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ORIANTHI Is Putting Finishing Touches On New 'Blues/Rock' Album

Internationally renowned rock guitarist Orianthi has confirmed to Eric Dahl of FOX17 Rock & Review that she is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album. "We started this one a bit ago," she said. "I've been back and forth just finishing up the mixes and adding songs to it. There's a l...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Pays Tribute To His Late Wife: 'Thank You For Your Love And Guidance'

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has paid tribute to his wife Bron Gillan, who passed away on November 19, reportedly after a long illness. She was 67 years old. Ian and Bron got married in 1984 and have one daughter, Grace Gillan. Earlier today (Wednesday, January 4),Ian took to his official web site...

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NITA STRAUSS Reflects On 'Really Bad Advice' She Got Early In Her Career

During an appearance on the latest episode of Knotfest's "She's With The Band", the show hosted by Tori Kravitz and Alicia Atout aiming to amplify the voices of women on stage, backstage and in the business, former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss was asked about "a jaw-dr...

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KINGS OF THRASH Feat. DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG: February/March 2023 U.S. Tour Announced

KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), has announced the first leg of a planned 2023 world tour, commencing February 16 in Joliet, Illinois. The "Thrashin' USA" trek will cross the Midwest, East Coast, and southeastern part...

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Watch JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Perform At Legendary Whisky A Go Go

Fan-filmed video of JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE's December 28 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below. In a recent interview with T Stone of the radio show "Sonic Boom"on Real Rock 100.3 The Fox in Rapid City, South Dakota, former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUS...

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NITA STRAUSS On Her Upcoming Solo Album: 'I've Grown A Lot As An Artist And Songwriter'

Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss spoke to Guitar World magazine about her upcoming second solo album, to be released later this year via Sumerian Records. She said: "I'm a really emotional musician and person, and I write about what I'm feeling and what's going on i...

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Watch JOHN 5 Play Along To MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Louder Than Hell'

Former ROB ZOMBIE and MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 has uploaded a video of him playing along to "Louder Than Hell", a song from MÖTLEY CRÜE's third album, "Theatre Of Pain", which was originally released in 1985. The 52-year-old rocker captioned the clip: "Happy Crue year everyone here is one of...

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Former OVERKILL And ANVIL Guitarist SEBASTIAN MARINO Dead At 57

Former OVERKILL and ANVIL guitarist Sebastian Marino has died at the age of 57. According to Sebastian's friend Bruce Pilato, Marino died suddenly in the early hours of January 1 after being rushed to a hospital while doing a sound job on New Year's Eve in Florida. Sebastian played on ANVIL's 1991 a...

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JEN MAJURA Reflects On Seven Months Since Her Split With EVANESCENCE: 'There's A Lot Of Judgment Out There'

Jen Majura has once again opened up about her exit from EVANESCENCE, saying there has been "a lot of judgment" about the circumstances that led to her getting fired from the Amy Lee-fronted band. The 39-year-old guitarist's departure from EVANESCENCE was announced on May 21 via social media. "It has...

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PSYCHOTICA Frontman PATRICK BRIGGS Dies

Patrick Briggs, singer and lead vocalist of glam rock band PSYCHOTICA, has reportedly passed away. No cause of death has been revealed. The news of Briggs's passing was shared by PSYCHOTICA's booking agent Leave Home Booking, which wrote on social media: "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye...

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MARK TREMONTI: Why I Would Never Play Guitar For Reformed PANTERA

In a new interview with Ireland's Overdrive, ALTER BRIDGE and CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti was asked if he would step into Zakk Wylde's shoes for the PANTERA comeback shows if he was approached about it. He responded: "Hell no! [Laughs] A number of years ago, I was talking with Rex [Brown, PANTERA...

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DAVID ELLEFSON's THE LUCID Drops Another New Song, 'Mumps'

THE LUCID, the four-piece hard rock band featuring bassist David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (SPONGE),guitarist Drew Fortier and drummer Mike Heller (RAVEN, FEAR FACTORY),has released another new song called "Mumps". It is the second single from THE LUCID's upcoming EP, "Sadd...

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SAMMY HAGAR: Why I Would Never Start Non-Music-Related Business With MICHAEL ANTHONY

In a recent interview with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", Sammy Hagar, who has become a successful entrepreneur, was asked if he would ever get into business with his THE CIRCLE and VAN HALEN bandmate Michael Anthony outside of music. The 75-year-old rocker resp...

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MIKE PORTNOY, FRANK BELLO And JASON BITTNER To Perform RUSH Covers On Third Anniversary Of NEIL PEART's Death

YYNOT, considered one of the premier RUSH tribute bands, has announced "Bubba Bash 2023", a charity concert in celebration of RUSH's late drummer Neil Peart" on the third anniversary of his passing. The show will be held at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pennsylvania on January 7, 2023 and will fe...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL: 'Every Time MARK KENDALL Gives An Interview, He Starts Talking S**t About Me'

In a new interview with T Stone of the radio show "Sonic Boom"on Real Rock 100.3 The Fox in Rapid City, South Dakota, former GREAT WHITE and current JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell was asked how he feels about the fact that there are now effectively two versions of GREAT WHITE touring...