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KERRY KING Says He Wrote 'One Hundred Percent' Of The Songs On His Upcoming Album: 'I Love The Whole Thing'

In a new interview with Consequence, SLAYER's Kerry King revealed that the upcoming debut album from his solo project was produced by Josh Wilbur, who has previously worked with such acts as LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH, GOJIRA, TRIVIUM and KORN. "It's my first time working with [Josh], and we hit it off g...

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THUNDERMOTHER Was 'A Solo Project All Along The Way': Former Members Reflect On Split

In February 2023, it was announced that singer Guernica Mancini, drummer Emlee Johansson and bassist Mona Lindgren were exiting THUNDERMOTHER and were forming a new band together. At the same time, guitarist Filippa Nässil revealed that she would continue with a new THUNDERMOTHER lineup featuring si...

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JAMES KOTTAK Had Just Been Through 48-Day Stint In Rehab Facility Before His Death, Says KINGDOM COME Singer

KINGDOM COME singer Keith St. John, who joined the band in 2018 as the replacement for original frontman Lenny Wolf, spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about the passing of the group's drummer, James Kottak. Kottak, who was open about his battle with alcoholism, died Tuesday morning...

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Original KINGDOM COME Singer LENNY WOLF Pays Tribute To JAMES KOTTAK: 'A Very Lovable, Emotional And Charming Guy'

Original KINGDOM COME singer Lenny Wolf has paid tribute to the band's drummer James Kottak who died on Tuesday (January 9) at the age of 61. In a statement posted on social media, Lenny said: "A very lovable, emotional and charming guy who lived Rock 'n Roll to its fullest in any aspect, and one to...

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SCORPIONS: JAMES KOTTAK Was 'A Wonderful Human Being, A Great Musician And Loving Family Man'

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have commented on the passing of their longtime drummer James Kottak, calling the American musician "a wonderful human being" and a "loving family man". Earlier today (Tuesday, January 9),the band released the following statement via social media: "Very sad news.....

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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61

According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...

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KERRY KING Says His New Band Is 'An Extension Of SLAYER'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, SLAYER's Kerry King revealed that the upcoming debut album from his solo project has been "done since June" 2023. Regarding the musical direction of his solo material, the 59-year-old musician said: "If I was ever to try anything different [from SLAYER]...

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DOKKEN Announces 2024 Tour Dates

DOKKEN has announced a series of tour dates for the first nine months of 2024. The Don Dokken-fronted outfit, which is continuing to support its latest album, "Heaven Comes Down", will play three shows in the U.S. in early March and early April before flying to Europe in early August for several fes...

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GEORGE LYNCH On DON DOKKEN's Claim That DOKKEN Frontman Wrote 'A Lot Of' Band's Biggest Songs: 'That's Bulls**t'

In a recent interview with the 80's Glam Metalcast, former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch dismissed Don Dokken's assertion that the band's namesake frontman wrote "a lot" of the group's biggest songs. George said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Bassist Jeff Pilson, drummer Mick Brown and I] w...

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MIKKEY DEE Doesn't Want To Take His MOTÖRHEAD 'Tribute Thing' On World Tour: 'I Just Wanna Keep It A Show Here And There'

In a new interview with Sweden's TellUs Rock, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee spoke about his recently completed run of shows under the "Mikkey Dee With Friends" banner where he performed some of the band's classic songs. The 60-year-old Swedish-born musician, who has been a member of the SCORPI...

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DON DOKKEN Says DOKKEN Members Split Money Equally In Early Days: 'Looking Back, I Could Say It Was A Stupid Thing To Do'

In a recent interview with the "On The Road To Rock With Clint Switzer" podcast, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken explained why he and his bandmates decided in the beginning to split their songwriting royalties equally between the four members of the group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "DOK...

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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS And CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Be Honored At 2024 VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS

Sally Steele's seventh Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Sam's Town Event Center at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, which will also celebrate Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 20th anniversary, will be available online throu...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Dons Santa Claus Outfit For 2023 'Merry Christmas' Video Message

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has once again donned a Santa Claus outfit as he shared a new "Merry Christmas" video message for his fans. Check it out below. During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Totally 80s" podcast with host Lyndsey Parker, Coverdale was asked if he is retiring fr...

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ANNIHILATOR To Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of 'Alice In Hell' With Special Concert In June 2024

35 years after releasing the legendary "Alice In Hell" album, ANNIHILATOR will play it all at an exclusive appearance at Topfest 2024 in Slovakia next June. Former ICED EARTH frontman Stu Block will sing the entire "Alice In Hell" record, along with the return of original drummer Ray Hartmann. Ther...

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Watch: SCORPIONS Team Up With YOSHIKI For Special Performance Of 'Wind Of Change'

Yoshiki — composer, drummer, pianist, and leader of rock bands X JAPAN and THE LAST ROCKSTARS — collaborated with German hard rock legends SCORPIONS on a special performance of "Wind Of Change". The clip, which can be seen below, is featured in the music documentary film "Yoshiki: Under The Sky", wh...