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DEE SNIDER On Death Of 'Hair Metal' In Early 1990s: 'It Became Too Commercialized'

TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider spoke to Ultimate Guitar about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Asked what his thoughts were about NIRVANA and other grunge bands when they emerged, Dee said: "I loved t...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS's TAYLOR MOMSEN On Dealing With Coronavirus Crisis: 'I Keep Telling Everyone To Turn To Music As A Salvation'

In a new interview with "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen was asked how the coronavirus crisis has changed her worldview in terms of the things she wants to express through music. She responded (hear audio below): "That's a good...

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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Blasts 'Covidiots' Who Refuse To Wear Masks: 'This Is Not Politics; This Is Health'

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale spoke to Marci Wiser of the 95.5 KLOS radio station about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. "I was hoping to be able to do my farewell tour, my gratitude tour at 69," the 68-year-old said. "Wh...

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ASHBA's Debut Single To Feature Guest Appearance By CALI TUCKER

The debut single from ASHBA, the solo project of former GUNS N' ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba, will feature a guest appearance by Cali Tucker, the daughter of country music singer LaCosta Tucker and niece of country music legend Tanya Tucker. ASHBA's first full-length effort, which...

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Slow Decay

With their 20th anniversary looming over the horizon in 2021, THE ACACIA STRAIN deserve a robust slap on the back for sticking to their guns for such a long time, without ever exhibiting the slightest interest in compromise. Perhaps the most intriguing thing about the band is how they have nimbly an...

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DAVE MUSTAINE's 'Rust In Peace' Book To Include Foreword By SLASH

Hachette Books has set a September 8 release date for "Rust In Peace: The Inside Story Of The Megadeth Masterpiece" (formerly "Building The Perfect Beast"),a new book by Dave Mustaine, the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of MEGADETH, the original lead guitarist of METALLICA, and th...

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FOREIGNER, RAINBOW, STRYPER, HOUSE OF LORDS Members Team Up For FRONTIERS ALL STARS 'Push Through' Single

Frontiers Music Srl has issued a one-of-a-kind release, the single "Push Through". It is a unique song — available now on all digital platforms — which was recorded by a virtual plethora of Frontiers artists. It all started from a discussion that the label team had with their in-house producer Aless...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Releases Video For Acoustic Cover Of ASIA's 'Only Time Will Tell'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has released the official music video for his acoustic cover version of ASIA's "Only Time Will Tell". The song is taken from Bumblefoot's latest acoustic EP of cover songs, "Barefoot 3", which was made available on June...

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Listen To DEREK SHERINIAN's New Song 'Empyrean Sky' From 'The Phoenix' Album

Acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian (SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, ex-DREAM THEATER),one of the most significant keyboard players of the modern era, has signed to InsideOut Music for the release of his new solo album, "The Phoenix". His first solo LP since 2011's "Oceana" is due on Sep...

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WILLIAM SHATNER Joins CANNED HEAT On New Version Of 'Let's Work Together'

In 1969, songwriter and recording artist Wilbert Harrison released "Let's Work Together" amidst unprecedented social strife and racial tensions in America. The song was a clarion call to "every boy, girl, woman and man" to join the burgeoning social movements that promoted peace, justice and equalit...

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THE DEAD DAISIES To Release 'The Lockdown Sessions'' Digital EP; 'Holy Ground' LP Pushed Back To January

THE DEAD DAISIES — the hard rock "collective" founded by Australian musician and businessman David Lowy — will release a new digital EP, "The Lockdown Sessions", on July 17 via Steamhammer/SPV. The effort will contain four acoustic tracks, all of them exclusive to this EP. Comments SPV label manager...

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BRET MICHAELS, NUNO BETTENCOURT, BRUCE KULICK Added To Third Annual DAVID Z FOUNDATION Fundraising Campaign

Bret Michaels (POISON),Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME) and Bruce Kulick (KISS) have been added to the David Z Foundation third annual fundraising campaign. They join a star-studded online lineup of musicians who will appear live on the David Z Foundation Facebook page on Tuesday, July 14 at 5 p.m. PST/...

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GUNS N' ROSES' RICHARD FORTUS Has Been Doing A Lot Of Session Work While In Quarantine

This past Friday (July 10),GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus took part in a question-and-answer session with fans on the official Instagram of Gretsch guitars. You can now check it out below. Asked what advice he would give to a 15-year-old guitar player, Fortus said: "Have you ever thought ab...

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BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE: 'I Think That It's Crazy That People Don't Wear Masks'

BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale has blasted people who refuse to wear a mask in public spaces to protect others from possible infection. Rossdale addressed the hot-button issue as lawmakers push harder for their constituents to wear face masks to limit the spread of coronavirus. President Donald Trump...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Relaunches DEVIL CITY ANGELS With New Single And Video, 'Testify'

DEVIL CITY ANGELS, the band featuring drummer Rikki Rockett (POISON) and vocalist Brandon Gibbs, has released a new single, "Testify". The official music video for the track can be seen below. DEVIL CITY ANGELS was originally formed by Rockett, Gibbs, guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A GUNS) and bassist Eri...