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GENE SIMMONS Explains Why Rock Music Is No Longer As 'Fashionable' As It Once Was

In a new interview with Tom Cridland of the Greatest Music Of All Time podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked why he thinks rock music is no longer as "fashionable" as it once was. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's the business and who the fans are. The...

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Roses From The Deep

There are few things more inspiring than watching someone conquer their demons and soar. When Marko Hietala quit NIGHTWISH at the tail end of 2020, citing a decade of deteriorating mental health as motivation to change course, he seemed ready to disappear into the shadows. No one seriously expected...

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GEOFF TATE Isn't Worried About People's Expectations For 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album: 'Honestly, I Don't Care'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. Regarding how the idea for the LP came together, Geoff said: "Well, I don't know. I just started...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Used To Have Really Bad Depression'

In a new interview with Lyndsey Parker of Gold Derby, JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was asked where his positive attitude comes from. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "My sobriety. I just celebrated 39 years this past January, the sixth. One day at a time. It's a great way to...

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ANGEL: 50th-Anniversary Reissue Of Debut Album To Coincide With Band's 2025 Tour

Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, ANGEL's outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the-top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid '70s and early '80s. Discovered by KISS bass player Gene Simmons, the group issue...

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Watch: GILBY CLARKE Performs With ALICE COOPER For The First Time

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke made his live debut with Alice Cooper Friday night (January 31) at Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Georgia. Clarke is filling in for Nita Strauss, who unfortunately has conflicting obligations of her own. Previously, guitarist Orianthi had been planning to fil...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Reflects On His Exit From MEGADETH: 'I Didn't Leave The Band On The Nicest Terms'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again spoke about why he finally decided to open up about his time with the band — after spending most of the last two decades focusing on his solo career — while writing his autobiography...

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GEOFF TATE Says His Upcoming 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Will Explain More Of 'What Is Happening Within The Story'

In a new interview with 96.1 KLPX afternoon jock Larry Mac, ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about his upcoming "Operation: Mindcrime - The Final Chapter" tour. The U.S. leg of the trek, which will kick off on March 18, 2025 in Tucson, will see the 66-year-old vocalist perform the band's class...

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CANDICE NIGHT Announces New Solo Album 'Sea Glass' Featuring Guest Appearance By RITCHIE BLACKMORE

Candice Night has announced her new studio album "Sea Glass", due on April 25 via earMUSIC. The LP's first single, "Angel And Jezebel" (rock version),can now be streamed below. In her career as a musician, vocalist, composer and lyricist, Candice is perhaps most famously known as the multi-instrume...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On GEORGE LYNCH: 'He's A Legend, He's An Icon'

In a recent interview with Masters Of Shred, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner talked about what it's like having former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch as his father-in-law. Faulkner and Lynch's daughter, Mariah Lynch, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in July 2020. Asked what holidays ar...

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GILBY CLARKE To Play Guitar For ALICE COOPER's Band In January + February; ORIANTHI Unable To Do The Tour

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke will join Alice Cooper's band for shows January 31 through February 16, filling in for Nita Strauss, who unfortunately has conflicting obligations of her own. Previously, guitarist Orianthi had been planning to fill in for Strauss, but due to unforeseen ci...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Opens Up About Panic Attacks He Was Experiencing At The End Of His Time With MEGADETH: 'It Was A Monster'

During an appearance on the January 21 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked why he finally decided to open up about his time with the band — after spending most of the last two decades focusing on his solo career — while writing his au...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces New Album, 'The Screaming Of The Valkyries', Shares New Single 'To Live Deliciously'

Grammy Award-nominated extreme metal institution CRADLE OF FILTH will release its 14th studio album, "The Screaming Of The Valkyries", on March 21, 2025 via Napalm Records. Available for pre-order now, the album excels as a succinct summation of the ghosts of CRADLE's past, while taking bold new ste...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Talks 'Genuine' And 'Weird' Solo Career: 'I Just Want To Show All Sides Of Myself'

By David E. Gehlke Thirty years separate guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's two all-instrumental solo albums. Without belaboring the point, a lot has changed, many of those changes Thal can easily ruminate upon. What hasn't changed is the guitarist's ability to genre-hop like few can. Thal's 1995 deb...

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LED ZEPPELIN Members Recall First Time They Played Together In New Official Documentary Teaser

Sony Pictures Classics/Sony Pictures UK have released a new teaser clip from the upcoming official LED ZEPPELIN documentary "Becoming Led Zeppelin" in which the members of the band talk about the first time they played together. Check it out below. Guitarist Jimmy Page says: "I said the first number...