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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE: Heavy Metal Genre 'Has And Always Will Be Well Represented'

During a brand new interview with Audio Ink Radio, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie was asked for his opinion on the current state of heavy metal music. He responded: "One of my favorite bands is DEFTONES. And then I also love IN FLAMES. And then I also love PERIPHERY, and I love NORTHLANE. But I a...

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VINNY APPICE: Why Punctuality Is Important In Rock And Roll

In a brand new interview with Tom Leu of Sound Matters Radio, legendary drummer Vinny Appice spoke about the importance of punctuality when it comes to being in a band, especially as it relates to performing live. Asked why he left KILL DEVIL HILL, the group that also featured former PANTERA and DOW...

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MICK JONES And LOU GRAMM Talk FOREIGNER-Inspired 'Jukebox Hero' Musical, Recent 'Double Vision: Then And Now' Concerts

FOREIGNER's founding guitarist Mick Jones and original vocalist Lou Gramm recently spoke with Tom Power of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) radio program "Q" about "Jukebox Hero The Musical", which premiered in Toronto on February 20. The full conversation can be streamed at this location...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES And LOU GRAMM Have 'Valid' Ideas For New Musical Collaboration

FOREIGNER guitarist Mick Jones has told Billboard that a possibility exists that he will collaborate with the band's original lead singer Lou Gramm on some new music in the near future. "Yeah, definitely," he said. "We've been so busy, [to] tell [you] the truth. It's pretty exhausting. It's just fin...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Looks Back On Making Of W.A.S.P.'s 'The Headless Children'

In a recent interview with Tom Leu of Sound Matters Radio, QUIET RIOT's Frankie Banali spoke about his session-drummer appearance on W.A.S.P.'s fourth album, 1989's "The Headless Children". "It's funny, because Blackie [Lawless, W.A.S.P. leader] and I have known each other for a very, very long tim...

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TOM MORELLO Announces Spring 2019 U.S. Tour

Tom Morello will embark on a U.S. tour in May in support of his his recently released solo album, "The Atlas Underground". Prior to the run, the RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and PROPHETS OF RAGE guitarist will perform at Ultra Music Festival in Miami on March 29. The 14-date spring trek will launch May...

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JAMES LABRIE Says DREAM THEATER Wanted To Get Back To Writing A 'Classic' And 'Heavy' Album With 'Distance Over Time'

James LaBrie says DREAM THEATER wanted to "get back to writing a classic heavy album" with its upcoming 14th full-length effort, "Distance Over Time". The move was apparently influenced by the 25th-anniversary tour in support of the band's seminal "Images And Words" LP and the lukewarm reaction to i...

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JOHN PETRUCCI Says Recording DREAM THEATER's New Album Was 'A Bonding Experience As Friends And As Musicians'

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci recently spoke with Metal Wani. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's new album, "Distance Over Time": John: "This one, just by the nature of how we did it, it really lent itself t...

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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Covers BAD COMPANY's 'Feel Like Makin' Love' (Audio)

Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has released a snippet of his cover version of the BAD COMPANY classic "Feel Like Makin' Love". Rex tweeted out a 90-second clip of the track on Thursday (February 14) and included the following message: "Here're some pictures from DimeBash & a New Solo Cover Tune!!!...

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ALEXISONFIRE Releases First New Song In Almost 10 Years, 'Familiar Drugs'

ALEXISONFIRE has released "Familiar Drugs", its first new song in almost ten years. The track was produced by the band, longtime friend Karl Bareham (CITY AND COLOUR),and mixed by Grammy Award-winning Jacquire King (Tom Waits, KINGS OF LEON, MODEST MOUSE). A special vinyl pressing is available for...

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AEROSMITH's 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Star Ceremony Postponed

Due to severe weather conditions today, the unveiling of AEROSMITH's Hollywood Walk Of Fame star has been postponed. Singer Steven Tyler was scheduled to be joined by actress Sharon Stone in speaking at the 11:30 a.m. ceremony in front of the Musicians Institute. That ceremony is now postponed unti...

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LIZZY BORDEN Celebrates Valentine's Day With 'Obsessed With You' Music Video

"Obsessed With You", the new Dave Brodsky-directed music video from Lizzy Borden, can be seen below. The track is taken from the theatrical rock frontman's first album in 11 years, "My Midnight Things", which was released last June via Metal Blade Records. With the hard-and-heavy tracks of the albu...

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TANK Reimagines Classic Songs On 'Re-Ignition' Album

Veteran British metallers TANK will release their new album, "Re-Ignition", on April 26 via Cleopatra Records (Rubicon Music in Japan). The LP is a tribute to the early days of TANK and features 11 classic TANK songs chosen from the first four albums which were originally released in the early '80s:...

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JOHN PETRUCCI Says DREAM THEATER's Musical Showmanship Comes From A 'Genuine And Natural Place'

Rob Chapman from Ernie Ball Music recently conducted an interview with guitarist John Petrucci of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On producing DREAM THEATER albums himself and whether he favors the...

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Will FOREIGNER Continue Touring After MICK JONES Retires? 'That's A Good Question,' He Says

FOREIGNER guitarist Mick Jones has admitted to "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" that Lou Gramm's recent announcement that he was retiring from performing as a solo artist caught him by surprise. "It did a bit," Mick said (hear audio below). "But I think [Lou] wants to devote more time to his family; he'...