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ALICE COOPER: 'We Put The HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Together To Be A Bar Band'

In a new interview with Emo of the KLOS radio station, Alice Cooper spoke about his HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES supergroup, which also features AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry and Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We put the HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES together to be a bar...

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KORN's RAY LUZIER: 'If You Want Longevity In This Business, You Can't Burn Any Bridges'

In a new interview with Pearl Drums, KORN drummer Ray Luzier, who has also played with David Lee Roth, ARMY OF ANYONE and KXM, was asked to name one of his favorite road stories. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been touring for, well, pushing 35 years now. I played with David Lee...

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FRANK HANNON Explains Why It 'Doesn't Make Sense' For TESLA To Focus On Making New Full-Length Album

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon once again spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates releasing a full-length album as a follow-up to 2019's "Shock". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, with TESLA, I really do like...

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Concert Film 'Rolling Stones - At The Max' Back For A Limited Time Only Exclusively In IMAX

For the first time in nearly two decades, the groundbreaking concert film "Rolling Stones - At The Max" returns to theatres exclusively in IMAX for a special limited engagement beginning December 10. First released in 1991, the critically acclaimed film is the first and only concert feature shot wit...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY: He 'Was The Coolest Dude Out Of The Original Four' KISS Members

OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, who died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74. The news of his passing came just hours after TMZ reported that Ace was hospitalized on life support after he suffered a brain bleed when he took a fall in his s...

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Watch: STEVE VAI Opens The Doors To His Private 'Harmony Hut' Studio

Los Angeles–based art collective SceneFour has teamed up with guitar icon Steve Vai to release the first installment of an exclusive two-part webisode series, "Inside The Harmony Hut". The collaboration grants fans unprecedented access to Vai's creative sanctuary, highlighting the instruments, stor...

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BILLY IDOL Reflects On Meeting Guitarist STEVE STEVENS: 'Once I Saw What He Could Do, I Knew Anything I Wanted To Do, I Could Do It'

Before performing acoustically at Los Angeles's Grammy Museum on October 9, Billy Idol and his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens were interviewed by producer Jimmy Jam (Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey). A few excerpts from the conversation appear below. On initially meeting one another: Billy: "I'd come...

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VOLBEAT's JON LARSEN Defends METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'To Me, He's Still An Amazing Drummer'

In a new interview with Spain's Metal Journal, drummer Jon Larsen of Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT was asked to name his "all-time favorite drummers" and biggest "drumming inluences". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man, I hate that question, because there are so many. I ha...

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JAY JAY FRENCH Says TWISTED SISTER Is 'Considering' Recording One New Song: DEE SNIDER 'Wrote It And Presented It To Us'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French was asked if there is any chance of the reunited band releasing at least one new song to coincide with the group's upcoming shows in 2026. The last new track French and the rest of TWIS...

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ZAKK WYLDE 'Didn't Think' OZZY OSBOURNE Would Be Gone Two Weeks After 'Back To The Beginning' Concert: 'There Was No Quit In Him'

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Zakk Wylde was asked if he thinks Ozzy Osbourne knew he would die shortly after performing at the "Back To The Beginning" concert in Birmingham, United Kingdom in early July. Zakk responded: "No, I don't think so. The way I always felt, all the things t...

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Former AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Has Been Working On His Autobiography 'For Decades': 'I Have To Get It Finished Now'

In a new interview with Anthony Bryant of The Hair Metal Guru, journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, was asked about the possibility of writing an autobiography. The 78-year-old musician respond...

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Watch: DEE SNIDER Performs TWISTED SISTER, AC/DC Classics With LITA FORD In St. Charles, Missouri

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider joined Lita Ford and her backing band this past Friday (October 3) at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri to perform several songs, including Lita's Ozzy Osbourne duet "Close My Eyes Forever", the TWISTED SISTER classics "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna...

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TESLA's JEFF KEITH And STEELHEART's MILJENKO MATIJEVIĆ Release Cover Of 'I Just Want To Make Love To You'

Two of rock 'n' roll's most iconic voices — Miljenko Matijević of STEELHEART and Jeff Keith of TESLA — are turning up the heat as they team up to deliver a scintillating new cover of FOGHAT's live version of the legendary Willie Dixon-written / Muddy Waters and Etta James classic "I Just Want To Mak...

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SICK OF IT ALL's LOU KOLLER: 'The Cancer's Come Back And He Brought Some Friends With Him'

Vocalist Lou Koller of New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL, who underwent chemotherapy last year after being diagnosed with an esophageal tumor, says that his cancer has returned, four months after he was declared "cancer free". Earlier today (Tuesday, September 30),Lou released a short video...

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GARY HOLT On KIRK HAMMETT: 'For All Intents And Purposes, He Is One Of The Founders Of Thrash Metal'

In episode 113 of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt reflected on his chemistry with Kirk Hammett, who was part of the original lineup of EXODUS alongside guitarist Tim Agnello, drummer Tom Hunting and vocalist Keit...