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SUNSTORM Returns With New Album 'Restless Fight'

AOR/melodic rock quintet SUNSTORM will release its third album, "Restless Fight", on November 22, 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single, "I'll Stand For You", is available now alongside an accompanying visualizer. SUNSTORM is a project created, overseen, and directed by Serafino Perugino, p...

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Former VIXEN Bassist SHARE ROSS Buys And Sells Homes In South Florida

Former VIXEN bassist Share Ross spoke to CoStar News about her decision to make a career switch from playing sporadic shows with the veteran rock outfit to becoming one of the top-producing real estate agents with eXp Realty in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ross, who earned her real estate license in 20...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Celebrates 57th Birthday By Joining ACCEPT For 'Balls To The Wall' Performance In New York City

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current KK'S PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens celebrated his 57th birthday by joining ACCEPT on stage this past Friday (September 13) at Palladium Times Square in New York City to perform the ACCEPT classic "Balls To The Wall". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen b...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: 'Not A Day Goes By Where I Don't Give Thanks To Be Able To Do What I Do For A Living'

In a new interview with Rockin' 101's "The Johnny Rock Show", JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked what keeps the PRIEST machine rolling after more than five decades. He quipped (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it's probably Ibuprofen at the moment. [Laughs] It's the love of the gam...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Was Excited For MIKE PORTNOY About Drummer's Return To DREAM THEATER

In a new interview with The Metal Mixtape host Omar Rodriguez, Richie Kotzen spoke about Mike Portnoy's return to DREAM THEATER last October after the two musicians — along with bassist Billy Sheehan — completed nearly a hundred shows in support of THE WINERY DOGS' third album, last year's "III". He...

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Watch: KK'S PRIEST Performs In Green Bay During 2024 Tour With ACCEPT

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),performed on September 6 at EPIC Event Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, KK'S PRIEST's setlist was as follows: 01. He...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'If You Can Still Deliver The Goods, Why Would You Wanna Retire?'

In a new interview with Ned of the Waterloo, Iowa radio station Rock 108, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford addressed the fact that he and his bandmates are still touring and putting out studio albums, 50 years after the release of their debut LP, "Rocka Rolla". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Shares New Single 'Insomnia'

Guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen will release his brand new solo studio album, titled "Nomad", on September 27 via BMG. The effort will be available digitally, on CD and standard black vinyl. Richie has premiered the official video for "Insomnia", the third singl...

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KK'S PRIEST Releases Music Video For 'The Sinner Rides Again'

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),has shared the official music video for the track "The Sinner Rides Agai...

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Watch: KK'S PRIEST Performs At Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash 2024

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),performed on Sunday, September 1 at the Rainbow Bar & Grill Backyard Bash 2024 in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm,...

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New VIXEN Singer ROSA LARICCHIUTA Explains How She Landed Gig As Replacement For LORRAINE LEWIS

In an interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, new VIXEN singer Rosa Laricchiuta, who joined the band in June as the replacement for Lorraine Lewis, spoke about how she landed the gig with the long-running all-female rock outfit. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So in fact, I...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Praises NUNO BETTENCOURT's Rise' Guitar Solo

In a new interview with Ken Vantour of Let's Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if hearing the guitar solo in EXTREME's song "Rise", which has been described by Guitar World magazine as "one of the 21st century's finest", makes him try harder to up his game. He responded (as tran...

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ANDY SCOTT Blasts Other Version Of SWEET Band Which 'Has Nothing That Ties Them To The Original' Group

In a new interview with Metal Express Radio 's Bryce Van Patten, guitarist Andy Scott of the legendary rock band SWEET was asked about the existence of another touring and recording act called THE SWEET which contains no members from the original SWEET lineup. Andy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Is Continuing To Write Songs For Upcoming Third Album

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris was asked if he has commenced work on the third album from his BRITISH LION side project. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. We've got two new songs already in the set anyway. We did a lot...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: RICHIE FAULKNER Has 'Breathed New Life Into The Band'

In a new interview with IndiePower.com, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill commented on the fact that he and his bandmates sound rejuvenated, full of energy and passion on their recently released album, "Invincible Shield". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think a lot of it is probably d...