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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS 'Would Be Up For' Participating In Band's 50th-Anniversary Tour
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins says that he is open to participating in the band's 50th-anniversary tour. Atkins formed JUDAS PRIEST in 1969 in Birmingham, England, naming it after the Bob Dylan tune "The Ballad Of Frankie Lee And Judas Priest". In 1973, Atkins stepped out to land a "real jo...May 29, 2020
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YES Founding Member JON ANDERSON Signs With BLUE ÉLAN RECORDS
For music fans everywhere, a new album by legendary YES singer Jon Anderson is cause for celebration. But Anderson's grand and glorious new solo album, "1000 Hands", is quite unlike any other record — it's an event, one which the singer's loyal legion of fans across the globe have been wildly antici...May 29, 2020
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THE BLACK CROWES To Kick Off 'Budweiser Stage At Home' Televised Series
Live Nation Canada and Budweiser have announced "Budweiser Stage At Home", a weekly one-hour concert experience for fans to enjoy in the comfort of their own home. The iconic waterfront music venue will be transported from downtown Toronto into the homes of Canadians from coast to coast. The series...May 25, 2020
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JOAN JETT 'Would Not Feel Comfortable' Playing Stadium Shows During Coronavirus Pandemic
SiriusXM hosted a virtual town hall with Joan Jett and record producer Kenny Laguna to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jett's "Bad Reputation". Hosted by Mark Goodman and Alan Light, the town hall aired last night, May 20, at 7 p.m. ET on Volume channel 106. Asked how she feels about the prospect...May 21, 2020
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CLUTCH And CROWBAR Announce Virtual Concert
CLUTCH will perform a streamed concert titled "Live From The Doom Saloon Volume 1" on May 27. They will be supported remotely by CROWBAR, BLACKTOP MOJO and SAUL. This unique online concert format has been produced in conjunction with Sound Talent Group (STG),and LiveFrom Events and will use cutting...May 15, 2020
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MITCH PERRY 'Hated' Having To Learn WARREN DEMARTINI's Parts For BOBBY BLOTZER's RATT Gig
Mitch Perry says that he "hated" having to learn Warren DeMartini's parts while playing with Bobby Blotzer's version of RATT. Starting in late 2015, Blotzer spent about a year and a half playing shows under the name RATT with a lineup in which he was the sole member from the band's '80s heyday. The...April 28, 2020
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ALICE COOPER And KLAUS MEINE Among Guest Singers In Video For WINGER's All-Star Version Of 'Better Days Comin''
WINGER recently invited artists, friends and fans to sing along to "Better Days Comin'", the title track of the band's sixth studio album, which was released in April 2014 via Frontiers Music Srl. The accompanying music video, which can be seen below, features the following guest artists in order of...April 27, 2020
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Is Trending On Twitter For Anti-TRUMP Letter He Didn't Write
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is trending on Twitter for sharing an expletive-filled letter to President Donald Trump. The letter, which quickly went viral, opened by saying, "Dear Fucking Lunatic, at your recent press conference – more a word salad that had a stroke and fell down the stairs, you we...April 6, 2020
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ALAN MERRILL's Wife Reveals 'Awful Truth' About His Hospital Treatment Before His Coronavirus-Related Death
Alan Merrill's wife has revealed the "awful truth" about the treatment her husband received at a New York City hospital before he died of complications from coronavirus. Alan, who penned the anthem "I Love Rock 'N' Roll" that became a massive hit for fellow rocker Joan Jett, passed away on Sunday at...March 31, 2020
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JOAN JETT Mourns Death Of 'I Love Rock 'N Roll' Songwriter ALAN MERRILL
Alan Merrill, the singer and co-writer of the original version of "I Love Rock 'N Roll", has died at the age of 69. According to his daughter Laura, he passed away of complications from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. In 1975, Merrill recorded "I Love Rock 'N Roll" with his band...March 29, 2020
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Original MOTÖRHEAD Drummer PHIL 'PHILTHY ANIMAL' TAYLOR Celebrated On New LITTLE VILLAINS Album
Phil Taylor put the motor in MOTÖRHEAD for 13 incredible years, recording drums for that iconic band on 11 studio albums as well as four live albums. His stage presence became the stuff of rock legend and the ferocity with which he attacked his kit (as well as offstage antics) earned him the moniker...March 26, 2020
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MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS To Release 'Whore Of Babylon' In May
MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS, the band led by SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond, will its their new album, "Whore Of Babylon", on May 29 via Silver Lining Music. Forging a union between the mighty worlds of heavy metal and ancient history, MIKE LEPOND'S SILENT ASSASSINS are on a mission. "Whore Of Ba...March 24, 2020
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NERGAL's ME AND THAT MAN Releases Music Video For 'Confession' Feat. SHINING's NIKLAS KVARFORTH
Blackened blues project ME AND THAT MAN — founded in 2013 by BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski — has released the official music video for its new single, "Confession", off its upcoming album, "New Man, New Songs, Same Shit, Vol. 1", to be released on March 27 via Napalm Records. "Confession" i...March 20, 2020
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Releases Music Video For 'Child Of Night'
On April 17, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will release its new album, "Verminous", via Metal Blade Records. The disc is described in a press release as the band's most dynamic, rousing and emotional release to date, and it achieves this without compromising one iota of heaviness. The official music video...March 13, 2020
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YES Cancels Spring U.S. Tour, Appearance On 2020 'Cruise To The Edge'
YES has canceled a handful of shows in the U.S., in addition to an appearance on this year's Cruise To The Edge, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The progressive rock legends were scheduled to play several shows in the southeast United States this month alongside the ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT. Those...March 11, 2020
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