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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE: 'I've Joined One Of The Most Iconic Rock Bands In The Field'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Vinyl Writer Music, Irish guitarist Simon McBride, who recently joined DEEP PURPLE as the permanent replacement for Steve Morse, was asked what sort of emotions he was experiencing when he was asked to become a member of the group. He responded: "It's been an a...

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Watch: Former JOURNEY Frontman STEVE PERRY Sings Christmas Song In New TikTok Video

Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has shared a new TikTok video of him singing what appears to be a new Christmas song. Earlier today, the 73-year-old musician took to the social media platform to post a one-minute clip of him in his home studio. In the video, he can be heard saying: "Hello, everyon...

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ALICE COOPER Releases Music Video For 'Under My Wheels (Live From The Astroturf)'

Formed in 1968, the original ALICE COOPER band forged a theatrical brand of hard rock that was destined to shock and had never been seen before. Within five years, they would release no fewer than seven studio albums, amongst them their international breakthrough "School's Out" (including the Top 10...

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THE OFFSPRING Is Already Working On Follow-Up To 'Let The Bad Times Roll' Album

THE OFFSPRING singer Bryan "Dexter" Holland has confirmed that the band is already working on the follow-up to last year's "Let The Bad Times Roll" album. The 56-year-old musician discussed plans for new music in an interview with Brazil's 89FM A Rádio Rock radio station. Asked if there will be more...

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NEAL SCHON Fires Back At STEVE PERRY In Battle Over JOURNEY Trademarks

JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has commented on the legal action taken by the band's former singer Steve Perry against Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain over the trademarks to 20 of the group's biggest songs. Schon and Cain, through their company Freedom JN LLC, own the trademark registrations to ma...

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NEAL SCHON Says JOURNEY Has 40 U.S. Shows With TOTO Scheduled For Early 2023

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon spoke about the band's touring plans for the foreseeable future. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're already planning for '23 and '24 — two years ahead of time… We've al...

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DEEP PURPLE Officially Welcomes Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE As Permanent Member

Following the news in July that guitarist Steve Morse will be stepping back from the legendary hard rock band DEEP PURPLE, after more than a quarter of a century, his former bandmates have announced that, after an abundant summer of touring, Simon McBride will join the band permanently. Collectively...

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DEEP PURPLE Releases 'Extras: The Now What?! B-Sides And Bonus Songs' Digital Compilation

DEEP PURPLE has just released "Extras: The Now What?! B-Sides And Bonus Songs". This digital compilation is available on all streaming platforms as well as a specially priced digital download via earMUSIC. The idea of this compilation started after sharing previously released "rare tracks" on a priv...

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IAN GILLAN To Perform DEEP PURPLE Classics With PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Ian Gillan will embark on a Spanish tour in November. On the six-date trek, the 77-year-old DEEP PURPLE singer will be joined by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by German conductor Friedemann Riehle. Earlier today (Monday, September 5),Gillan issued the following statement via social...

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W.A.S.P.: New Photo Book By ROSS HALFIN Coming In November

Having sold over 12 million albums worldwide, W.A.S.P. was one of the pre-eminent major label American heavy metal bands of the 1980s. Formed in 1982 in Los Angeles California, the band built a large and dedicated global following with its eponymous debut album and subsequent releases, including "Th...

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JOE ELLIOTT Says Streaming Music Services Like SPOTIFY And APPLE MUSIC Have Helped Establish DEF LEPPARD As 'A Cool Legacy Band'

In a new interview with Goldmine magazine, Joe Elliott said that streaming music services like Spotify and Apple Music have helped establish DEF LEPPARD as "a cool legacy band." He explained: "You've gotta remember: We were one of the longest holdouts [from the digital music revolution]. We didn't a...

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Watch: JOURNEY's NEAL SCHON Performs 'Don't Stop Believin'' On 'America's Got Talent'

JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon joined pianist and singer Kodi Lee and singer Teddy Swims to perform the band's classic song "Don't Stop Believin'" on "America's Got Talent" Wednesday night (August 24). Video of his appearance can be seen below. Earlier this week, Swims released his official cover of "...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'I Don't Ever See Myself Retiring'

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal" podcast, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless reflected on his band's 40-year career. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm one of those people that doesn't measure time well. I hear a lot of people say, 'It's bee...

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NEAL SCHON Says His Bandmates Thought He Was 'Crazy' When He Decided To Hire ARNEL PINEDA To Sing For JOURNEY

In a new interview with Brazilian journalist Igor Miranda, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon was asked what it has been like to work with singer Arnel Pineda for the last 15 years. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Arnel is just a gem. He's more amazing right now than he was when I firs...

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JOURNEY's NEAL SCHON Says He Doesn't Talk Politics With JONATHAN CAIN: 'I Do Nothing But Write Music' With Him

In a new interview with the "White Line Fever" podcast, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon was asked how he manages to continue having a working relationship with keyboardist Jonathan Cain despite their apparently drastically different political views. "The answer to that question is to leave it alone," h...