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Guitar EDDIE VAN HALEN Gifted To JASON BECKER Sells At Auction For $110,000

The guitar Jason Becker received as a gift from Eddie Van Halen has sold in an auction for $110,000. Becker, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1989, parted ways with the instrument in order to raise money for his ongoing care, which costs more than $100,000 a year. The guitar — which was given to Becker...

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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Gets Surprise 78th-Birthday Party: Video, Photos

To celebrate Peter Criss's 78th birthday on December 20, the original KISS drummer's wife Gigi threw him a surprise party attended by his family and friends. Gigi shared photos of the event on Peter's official web site and wrote in an accompanying message: "This year, I threw Peter a surprise birthd...

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DEZ FAFARA Explains Why He Thinks COAL CHAMBER's 'Rivals' Album Was Released Nearly A Decade Too Early

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara was asked to elaborate on his comment that the band's 2015 album "Rivals" was released nearly a decade "too early". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "True story. Nu metal wasn't in the place it was ten, twelve y...

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BIFF BYFORD Didn't Think About Ending SAXON After PAUL QUINN's Departure

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked if he thought about ending the band when founding guitarist Paul Quinn announced that he was retiring from touring with the group in March of this year. Biff responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. Because...

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MARK TREMONTI: CREED Has Been Planning Reunion Since Before Pandemic

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, Mark Tremonti was asked how difficult it was for him to dodge questions about a possible CREED reunion in the months leading up to the official announcement last July. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. You just have to definitely be almost l...

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K.K. DOWNING Says JUDAS PRIEST's 'Point Of Entry' Is The 'Worst' Album He Ever Made

In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was asked to name the best record he ever made. He responded: "[Laughs] No apologies, I must pick my albums by KK'S PRIEST: 'Sermons Of The Sinner' [2021] and the new one, 'Sinner Rides Again'. They’r...

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TOMAS HAAKE On Musicians From Other Bands Publicly Voicing Their Love For MESHUGGAH: 'That's Something We Are Deeply Grateful For'

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's syndicated radio show, MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake was asked what it's like to have so many other musicians, including MAMMOTH WVH's Wolfgang Van Halen and NICKELBACK's Mike Kroeger, publicly show their appreciation for his band's music. He responded: "T...

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JACK RUSSELL And TRACII GUNS Release 'Tell Me Why' Single From Collaborative Album 'Medusa'

RUSSELL / GUNS has released the lyric video for "Tell Me Why", the second single from the band's upcoming studio album, "Medusa", due out on January 12, 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. RUSSELL / GUNS marks the beginning of a fresh artistic partnership between two legendary figures of Los Angeles hard...

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TOMMY LEE On New MÖTLEY CRÜE Music: 'It's Insane'

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke to Desert Sun about the three new songs he and his bandmates recorded earlier this year with legendary producer Bob Rock, including "Dogs Of War" and a cover of BEASTIE BOYS' "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)". He said: "Wait until you hear it. It's in...

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JAMEY JASTA Previews 2024 MILWAUKEE METALFEST And Touts Current Metal Scene: 'I See The Future Is Bright'

By David E. Gehlke HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta had his work cut out for him when he took over the long-shelved but highly important Milwaukee Metalfest in 2022. While the festival's reputation was occasionally dotted by founder and promoter Jack Koshick's shaky relationships with its bands (word...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Perform SKID ROW's Entire Debut Album On 35th-Anniversary Tour In 2024

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the band's debut album, "Skid Row", by performing the LP in its entirety at select shows in 2024. So far the following dates have been announced: April 27 in Curitiba, Brazil; April 30 in Montevideo, Uruguay; and May 4 in M...

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DOYLE And OTEP Announce Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

DOYLE and OTEP will join forces for a U.S. tour in the spring of 2024. The trek, which will kick off on April 12 in Reading, Pennsylvania, will include support from RED DEVIL VORTEX. The first cities to be announced are as follows: Apr. 12 - Reading, PA - Reverb Apr. 13 - Manchester, NH - Angel City...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT: 'This Year Has Been The Hardest I've Ever Dealt With Yet Massively Rewarding'

Guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS, who completed their fall 2023 U.S. tour on December 16 in Salt Lake City, Utah, has shared the following message via his social media: "And that's a wrap!! What a tour. What a year. Two years. "This year has been the hardest I've ever d...

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KOBRA AND THE LOTUS Singer KOBRA PAIGE Releases Music Video For New Solo Single 'Thank You'

To celebrate the holiday season, the spirit of giving and gratitude, KOBRA AND THE LOTUS frontwoman Kobra Paige has just released a beautiful video for new track "Thank You". The clip was funded by FACTOR (The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings),a private non-profit organization ded...

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God Is Violence

Heavy music and religion have never been the easiest bedfellows, but CANCER CHRIST have the fervent belief of champions. "God Is Violence" is a manifesto, drawn up on behalf of the band's steadily expanding church of disciples, performed with slightly unnerving, evangelical zeal. Expect boisterous c...