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Watch: KISS Plays Three-Song Set At 2023 Australian Football League Grand Final

KISS performed during the Telstra pre-game entertainment at the 2023 Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final earlier today (Saturday, September 30) in Melbourne, Australia. The legendary rockers were a late inclusion to the AFL's biggest day being announced after CROWDED HOUSE pulled out just u...

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SHADOWS FALL's BRIAN FAIR Has 'No Problem' With Limited Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows

SHADOWS FALL vocalist Brian Fair has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synt...

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NEW YEARS DAY Unleashes New Single 'Vampyre'

Rock band NEW YEARS DAY has released a new single, "Vampyre". A ferocious and haunting track — just in time for the scariest time of the year — "Vampyre" serves as a follow-up to last year's "Hurts Like Hell". NEW YEARS DAY vocalist Ash Costello comments: "'Vampyre' is a song for anyone who has batt...

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ALICE COOPER Has No Plans To Retire: 'I'll Be Up There At 90 If I'm Still In Good Enough Shape'

Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy magazine as part of an in-depth 16-page cover story, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper told writer Andrew Daly that he's determined to buck the current trend of rock stars retiring. "A farewell tour hasn't crossed my mind at all," said Alice, who turned 75 this y...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS's Farewell Tour: 'We Can See The End Now'

During a new appearance on Australia's "The Project", KISS frontman Paul Stanley discussed the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour which is scheduled to conclude in early December in New York City. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's interesting because we can see the end no...

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OSBOURNES Release Episode 3 Of Their Revived Podcast

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the third episode of their revived podcast. With special guest comedian Jamie Kennedy, the Osbournes delve into the changing landscape of the entertainment industry and explore the behind-the-scenes messaging in Sharon...

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DON DOKKEN To Fans Criticizing His Vocal Performance: 'If I Can't Sing The Way They Remember Me, Then Just Don't Come To The Show'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken spoke about the difficulties he has had preserving his voice as he gets older and the issues he has encountered trying to reproduce DOKKEN's classic material in a live setting. He said in part (as transcribed by...

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STEVE BROWN Says TRIXTER Will 'Never' Reunite With MARK 'GUS' SCOTT: He 'Was An Adequate Drummer At Best Anyway'

In a new interview with Robert Miguel of Uvalde Radio Rocks, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown was asked about the possibility of him and other members of the band's classic lineup reuniting to play their first shows since 2017. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Pete's [Loran, TRIXTER singe...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On His Partnership With GIBSON: 'I've Never Been Treated Better By A Guitar Company'

In February 2021, it was announced that MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine had partnered with Gibson after spending nearly a decade and a half with Dean. Asked in a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar how his affiliation with Gibson came about, Mustaine said: "This is a wonderful situation....

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BLAZE BAYLEY: IRON MAIDEN Is 'The Most Important Heavy Metal Band In The World'

In a new interview with SoundMojo's "Innersleeve" music podcast, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about how he balances honoring his time with the legendary British heavy metal band during his concerts while also promoting his more recent solo output. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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DON DOKKEN: 'My Whole Right Arm Is Paralyzed'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken spoke about how the complications from his November 2019 neck and spinal surgery affected the making of the band's upcoming thirteenth studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", which will arrive on October 27 via Silver Lining Music. The 70...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY's CHRIS ROBERTSON Weighs In On Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows

Chris Robertson of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that ma...

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DON DOKKEN On His Relationship With GEORGE LYNCH: 'We're Too Old To Argue Anymore'

For much of the last few years, George Lynch has been rejoining DOKKEN on stage to perform the same three classic songs: "Kiss Of Death", "When Heaven Comes Down" and "Tooth And Nail". George normally opens the shows with his longtime band LYNCH MOB, and then, to end the evening, treats fans to a sp...

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ACE FREHLEY Completes Mixing Eight Songs For Next Solo Album: 'It Sounds Stellar'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is currently mixing his new studio album for a tentative early 2024 release via MNRK Music Group (formerly known as eOne Music). Assisting the 72-year-old musician with some of the new LP's songwriting and production has been TRIXTER's Steve Brown, who took to his...

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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU Says It's 'Awesome' To See JOSEY SCOTT Playing Music Again

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, SALIVA bassist Brad Stewart and vocalist Bobby Amaru spoke about the fact that original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) recently embarked on a tour under the JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA banner which sees him performing a...