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WHITESNAKE's JOEL HOEKSTRA Explains 'Flesh & Blood' Album Delay
WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra spoke to the "Ouch You're On My Hair" podcast about the decision to push back the projected release date of the band's new album, "Flesh & Blood", to next year. "A lot of it just has to do with how long it takes after you turn something in these days," he said. "We...May 17, 2018
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Could GHOST One Day Continue Without TOBIAS FORGE? He Weighs In
Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station in Saginaw, Michigan recently conducted an interview with GHOST founder and main songwriter Tobias Forge. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he feels GHOST can one day exist without any...May 14, 2018
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ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist On Hypothetical ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'That's A Nice Thought'
ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell says that it is "nice" to think that his band could eventually be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The Seattle-based group, which has been eligible to be inducted into the Rock Hall since 2015, has yet to be nominated, even though two other "grun...May 14, 2018
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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY In Commencement Speech: 'Make The Most Of Your Life And Be Proud Of What You Do'
Paul Stanley was the Wesley College graduation commencement speaker this past weekend. The KISS guitarist/vocalist, who's also an author, entrepreneur and philanthropist, shared some advice with the outgoing class of 2018 on May 12 in Dover, Delaware. "Make the most of your life and be proud of what...May 14, 2018
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MARK SLAUGHTER Responds To VINNIE VINCENT's 'No-Talent Individual' Slam
Mark Slaughter says that he wants to take the high road and not engage in a war of words with Vinnie Vincent after his former bandmate called him a "no-talent individual" who reduced his music "to the level of worse than a local bar band." Slaughter joined VINNIE VINCENT INVASION as the replacement...May 14, 2018
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ACE FREHLEY Says His New Solo Album Will Be Called 'Spaceman'
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley took part in a question-answer session at the 2018 Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo, which is being held May 12-13 at the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can now watch the discussion below. Asked if he would be open to the idea of providing...May 13, 2018
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BRET MICHAELS Is 'Really Excited' About POISON's Upcoming Tour
Iconic rock band POISON, with all original members, will embark on the "Poison…Nothin' But A Good Time 2018" tour later this month. The trek, which is set to launch May 18 in Irvine, California at Five Points Amphitheatre, will also feature CHEAP TRICK and POP EVIL. POISON singer Bret Michaels told...May 12, 2018
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VINNIE VINCENT On Hypothetical KISS 'Farewell' Tour Featuring Other Former Members: 'If They Ask Me, I'll Be There'
Prior to his April 27 appearance at New Jersey's Chiller Expo, former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent spoke with Backstage Axxess. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how the response has been to his return from exile: Vinnie: "This...May 12, 2018
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JOHNNY GIOELI And DEEN CASTRONOVO: Making Of 'Set The World On Fire' Album (Video)
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Set The World On Fire", the debut album from GIOELI - CASTRONOVO, can be seen below. The disc will be released on July 13 via Frontiers Music Srl. Johnny Gioeli and Deen Castronovo first played together on the debut HARDLINE album, "Double Eclipse", whi...May 10, 2018
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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Releases Video For Cover Of BLACKBERRY SMOKE's 'Sunrise In Texas'
TESLA's Frank Hannon has released the official music video for his cover of BLACKBERRY SMOKE's "Sunrise In Texas", taken from his recent album "From One Place… To Another Vol. 1". The album features special guest appearances by Paul Jackson (BLACKBERRY SMOKE),Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts of the...May 9, 2018
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GHOST Leader Says GRAMMY Win 'Meant The World': 'You Can Take That Home To Your Mom'
During his first public "unmasked" interview, which took place at Los Angeles's Grammy Museum on May 1, GHOST frontman Tobias Forge discussed a wide range of topics. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On his writing process: Tobias: "In my head, it's always, like, big piles...May 8, 2018
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NMC17 (No More Censorship)
You had the bountiful and bruising New York and Boston hardcore scenes of the 1980s, but many would argue the DC punk scene was where it was at on the American East Coast. This heralded hub yielded pivotal icons such as MINOR THREAT, BAD BRAINS, GOVERNMENT ISSUE, RITES OF SPRING, DAG NASTY, FUGAZI,...May 8, 2018
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Ex-KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT Addresses Rumors About His Gender Identity
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has addressed rumors about his gender identity. In recent years, Vincent has been the subject of wild online speculation, including that he has been cross-dressing and that he has undergone a sex change. In addition, Vincent was the focus of a 2017 Swedish TV do...May 7, 2018
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Watch BRET MICHAELS Perform Acoustic Versions Of 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' And 'Nothing To Lose'
Video footage of POISON frontman Bret Michaels performing acoustic versions of the songs "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Nothing To Lose" as part of his new "Live From The Living Room" series can be seen below. Michaels is a multi-platinum global superstar who has turned his passion for music into a...May 7, 2018
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Video: ACE FREHLEY Performs At M3 ROCK FESTIVAL
Fan-filmed video footage of Ace Frehley's May 5 performance at the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be seen below. Ace's setlist was as follows: 01. Parasite (KISS song) 02. Rip It Out 03. Love Gun (KISS song) 04. Rock Soldiers 05. Strange Ways (KISS song)...May 6, 2018
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