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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist JAKE E. LEE Shot Multiple Times In Las Vegas; Full Recovery Expected

As confirmed by management, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS, RED DRAGON CARTEL) was shot multiple times early this morning (Tuesday, October 15) in a Las Vegas, Nevada street shooting. Lee is fully conscious and doing well in an intensive care unit at a Las Vegas hospit...

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ALEX VAN HALEN Says DAVID LEE ROTH Refused To Pay Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN On Nixed Tour

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Alex Van Halen weighed in on the proposed all-star VAN HALEN tour that never came to fruition, saying that David Lee Roth's refusal to the drummer's brother, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, prevented such an event from materializing. According to...

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Photos: OZZY OSBOURNE And Family Appear At 'Son Of Monsterpalooza' Horror Film Convention In Burbank

Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and his family — Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne — are making a very rare autograph signing and pro photo op appearance this weekend (October 12-13, 2024) at horror film convention Son Of Monsterpalooza at the Marriott Burbank Convention Center in Burbank, California. A few p...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's MICHAEL GILBERT Opens Up About Battle With Colon Cancer: 'I'm Very Thankful That I'm Still Around'

In a new interview with Scotty J of Rock Titan, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM guitarist Michael Gilbert opened up about how he beat colon cancer 25 years ago during his time away from the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Nobody knows this, but a long, long, long time ago, I had some issues...

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GRAVE DIGGER Shares 'Kingdom Of Skulls' Single From Upcoming 'Bone Collector' Album

German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER will celebrate their 45th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1980 in Gladbeck, Germany, they set out to conquer the world. Who would have thought that 45 years later GRAVE DIGGER would be one of the most important, consistent and influential metal bands from Germany?...

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FOGHAT Releases New Song 'On Tonsils & Sneakers' In Loving Memory Of LONESOME DAVE PEVERETT

The eagerly awaited follow-up to FOGHAT's "Sonic Mojo" album is here. After 32 weeks in the Top 10 on the Billboard Blues Album chart, FOGHAT has written and recorded a brand-new song, "On Tonsils & Sneakers", dedicated to original lead singer and guitarist Lonesome Dave Peverett, who passed in...

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BODY COUNT Releases Music Video For Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'Comfortably Numb' Featuring DAVID GILMOUR

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, has released the official music video for its powerful rendition of "Comfortably Numb" featuring David Gilmour — a fresh take on the classic PINK FLOYD track that explores themes of detachment and introspection. Gilmour'...

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DEE SNIDER Explains Why He Didn't Share Songwriting Credit With His TWISTED SISTER Bandmates

In a new interview with the X5 podcast, Dee Snider explained how he came to write and "own" every song in TWISTED SISTER. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I joined TWISTED SISTER and I joined the band that existed. They were all older guys. They're a few years older than me. An...

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JAKE E. LEE Offers Health Update, Says He Is Playing Guitar Again And Wants To Go On Tour

In a new interview with Tone-Talk, legendary rock guitarist Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS, RED DRAGON CARTEL) was asked if he ended up getting surgery on his hands after it was reported earlier this year that he was suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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CATEGORY 7 Feat. EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT, Ex-MACHINE HEAD And Ex-OVERKILL Members: First-Ever U.S. Tour Announced

CATEGORY 7, the new band featuring former MACHINE HEAD and current KERRY KING guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, SHADOWS FALL/ex-OVERKILL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson, has announced its first-ever tour i...

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D.D. VERNI: How OVERKILL Goes About Finding Replacement Musicians

In a new interview with DJ Ramo (a.k.a. Omar Rodriguez) of The Metal Mixtape, bassist D.D. Verni of New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL was asked about how he and his bandmates go about seeking replacement musicians for their group, particularly as it relates to drummer Jason Bittner's recent decision to...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's ERIC 'A.K.' KNUTSON 'Would Love To' Tour With NICKELBACK

In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, vocalist Eric "A.K." Knutson of veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM was asked if there was a band, or a group of bands, that he went on the road with over the last 30, 40 years that was his favorite tour. Eric responded (as t...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says His Autobiography Addresses 'A Lot Of Unanswered MEGADETH Questions'

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about his upcoming autobiography, "Dreaming Japanese", which will arrive on...

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Watch: DOWN Rejoined By KIRK WINDSTEIN For Rescheduled Concert In Mescalero, New Mexico

DOWN played its rescheduled concert at Inn Of The Mountain Gods Resort And Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico this past Friday, September 27. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. The long-running heavy metal supergroup, which features vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keen...

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Ex-JOURNEY Bassist ROSS VALORY Hasn't Been In Touch With His Former Bandmates

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, ex-JOURNEY bassist Ross Valory was asked about his current relationship with his former bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I haven't been in touch with anybody except for maybe [former JOURNEY drummer] Steve Smith onc...