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DAVID LEE ROTH Blasts SAMMY HAGAR Over His 'Constant Spew Of Diarrhea Vitriol'

David Lee Roth has bizarrely accused Sammy Hagar of spewing out constant "diarrhea vitriol" in his direction after being "sex probed" by aliens. In a video posted to YouTube titled "The Ballad Of Popsicle Sam", Roth referenced Hagar's belief that a pair of aliens tapped into his mind through some ki...

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PAUL STANLEY: KISS Fans 'Got The Wrong Impression Initially Of The Avatars'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Paul Stanley commented on the skepticism from some of the KISS fans with regard to the band's recent announcement that the legendary rockers will continue as digital avatars. The technology, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Supports PANTERA's Return: 'The Music Should Be Played Live'

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo and...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Plays Classic VAN HALEN Songs On ALEX VAN HALEN's 2012 Drum Kit

Alex Van Halen's drumming has profoundly shaped the landscape of modern music and performance. The VAN HALEN drummer's distinctive style, rhythmic innovation and iconic drum sound are deeply embedded in the DNA of the music we enjoy today. Moreover, his elaborate and customized drum sets have undoub...

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Watch: MR. BIG Performs At ROKISLAND FEST 2024

Fan-filmed video of MR. BIG's January 17 performance at the RokIsland Fest 2024 in Key West, Florida can be seen below. MR. BIG kicked off it U.S. tour on January 12 at Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas. MR. BIG's ongoing last worldwide tour is aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original...

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STATIC-X Collaborator EDSEL DOPE Defends Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'It's 2024, Man'

DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely believed to be Xer0, the masked frontman of STATIC-X, 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...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says One Song On His Upcoming 'The Mandrake Project' Album Is Over 20 Years Old

In a recent interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the inspiration for his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project", which will be released on March 1 via BMG. Bruce and his long-term co-writer and producer Roy "Z" Ramirez recorded the LP largely at Lo...

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Dead Mother Moon

Melodic death metal has been hugely influential over the last 30 years, arguably more so than any other metallic sub-strain. The impact of those early IN FLAMES, DARK TRANQUILLITY and AT THE GATES records can hardly be overstated at this point, and there are countless examples of bands doing great t...

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Former JOURNEY Bassist ROSS VALORY Announces Debut Solo Album 'All Of The Above'

Ross Valory, regarded as one of rock's best bass guitarists and an original member of the multi-platinum band JOURNEY until his 2020 departure, returns today (January 17) with the video for "Tomland". It's the hypnotic first single from the bassist and songwriter's debut solo album, "All Of The Abov...

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SUBLIME To Reunite With BRADLEY NOWELL's Son JAKOB For 2024 Live Shows

Original SUBLIME members Bud Gaugh (drums) and Eric Wilson (bass) have reunited with late lead vocalist and guitarist Bradley Nowell's son Jakob as the frontman. The trio are scheduled to perform at Coachella and will announce additional select festival performances in 2024. Jakob first joined Bud a...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Guitarist DENNIS STRATTON Finds AOR Home With LIONHEART: 'I've Never Been A Straight Heavy Metal Guy'

By David E. Gehlke Few have gotten more out of a year in a band than Dennis Stratton. The guitarist joined IRON MAIDEN in 1979, played on the band's 1980 self-titled debut, then was replaced by Adrian Smith the same year. His stint in MAIDEN has currently provided him with an active career playing w...

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SCOTT STAPP Announces March 2024 'Higher Power' Solo Tour Dates

CREED singer Scott Stapp has announced the first leg of the "Higher Power" tour, a run of intimate theater dates to celebrate the release of his fourth solo album, "Higher Power". The shows will take place a month before CREED reunites for the first time in over a decade. Tickets go on sale this Fri...

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STAIND Celebrates Second No. 1 Single From Latest Album, 'Confessions Of The Fallen'

Multi-platinum rock band STAIND is celebrating its second No. 1 single from its latest album, "Confessions Of The Fallen". STAIND's latest single, "Here And Now" follows debut single "Lowest In Me" to the top of the Active Rock chart, marking the second No. 1 from the new album — the band's first in...

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Rattle The Cage

As he approaches his 77th birthday, David "Rock" Feinstein has no intention of growing old gracefully or quietly. THE RODS have been a low-key but undeniable presence in metal since 1980, and while the New Yorkers have never scored major commercial success, their music has always been thrillingly di...

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KAMELOT Announces April/May 2024 North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Modern heavy symphonic metal leaders KAMELOT continue to celebrate their latest top-charting full-length album "The Awakening" in grandiose style. Today, the band is thrilled to announce the North American "Awaken The World Tour 2024", featuring direct support from Swedish heavy metal frontrunners H...