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JOHN CORABI Says He Was Both 'Bummed' And 'Relieved' When He Was Fired From MÖTLEY CRÜE

In a new interview with Rock Daydream Nation, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman John Corabi, who joined the band in 1992 as the replacement for original singer Vince Neil, was asked if he saw any of the drama in the MÖTLEY camp that the band is notorious for while he was a member of the group. He responded (a...

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RONNIE MONTROSE Celebratory Concert Announced For January 2025

Iconic American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose will be saluted by a stellar rock star lineup whose own careers were influenced by the legendary and powerful MONTROSE sound at Ronnie Montrose Remembered. This celebratory concert highlighting Ronnie Montrose's legacy is one of the most talked about sh...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Showers Only 'Once A Week', His Wife Says

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's wife has revealed that he only showers "once a week". Brittany Furlan discussed her husband's hygiene habits while appearing on Kaitlyn Bristowe's "Off the Vine" podcast. "My husband's very neat, which people wouldn't expect from someone who's a musician," she said. "...

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MICHAEL SWEET On Perception That He Runs STRYPER Like A Dictatorship: 'It's Just Not True'

In a new interview with The Front Row Report With Reggie Edwards, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet spoke about how his songwriting process has evolved over the four decades of the band's existence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I personally think that that's my greatest gift in terms...

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BUMBLEFOOT On Hearing KISS's 'Alive!' For The First Time When He Was Five Years Old: 'It Warped My Fragile Little Child Mind'

During a recent appearance on the Guitar Hang podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal reflected on how he first discovered rock music and decided to become a professional musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I was born in Bro...

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How Close Did C.C. DEVILLE Come To Joining STRYPER? MICHAEL SWEET Responds

In a new interview with Guitar By Emily, Michael Sweet confirmed that C.C. DeVille auditioned for STRYPER before joining POISON and achieving multi-platinum success as the latter band's guitarist. Regarding how he met DeVille in the first place, Sweet said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wa...

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JOHN COOPER: 'Without STRYPER, There'd Be No SKILLET'

In a new interview with Hudson and Aly from "The Hudson Show" on RadioU, John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, was asked to name his favorite 1980s Christian metal band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man. Well, I'm a hug...

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BUMBLEFOOT Explains How He Got BRIAN MAY And STEVE VAI To Guest On His New Solo Album

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about his upcoming instrumental album, "Bumblefoot ...Returns!", set for release on January 24, 2025. "The very first album that I ever put out on Shrapnel Records [in 19...

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THE DARKNESS Shares New Single 'I Hate Myself' From Upcoming 'Dreams On Toast' Album

Following its premiere with Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 last night, British rockers THE DARKNESS have released their explosive new single "I Hate Myself". It's the second track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth studio album, "Dreams On Toast", which is out on March 28 via Cooking Vinyl. The pun...

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Ex-FEAR FACTORY Singer BURTON C. BELL Calls SPOTIFY 'Evil', Says DANIEL EK Is 'Reaping In Billions Off Backs Of Artists'

Former FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell is among the metal musicians who have shared their Spotify Wrapped For Artists stats this year. The Spotify Wrapped For Artists shows how many Spotify users listened to an artist's music in 2024, how many streams the artist's music garnered, how many hours...

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Aqualung Redux / Best Of Jethro Tull

Those clever bastards at Magnetic Eye Records have got impeccable taste. "Aqualung Redux" is the latest in a series of extravagant tribute albums dedicated to classic albums and great artists of our time, populated by an impressive army of bands from stoner, doom and psychedelic realms. Previous pro...

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Rocking Heels: Live At Hellfest

The most surprising aspect of Tarja Turunen's post-NIGHTWISH solo career is how dedicated she has been to playing live and kicking ass in the name of heavy music. Curiously, the Finnish soprano has released a grand total of seven live albums prior to this one: a strong indication that her commitment...

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MESHUGGAH Announces Spring 2025 North American Tour With CANNIBAL CORPSE And CARCASS

Swedish metal juggernauts MESHUGGAH will make their triumphant return to North American stages, bringing their genre-defying, mind-bending sound to fans across the U.S. and Canada. Joining them on this monumental trek, produced by Live Nation, are the fellow legendary acts CANNIBAL CORPSE and CARCAS...

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TNT Singer TONY HARNELL Opens Up About 'Aggressive Prostate Cancer' Diagnosis

TNT singer Tony Harnell has revealed that he recently underwent laparoscopic surgery, a surgical treatment used to treat localized prostate cancer. The 62-year-old musician, who was born in San Diego, grew up in California and moved to New York when he was 16, took to his Instagram on Wednesday (Nov...

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SPIRITBOX Announces New Album 'Tsunami Sea'

Two-time Grammy-nominated progressive heavy metal band SPIRITBOX is gearing up for its next chapter with the announcement of its sophomore album, "Tsunami Sea", set for release on March 7, 2025 via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. The album was produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringe...