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RICHIE KOTZEN Is 'Sure' There Will Be A New Solo Album This Fall

In a new interview with Talking The Talk With Don podcast, Richie Kotzen confirmed that he is planning to release a new full-length solo album before the end of the year. "I didn't know until recently [whether I was going to release a new album]," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "My att...

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AC/DC To Be Honored At O2 Silver Clef Awards Ceremony In London

AC/DC will be honored with an award at this year's annual O2 Silver Clef Awards on Friday, July 5 in London, held in aid of U.K. music-therapy charity Nordoff And Robbins. AC/DC will be presented with the Legend Award, acknowledging five decades of the iconic band, whose huge impact on the industry...

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JANET GARDNER: 'I Am Not Rejoining VIXEN'

Original VIXEN singer Janet Gardner has shot down rumors that she will rejoin her former band following the departure of Lorraine Lewis. Earlier today (Wednesday, May 27),Janet released the following statement via social media: "Just to clear things up…I am not rejoining VIXEN. As always, I wish th...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of AC/DC's Concert In Seville, Spain During 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

The Europa Press Andalucía YouTube channel has uploaded professionally filmed video of AC/DC performing the song "If You Want Blood (You've Got It)" earlier tonight (Wednesday, May 29) at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain. Check it out below. The setlist for the show was as follows, accordin...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Offers Advice To Young Bands: 'It's All About Writing Songs'

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked what piece of advice he would give to a young band looking to succeed in the "competitive" music industry in 2024. Biff responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is very competitive. And the thing is that you...

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Watch SEBASTIAN BACH And MATT SORUM Perform GUNS N' ROSES And SKID ROW Classics At 2024 'Day On The Ridge'

All-star rock band KINGS OF CHAOS — with special guests — headlined the Day On The Ridge festival on Sunday, May 26 in Gilroy, California. KINGS OF CHAOS, the brainchild of GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum, is an international all-star band with a revolving lineup of top rock-and...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On His Time With MEGADETH: 'I'm Lucky That I Had That Experience'

In a new interview with Peru's Zona Franca, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how the music industry has changed in the four decades since the band's inception. He said:  "Here's the thing. Back in the old days of the record business — '60s, '70s, '80s; for me, it's '70s and '80s. '...

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MATT SORUM On Demise Of DEADLAND RITUAL: 'It Wasn't Something That We Could Really Push Through'

In a new interview with Chasta and Baby Huey of San Francisco Bay Area's 107.7 The Bone radio station, Matt Sorum spoke about the demise of DEADLAND RITUAL, the supergroup he started a few years ago with guitarist Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL),bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH) and sing...

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KITTIE On Nu-Metal's Decline And Eventual Resurgence: 'Every Time There's A Shift In Music, Everyone Hates It At First'

During a recent appearance on the "The Ex-Man" podcast hosted by Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES),KITTIE members Mercedes Lander (drums),Morgan Lander (guitar, vocals) and Tara McLeod (guitar) spoke about how they feel about the supposed nu-metal resurgence in recent years, partly thanks to a whole new wave...

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GLENN HUGHES Joined By GUS G. For 'Burn' Performance In Thessaloniki

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, joined Glenn Hughes on stage this past Saturday (May 25) at Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki, Greece to perform the DEEP PURPLE classic "Burn". O...

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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON Blasts 'Crybabies' Over A.I. Artwork Controversy: 'We Gave All The Wrong People A Voice'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, DEICIDE bassist/vocalist Glen Benton once again addressed the controversy surrounding the cover artwork for the band's latest album, "Banished By Sin". Released on April 26 via Reigning Phoenix Music, the LP features art that some people believe was generated...

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Watch: AC/DC Plays Abbreviated Set At Third Show Of 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC played the third show of their "Power Up" European tour Saturday night (May 25) at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, AC/DC's set in Reggio Emilia consisted of 21 songs — three tracks less than w...

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KIRK HAMMETT On Other Musicians Covering METALLICA: 'I Love It When People Interpret The Music Through Their Own Filter'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked if he likes to hear other musicians playing METALLICA music note for note or adapted in their own way. Kirk responded (a...

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GREG PUCIATO Hopes THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Reunion Shows Are 'Wildly Successful': 'It Doesn't Bother Me At All'

In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, former THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN singer Greg Puciato was asked how he feels about the announcement that the band's original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis will reunite with guitarist Ben Weinman, the group's lone consistent member over the years, along with fello...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Rules Out Reunion With SEBASTIAN BACH: 'It's Not Gonna Happen'

In a new interview with The Hook Rocks podcast, SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo was asked if he and his bandmates have "targeted" any new singers since SKID ROW's latest frontman — former "Swedish Idol" contestant Erik Grönwall — quit the band to focus on his health. Snake responded (as transcr...