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SHADOWS FALL's BRIAN FAIR Has 'No Problem' With Limited Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows

SHADOWS FALL vocalist Brian Fair 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 synt...

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NEW YEARS DAY Unleashes New Single 'Vampyre'

Rock band NEW YEARS DAY has released a new single, "Vampyre". A ferocious and haunting track — just in time for the scariest time of the year — "Vampyre" serves as a follow-up to last year's "Hurts Like Hell". NEW YEARS DAY vocalist Ash Costello comments: "'Vampyre' is a song for anyone who has batt...

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ALICE COOPER Has No Plans To Retire: 'I'll Be Up There At 90 If I'm Still In Good Enough Shape'

Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy magazine as part of an in-depth 16-page cover story, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper told writer Andrew Daly that he's determined to buck the current trend of rock stars retiring. "A farewell tour hasn't crossed my mind at all," said Alice, who turned 75 this y...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Releases New Single 'Ritual'

Dutch metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION have released their brand-new single "Ritual". The song is the focus track of their upcoming eighth studio album, "Bleed Out", due out on October 20. Reflecting the tumultuous state of the world, for their newest record the band have drawn inspiration from events su...

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DON DOKKEN: If DONALD TRUMP Becomes President Again, I Am Moving To France

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken offered his views on the current political situation in America, particularly as it pertains to the upcoming presidential election. The 70-year-old singer, who moved to New Mexico several years ago a...

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WARRANT's ERIK TURNER Says Younger Rock Bands Aren't Partying Like He And Other Musicians Used To In 1980s

In a new interview with Shaggy of the KPKY / KZKY Classic Rock 94.9 / 104.5 FM radio stations, guitarist Erik Turner of veteran California rockers WARRANT was asked at what point in his life he started to notice that the rock and roll backstage party scene was starting to fizzle out. He responded (a...

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ARTIMUS PYLE's New Album 'Anthems - Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd' To Feature SAMMY HAGAR, DOLLY PARTON

Long considered the "wild man" of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Artimus Pyle's powerful and distinctive double bass drumming helped define the legendary SKYNYRD sound. Artimus got his first real break at the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam. His first recording lists — Artimus Pyle, percussion. Then with other work...

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EUROPE Releases New Single 'Hold Your Head Up'

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE have released the official music video for their new song titled "Hold Your Head Up". The track, which is described by the band as "a punchy uptempo rocker with reminiscent elements of early EUROPE," was recorded in August at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm with prod...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS's Farewell Tour: 'We Can See The End Now'

During a new appearance on Australia's "The Project", KISS frontman Paul Stanley discussed the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour which is scheduled to conclude in early December in New York City. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's interesting because we can see the end no...

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ERIC MARTIN Says MR. BIG Will Be 'Done' Touring After Completion Of 'The BIG Finish' Run Of Shows

MR. BIG recently completed the Asian leg of its farewell tour, dubbed "The BIG Finish", which sees the veteran band — singer Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan, along with drummer Nick D'Virgilio, who has taken over for deceased original member Pat Torpey — performing MR....

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New BERNIE MARSDEN Album 'Working Man' To Be Released In November

A new album from original WHITESNAKE guitarist Bernie Marsden will be released posthumously on November 24 via Conquest Music. Although Bernie had always worked hard and kept busy, most recently releasing three solo albums since 2021 in "Kings", "Chess" and "Trios" as part of his "Inspirations" seri...

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MIKKEY DEE Will Never Try To Put MOTÖRHEAD 'As A Band Out There Again' With 'Some Other Idiot' Taking LEMMY's Place

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee reflected on the band's final tour, which concluded on December 11, 2015, just two weeks before the passing of late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. Mikkey said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Lemmy] wa...

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DIO DISCIPLES To Return To The Road In 2024

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, Ronnie James Dios widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on coming out for next year. We're working on some stuff....

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NATIONAL INDEPENDENT VENUE ASSOCIATION Says LIVE NATION's 'On The Road Again' Initiative Will Hurt Independent Venues

National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) has pushed back against Live Nation's new program called "On The Road Again", which aims to financially support developing artists and their teams facing growing costs of touring expenses. It was announced on Tuesday (September 26) that Live Nation-owned...

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COREY TAYLOR: 'With STONE SOUR, I Was Being Held Back Because Of Certain People In The Band'

In a new interview with Grammy.com, Corey Taylor talked about the need for him to transition into exploring other things, such as recording and touring with his solo project, after spending more than two decades fronting SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR. He said: "As a performer, you physically want to rise...