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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Is 'Not A Stay-In-The-Hotel-Room Kind Of Guy'
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer is interviewed in episode 265 of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast. Tommy took time just prior to the band's Japanese tour to talk about his new Epiphone White Lightning guitar, the tours of Japan and South America, KISS's collaboration with Japanese pop group MOMOIRO CLOVER...April 21, 2015
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THE DEAD DAISIES Featuring GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Members: 'Midnight Moses' Song Premiere
Back in February 2015, THE DEAD DAISIES got the chance to play some rock'n'roll in Cuba and it proved a revelation. The revelation became a revolution as the boys started conceiving their next album. The passion they'd experienced in Cuba was confirmation — the world needs to be reminded that classi...April 17, 2015
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON: 'I'm Just Not Afraid Of Death'
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson has told U.K.'s The Telegraph that the stimulus for the band's upcoming world tour actually came from AC/DC's founding guitarist Malcolm Young, whose dementia has rendered him unable to play or write music anymore. "It's just given us that impetus to just do it for him, be...April 16, 2015
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VENOM: 'Smoke' Lyric Video Released
The official lyric video for the song "Smoke" from British black metal pioneers VENOM can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "From The Very Depths", which was released on January 27 via Spinefarm. The effort was made available via CD and download. The LP version of "From...April 15, 2015
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COAL CHAMBER's NADJA PEULEN Was Nervous Before Her First Show Back With The Band
Kristyn Clark of Pop Culture Madness recently conducted an interview with COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Peulen. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what it's been like to perform with COAL CHAMBER again, Nadja said: "It feels good, obviously. For me, it's been thirteen years [since I last played wi...April 11, 2015
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Finnish Heavy Metal Goes To University
As heavy metal music and the subculture related to it is particularly strong in Finland, and Finnish heavy metal is recognized worldwide as a key manifestation of this musical style, it is only natural that Finland's leading university, the University Of Helsinki, offers this summer a three-week aca...April 11, 2015
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK: Rock And Roll Is 'In A Difficult Place Right Now'
Vocalist Andy Biersack of Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES has responded to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine in September 2014 — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was...April 10, 2015
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES's MEAN MAN Schedules First Live Show
MEAN MAN, the new band fronted by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, will celebrate the release of Chris's new album, "Shitting Bricks", with a special show on May 2 at at Le Ferrailleur in Nantes, France. MEAN MAN is: Chris Holmes: Lead Guitar, Vocals Thomas Cesario: Guitar Pascal Bei: Bass Ga...April 6, 2015
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Surviving Members Of GWAR Sued By DAVE BROCKIE's Father
According to NBC News, the surviving members of the theatrical shock rock band GWAR have been sued by the father of Dave Brockie, the group's late founder, accusing them of stealing Dave's artwork, bass guitars and cremated remains, and refusing to return them to his family. In the lawsuit, filed Th...April 6, 2015
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STEVEN TYLER Will Pay Homage To His 'Country Roots' On Upcoming Solo Album
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has officially signed to Big Machine Label Group. He will release his first album later this year on BMLG's Dot Records imprint. Headed by Scott Borchetta, the label group consists of Big Machine Records, the Valory Music Co., Republic Nashville, Nash Icon and Dot. "T...April 6, 2015
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YES And TOTO To Join Forces For North American Tour
World-renowned recording artists YES and TOTO today announced they will join forces this summer for a co-headlining North American tour. Among the world's most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, Grammy Award-winning YES has sold nearly 40 million albums in a career t...April 6, 2015
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KISS To Receive ASCAP Founders Award
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will present rock heavyweights KISS with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award at its 32nd annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on April 29 in Hollywood. The exclusive, invitation-only gala takes place at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Ange...April 1, 2015
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Video: ANGRA Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO's Impressions From Asian Clinic Tour
During Brazilian guitarist Kiko Loureiro's (ANGRA) last clinic tour with Ibanez in Asia, he made some videos showing the local culture, foods, hotel rooms, public reception and more. Clips spotlighting Kiko's impressions of Seoul, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore can be seen below. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET fir...March 30, 2015
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BITERS Sign Worldwide Deal With EARACHE RECORDS
Atlanta rock 'n' rollers BITERS have signed a worldwide deal with Earache Records. Recalling the early spirit and danger of rabble-rousing rock heroes, BITERS have faithfully built upon their punk heritage and their love of '70s rock to deliver music that ignites, incites and excites in equal measur...March 26, 2015
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PAPA ROACH's JERRY HORTON Featured In Tomorrow's 'AmeriCarna' Episode
PAPA ROACH guitarist and longtime car aficionado Jerry Horton talks about his custom 1951 Mercury in the second half of tomorrow's (Tuesday, March 24) episode of Velocity's hit series "AmeriCarna", a car culture television show hosted by Ray Evernham. Also in the episode, Los Angeles-based movie car...March 23, 2015
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