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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI: I Am Not An YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Clone
Neo-classical guitarist Chris Impellitteri has dismissed suggestions that he is an "Yngwie Malmsteen clone," saying that he views himself as "much more of a child of players like Al Di Meola blended with a [Eddie] Van Halen and [Randy] Rhoads." Impellitteri first made his mark in 1987 with the relea...January 29, 2019
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VINNIE VINCENT Cancels Comeback Concerts
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has canceled his previously announced comeback shows. Derek Christopher, the promoter of the event, says that Vincent "has sent a notification letter that he will not be performing the concerts scheduled for February 8th and 9th, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee." Ch...January 29, 2019
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BUCKCHERRY Recruits Drummer FRANCIS RUIZ
Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY have recruited Francis Ruiz as their new drummer. He joins the band as the replacement for Sean Winchester, who left BUCKCHERRY after laying down the drum tracks on the group's new album, "Warpaint". Ruiz has previously worked as a drum tech for such acclaimed drummers...January 28, 2019
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Watch DAVID LEE ROTH's 'Eat 'Em And Smile' Solo Band Reunite At 'Ultimate NAMM Night'
The instrumental members of VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's solo band reunited last night (Saturday, January 26) for a two-song performance at "Ultimate NAMM Night" in Anaheim, California. Guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette were joined by singer Jeff Scott Soto...January 27, 2019
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STRYPER Frontman Reveals Guest Musicians For New Solo Album
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has commenced recording his next solo album. The follow-up to 2016's "One Sided War" will arrive this summer via Rat Pak Records. Among the guest musicians who will appear on Sweet's new disc are QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre, guitarists Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE, N...January 27, 2019
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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF is 'Putting The Finishing Touches' On 'Rock' Solo Album
METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof recently spoke with WSOU 89.5 FM, the South Orange, New Jersey college radio station of Seton Hall University. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's longevity: Kurdt: "For years a...January 26, 2019
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DAVID ELLEFSON Says New ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Album Came Together 'Seamlessly And Pretty Effortlessly'
Bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH, METAL ALLEGIANCE) recently spoke with PureGrainAudio about "Get It Out", the debut album by ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, his side project with ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...January 26, 2019
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Making Of JIMMY PAGE's 'Mirror' and 'Dragon' Telecaster Models (Video)
A seven-minute video about the making of Jimmy Page's custom shop "mirror" and "dragon" Telecaster models — a historic, hands-on collaboration between Fender Custom Shop master builder Paul Waller and Page himself — can be seen below. This limited-edition set is modeled after Page's beloved 1959 Fe...January 25, 2019
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I'm Still The 13-Year-Old Kid Listening To KISS Records In My Bedroom'
Drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO) was interviewed by Heavy New York at the Hall Of Heavy Metal History on Wednesday, January 23 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, California. The annual Metal Hall Of Fame gala was hosted by television, radio personality an...January 24, 2019
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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Announces West Hollywood Book-Signing Event
RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee will sign copies of his "Big Beautiful Book Of Bass" on January 30 at Book Soup in West Hollywood, California between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Event guidelines: * Customers must purchase an Eventbrite ticket for this event to be in the signing line. When you arrive at...January 23, 2019
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says Debut SONS OF APOLLO Album Is 'A Masterpiece': 'We Created Something That Will Be Timeless'
Jeff Scott Soto says that "Psychotic Symphony", the 2017 debut album from his SONS OF APOLLO progressive metal supergroup, is "a masterpiece." The veteran hard rock singer, who has played with Yngwie Malmsteen, TALISMAN and JOURNEY, told Greece's "TV War" (see video below): "I think this album will...January 23, 2019
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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On Possible Retirement: It's 'Not Even On The Radar'
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello has told WRIF's Meltdown that there are no plans for the band to retire anytime soon. "[It's] not even on the radar," Frank said (hear audio below). "Here's why: the last two records have been taken so well and people are reacting so well. "Dude, you have an angry band t...January 23, 2019
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SWORN ENEMY: New ROBB FLYNN-Produced Album 'Gamechanger' Due In April
After turning back the clock in 2018 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Jamey Jasta-produced debut, "As Real As It Gets", the Queens, New York-based SWORN ENEMY resets its sights on the present day with its punishing new album, "Gamechanger". Due April 5 via M-Theory Audio, the disc — produced...January 22, 2019
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PEARL JAM Is 'In The Middle' Of Making A New Album, Says STONE GOSSARD
PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard spoke to Rolling Stone about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2013's "Lightning Bolt" album. "It'd be fun to record or even just write a song together," Ament said. "I think when Chris [Cornell]...January 22, 2019
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Video: Former Members Of WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH And MSG Perform At COZY POWELL Tribute Concert
A special concert celebrating the life and music of legendary rock drummer Cozy Powell was held on December 29, 2018 at Robin 2 in Bilston, West Midlands, England. All profits from the event — which took place on what would have been Powell's 71st birthday — are being donated to Cozy's favorite char...January 21, 2019
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