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VOLBEAT Frontman Says Ex-SLAYER Drummer JON DETTE 'Did Very Well' Filling In For JON LARSEN

On this week's episode of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen discussed what it was like for him and his bandmates to play several shows with former SLAYER and TESTAMENT drummer Jon Dette in late January and early February after the group's regular drummer Jon Lar...

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Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Bassist JASON 'JAY' JAMES Drank For Four Months Straight After Getting Kicked Out Of The Band

During a recent appearance on "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, former BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE bassist Jason "Jay" James opened up about his departure from the Welsh metal band more than seven years ago. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN To Join His Wife LAUREN MONROE For Select Performances

Lauren Monroe — singer, songwriter, and healing artist — will release her new single, "Kiss Me Now", on March 18. The single's arrival will be celebrated with select, intimate performances where Monroe will be joined by her husband and collaborator, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and DEF LEPPARD drumme...

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DUB WAR To Release First Album Of New Material In Over 25 Years

Fusion metal pioneers DUB WAR have released their brand new rousing single "Blackkk Man", the first single off of their first album of all-new material in over 25 years, "Westgate Under Fire". Watch the new lyric video here. The track packs a punch with jagged guitar, furious rhythms and tough vocal...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Announces 'Universal' Album

There are few rock guitarists on this planet who have had such a lasting influence on so many renowned musicians as Michael Schenker. With his outstandingly fluid style, inexhaustible wealth of ideas and instinctive feel for hooks and melodies, Michael Schenker is a living legend who, despite his lo...

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SLASH, JOAN JETT, PETER FRAMPTON And RICHIE SAMBORA to Head Up New Advisory Council For Les Paul Foundation

The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor the legacy of Les Paul, has announced the appointment of a new Advisory Council. The Les Paul Advisory Council is made up of a prestigious group of influential music industry friends, colleagues and educators. They will be helping to further the mis...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Blasts 'Subcontractor' TODD LA TORRE, Calls Out GEOFF TATE For 'Crazy Statements'

QUEENSRŸCHE's estranged drummer Scott Rockenfield has blasted the band's frontman of the past decade, Todd La Torre, saying that the singer's opinions and comments do not represent the beliefs and viewpoints of any of the QUEENSRŸCHE companies and legal entities. Earlier today, Rockenfield took to h...

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JONATHAN CAIN Says NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN's Addition To JOURNEY's Touring Lineup 'Didn't Quite Pan Out'

JOURNEY kicked off its U.S. "Freedom" tour on February 22 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band's current touring lineup features bassist Todd Jensen, a veteran musician who has played for various artists, including the bands SEQUEL, HARDLINE and HARLOW, as well as David Lee Roth, Ozzy Osbourne, Ste...

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JACK RUSSELL Says It Was 'Difficult' For Him To Hear People Calling Him A 'Murderer' In Documentary About GREAT WHITE Concert Fire

Former GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell spoke to "The SDR Show" about "America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List", a documentary about the infamous concert fire nearly two decades ago that killed a hundred people and injured hundreds more. The film received its premiere on Reelz on February 20. T...

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SYMPHONY X's MICHAEL ROMEO Is 'Digging Deep' For Inspiration For Follow-Up To 'Underworld' Album

In a new interview with the "Breaking Absolutes With Peter Orullian" podcast, SYMPHONY X guitarist Michael Romeo has confirmed that the band has commenced work on the material for the follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It just feels slower than nor...

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TY TABOR On Upcoming KING'S X Album: 'It's 'The Best Thing We've Done In A Very Long Time'

KING'S X guitarist Ty Tabor spoke to Chris Akin of The CMS Network about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2008's "XV" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We recorded it] during 2019 and continued to work on it during COVID, just at individual stud...

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MEGADETH Bassist JAMES LOMENZO And Ex-LAMB OF GOD Drummer CHRIS ADLER Join MYRONE On 'Track Day' Single

Soft-shred pioneer and rising guitar god Myrone has released his latest single and video, "Track Day", featuring the inimitable Chris Adler (drums, ex-LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH) and James LoMenzo (bass, MEGADETH). A follow-up to his recent single "Soft Shred", this new track will appear on his upcoming...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Explains Why IRON MAIDEN Uses UFO's 'Doctor Doctor' As Its Entrance Music At Every Concert

During the question-and-answer portion of his February 11 spoken-word show at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, Bruce Dickinson was asked why IRON MAIDEN always uses UFO's "Doctor Doctor" as its "entrance music" at is concerts. He responded: "It has the added advantage that everybody knows we pl...

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SCORPIONS Share Music Video For New Single 'When You Know (Where You Come From)'

SCORPIONS have shared the official music video for their new song "When You Know (Where You Come From)". The track is taken from the band's 19th studio album, "Rock Believer", which is being released today (Friday, February 25). Three months ago, SCORPIONS released the official music video for "Rock...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Covers THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND's 'One Way Out' With THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND In Las Vegas

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach joined THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND on stage last night (Thursday, February 24) at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada to perform a cover of THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND classic "One Way Out". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of...