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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks: 'It's A Cheat, It's A Con And It's The Easy Way Out'

RAVEN frontman John Gallagher has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...

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CINDERELLA's TOM KEIFER Says Touring Aspect Of Music Industry Hasn't Changed Much In Last 40 Years

In a new interview with the WHMH FM Rockin' 101 radio station, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer, who is currently on the road with his solo band, #KEIFERBAND, was asked how the touring aspect of the music industry has changed in the 40 years since he formed the veteran rock act. He responded (as trans...

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THE WINERY DOGS Share Music Video For 'Stars'

THE WINERY DOGS, the powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocalist Mike Portnoy, have released a music video for the song "Stars". The track is taken from the band's critically acclaimed and aptly named third album, "III", which w...

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Watch SKID ROW Perform In Solothurn, Switzerland

Fan-filmed video of SKID ROW's June 28 concert at Kulturfabrik Kofmehl in Solothurn, Switzerland can be seen below. SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan sat out some of the shows on the band's European tour due to "an urgent family matter." Filling in for him at those concerts was SKID ROW's guitar tech Ca...

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ALEX SKOLNICK Says TESTAMENT Has 'Close To Half' A New Album's Worth Of Music Written

In a new interview with Chaoszine conducted on June 15 at the Copenhellfestival in Copenhagen, Denmark, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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TOM KEIFER On Next Solo Album: 'Some Song Ideas Are Starting To Bubble'

During an appearance on this past Wednesday's (June 21) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer was asked if he has commenced work on the follow-up to his sophomore solo album, "Rise", which came out in 2019. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Blasts 'Inhumane' Social Media Reaction To Plight Of Titan Passengers

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has blasted "really inhumane" comments on social media about the plight of the Titan, a purportedly cutting-edge submersible that had been on a sightseeing tour down to the wreck of the Titanic before it vanished Sunday. All five people inside — including a father and hi...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS On Hypothetical ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction: 'I've Never Been Worried About It'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris said that he isn't concerned about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "I've never been worried about it," he said. "I'm not one way or the other. I'm not really against it or anything like that, but, you know, if...

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Reunited COAL CHAMBER Is 'Talking About' Making New Music: It's 'Very Exciting'

In a new interview with the Loaded Radio podcast, Dez Fafara was asked about the possibility of new music from the reunited COAL CHAMBER, which played its first show in eight years at last month's Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: Playing Eight-String Guitar 'Helped Open Up A New World Of Dimension And Range With The Instrument'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked how playing an eight-string guitar has changed the way he approaches writing songs, having that extra dimension to the instrument. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON On 'Peace Sells' Bassline: 'What An Honor To Have That Moment And To Be Part Of It'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke to Ghost Cult magazine about the bass intro to the song "Peace Sells", from the band's 1986 album "Peace Sells… But Who's Buying?" The opening bassline was used as the theme for MTV News, but MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has repeatedly claimed he never r...

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DREAM THEATER Joined By DEVIN TOWNSEND, ANIMALS AS LEADERS For 'The Spirit Carries On' Performance At 'Dreamsonic' Kickoff

Progressive metal titans DREAM THEATER kicked off their "Dreamsonic" tour this past Friday (June 16) at E-B Center At Cedar Park in Cedar Park, Texas. For the final song of their set, "The Spirit Carries On", they were joined by tourmates Devin Townsend and ANIMALS AS LEADERS. Check out fan-filmed v...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: 'I Don't Want To Be In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME'

In a new interview with The Telegraph, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson once again said that he isn't interested in being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "I don't want to be in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame," he said. "Because we're not dead yet." He added: "Some people feel almost...

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DREAM THEATER Shares Music Video For 'Answering The Call'

Progressive metal titans DREAM THEATER have released an official music video for another song from their 15th studio album, "A View From The Top Of The World". "Answering The Call" is the fifth video released and another CGI spectacle created by longtime collaborator Wayne Joyner. The track has been...

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ALEX LIFESON's ENVY OF NONE Project Releases Animated Video For 'That Was Then'

ENVY OF NONE, the new band from Alex Lifeson (RUSH),Andy Curran (CONEY HATCH),Alfio Annibalini and singer Maiah Wynne, has just released a new EP, "That Was Then, This Is Now", on June 9 via Kscope. The all-star lineup continues its exponential growth of its trippy, edgy atmospheric sound that to...