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MICHAEL SCHENKER Says Next MSG Album Will Feature Ex-SKID ROW Frontman ERIK GRÖNWALL On Most Of The Songs

In a new interview with Noise11's Paul Cashmere, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker, who is currently promoting his upcoming album "My Years With UFO", celebrating the 50th anniversary of Schenker's years with UFO, discussed some of his other yet-to-be-released recording projects. He said (...

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IAN GILLAN Says DEEP PURPLE Is 'Already Booked To The End Of 2026'

During an appearance on today's episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked if retirement is out of the vocabulary for him and his bandmates, more than seven years after they launched "The Long Goodbye" tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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STORM CORROSION Feat. MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT And STEVEN WILSON: More Details Revealed About Reissue Of Debut Album

As two of the leading figures in contemporary progressive music, Steven Wilson and Mikael Åkerfeldt have treated their fans to all sorts of thrillingly unconventional and atmospheric sounds over the years. But even by their own talismanic standards, the duo's 2012 collaboration as STORM CORROSION ex...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER On His Collaboration With AXL ROSE For 'My Years With UFO' Album: 'He Is A Perfectionist, I Have Noticed'

In a new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, Michael Schenker discussed his upcoming album, "My Years With UFO", celebrating the 50th anniversary of Schenker's years with UFO. Asked why he decided to make the LP now, Schenker replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In '72 I...

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GEORGE LYNCH Teams Up With Singer CASANDRA CARSON In CASANDRA'S CROSSING

CASANDRA'S CROSSING, the new musical alliance between guitar legend George Lynch and powerhouse singer Casandra Carson, has released its first single, "Stranger". The track is taken from CASANDRA'S CROSSING's debut album, "Garden Of Earthly Delights", which will arrive on October 25 via Frontiers Mu...

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IAN GILLAN, Who Will Celebrate His 79th Birthday Next Week, Says There Are No Plans For DEEP PURPLE To Retire

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan addressed the name of the band's upcoming tour with YES, "=1 More Time". Asked how close the end of the road — and, perhaps, DEEP PUPRLE — feels to him, the singer, who will turn 79 next week, responded: "Well, you know wha...

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JORDAN RUDESS On MIKE PORTNOY's Return To DREAM THEATER: 'This Is Where He Belongs'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess talked about the band's upcoming sixteenth album, which will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the group last October. Asked about the songwriting...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says He Needed To Get Used To Being The 'New Guy' After Rejoining DREAM THEATER

In a new interview with Spain's Mariskal Rock, drummer Mike Portnoy was asked to name one "difficult" thing about his return to DREAM THEATER last October after a 13-year-absence. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wouldn't say difficult. It hasn't been difficult; it's been very smooth...

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NANCY WILSON, LITA FORD And NITA STRAUSS Set For Third  Annual 'Women's Rock Camp'

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has announced its third annual Women's Rock Camp featuring Nancy Wilson (HEART),Sheila E. (PRINCE),Nita Strauss (ALICE COOPER),Lita Ford (THE RUNAWAYS),Rhonda Smith (JEFF BECK) and many more. This special camp will take place December 5-8, 2024 in Los Angeles, Californ...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE Songs At Colombia's GIGANTES DEL ROCK Festival

Fan-filmed video of Joe Lynn Turner's August 3 performance at the Gigantes Del Rock festival at Movistar Arena in Bogotá, Colombia can be seen below. This past April, Turner said that he was "finally living" his" truth" after dropping the hairpiece he had worn since the age of 14 after being diagnos...

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See Multi-Camera Video Of NICKO MCBRAIN Performing 'Alexander The Great' With TITANIUM TART

BLANDINI videos by Eric Hutcheson has uploaded multi-camera video of IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's TITANIUM TART project performing the MAIDEN classic "Alexander The Great" on July 13 at The Barn in Sanford, Florida. Check it out below. In a recent interview with 98.7 The Gater's Franny, McBra...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Shares Second Single 'Rock Bottom' From Upcoming Album 'My Years With UFO'

The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who shine brighter than the rest, and among them, Michael Schenker stands out as a comet blazing across the night sky. His tenure with the British hard rock band UFO during the 1970s remains one of the most celebrated peri...

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IAN PAICE Looks Back On DEEP PURPLE's Career: 'It's Been Good, And I Want It To Be Good For A Little While Longer'

In a new interview with Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, Ian Paice addressed the fact that DEEP PURPLE is largely considered to be an underrated rock band in America, unlike in Europe where they have always been able to headline bigger venues. The drummer, who turned 76 last month, said (as transc...

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TREMONTI's Sixth Album To Arrive In January 2025

In a new interview with Cutter's RockCast, world-renowned CREED and ALTER BRIDGE guitarist/songwriter Mark Tremonti confirmed that he has completed work on the sixth album from his solo band TREMONTI.  "We have a record mastered, ready to go," he said. "We have the album artwork done. [It's] mixed [...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: 'SIMON MCBRIDE Has Been Amazing'

In a new interview with Qobuz, Ian Gillan was asked about DEEP PURPLE's announcement in 2022 that he and his bandmates had welcomed guitarist Simon McBride as an official member of the group. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was funny. He'd been with us for about a year, and we...