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ROGER DALTREY Is Stepping Down As Curator Of TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Concerts

Charity Teenage Cancer Trust's historic annual Royal Albert Hall concert series returns for a momentous year, celebrating the work of its founder and curator, rock legend Roger Daltrey, as he bows out as the driving force of these very special concerts. THE WHO singer, who will continue as a Teenage...

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ROSS THE BOSS On His Creative Relationship With JOEY DEMAIO: People Called Us 'The LENNON And MCCARTNEY Of Metal Songwriting'

In a recent interview with rob wog, former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman reflected on the band's classic debut album, 1982's "Battle Hymns", saying, "It was the start of a lot of things. It was the start of a new vision, a new force in music called power metal." Asked if he knew MANOWAR...

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PAUL STANLEY's Son EVAN Is Not Interested In Leading New Version Of KISS: 'I've Got My Own Thing Going'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, Paul Stanley's son Evan Stanley, who fronts his own band called AMBER WILD, was asked if there had ever been any discussions about him leading a new version of KISS following the legendary rock act's final concert in December. He responde...

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BRUCE KULICK On KISS's Final Concert: 'I Wasn't Asked To Be There And I Wasn't Invited'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick confirmed that he "wasn't asked to be" at the band's final show last month and "wasn't invited" to attend the event, which was held at New York City's Madison Square Garden. He said in part: "I think the tone for that,...

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GEDDY LEE Says He Got A Lot Of 'Inappropriate' Messages From Drummers In Wake Of NEIL PEART's Death

During an appearance on "Strombo's Lit", Apple's book club curated by Canadian media personality and Apple Music Hits host George "Strombo" Stroumboulopoulos, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee reflected on the number of musicians who reached out to him in the days after the passing of Neil Peart in Ja...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On His Most Recent MEGADETH Stint: 'I Feel Like There's Just A Lot That I Never Got To Say'

In a new interview with "Disturbing The Priest", the heavy metal-themed podcast run by comedian Brandon Battick, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about how he has managed to focus on new projects and move on with his career since his exit from the Dave Mustaine-fronted outfit nearly thre...

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BRING ME THE HORIZON Shares New Song 'Kool-Aid'

British rockers BRING ME THE HORIZON have released a new song called "Kool-Aid". The track, the official lyric video for which can be seen below, is the first to arrive following the departure of longtime keyboardist and percussionist Jordan Fish last month. Earlier this week, BRING ME THE HORIZON t...

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TED NUGENT: 'You Have To Have S*** For Brains To Believe This Global Warming Bulls***'

In the December 30 episode of his "Spirit Campfire" podcast, outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent seemingly rejected the idea that climate change is happening, saying that "you have to have shit for brains to believe this global warming bullshit." As the Earth's temperature continues to rise, fu...

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MOTÖRHEAD PHIL CAMPBELL: LEMMY 'Did It His Way Right To The End, Which I'm Really Proud Of'

In a recent interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell reflected on the final days of the band's leader Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister who passed away in December 2015 at the age of 70, shortly after learning he had been diagnosed with can...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Mourns Passing Of Legendary Guitar Luthier JOHN DIGGINS

BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi is mourning the death of John Diggins, a U.K. guitar luthier known for his shop Jaydee. Diggins "died suddenly but peacefully in hospital" on January 2, according to a statement on the shop's official Instagram page. On Wednesday (January 3),Iommi took to his social media...

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BRAD WILK Says RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE 'Will Not Be Touring Or Playing Live Again'

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE drummer Brad Wilk says that the iconic band will not play any more shows. Earlier today (Wednesday, January 3),the 55-year-old musician took to his Instagram to write: "I know a lot of people are waiting for us to announce new tour dates for all the canceled RATM shows. I d...

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JON ALLEN Hails The Return Of SADUS With 'The Shadow Inside': 'This Is Some Of The Best Stuff We've Done'

By David E. Gehlke Few bands better represent the "caught in the margins" tag than San Francisco's SADUS. A death-thrash hybrid before it became the norm, SADUS's bountiful technicality and speed (in theory) should have enabled them to win over a large swath of extreme metal denizens. In reality, SA...

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Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Walks Unassisted For First Time Since Undergoing Hip And Femur Surgery

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg has shared a video of him walking "unassisted" for the first time since undergoing hip and femur surgery in November. The 33-year-old Nashville-based musician, who required crutches as he recovered from his operation, wrote in a message accompanying the clip: "20...

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GENE SIMMONS On Recording A Song With Fans At New York’s ELECTRIC LADY STUDIOS: 'What An Amazing Experience'

Last month, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons offered fans the opportunity to spend a day with him at New York City's iconic Electric Lady studio, scene of the band's very first recording session, way back in 1972. For just under $6,000, purchasers (plus their guests) were able to record a song wit...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On Scandal That Led To His Latest Exit From MEGADETH: 'When You Bare It All, You've Got Nothing To Hide'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has opened up about the sex scandal that caused his latest exit from the band. Speaking to Metal Hammer magazine, he said: "There's two sides to it. One: when you bare it all, you've got nothing to hide. Fuck it, now you can truly be yourself. We all come into...