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SKID ROW Cancels Japanese Tour Due To Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL's 'Continued Flu-Like Symptoms'

SKID ROW has canceled its Japanese tour. The decision to scrap the shows comes just two days after the band canceled the remaining dates on its Australian tour because singer Erik Grönwall fell ill with the flu. Earlier today, SKID ROW released the following statement via social media: "TO THE SKID...

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MIKE TRAMP Says He Was Hit 'Really Hard' By COVID-19, Even After Four Vaccinations

During a May 17 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp opened up about his recent battle with COVID-19. The 62-year-old Danish-born musician, who is currently on the road in the U.S. as part of his "The Songs Of White Lion" tour, said (as transc...

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MARDUK Guitarist Blasts Former Bassist Over 'Deplorable Behavior' At U.K. Festival

MARDUK's founding guitarist Morgan Håkansson has distanced his band from the actions of former bassist Joel Lindholm, who appeared to make a Nazi salute onstage during a performance last week. Lindholm's gesture was captured in a fan-filmed video during MARDUK's May 14 performance in London as part...

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U.D.O. Announces 'Touchdown', First Studio Album With PETER BALTES As Official Member

After touring Australia and Japan as well as kicking off this year's festival season by introducing new bassist Peter Baltes last month, U.D.O. — the heavy metal five-piece led by former ACCEPT vocalist Udo Dirkschneider — let the next cat out of the bag today: In between various live activities thr...

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RICHIE FAULKNER To Sign Copies Of Debut ELEGANT WEAPONS Album At Nashville Record Store

Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) will sign copies of ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", on Saturday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m. at Grimey's in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit Grimeys.com. "Horns For A Halo" will be released on May 26 via Nuclear Blast. The LP...

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JASON NEWSTED Talks About His Exit From METALLICA, Says He Has 'Always Kept Playing With Whoever Wants To Play'

In a new interview with the Sun Sentinel promoting this weekend's NEWSTED concert in Fort Lauderdale, Jason Newsted was asked about Lars Ulrich's comment from a couple of years ago about how he has come to understand why the bassist shocked the rock world by quitting METALLICA. Asked if he was looki...

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COREY TAYLOR Blasts ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'At This Point, Who Gives A S***, Really?'

In a new interview with Jason Bailey of Audacy Check In, Corey Taylor was asked which of his three projects — SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR or his solo band — he would want to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for. He responded: "Oh, Jesus. At this point, who gives a shit, really? To be honest…...

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DIAMOND HEAD's BRIAN TATLER On Joining SAXON's Touring Lineup: 'I Was Happy To Accept The Offer'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Border City Rock Talk, DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler spoke about the recent announcement that he was joining SAXON as the replacement for recently departed founding guitarist Paul Quinn. "Paul Quinn has stepped down from touring because — I think partl...

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MEGADETH Settles Lawsuit Over 'The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!' Cover Art

According to The Hollywood Reporter, MEGADETH has settled a lawsuit over the cover artwork for the band's latest album, "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!". Three months ago, New York-based illustrator and designer Brent Elliott White, who created the artwork for "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!...

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DAVID COVERDALE Rules Out Collaborating With JOHN SYKES Again: 'It Would Never Work'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Metal Edge, WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale reflected on the breakdown of his working relationship with guitarist John Sykes, who co-wrote nine of the tracks on the band's classic 1987 album "Whitesnake", including mega-hits "Still Of The Night" and "Is Thi...

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MIKE TRAMP Says He Was Brought To His Knees By COVID-19: I 'Never Thought I'd Feel Alive Again'

Former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp says that he was "brought to [his] knees" by his recent battle with COVID-19. The 62-year-old Danish-born musician, who is currently on the road in the U.S. as part of his "The Songs Of White Lion" tour, revealed that he tested positive for the coronavirus late la...

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New Photos Of MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS Posted Online

Ash Avildsen, the founder of respected rock label Sumerian Records, has shared a couple of new photos of Mick Mars, apparently taken at the MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist's home in Nashville, Tennessee. Avildsen posted the pictures on Tuesday (May 9), captioning them: "landed on mars. It's as real as it...

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TED NUGENT Announces More Dates For 'Adios Mofo '23' Final Tour

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent has announced more dates for his last-ever tour, dubbed "Adios Mofo '23". In a video message explaining his decision to retire from the road, the 74-year-old Nugent said: "This is 'Adios Mofo'. This is my last tour. Now I'll always play music. I've got new records I'm gon...

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Longtime TED NUGENT Bassist GREG SMITH Announces His Departure, Calls It 'A Difficult Decision'

Greg Smith, who has played bass for Ted Nugent for the past 16 years, has announced his departure from the legendary rocker's touring band. Earlier today (Friday, May 5),Smith released the following statement via social media: "After 16 years, and many laughs and amazing times with one of the great...

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DEE SNIDER Responds To Cancelation Of His Performance At SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE

Dee Snider has issued a statement after his planned performance at San Francisco Pride in June was canceled because the TWISTED SISTER singer voiced his support for Paul Stanley's controversial comments criticizing gender-affirming healthcare for children. San Francisco Pride, which is scheduled to...