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BRUCE DICKINSON Talks To Former British Army Soldier In Sixth Episode Of 'Psycho Schizo Espresso' Podcast

The sixth episode of "Psycho Schizo Espresso", a brand new podcast from IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson and Oxford University psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Kevin Dutton, has just been launched across all podcast platforms. Check it out below. In this episode, Dutton and Dickinson chat to An...

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AMORPHIS Announces Spring 2022 North American Tour

Finnish melancholic progressive metallers AMORPHIS will embark on a North American tour this spring. The trek will kick off on April 13 in New York City and will make its way through nearly two dozen cities, coming to a close on May 12 in Baltimore, Maryland. Support will come from SYLVAINE and HOAX...

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THE RASMUS Parts Ways With Founding Guitarist PAULI RANTASALMI, Announces Replacement

Finnish rock band THE RASMUS has entered Finland's annual Eurovision selection contest, "Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu" (UMK; The New Music Competition). The band has also announced the release of its Eurovision entry bid and new single, "Jezebel", which will be available on January 17, 2022 via Playgroun...

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Former SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO Mourns Death Of His Mother

Former SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo is mourning the death of his mother. Nicelia Irene Lombardo died on December 26, 2021 at the age of 89. Dave announced his mother's passing in a social media post on Monday (January 10). He wrote: "On Dec. 26th 2021, my amazing mom, Nicelia Irene Lombardo passed a...

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NITA STRAUSS Says Some Of The Collaborations On Her Upcoming Album Will 'Really Surprise' Fans

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, spoke to "Heather & Wickett" of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for her follow-up to 2018's "Controlled Chaos" solo debut. She said (as transcrib...

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JOE BONAMASSA, BILLY GIBBONS, TAYLOR HAWKINS, STEVE LUKATHER Among Guests On All-Star Tribute To JOHNNY WINTER

Quarto Valley Records has set an April 15 release date for "Brother Johnny", a tribute to the legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter created by his brother Edgar Winter. The album is a powerful sonic journey, traveling the course of Johnny's musical life, impeccably directed, as only his brother Ed...

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SYMPHONY X Guitarist MICHAEL ROMEO Releases Music Video For New Solo Single 'Divide & Conquer'

SYMPHONY X guitarist Michael Romeo will release his new solo album, "War Of The Worlds Pt. 2", on March 25 via InsideOut Music. The record features guest vocals by Dino Jelusick (WHITESNAKE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA). The official music video for the LP's first single, "Divide & Conquer", can be...

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Former FOZZY Drummer FRANK FONTSERE Explains His Departure

Former FOZZY drummer Frank Fontsere has opened up about his departure from the band, saying he no longer wanted to spend time away from home. Fontsere's exit from FOZZY was officially announced this past Monday (January 3). The band also named his replacement, former THROUGH FIRE drummer Grant Brook...

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HENRY ROLLINS Cancels European Spoken-Word Tour 'Due To Surge In COVID-19 And The Challenges It Presents'

Henry Rollins has canceled his previously announced European leg of the "Good To See You" spoken-word tour due to coronavirus-related concerns. The punk rock icon was scheduled to kick off the trek, which promised to "faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period since the...

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EXODUS's TOM HUNTING Doesn't 'Sweat The Small Stuff Anymore' After Cancer Battle

In a new interview with Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige, EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting was asked if his battle with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach has changed his view on life. He responded: "Well, I definitely don't sweat the small stuff anymore. It gives you a new perspective where...

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NEAL SCHON Explains JEFF SCOTT SOTO's Dismissal From JOURNEY

JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has explained Jeff Scott Soto's dismissal from the band, saying the singer's voice wasn't what he and keyboardist Jonathan Cain wanted. Soto, who previously sang with Yngwie Malmsteen, joined JOURNEY about a week and half into a six-week summer 2006 tour with DEF LEPPARD...

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RUSH Pinball Machine Officially Announced; Complete Details Revealed

Stern Pinball, Inc. has announced a new line of pinball machines celebrating the iconic Canadian progressive rock band RUSH. RUSH pinball machines are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models. RUSH first burst on to the scene when its song "Working Man" crossed the pirate radio air...

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EXODUS Drummer TOM HUNTING Is Receiving Immunotherapy Treatment In His Battle With Cancer

EXODUS drummer Tom Hunting has opened up about his battle with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach. The 56-year-old, who underwent a successful total gastrectomy in July 2021, discussed his ordeal during an appearance on "Put Up Your Dukes", the new podcast hosted by ex-EXODUS singer Rob Du...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Wants To Know Why He Was Fired From JOURNEY So He 'Could Make Peace With It'

Jeff Scott Soto has once again said that he has no idea why he was fired from JOURNEY. Soto, who previously sang with Yngwie Malmsteen, joined JOURNEY about a week and half into a six-week summer 2006 tour with DEF LEPPARD, after Steve Augeri began having vocal issues. Soto had earlier worked with J...

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FOZZY Parts Ways With Longtime Drummer FRANK FONTSERE, Announces Replacement

FOZZY has parted ways with longtime drummer Frank Fontsere and has replaced him with Grant Brooks (THROUGH FIRE). The Chris Jericho-fronted outfit announced Fontsere's departure in a social media post earlier today. The band wrote: "After almost 2 decades, Frank Fontsere is stepping down as the drum...