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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO Is Working With LIVING COLOUR On New Music: 'It Is Sounding Great'

ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello recently joined host Mark Strigl live on SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard (Channel 38) for an in-depth conversation that covered everything from the band's upcoming music to his involvement in Ozzy Osbourne's final bow, "Back To The Beginning". The live broadcast aired on Tuesd...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS's Original Farewell Tour: 'It Was Very Stressful And Disappointing'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Billy Corgan's podcast "The Magnificent Others", KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley reflected on the band's first farewell tour, which took place in 2000-2001 and featured KISS's original lineup, consisting of Stanley, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, gu...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO's Advice To Young Musicians: 'If You Don't Learn The Business, You're Screwed'

In a new interview with Brazil's Rádio Kiss FM 92.5, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, who sang on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, 1984's "Rising Force" and 1985's "Marching Out", was asked which lessons he learned during his time with the legendary Swedish guitarist that he still a...

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See DEEP PURPLE Perform At 2025 Edition of Brazil's BEST OF BLUES AND ROCK Festival

Video of DEEP PURPLE's June 15 performance at the Best Of Blues And Rock festival at Parque do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Highway Star 02. A Bit On The Side 03. Hard Lovin' Man 04. Into The Fire 05. Guitar Solo (...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Reflects On MEGADETH's 'Risk': It Is 'Probably The Most Controversial Album In The Catalog'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again defended the band's "Risk" album, saying that the LP served as a gateway for a lot of fans into the world of MEGADETH. Issued in 1999, "Risk" received a mixed response from critics and alienated hardcore MEGADETH fans due to its departure from th...

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BLACK SABBATH: Remastered 2025 Version Of 'The Eternal Idol' To Be Released Digitally, On CD And Black Vinyl

On July 25, Rhino Entertainment will reissue BLACK SABBATH's "The Eternal Idol" album — more than three months after a Record Store Day reissue of the album arrived on limited-edition translucent red 140g-weight LP. The new reissue of "The Eternal Idol" will feature new remastering from the original...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Recruit Drummer BRENT FITZ For June 2025 European Tour

Brent Fitz (SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS) will sit behind the drum kit for THE DEAD DAISIES when the band embarks on a 10-date European tour later this month. He will be filling in for THE DEAD DAISIES' most recent drummer Tommy Clufetos, who is unable to make the shows for r...

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PAUL STANLEY Ranks His Top 5 KISS Albums, Explains His Choices

In a new interview with Justin Richmond of the Broken Record podcast, Paul Stanley was asked to rank his top five KISS albums. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "For different reasons, the first has to be 'Kiss Alive!'. Because 'Kiss Alive!' really captured the essence of the live experi...

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PAUL STANLEY Says 'KISS Army Storms Vegas' Event Will 'Go Through Some Major Changes', Confirms He And GENE SIMMONS Will Perform '15 Songs'

In a new interview with Justin Richmond of the Broken Record podcast, Paul Stanley spoke about KISS's upcoming appearance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. "KISS Army Storms Vegas" celebrates...

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DEEP PURPLE's 'Rapture Of The Deep' 20th-Anniversary Remix To Be Released In August

DEEP PURPLE's "Rapture Of The Deep" turns 20 — and it's celebrated on August 29 with a complete remix and remaster, striking new artwork, plus a bonus CD/LP featuring never-before-released recordings via earMUSIC. It's no secret that "Rapture Of The Deep" isn't the first album that comes to mind whe...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'THE BEATLES Are Above And Beyond Anything That Anybody's Seen In Music Over 200 Years'

During an appearance on a recent episode of The School Of Greatness podcast with host Lewis Howes, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked to name some of the greatest musicians and songwriters in the world that he has seen or heard. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, cle...

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Report: NICK JONAS To Play PAUL STANLEY In KISS's Official Biopic 'Shout It Out Loud'

According to Deadline, Nick Jonas, who is best known as one-third of the hugely popular Disney Channel sibling pop/rock act the JONAS BROTHERS, has been tapped to star as KISS frontman Paul Stanley in the upcoming KISS biopic "Shout It Out Loud". Joseph McGinty Nichol, better known as McG, is direct...

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SHARE ROSS: Leaving VIXEN 'Was Definitely An Emotional Decision'

In a new interview with Metal-Net, longtime VIXEN bassist Share Ross discussed her February 2022 decision to "take a hiatus" from the band. Her replacement is Julia Lage, formerly of the Latin Grammy-nominated Brazilian rock group BARRA DE SAIA and wife of Richie Kotzen, who also plays in her husban...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Recalls Being Approached To Audition For KISS And DAVID LEE ROTH's Band

In a new interview with Guitar Player contributor Jonathan Graham, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen spoke about some of the offers he had received over the years to join established bands or collaborate with well-known musicians. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it de...

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STEVE BROWN: Fans Will Be 'Blown Away' By New TRIXTER Album

In a new interview with The Hair Metal Guru, guitarist Steve Brown, who has been performing semi-acoustic TRIXTER shows with TRIXTER bandmate P.J. Farley on bass, backed by Ben Hans on percussion, was asked if there are any plans a new TRIXTER album in the not-too-distant future. He responded (as tr...