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THE QUIREBOYS Singer SPIKE Releases First Statement After Split With Bandmates

Estranged THE QUIREBOYS singer Spike (real name Jonathan Gray) has apologized to his fans, just hours after his bandmates released a statement saying that he was no longer in the group. Earlier today, the long-running U.K. rockers announced that they had parted ways with Spike and revealed their int...

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THE QUIREBOYS Part Ways With Original Singer SPIKE

Long-running U.K. rockers THE QUIREBOYS have parted ways with lead singer Spike (real name Jonathan Gray). The band will continue as a five-piece, with longtime guitarist Guy Griffin handling the vocals. THE QUIREBOYS most recently performed without Spike aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise,...

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REPENTANCE Shares Music Video For 'Down In The Water'

Last November, Chicago, Illinois-based metal outfit REPENTANCE released its latest EP, "Volume I – Reborn", via Noble Demon. The effort contained five tracks of aggressive, fast-paced and technical compositions, amplified by a tight and sharp production, which were praised by fans and critics alike....

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TED NUGENT: 'Black-On-Black Crime Is Everywhere You Go, Even At The Oscars'

Ted Nugent has condemned Will Smith for walking onto the stage at the Oscars Sunday evening and slapped Chris Rock during the live broadcast. Smith, 53, interrupted the 57-year-old comedian's introduction of "Best Documentary" with a slap across the face. The altercation came after Rock made a joke...

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TESTAMENT's ALEX SKOLNICK Condemns WILL SMITH For Hitting CHRIS ROCK At Oscars

TESTAMENT's Alex Skolnick has condemned Will Smith for smacking Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. The guitarist reacted a short time after Smith, 53, interrupted the 57-year-old comedian's introduction of "Best Documentary" with a slap across the face. The altercation came after Rock made a jok...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Won't Perform In Russia As Long As PUTIN Is 'The Man In Charge'

JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson spoke to Sofa King Cool about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has affected his band's plans to return to both countries. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm supposed to be playing [in Russia] in September, but there's no way I'm gonna go if [Russian pr...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Responds To GLENN TIPTON, Says He Asked 'Two Or Three' Times To Be Reinstated

K.K. Downing has disputed Glenn Tipton's claim that K.K. "never approached" any of the members of JUDAS PRIEST about returning to the band prior to Glenn announcing his retirement from touring. In a recent interview with Guitar World magazine, Tipton said that he and the rest of PRIEST's current lin...

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Hear DAVE GROHL's New Metal Album As Fictional Band DREAM WIDOW

Dave Grohl's metal album that he recorded as the fictional band DREAM WIDOW in the FOO FIGHTERS' horror-comedy film "Studio 666" has just been made available digitally, with a physical release to follow later this year. The LP's first single, "March Of The Insane", came out last month. "Dream Widow"...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Releases Music Video For 'Emergency' From Upcoming 'Universal' Album

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, the band led by legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker, has released a new single, "Emergency". The haunting opening track of MSG's upcoming studio album, "Universal", comes with an official music video, produced by Justin Griffiths. Schenker states: "'Emergency' is quit...

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DON DOKKEN And ROBERT ENGLUND Celebrate 'Dream Warriors' 35th Anniversary On GIBSON TV's 'Metal And Monsters'

Gibson TV, the iconic, American guitar maker's award-winning, worldwide online network — features original series about music and culture from the world's best storytellers. Today, Gibson TV has unveiled the brand new original series "Metal And Monsters", the network's first show dedicated to the wo...

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METALLICA And THE CODA COLLECTION Announce Slate Of Upcoming Live Performance And Documentary Films

METALLICA and The Coda Collection have unveiled an extensive upcoming slate of live performance and documentary films set to arrive exclusively on the platform this spring. The partnership will bring seven titles to streaming for the first time ever, establishing a career-spanning catalog of content...

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URIAH HEEP Had A 'Fantastic' Time Recording Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, URIAH HEEP guitarist Mick Box spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the legendary progressive rockers' 26th album. "[We worked with] the same producer, Jay Ruston, who did our last album, [2018's] 'Living The Dream', tha...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP Announces Fall 2022 U.S. Tour

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, the band led by legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker, will embark on a U.S. tour this fall. The trek will kick off on September 27 in San Juan Capistrano, California and end on November 6 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tour dates: With Eric Martin, IMAGES OF EDEN: Sep. 27 - The C...

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New KING DIAMOND Album Won't Arrive Before 2023

Metal Blade Records founder and CEO Brian Slagel spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the progress of the songwriting sessions for new studio albums from both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I had a really good conversation with [King Diamond, who fr...

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Former CHILDREN OF BODOM Members 'Have No Passion To Try To Put Together' A Tribute Show For ALEXI LAIHO

On March 9, former CHILDREN OF BODOM members Jaska Raatikainen (drums),Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä (bass) and Janne Wirman (keyboards) were interviewed by Chaoszine about the band's second beer collaboration with Fat Lizard brewery titled Murder Point. During the chat, they were asked if t...