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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Implies MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER Is Reason For SONS OF APOLLO's Uncertain Future

Jeff Scott Soto has implied that Mike Portnoy's return to DREAM THEATER is the reason for the apparent end of their collaborative project SONS OF APOLLO. SONS OF APOLLO, which also features guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS) and keybo...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SONS OF APOLLO: 'Everything Has Its Lifespan'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) spoke about the status of SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY...

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BUMBLEFOOT On Status Of SONS OF APOLLO: 'I Hope Everybody Enjoyed It. Past Tense.'

In a new interview with We Go To 11, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) was asked if fans can expect new music soon from SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY DOGS) and D...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT On 'Chinese Democracy': It Was 'A Deep Album With A Lot Of Layers'

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has once again reflected on the experience of playing on the band's much-maligned 2008 album "Chinese Democracy". Thal joined GUNS N' ROSES in 2006 and appeared on "Chinese Democracy", an effort which contained music that had been written before h...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT: 'I'm Trying To Travel And Tour As Little As I Can Get Away With'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO and ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal addressed some of his previous comments about his desire to spend less time on the road and focus more on studio projects. He said (as...

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HOW WE END Feat. Former EVANESCENCE, AMARANTHE, NERVOSA And PRIMAL FEAR Members: 'Does Anybody Give' Music Video Released

HOW WE END, the new European crossover band established in 2022, featuring musicians from Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Spain, has released the official music video for its third single, "Does Anybody Give". Check it out below. Joining vocalists Diva Satanica (ex-NERVOSA) and Jake E (CYHRA, ex-AM...

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ART OF ANARCHY Recruits JEFF SCOTT SOTO For Upcoming Third Album; 'Vilified' Single Out Now

ART OF ANARCHY has returned after six years with a new single, "Vilified". The song is taken from the band's third studio album, "Let There Be Anarchy", which will be released on February 16, 2024 via Pavement Music. The Dale "Rage" Resteghini-directed "Vilified" music video, which can be seen below...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Teases 'Really Cool' Mystery Project: 'It's Something Totally New For Me'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY, SONS OF APOLLO, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) was asked about projects that he has in the works for the coming months. He responded: "Unfortunately, this intervi...

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Watch: MICHAEL ANTHONY Joined By SAMMY HAGAR, BUMBLEFOOT, PHIL X At 'Save The Heartbeat' Fundraising Concert

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony performed at a fundraising event and concert benefiting Save The Heartbeat this past Saturday (March 25) at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California. Joining him on stage at the event were Phil X (BON JOVI),Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, THE CIRCLE),Ron "Bumblefoot" Tha...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Idea That ACE FREHLEY Left KISS Purely Because Of 'The Elder' Isn't True'

To celebrate KISS's unique contribution to the world of rock over the past 50 years, the latest issue of Rock Candy magazine brings you a massive 20-page KISS special including major new and exclusive interviews with both Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Both founder members go deep on all aspects of...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Doesn't Think Third SONS OF APOLLO Album Will Arrive Before 2025

In a new interview with Ibagenscast, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto was asked if fans can expect new music soon from SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY DOGS) and Derek Sherinian (keyboards;...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Says Scientology Has Been 'Incredibly Helpful' To Him: 'I've Been There For Over 50 Years'

Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who is an avowed member of the Church Of Scientology, was asked in a new interview with The SDR Show to name the "biggest misconception" with the general public about the religion which was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABB...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains Why He Chose Not To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Bassist Billy Sheehan has confirmed that he was unable to join his SONS OF APOLLO bandmates on their South American tour in August due to the fact that he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. His replacement on the trek was ANGRA's Felipe Andreoli. Sheehan discussed his absence from the SONS OF APOLLO...

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Watch: SONS OF APOLLO Plays First Concert With Fill-In Bassist FELIPE ANDREOLI

SONS OF APOLLO kicked off their 2022 South American tour last night (Tuesday, August 9) at Ópera de Arame in Curitiba, Brazil. Fan-filmed video of the concert is available below. Bassist Billy Sheehan was unable to join his SONS OF APOLLO bandmates on their South American tour due to "travel restric...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Is Working On His First Full Solo Instrumental Album Since 1995

In a brand new interview with the Brazilian journalist Igor Miranda, former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal revealed that he has spent some of the coronavirus downtime working on a new solo instrumental album. "I haven't done a full instrumental album since 1...