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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN On Why He Doesn't Hire Singers Anymore: 'They Seem To Think They're ELVIS PRESLEY'

In a new interview with Tigman of WPDH Radio 101.5 FM in Poughkeepsie, New York, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was asked to name the best of the three singers he worked with early on in his career: Jeff Scott Soto, Mark Boals and Joe Lynn Turner. He responded: "Here's the way I look a...

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ROB HALFORD Is 'Absolutely' Open To Performing With K.K. DOWNING At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction

JUDAS PRIEST will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, EURYTHMICS and Carly Simon in the Performers category. According to the Hall Of...

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PHIL LYNOTT 'Songs For While I'm Away' + THIN LIZZY 'The Boys Are Back In Town Live At The Sydney Opera House' Due In June

With its driving hooks, twin lead guitars, lyrics saturated in working class lore, and the charismatic presence of singer/songwriter/bassist Phil Lynott, THIN LIZZY is undeniably one of the most influential bands in rock 'n' roll. Mercury Studios salutes THIN LIZZY's legacy with the release of "Phil...

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K.K. DOWNING On JUDAS PRIEST's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'I Think It's Job Done'

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing says that the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame will bring about a "completeness" to the group's career. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the fall 2022 event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lio...

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KING'S X's New Album Gets Official Release Date

KING'S X, comprised of Doug "Dug" Pinnick, Ty Tabor and Jerry Gaskill, has signed with InsideOut Music/Sony Music worldwide. They will be the label home for the trio's upcoming 13th studio album and first new music in 14 years, which has just been completed, The long-awaited new record will see the...

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HYPOCRISY's PETER TÄGTGREN: 'Maybe This Is Our Last American Tour'

By David E. Gehlke There was a stretch from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s when Peter Tägtgren was ubiquitous — and it nearly killed him. The Swedish musician and producer juggled his primary band, HYPOCRISY, while running Abyss Studios, twiddling the knobs for the likes of BORKNAGAR, CHILDREN OF...

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Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG To Reunite On Stage At Next Week's 'Ultimate Jam Night'

Ultimate Jam Night, the long-running community-oriented show in residency at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California, will hold a special tribute to the so-called "Big Four" of 1980s thrash metal — METALLICA, MEGADETH, SLAYER and ANTHRAX — on Tuesday, May 10. Among the musicians sched...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist K.K. DOWNING Is 'Delighted' To Finally Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing says that he is "delighted" to be inducted, along with his former bandmates, into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Ben...

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JOURNEY Releases Official Visualizer For New Single 'You Got The Best Of Me'

Legendary rockers JOURNEY have released the official visualizer for their new single, "You Got The Best Of Me". The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Freedom", which will arrive on July 8 via BMG except in Europe and Japan, where it will be issued via Frontiers Music Srl. "I wanted kind...

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Unauthorized Play About MÖTLEY CRÜE To Debut At 'Hollywood Fringe' Festival

From award-winning writer/director David Lucarelli comes "The Crüe: Underneath The Dirt Lies The Truth", a completely unauthorized play about the world's most notorious rock band. A darkly humorous drama starring Ryan Ruffing as MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and Phillip-Charlie Daniell as MÖTLEY CR...

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ROB HALFORD Says K.K. DOWNING Has 'Every Right To Be A Part Of' ROCK HALL Induction: 'There's No Bitterness'

JUDAS PRIEST will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, EURYTHMICS and Carly Simon in the Performers category. According to the Hall Of...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Parts Ways With Guitarist And Keyboardist

British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have parted ways with guitarist Richard Shaw and keyboardist Anabelle Iratni. Richard will be replaced for the band's upcoming tour by Donny Burbage, while Zoe Marie Federoff will step in for Anabelle. CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth commented: "It is wi...

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It's Official: JUDAS PRIEST To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

It's official: JUDAS PRIEST will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. PRIEST will receive the Musical Excellence Award at the event, which will honor Eminem, Dolly Parton, DURAN DURAN, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, EURYTHMICS and Carly Simon in the Performers category. The award...

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Original AC/DC singer DAVE EVANS Releases 'Who's Gonna Rock Me?' Music Video

Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans has released the official music video for his latest single, "Who's Gonna Rock Me?", filmed entirely in Aruba for Sketch during his current "Sold My Soul To Rock 'N' Roll" Latin American tour. The single, which features Dave on lead vocals, Bad Boy Troy on guitar, Ga...

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RANDY RHOADS Discusses Making Of 'Blizzard Of Ozz' Album In Newly Released Clip From 'Reflections Of A Guitar Icon' Documentary

"Randy Rhoads: Reflections Of A Guitar Icon", a new documentary about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, best known for his work with OZZY OSBOURNE, will be available on Video On Demand on Friday, May 6. The 85-minute film was directed by Andre Relis and was narrated by L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Gun...