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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61

According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...

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MAGNUM's TONY CLARKIN Dead At 77

Tony Clarkin, guitarist, mastermind and main songwriter of the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band MAGNUM, has died at the age of 77. The news of his death comes just weeks after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. As a result of his diagnosis, MAGNUM can...

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TESLA's JEFF KEITH Says AC/DC's BON SCOTT Was His 'Biggest Inspiration'

In a recent interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, TESLA frontman Jeff Keith was asked to name the artists he listened to early on that made him want to get on stage and be a singer in a band. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, my first concert was 'Day On Th...

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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS, BAD COMPANY's PAUL RODGERS Featured In Fifth Season Of TV Show 'The Song'

The fifth season of the popular nationally syndicated music television show "The Song" will premiere with some of the biggest stars performing multiple smash hits on January 6 and January 7, 2024. The crew traveled across North America to capture intimate performances of the top artists in their res...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Will Go Down In History As The MOZART Of Rock And Roll Guitar'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon was asked why he thinks Eddie Van Halen's death has been so hard for rock music fans around the world to grapple with. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, Eddie Van Halen was very charismatic. His personality,...

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MAGNUM Releases New Single 'The Seventh Darkness'

British rock band MAGNUM will release a new studio album, "Here Comes The Rain", on January 12, 2024 via Steamhammer/SPV. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "The Seventh Darkness", can be seen below. "The Seventh Darkness" includes some awesome brass sections courtesy of guest musi...

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BLACK FLAG Announces 2024 Leg Of 'My War' North American Tour

BLACK FLAG has announced the 2024 leg of its "My War" tour. The trek will see the legendary punk rock band perform all of its influential 1984 album "My War" as a first set, and then a second set that draws mostly from the "Nervous Breakdown" through "Damaged" records. BLACK FLAG formed in 1976 in H...

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MAGNUM Members Open Up About TONY CLARKIN's Health: Canceling The Tour Was 'The Wise Thing To Do'

Earlier this week, it was announced that Tony Clarkin, guitarist, mastermind and main songwriter of the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band MAGNUM, has been diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. As a result of his diagnosis, MAGNUM has canceled its previously announced spring 2024 tour. In...

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Watch: Former EXODUS Members RICK HUNOLT And ROB DUKES Perform Band's Classic Songs In Albany, California

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt joined GENERATION KILL, the band featuring ex-EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, on stage last night (Thursday, December 21) at Ivy Room in Albany, California to perform the classic EXODUS songs "A Lesson In Violence", "War Is My Shepherd" and "Toxic Waltz". Video of the...

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TED NUGENT On TAYLOR SWIFT's Music: 'It's All Poppy Nonsense' With 'No Fire' And 'No Sensuality'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Joe Pags Show", Ted Nugent was asked if there is a newer band that came out in the 1990s or early 2000s, such as maybe the FOO FIGHTERS, that he really loves. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The FOO FIGHTERS are not really...

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THE ROLLING STONES Release Music Video For 'Mess It Up'

THE ROLLING STONES have release the music video for "Mess It Up". The clip stars British actor Nicholas Hoult who last week was confirmed by DC Studios CEO James Gunn to play Lex Luthor in the forthcoming "Superman: Legacy" movie. The video was shot in the U.S. by Grammy Award-winning director Calma...

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MAGNUM's TONY CLARKIN Diagnosed With Rare And Incurable Spinal Condition; Spring 2024 Tour Canceled

Tony Clarkin, guitarist, mastermind and main songwriter of the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band MAGNUM, has been diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. As a result of his diagnosis, MAGNUM has canceled its previously announced spring 2024 tour. Earlier today (Monday, December 18),Clarkin...

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GEORGE LYNCH On Being Excluded From ROLLING STONE's List Of '250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time': 'It's A Short List'

In a new interview with Ralph Rasmussen of RadioBypass, George Lynch spoke about his absence from Rolling Stone magazine's recently released list of "The 250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time". The former DOKKEN guitarist, who has led his own band called LYNCH MOB for almost 35 years, said (as transcr...

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FRANK HANNON Doesn't Know If TESLA Will Release Any New Music In 2024: 'We're More In Touring Mode Right Now'

In a new interview with RadioBypass, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to release new music in 2024. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, from what I know about 2024 is that we are going to release a vinyl version of 'Real To...

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NIKKI SIXX On Maintaining A Primary Residence In Wyoming: 'It Just Really Clears Our Head And Allows Us To Reset'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx spoke to People magazine about maintaining a primary residence in Wyoming, the least populous U.S. state, after living in Southern California for more than four decades. The 65-year-old musician, who shares a daughter Ruby, 4, with his wife Courtney Sixx, 38, said: "It...