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STEVE WHITEMAN On KIX's Live Performances: 'Everybody Has Worked Hard At Staying In Shape And Keeping Their Looks'

"President Brad" of Yarg Metal conducted an interview with frontman Steve Whiteman of Maryland rockers KIX prior to their June 22 concert at Club X in Salt Lake City, Utah. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On KIX's current live perfor...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Frontman Explains Decision To Reinvent '90s Solo Tracks As 'STill Cyco Punk After All These Years' Album

In the early '80s when the legendary SUICIDAL TENDENCIES formed, punk rock was not very welcoming to "new ideas" — especially from a new crew that were obviously not worried about fitting in. But SUICIDAL TENDENCIES weren't there to be "accepted," and not only played their own "STyle of Cyco Punk,"...

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X JAPAN's YOSHIKI To Perform At JAPAN HOUSE Grand Opening In Hollywood

X JAPAN leader Yoshiki will create a special musical performance to celebrate the Grand Opening of Japan House Los Angeles at Hollywood & Highland on Friday, August 24. Japan House Los Angeles is a premiere venue designed to showcase Japan's art, culture, business, technology, and entertainment to h...

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SEATTLE MARINERS To Host 'ALICE IN CHAINS Night' Later This Month

The Seattle Mariners will host "Alice In Chains Night" later this month. The event, which will celebrate the release of the band's new album, "Rainer Fog", will take place at Safeco Field on August 20 when the Major League Baseball team takes on the defending World Series champions the Houston Astro...

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SONS OF APOLLO Cancel All Remaining Summer Festival Appearances

Due to "unforeseen circumstances" beyond the band's control, SONS OF APOLLO has been forced to cancel all of its remaining summer festival appearances. The group states: "We sincerely apologize to all of the fans that were looking forward to these appearances. "The headlining show in Budapest origin...

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INTO ETERNITY To Release 'The Sirens' Album In October

The Canadian extreme progressive metal quintet INTO ETERNITY recently unveiled a new song, "Fringes Of Psychosis", which marked the first official taste of the band's long-awaited sixth album, "The Sirens". Today, M-Theory Audio has announced the group's signing, and that the record will be released...

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Portraits Of COREY TAYLOR, JONATHAN DAVIS, RANDY BLYTHE Included In Gallery Show 'Why Is Music Important?'

It's estimated that nearly twenty million people are affected by depression in the United States. Left untreated, depression can lead to feelings of hopelessness, decreased neurological function, interpersonal isolation, and loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed. Depression remains the l...

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X JAPAN's YOSHIKI Joins SKRILLEX On Stage At Japan's FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL

This past Saturday (July 28),X JAPAN leader Yoshiki made a surprise appearance on stage with DJ and producer Skrillex at one of Japan's biggest outdoor music events, Fuji Rock Festival '18, held at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata, Japan. The 40,000 fans at the main stage were shocked by Yoshiki's arriv...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist On 'Rainier Fog' Album: 'I Love This Record; It's One Of My Favorites'

United Rock Nations conducted an interview with ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez and drummer Sean Kinney at last month's Hellfest in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about ALICE IN CHAINS' upcoming album, "Rainier Fog", Mike said: "It's a cool record. Records are like sig...

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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS: 'MRI' Video

"MRI", the new video from Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, can be seen below. The song is taken from his first full-length solo venture, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", which was released on April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG...

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TIMO KOTIPELTO Says STRATOVARIUS Plans To Release New Studio Album In 2019

Kaaos TV conducted an interview with frontman Timo Kotipelto of Finnish/Swedish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS prior to their July 21 performance at John Smith Rock Festival in Laukaa, Finland. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the diff...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Says 'Guitar Music' Is Far From Dead

In a brand new interview with Ireland's Overdrive, former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked for his opinion on the current state of rock/guitar music as a whole. He responded: "As technology changes, it brings out new styles, and when it's a new style...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES: LOU GRAMM And KELLY HANSEN 'Really Respect Each Other's Vocal Ability'

FOREIGNER's first-ever ticketed reunion concert featuring all original members will take place on August 4 at The Sturgis Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, South Dakota. Lou Gramm, Dennis Elliott, Al Greenwood, Ian McDonald and Rick Wills will join Mick Jones and FOREIGNER to rock through some of the best-se...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Drops Another $150,000 From Asking Price Of California Estate

According to Redfin, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has dropped another $150,000 from the asking price of his Fallbrook, California estate. Mustaine put his house on the market in October 2015 for $5.375 million — more than five times what he paid for it three years earlier — but that price came down...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Frontman: 'I'm Having The Best Time Of My Life Right Now'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH frontman Ivan Moody says that he is "having the best time" of his life, a year after his onstage meltdown which resulted in him leaving the band's European tour to receive treatment for alcohol addiction. Speaking to the KQXR 100.3 The X Rocks radio station before FIVE FINGER...