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BRIAN WHEAT: TESLA Being Called 'Hair Metal' 'Used To Drive Me Nuts', But Now 'It Doesn't Bother Me' Anymore

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat once again took issue with the label "hair metal," saying that the pejorative term was coined as a way to disparage acts thought to have been all flash and no substance. Regarding TESLA being unfairly lumped in with such acts as MÖTL...

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ACE FREHLEY Reteams With Producer ALEX SALZMAN For 'Origins Vol. 3' Album

During an appearance on the February 27 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Ace Frehley confirmed that he is working on "Origins Vol. 3", the sequel to Ace's 2016 and 2020 collections of cover songs that inspired the former KISS guitarist. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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RILEY'S L.A. GUNS Are Officially Calling It Quits

RILEY'S L.A. GUNS, the band originally formed in 2018 by Steve Riley, is "calling it quits", nearly a year and a half after the drummer's passing. In addition to Riley, RILEY'S L.A. GUNS' most recent lineup featured Orlando, Florida-based guitarist/vocalist Kurt Frohlich, bassist Kelly Nickels (a me...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Says Touring With JUDAS PRIEST Was A 'Mind-Blowing' Experience

In a new interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton was asked what it was like for him and his bandmates to complete a couple of different U.S. tours as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "As a fan, I...

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Former DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE MANGINI Launches New Band MONOLITH

Former DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini has formed a new band, MONOLITH, with Hernán "Motley" Rodríguez on bass and vocals, and Andy Barrow on guitar. The official music video for the group's debut single, "Oligarchs", can be seen below. Mangini released his debut solo album, "Invisible Signs", in...

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Watch: RICHIE SAMBORA And PHIL X Perform BON JOVI's 'Livin' On A Prayer' At 'Rock For Responders' Benefit Concert

Former BON JOVI guitarist Richie Sambora and the man who replaced him in BON JOVI, Theofilos Xenidis, better known as Phil X, were among the performers at the Rock For Responders benefit concert, which was held on Thursday, February 27 at the Battleship IOWA Museum in San Pedro, California. Sambora...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Release 'Crossroads' Single From Upcoming 'Lookin' For Trouble' Blues Album

THE DEAD DAISIES are stepping into blues history with the release of "Crossroads", the first single from their upcoming album "Lookin' For Trouble", out May 30 via Fame / Malaco Records. The song, immortalized by Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson, has been reimagined with the band's signature firep...

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JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE Releases Music Video For New Single 'You're Gonna Burn'

JIZZY PEARL'S LOVE/HATE is back with a brand-new music video for the electrifying single "You're Gonna Burn", taken from the band's upcoming album, "Punk Rock Fiesta!", due on March 1 via Kenyon Records. This fast-paced, hard-hitting track now has a visually stunning companion, created by the immen...

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TARJA Announces 'Circus Life' Live Album, Blu-Ray

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release a new live album and Blu-ray, "Circus Life", on May 16 via earMUSIC. The official music video for the set's first single, "Shadow Play", can be seen below. Recorded in January 2020, in Bucharest, Romania, the "Circus Life" show was one of a kind whe...

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TANK Releases 'Live In Texas' Digital EP, Announces 2025 Live Shows

After laying low for the past year, veteran British metallers TANK are now back in action and ready to go into battle once again with the release of a five-song digital EP, "Live In Texas", and promo video for the single "Shellshock", which is taken from the EP. "Live In Texas" was recorded at the H...

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SHINEDOWN's Eighth Album To Be Released In Late July Or Early August

In a new interview with Tabatha Velasquez Grammer of Tulsa, Oklahoma's 106.9 K-HITS, SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith was asked how he and his bandmates manage to navigate putting the finishing touches on a new studio album while simultaneously preparing to embark on a massive U.S. tour. He responded (a...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Says Making Of 'Aspiral' Album 'Didn't Feel Difficult'

In a new interview with Paltrocast host Darren Paltrowitz, EPICA vocalist Simone Simons was asked if it was a "difficult" process making the band's upcoming album, album, "Aspiral". She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It didn't feel difficult. It was definitely more intense because...

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SIMON KIRKE Was Surprised To See BAD COMPANY Finally Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Shelli Sonstein of New York's classic rock radio station Q104.3, BAD COMPANY drummer Simon Kirke spoke about the British supergroup's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nomination, which was announced earlier this month after decades of eligibility. Asked how it feels to finally be n...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Has 'A Hundred Ideas' For Next Solo Album

In a new interview with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was asked if he is working on material for the follow-up to his latest album, "Parabellum", which was released in July 2021 via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. He responded (as transcribed b...

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PAUL STANLEY Explains Why No Former KISS Members Were Celebrated Or Mentioned At Band's Final Concert

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Talk Is Jericho", the podcast hosted by wrestling superstar and FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho, KISS guitarist Paul Stanley was asked why there weren't any guest appearances by former KISS members at the band's final shows at New York City's Madison Squar...