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GUS G.: Playing With OZZY OSBOURNE Was 'A Big Learning Experience'
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band more than a decade ago, was asked in a new interview with "The Five Count" radio show what it was like landing the gig with the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer. "I would be a liar if I would tell you it wasn't intimidating at first," he re...May 10, 2020
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ALTER BRIDGE's MARK TREMONTI: A Lot Of The Most Talented Musicians Are Not The Nicest People
In a recent HardDrive DL roundtable, ALTER BRIDGE's Mark Tremonti and STAIND's Mike Mushok awere asked by host Lou Brutus what it is that makes a person a great bandmember. Mark responded (see video below): "It feels like every band has that one guy that kind of throws everything in the garbage for...May 10, 2020
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JAMES LABRIE On DREAM THEATER Reunion With MIKE PORTNOY: 'Never Say Never'
James LaBrie says that he "highly" doubts DREAM THEATER will reunite with Mike Portnoy in the not-too-distant future, but he doesn't rule out the possibility completely. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER 35 years ago, abruptly quit the band in September 2010 while on tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD....May 9, 2020
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SYMPHONY X Is 'Ready To Start Writing' A New Album
SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond was asked in a new interview with Metal Nation if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to begin writing material for the follow-up to their 2015 album "Underworld". He responded (see video below): "Well, what we decided is as soon as the virus thing kind of sl...May 8, 2020
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Listen To BUMBLEFOOT's Entire 'Barefoot 2' Acoustic EP Of Cover Songs
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has just released a new acoustic EP of cover songs, "Barefoot 2". Thal says: "In 2008 I released the first 'Barefoot' acoustic EP, a collection of Bumblefoot songs played as stripped-down acoustic versions. It's a pleasu...May 8, 2020
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U.S. Treasury Secretary STEVEN MNUCHIN Fires Back At AXL ROSE: 'What Have You Done For The Country Lately?'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has fired back at Axl Rose after the GUNS N' ROSES singer called him "an asshole." On Wednesday (May 6),Rose took to his Twitter to write: "It's official! Whatever anyone may have previously thought of Steve Mnuchin he's officially an asshole," A couple of hou...May 7, 2020
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Hear BUMBLEFOOT Cover IRON MAIDEN's 'Wasted Years' On 'Barefoot 2' Acoustic EP
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will release a new acoustic EP of cover songs, "Barefoot 2" on May 8. Thal says: "In 2008 I released the first 'Barefoot' acoustic EP, a collection of Bumblefoot songs played as stripped-down acoustic versions. It's a pl...May 7, 2020
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AXL ROSE Says U.S. Treasury Secretary STEVEN MNUCHIN Is 'Officially An A**hole'
Axl Rose has blasted U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as "an asshole." Earlier today, the GUNS N' ROSES singer took to his Twitter to write: "It's official! Whatever anyone may have previously thought of Steve Mnuchin he’s officially an asshole." It's unclear what prompted Axl's outburst, but...May 6, 2020
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NEAL MORSE, MIKE PORTNOY And RANDY GEORGE Return With 'Cov3r To Cov3r'
Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George have announced their return to the "Cover To Cover" series of albums with "Cov3r To Cov3r", the brand new third instalment. Featuring their renditions of classic tracks by the likes of KING CRIMSON, JETHRO TULL, Gerry Rafferty, David Bowie and more (includin...May 5, 2020
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI On Making New Music: 'Every Night I Play And Put Something Down' On Tape
In a brand new interview with SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi once again spoke about his plans to record and release new music. The 72-year-old guitar legend, who has kept a relatively low profile since the completion of SABBATH's "The End" tour in February 2017, said that he i...May 4, 2020
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ENUFF Z'NUFF Announces New Studio Album 'Brainwashed Generation'
ENUFF Z'NUFF will release its new album, "Brainwashed Generation", on July 10 via Frontiers Music Srl. The follow-up to 2018's "Diamond Boy" is described in a press release as "a diverse collection of songs that demonstrate the progression of musical styles in the ENUFF Z'NUFF catalog, all while ret...May 4, 2020
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ALL THAT REMAINS Singer Says 'Almost Any Of The Songs' On METALLICA's 'Load' And 'Reload' Albums 'Could Go On A NICKELBACK Record'
ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte says that most of the songs on METALLICA's "Load" and "Reload" albums are sonically very similar to any of the NICKELBACK albums. Labonte compared the legendary heavy metal band to the much-maligned Canadian rockers during a recent appearance on "Breaking The I...May 3, 2020
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KISS's GENE SIMMONS Educates Fans About Importance Of Wearing Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has taken the time to educate his fans on the importance of wearing face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19. The purpose of any cloth face covering is to prevent droplet particles from spreading to — and potentially infecting — other people. Simmons made the...May 3, 2020
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Says He's Played Some Of His Best Shows 'In Little Sweaty S**tholes'
During a May 2 Instagram Live session, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked to name his favorite venue to play. He responded (see video below): "I don't know. I like small shitholes and I like big arenas, like the Budokan [in Japan], and there are some arenas in America which are famous...May 3, 2020
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Concerts In Missouri Could Return On Monday, Says Governor
Concerts could return to Missouri as early as Monday, it has been revealed. Less than a week ago, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the first phase of the "Show-Me Strong Recovery Plan" outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity on May 4, 2020. During Ph...May 2, 2020
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