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JUAN CROUCIER, 'The Other Voice Of RATT', To Perform Band's Classic Songs On Spring/Summer 2024 Tour

Juan Croucier, the self-proclaimed "other voice of RATT", has announced a series of shows where he will perform some of the band's classic songs. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: April 5 - Arcada Theatre - St. Charles, IL (with LYNCH MOB, BULL Y LOS BÚFALOS)) July 25 - Fitzgerald's - San Anton...

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JEFF PILSON Is 'Angry' And 'Pissed Off' About DOKKEN's 2023 Box Set 'The Elektra Albums 1983 - 1987'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the 40th anniversary of the band's second album, 1984's "Tooth And Nail", which marked his first recorded appearance with the group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There was something ver...

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Watch: JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI Cover METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' At 'Satch/Vai' U.S. Tour Kickoff

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai kicked off their joint tour Friday night (March 22) at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando, Florida. The setlist for the show included the first performance of a new collaborative Satriani/Vai song, "The Sea Of Emotion, Pt. 1", along with cover versions of "You Really Got Me" (o...

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ACE FREHLEY Was 'Shocked' To Hear Collaborator STEVE BROWN Take Credit For Writing '97 Percent' Of '10,000 Volts' Album

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Ace Frehley shot down rumors that almost all of the songwriting on his latest album, "10,000 Volts", was done by his collaborator, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown. The original KISS guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I got aggravated...

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REX BROWN Is 'Absolutely' Open To Writing New PANTERA Music

In a new interview with AndrewHaug.com conducted on March 21 at Knotfest Australia in Melbourne, Australia, PANTERA bassist Rex Brown was asked if he is open to writing new music with the reformed version of the band, also featuring fellow surviving member Philip Anselmo (vocals),alongside Zakk Wyl...

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BLACK SABBATH: Box Set Of TONY MARTIN-Era Recordings, 'Anno Domini 1989-1995', To Arrive In May

Rhino has set a May 31 release date for the "Anno Domini 1989-1995" box set of the Tony Martin-era BLACK SABBATH albums. BLACK SABBATH's history with singers Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio has been chronicled extensively through the years in multiple collections. Until now, no boxed set has focu...

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ACE FREHLEY Says He 'Played The Majority The Guitar Solos' On '10,000 Volts' Album, Despite Rumors To The Contrary

Ace Frehley has shot down rumors that most of the guitar work on his latest album, "10,000 Volts", was laid down by his collaborator, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown. The original KISS guitarist told Ultimate Classic Rock: "Wow. Listen to previous albums by Steve Brown. Do they sound like this record?...

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METALLICA's Longtime Producer GREG FIDELMAN Opens Up About Band's Creative Process

Producer Greg Fidelman, who has been firmly entrenched in the METALLICA camp since 2008, when he joined Rick Rubin's "Death Magnetic" production team, was interviewed for the latest episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA. You can now wa...

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DIXIE DREGS Add Eight Shows To Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

Legendary American rock band DIXIE DREGS will hit the road across the East Coast this spring beginning in April 2024. The lineup of Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein and Allen Sloan will once again be joined by keyboardist Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER) for these special shows. An additional e...

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BULLETBOYS' MARQ TORIEN Says He Is Working On 'Very Funky' New Project With METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal Rules, BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien said that he has been collaborating with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo on a new project. "We cut a track… and I'm going to go start finishing it up and stuff," he said. Torien went on to say that it was "quite...

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HATEBREED Announces 30th-Anniversary Fall 2024 North American Tour

Grammy-nominated hardcore icons HATEBREED will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a North American tour in the fall. The trek will kick off on September 26 in Portland, Maine and will conclude on October 27 in Norfolk, Virginia. Support on the tour will come from CARCASS, HARMS WAY and CRYPTA. A...

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A DAY TO REMEMBER Announces 2024 'The Least Anticipated Album Tour'

A DAY TO REMEMBER have announced details of "The Least Anticipated Album Tour", which will see them headlining arenas and amphitheaters across North America this summer. Kicking off June 6 at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park, Minnesota, the coast-to-coast run will mark A DAY TO REMEMBER's first...

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HALESTORM's JOE HOTTINGER: 'We've Got A Boatload More Songs' For Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Monica Strut of Knotfest Australia, HALESTORM guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Back From The Dead" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Our goal as a band is may the best song win...

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ZAKK WYLDE On Performing With PANTERA: 'I'm Gonna Play How I Play, But You Stay Faithful To The Songs'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, PANTERA guitarist Zakk Wylde spoke about his approach to playing the parts originally written and recorded by the late "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. The 57-year-old musician, who also fronts BLACK SOCIETY and is a member of Ozzy Osbourne's solo band, said (as t...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I Used To Be Terribly Lonely Because Of Having To Live A Double Life'

In a new interview with Global News journalist Adam Wallis, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford pointed to metal fans' acceptance of his sexuality as evidence of metal's capacity to be a place where all are welcome. "It's broad based," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "It's not just in musi...