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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH: 'DONALD TRUMP Is A Functionally Illiterate Racist'

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French has reminded his fans of the significance of voting against Donald Trump in November's U.S. presidential election, arguing that the future of the Supreme Court will be at stake if Trump remains in charge of judicial nominations. Earlier today, French sent out...

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Watch New Trailer For SUZI QUATRO Documentary 'Suzi Q'

The official Suzi Quatro documentary feature "Suzi Q", which charts the 54-year career of the pioneering female rocker who burst on to the scene in the 1970s, is set to receive a one-night-only virtual premiere on July 1 via Altavod. A brand new trailer for "Suzi Q", courtesy of Gibson TV, can be se...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Only A Moron Would Vote For DONALD TRUMP This November'

Sebastian Bach says that "only a moron would vote for Donald Trump this November." The former SKID ROW singer made the comment while responding to a tweet from TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider. After Dee wrote, "Only morons follow a single party blindly. I've looked many politicians on both sides dead in...

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THE CULT's BILLY DUFFY: 'We're In The Process Of Making An Album'

THE ALARM's Mike Peters was joined by THE CULT's Billy Duffy on this week's installment of his streaming series "The Big Night In". Asked if he has been making any new music while in quarantine, Duffy said (see video below): "I've come up with a few riffs. THE CULT, we're in the process of making an...

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THE OFFSPRING's New Album Is 'On Hold'

THE OFFSPRING vocalist/guitarist Bryan "Dexter" Holland spoke to Kylie Olsson of Download TV about the status of the band's long-awaited tenth album. The follow-up to 2012's "Days Go By" was once again produced by Bob Rock, who also worked on the band's last two LPs. Dexter said (see video below): "...

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POWERMAN 5000 Frontman Says 'Selfish, Entitled And Stupid' People Are To Blame For Rise In New Coronavirus Cases

POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One says "selfish, entitled and stupid" people are to blame for the rise in new coronavirus cases across the U.S. The United States has the most cases of any country in the world, and 36 states have reported rises in new coronavirus cases compared to last week. Earlier...

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TED NUGENT Says JOE BIDEN Is 'Painfully Deranged In A Mental Capacity' And 'The Poster Child For Hypocrisy'

Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was interviewed by President Donald Trump campaign's "Real News Insights" series with host Lara Trump, the president's daughter-in-law. Speaking about the peaceful demonstrations and violent riots that have erupted across the country in response to police bru...

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MIKE PORTNOY Blasts People Who Throw Fits After Being Told They Have To Wear Masks

Former DREAM THEATER and current SONS OF APOLLO drummer Mike Portnoy has blasted people who refuse to wear a mask in public spaces to protect others from possible infection. Portnoy addressed the hot-button issue as lawmakers push harder for their constituents to wear face masks to limit the spread...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Celebrates 18 Months Of Sobriety

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton is celebrating 18 months of sobriety. On Saturday (June 27),the 47-year-old took to his Twitter to write: "As of today, I have been 100% free from all drugs & alcohol for a year & a half....One day at a time. "If you're reading this & addiction is ruini...

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JANE'S ADDICTION's STEPHEN PERKINS Teams Up Steelpan Players From Eight Countries To Cover THE WHO's 'Baba O'Riley'

JANE'S ADDICTION drummer Stephen Perkins recently teamed up with steelpan players from eight different countries to record a quarantine cover version of THE WHO classic "Baba O'Riley". Check out the video below. Perkins is perhaps the only rock drummer to use steelpan in a Top 40 rock band. He told...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL Defends Voicing His Conservative Views On Social Media: 'I've Always Considered Myself Hopefully Sensible'

GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke to the "Music Mania" podcast about what it's like to be a conservative voice on social media despite the stereotype of the musical community as a haven for liberals. He said (hear audio below): "My parents were full-blown liberals. I've never been into politi...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK's Public Service Announcement: 'Wear A F**king Mask!'

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has blasted people who politicize mask wearing, calling it "the stupidest thing I've ever heard." Earlier today, Skolnick took to his Twitter to respond to a news report about a woman in California who railed against "Democratic pigs" and screamed at employees after...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE: 'If You Are Someone Not Wearing A Mask, You Are Part Of The Problem'

QUEENSRŸCHE singer Todd La Torre says that it is the height of selfishness to not wear a mask. La Torre made the comment as lawmakers push harder for their constituents to wear face masks to limit the spread of coronavirus. President Donald Trump has been loath to wear a mask, despite the advice of...

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TRIVIUM's PAOLO GREGOLETTO Urges People To Wear Masks: 'Masks + Keeping Things Open Is Better Than Another Full Shutdown'

TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto says that wearing a mask is key to slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus — and to further reopening the U.S. Paolo made his comments in response to a report from the Florida Department of Health, which said the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state ros...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Says Drummer MARK 'GUS' SCOTT 'Is On The S**t List Right Now': I Don't Know If That's Ever Gonna Get Repaired'

In a brand new interview with That Metal Interview, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown was asked about the current status of the band he co-founded in 1983. He said (hear audio below): "I'll be honest and say that we're a fragmented band at the moment. Some internal business stuff went on, which I don't...