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BILLY SHEEHAN: MR. BIG Is 'Talking About' Writing New Music

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of the Talkin' Bout Rock rock music talk show, Billy Sheehan spoke about MR. BIG's upcoming farewell tour, dubbed "The BIG Finish". Since the group's original drummer and co-founder, Pat Torpey, lost his battle with Parkinson's disease in 2018, Sheehan and his...

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JOE ELLIOTT On Making 'Proper' DEF LEPPARD Biopic: 'We'd Have To Pull Out A Lot Of Truths That Were Never Told To Make It Interesting'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Metro, DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott once again said that he would be open to making a LEPPARD biopic in the style of QUEEN's mega-successful "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Elton John's "Rocketman". He said: "There's always something being discussed, but let's not forget t...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Doesn't Believe There Is Any Truth To Rumor That RITCHIE BLACKMORE Has Been In Talks About Returning To DEEP PURPLE

Joe Lynn Turner doesn't believe there's any truth to the rumor that DEEP PURPLE has been entertaining the idea of bringing Ritchie Blackmore back into the band. Turner, who has played with Blackmore in both RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE, weighed in on the possibility of Ritchie's return to PURPLE during a...

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KIX Guitarist RONNIE YOUNKINS Says He's Been Sober Two Years And 45 Days

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, KIX guitarist Ronnie Younkins, who has been unable to tour with the group for the past couple of years after repeatedly getting in trouble with the police due to his battle with alcoholism, was asked if he would return to KIX if he was...

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VOLBEAT Announces 'Servant Of The Road' Summer 2023 North American Tour With HALESTORM

Danish/American rockers VOLBEAT have announced an 18-date North American summer tour in support of their eighth studio album, "Servant Of The Mind". The trek will include the band's first Canadian shows since 2019. "We are so excited to finally see our friends in Canada again and also get to play sh...

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RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Shares Second Single, 'Do Or Die'

The official Lief Thomason-directed music video for "Do Or Die", the second single from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),can be seen below. The track is taken from ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A H...

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OVERKILL Shares Music Video For 'Scorched' Title Track

The official music video for "Scorched", the title track of the new album from New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL, can be seen below. The band's twentieth studio album is being released today (Friday, April 14) via Nuclear Blast Records. "Scorched" offered a new recording environment for OVER...

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PAUL STANLEY: Singing 'Rock And Roll All Nite' For Last Time At KISS's Final Concert 'Will Be Overwhelming'

In a brand new interview with the Colombian radio station Radioacktiva, KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked if he ever thinks about what it will be like for him to sing the band's classic song "Rock And Roll All Nite" for the last time in front of thousands of screaming fans at KISS's final concert...

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TED NUGENT Announces His Final Tour, Says He Will 'Always Play Music'

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent will embark on his last-ever tour, dubbed "Adios Mofo '23", this summer. In a video message explaining his decision to retire from the road, the 74-year-old Nugent said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This is 'Adios Mofo'. This is my last tour. Now I'll always play...

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GENE SIMMONS Is Doing 'Okay' After Falling Ill During Concert, Blames Dehydration And Humidity

Gene Simmons is doing "okay" after he had to take a break and play sitting down during Wednesday night's KISS performance in Manaus, Brazil. Gene's KISS bandmate Paul Stanley told the crowd that the bassist/vocalist was sick. Simmons's illness reportedly forced the band to halt the show for several...

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DAVE LOMBARDO To Sit Out TESTAMENT's 2023 Shows, Says Future With The Band Is Uncertain

Dave Lombardo says he will sit out the remainder of TESTAMENT's 2023 shows, with no guarantee that he will return to the band. Lombardo, who was the guest drummer on TESTAMENT's 1999 studio album "The Gathering", formally joined the long-running San Francisco Bay Area act last year. The former SLAYE...

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Watch: GENE SIMMONS Falls Ill During KISS's Manaus Concert, Performs Part Of Set While Sitting Down

Legendary rockers KISS briefly halted their concert in Manaus, Brazil on Wednesday (April 12) after Gene Simmons fell ill. Video posted on social media show the bassist/vocalist seated during part of the performance, which marked the opening concert of the Brazilian leg of the band's "End Of The Roa...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO: When I Joined METALLICA, 'I Inherited A Family'

METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo was recently interviewed by host Mitch Joel of the "Groove - The No Treble Podcast". You can now listen to the chat below. Speaking about how his relationship with his bandmates has evolved in the 20 years since he joined METALLICA, Robert said (transcribed by...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Says 'It Was Great' Playing With DAVE LOMBARDO Again Last Year

In a new interview with Chile's iRock.CL, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy was asked what it was like to play with Dave Lombardo again after the drummer rejoined the San Francisco thrash metal outfit early last year. An original member of thrash metal legends SLAYER, Lombardo was the guest drummer on...

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PHIL LEWIS Says L.A. GUNS 'Wouldn't Know How To' Play Along To Backing Tracks

In a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis confirmed that his band doesn't use any backing tracks in its live shows these days. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We wouldn't know how to do that. I guess it all starts with the drums, and you have to...