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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK's Advice For New Artists: 'You've Just Gotta Persevere And Keep Working Hard At It'

In a new interview The Sessions, former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist was asked what advice he had for aspiring artists looking to break into the music business. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, what's interesting, of course, and I know you're aware, now wit...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says He Was 'Dispirited' And 'Depressed' During DOKKEN's 1988 Tour With VAN HALEN And METALLICA

In a new interview with MetalTalk, George Lynch reflected on DOKKEN's participation in the 1988 "Monsters Of Rock" U.S. stadium tour, also featuring VAN HALEN, SCORPIONS, METALLICA and KINGDOM COME. The trek kicked off in East Troy, Wisconsin on May 27 that year and took in 28 dates over the ensuing...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Picks IAN GILLAN As His 'Rock God': DEEP PURPLE's 'Speed King' 'Got Me Started'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Bruce picked DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan and stated about his choice: "So there I was as a young spotty teenager — just a teenager, I should hasten to add — and t...

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EDDIE OJEDA Believes He Should Have Gotten Some Songwriting Credit In TWISTED SISTER

During a recent appearance on "Waste Some Time With Jason Green", TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda was asked how it came about that singer Dee Snider was credited with writing all the music and lyrics in the band and no one else seemingly contributed to the process. Eddie responded (as transcrib...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Is Focusing On The 'Good Side' Of Being At Home While In Quarantine

In a new interview with George Dionne of Metal Express Radio, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about how he has been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The first part of the lockdown, that was a challenge, because gigs were getting postp...

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TODD LA TORRE Doesn't Think Original QUEENSRŸCHE Lineup Will Ever Reunite

In a new interview with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre spoke about how the band's fans have embraced him since he joined the nearly a decade ago as the replacement for QUEENSRŸCHE's original vocalist Geoff Tate. "It's funny. I alw...

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POWERWOLF Announces New Studio Album 'Call Of The Wild'

German metallers POWERWOLF will release their new album, "Call Of The Wild", on July 9, 2021 via Napalm Records. A European tour in support of the effort will follow in October. Fans can not only expect brand new heavy metal anthems to be played and chanted along by thousands, but also the biggest a...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Bookazine' Now Available From Official Store

An Eddie Van Halen magazine published by Bauer Media Group Specials is now available from the official VAN HALEN online store. The 96-page "bookazine" is packed with killer Eddie Van Halen content, including dozens of amazing photos. Official product description: "As the engine behind the namesake b...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Weighs In On CARDI B's 'WAP' Controversy In Latest Artwork

David Lee Roth has shared a new piece of original artwork which was apparently inspired by the controversy surrounding Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's nationally televised performance of their popular 2020 song "WAP" at this year's Grammy Awards. Check it out below. "WAP", whose title itself is an...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: CHICKENFOOT Will 'Definitely' Play Again

Michael Anthony says that CHICKENFOOT will "definitely" reunite for more live shows and possible new music. The supergroup, which features the ex-VAN HALEN bassist, alongside legendary guitarist Joe Satriani, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, has been...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Being Approached To Play 'Eruption' At GRAMMY AWARDS: 'It Just Seemed Like A Tone-Deaf Ask'

Eddie Van Halen's son has once again criticized The Recording Academy for the way it recognized his father at this year's Grammy Awards. The legendary VAN HALEN axeman was included in the "In Memoriam" segment at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, where The Recording Academy paid tribute to musicians wh...

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PESTILENCE To Release 'Exitivm' Album In June

Dutch death metal veterans PESTILENCE will release their ninth album titled "Exitivm" on June 25 via Agonia Records. Back in 1986, in the small town of Enschede in the Netherlands, near the German border, a true metal phenomenon was born. More than three decades later, not only is PESTILENCE alive a...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH WVH Releases Two New Songs, 'Don't Back Down' And 'Think It Over'

Wolfgang Van Halen has released two new songs, "Don't Back Down" and "Think It Over", from his solo band, MAMMOTH WVH. Both tracks will appear on MAMMOTH WVH's self-titled debut album, due on June 11 via Explorer1 Music Group/EX1 Records. "Don't Back Down" is the anthemic new single for rock radio a...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN-Played Peavey Wolfgang Guitar To Be Auctioned

A Peavey Wolfgang electric guitar once played by Eddie Van Halen is being auctioned. The instrument was reportedly used by Eddie at an event in Bel Air, California. According to a post on EddieVanHalenGuitars.com, Eddie signed and gifted the 2006/07 Peavey EVH Wolfgang Special guitar to House Of Pet...

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'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT: Previously Unheard 1992 Interview Surfaces Online

"The Tapes Archive"has uploaded a previously unpublished interview with late PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. At the time of this chat in 1992, Dimebag was 25 years old and was out on tour in support of PANTERA's "Vulgar Display Of Power" album. In the interview, Dimebag talks about his g...