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STEVE HARRIS Says IRON MAIDEN Gets More Radio Airplay Now Than It Ever Did
In a recent interview with Katherine Turman of "Nights With Alice Cooper", IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris discussed the differences in tastes between his native United Kingdom and the United States, where he is currently touring with his BRITISH LION side project. "It's very different," he said (s...January 28, 2020
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Video: Original BANG TANGO Lineup Performs At Whisky A Go Go
Fan-filmed video footage of BANG TANGO's January 25 concert at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user "concertsrock"). The original lineup of BANG TANGO announced its reunion last November. All five of the group's original members — guitarist Mar...January 27, 2020
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Former EXODUS Singer ROB DUKES: Why I Don't Read BLABBERMOUTH.NET Comments Anymore
In a brand new interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn's "No Fuckin' Regrets With Robb Flynn" podcast, former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes spoke of his distaste for Internet haters, especially those who criticize his personal appearance instead of only taking issue with his musical contributions....January 26, 2020
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STEVE HARRIS On BRITISH LION: 'We Go Out And Give 110 Percent Just Like We Do In IRON MAIDEN'
IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris recently discussed his side project BRITISH LION — whose second album, "The Burning", is now available — with Paulie Walnuts of HardDrive Radio. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the seven-year gap...January 25, 2020
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DON DOKKEN's 'Solitary' Solo Album To Be Reissued With Three Bonus Tracks
DOKKEN vocalist Don Dokken's "Solitary" solo album will be reissued on January 31 via Deadline Music, a division of Cleopatra Records, Inc. The new version of the disc will contain three bonus tracks, including a cover version of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On", which was the theme to the most r...January 24, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY Looks Back On His Exit From DREAM THEATER: 'It Was Something I Had To Do'
Mike Portnoy spoke about his decision to leave DREAM THEATER during a career-spanning interview with "Everyone Loves Guitar", the podcast hosted by Craig Garber. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER 35 years ago, abruptly quit the band in September 2010 while on tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD. He has...January 23, 2020
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EVANESCENCE: Making Of 'The Chain' Video
EVANESCENCE recently returned with its first new rock recording in eight years, "The Chain (From Gears 5)". The band recorded its signature-rock version of the FLEETWOOD MAC classic following lead singer Amy Lee having lent her vocals to the launch trailer for the Xbox Game Studios' "Gears 5" for Xb...January 23, 2020
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DUFF MCKAGAN Explains How He Ended Up Co-Writing And Playing On New OZZY OSBOURNE Album, 'Ordinary Man'
During a January 20 appearance on SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones's radio show, "Jonesy's Jukebox", on the 95.5 KLOS station in Los Angeles, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke about his involvement with Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming album, "Ordinary Man". Recorded in Los Angeles, the LP features...January 23, 2020
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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION: Behind-The-Scenes Video From First U.S. Tour
BRITISH LION kicked off its first U.S. tour on January 18 at Ace Café in Orlando, Florida. The trek will hit a number of cities, including San Antonio, Dallas, Memphis, Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale, before concluding on February 20 in New York. Several behind-the-scenes clips from the first few days...January 23, 2020
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ROSS THE BOSS To Release 'Born Of Fire' Album In March
One can't talk about genre-defining acts in the metal scene without mentioning one man: Ross "The Boss" Friedman has written music history as a founding member of MANOWAR and THE DICTATORS. His influence in heavy metal and also punk is noticeable to this day. Since 2006, Ross has been releasing trad...January 23, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Offers Detailed Look At His Signature Icarus Drum Kit (Video)
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain gave Rhythm magazine a detailed look at his signature Icarus drum kit on the British Drum Co. stand at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California. Check out the video below. This past November, Nicko announced that he will, from now on, be playing the Manche...January 22, 2020
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Watch NITA STRAUSS Shred At This Year's NAMM
Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was was again in attendance at this year's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California for the launch of the latest additions to the Ibanez Nita Strauss signature JIVA family: the new JIVA X, JIVA10 and JIVA Junior models. Vid...January 22, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY Blasts AEROSMITH For Refusing To Allow JOEY KRAMER To Perform At GRAMMY AWARDS: 'Where's The Loyalty?'
Mike Portnoy has blasted AEROSMITH for not allowing drummer Joey Kramer to perform with the band at this weekend's Grammy Awards. Earlier this week, Kramer sued his bandmates, claiming he is being blocked from playing at the Grammys. An original member of the legendary rock group, Kramer last perfor...January 22, 2020
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ALCATRAZZ Putting Finishing Touches On First Studio Album In 34 Years
Original ALCATRAZZ bassist Gary Shea has rejoined the band. The group's current lineup is rounded out by fellow founding members Graham Bonnet (vocals) and Jimmy Waldo (keyboards),along with guitarist Joe "Shredlord" Stump and drummer Mark Benquechea. ALCATRAZZ's new studio album is nearly complete...January 20, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS Calls NEIL PEART's Passing 'A Sad Loss'
IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris has commented on the passing of Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Speaking to Rob Rush Radio, Harris said (head audi...January 20, 2020
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