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STATIC-X Bassist: Why Mask-Wearing Touring Vocalist's Identity Has Not Been Officially Revealed

Tony Campos has explained STATIC-X's decision to enlist a vocalist who wears a mask in the likeness of late frontman Wayne Static during the band's current reunion tour. The North American trek, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of STATIC-X's platinum-certified "Wisconsin Death Trip" album and p...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Don't Want To' Rejoin VAN HALEN

Former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar says he is "afraid" to contact Eddie and Alex Van Halen because he doesn't want them to think that he wants to rejoin the band. Hagar, who plays with ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony in THE CIRCLE and CHICKENFOOT, hasn't made music with Eddie or Alex Van Hal...

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JON SCHAFFER Says Fans Will Be 'Very Pleasantly Shocked' By DEMONS & WIZARDS' Third Album

During a press conference at this weekend's Hellfest in Clisson, France, ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and BLIND GUARDIAN singer Hansi Kürsch spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the third album from their DEMONS & WIZARDS side project. Asked by one media outlet if fans can e...

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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Says He Is 'Fine' With GRETA VAN FLEET Sounding 'A Bit Like LED ZEPPELIN'

DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler has once again defended GRETA VAN FLEET over accusations that the Michigan rockers have ripped off LED ZEPPELIN. Despite the fact that GRETA VAN FLEET has managed to sell out shows all over the world, the four-piece has been criticized for channeling a sound unca...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says VAN HALEN Was Supposed To Be In 'Pre-Production Rehearsals' For Reunion Tour Right Now

Michael Anthony has offered more details about the aborted VAN HALEN reunion tour that was being planned for this summer. During an appearance on today's (June 19) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", the former VAN HALEN bassist — who spent much of the last few years on the road with SAMMY HAGAR &...

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Video: SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE Perform VAN HALEN's 'Right Now' In Burbank

Last month, SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE celebrated the release of their first album of all-original material, "Space Between", with an exclusive performance at the iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank, California. Video of the band performing the VAN HALEN classic "Right Now" can be seen below. THE CIRCLE is...

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Guitarist NITA STRAUSS Recalls 'Surreal' Initial Meeting With ALICE COOPER

During a recent interview with Sara of the Philadelphia radio station 93.3 WMMR, ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss discussed her initial meeting with the legendary shock-rocker. "The first time I met Alice was in the most surreal situation that you could possibly imagine," Nita said. "When I met A...

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Guitarist MEREL BECHTOLD Quits DELAIN

Guitarist Merel Bechtold has decided to leave Dutch heavy rockers DELAIN and focus on different musical ambitions. Her final performance with DELAIN will take place on June 23 at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium. Says the band: "We are aware this is very short notice, and this we regret...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Says He Will Be Seeing VAN HALEN Brothers This Week: There Is 'Plenty Of Music Coming Up'

During an interview with Toazted at last weekend's Pinkpop festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands, VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth was asked if fans can expect to hear any new music from him in the not-too-distant future. He responded (see video below): "There is certainly more music. And if you wanna h...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On ROB HALFORD's Comment That A Straight Man Can't Front JUDAS PRIEST: 'Maybe I'm Gay And I Didn't Know It'

Tim "Ripper" Owens has dismissed Rob Halford's recent claim that a straight man can't front JUDAS PRIEST as a "fun" comment that didn't mean anything. Earlier this month, Halford told the Edmonton Journal about his position in PRIEST: "A straight man can't do my job. That's the way I view it. Freddi...

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TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON: 'Godsend' Video Feat. MARIANGELA DEMURTAS

Frontiers Music Srl recently announced the return of TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON with the release of the long-awaited third chapter in his metal opera, "Return To Eden", on June 14. Today, the official music video for the third single, "Godsend", featuring Mariangela Demurtas (ARDOURS, TRISTANIA) on lead v...

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Video: SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE Perform 'I Can't Drive 55' In Burbank

Last month, SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE celebrated the release of their first album of all-original material, "Space Between", with an exclusive performance at the iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank, California. Video of the band performing "I Can't Drive 55" can be seen below. THE CIRCLE is Sammy Hagar's...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: 'I Was Very Sad To Leave' IRON MAIDEN, But 'It Was The Only Way' They Could Move On

British heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley, who fronted IRON MAIDEN from 1994 until 1999, will play a special MAIDEN setlist at select festivals this spring and summer. Choosing songs from his era with the band, these shows will celebrate 25 years since Blaze joined IRON MAIDEN. This will be the firs...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN To Guest On SEVENDUST Guitarist's Solo Album

Wolfgang Van Halen will appear on SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery's debut solo album. Helming the disc is Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who has previously worked with SEVENDUST, ALTER BRIDGE and SLASH, among others. A late 2019 release via Rise Records is expected. Asked by a fan on Twitter who will pl...

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KROKUS To Embark On Final North American Tour In 2020

KROKUS will extend its last-ever tour to include dates in USA, Canada and Mexico. Back in September 2018, the Swiss hard rock legends announced that they were going to be embarking on a farewell tour dubbed "Adios Amigos" before calling it a day. At the time, they said their final show would take pl...