 'Cause we've d...

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K.K. DOWNING: 'How Can IAN HILL, The Bass Player That's Never Written Any Songs, Deny Me The Opportunity Of Being' Back In JUDAS PRIEST?

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was asked about the possibility of him ever rejoining his former bandmates on stage in the future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I asked them...

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FREDDIE MERCURY's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Piano Sells At Auction For $2.2 Million

A baby grand piano that once belonged to QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury sold for over £1.74 million ($2.2 million) at a Sotheby's auction Wednesday (September 6). Bought in 1975 and imported to England from Japan, the Yamaha G2, which was used to complete the band's iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody",...

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD Says She Was Exposed To SLIPKNOT's Music By Going To Rock Festivals In Tulsa

Country and hard rock collide during Carrie's Octane Invasion, an exclusive crossover special featuring Carrie Underwood and hosted by Jose "Metal Ambassador" Mangin on SiriusXM's Carrie's Country and Octane channels. The special includes Carrie and Jose's backstage conversation from the country-pop...

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POP EVIL Announces Fall 2023 U.S. 'Flesh & Bone Tour'

Michigan-based hard rock group POP EVIL has announced the "Flesh & Bone Tour", with special guests FAME ON FIRE and LYLVC. The "Flesh & Bone Tour" is an 18-date, headlining U.S. run that commences in Fort Smith, Arkansas on October 28, 2023, and wraps in the band's hometown of Grand Rapids,...