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PAUL STANLEY's R&B Band SOUL STATION Releases Cover Of SMOKEY ROBINSON's 'Ooo Baby Baby'
Paul Stanley has released a cover version of Smokey Robinson's classic song "Ooo Baby Baby", recorded by the KISS frontman's R&B band SOUL STATION. An official "socially distanced" performance music video for SOUL STATION's rendition can be seen below. In a statement accompanying the clip, Stanl...May 29, 2020
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Knew When I Met DAVE MUSTAINE That We Had Something'
In a new interview with HardRockCore, David Ellefson reflected on MEGADETH's early years and the evolution of the band's creative process over the last three and a half decades. "I knew when I met Dave [Mustaine, MEGADETH guitarist/vocalist] that we had something," the bassist said (hear audio below...May 28, 2020
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ALICE COOPER Says JOHNNY DEPP Would Be 'The Best Guy' To Play Him In Hypothetical Biopic
In a new interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, legendary rocker Alice Cooper was asked if he would be open to having a biopic about his life made one day. He responded: "I hope it's not of those where we get to die first… Usually it's gonna happen with bands that were extremely commercially successfu...May 28, 2020
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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN: DAVE MUSTAINE And DAVID ELLEFSON 'Haven't Lost The Fire That Drives Them Wanting To Do This'
In a new interview with the "Into The Darkness" podcast, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren spoke about the passion that his bandmates Dave Mustaine (guitar, vocals) and David Ellefson (bass) still have for performing live, nearly 40 years into the group's existence. "With Dave, he's very passionate ab...May 27, 2020
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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Says It's 'Breathtaking' To See People Ignoring Coronavirus Social Distancing Guidelines
WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale has told Ultimate Classic Rock in a new interview that he is concerned about people not following the CDC's social distancing guidelines created in response to the coronavirus pandemic. "It's just a really challenging time," he said. "I see some people taking the pr...May 27, 2020
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OBSCURA Rejoined By Guitarist CHRISTIAN MÜNZNER
After a six-year break, guitarist Christian Münzner has rejoined German progressive death metallers OBSCURA as a permanent member. Münzner, known for his virtuoso guitar playing in extreme metal, joined OBSCURA in 2008 and recorded the band's critically acclaimed full-length albums "Cosmogenesis" (2...May 27, 2020
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Former FLYLEAF Singer LACEY STURM Releases Lyric Video For New Solo Single 'The Decree'
Former FLYLEAF vocalist Lacey Sturm has released the official lyric video for her new solo single, "The Decree" (available now via Followspot Records). A second single, "State Of Me", will follow later in the year. Sturm performed both "The Decree" and "State Of Me" during her fall 2019 tour. Lacey...May 27, 2020
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Releases New Jazz Album, 'Resistance'
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has released "Resistance", a deep journey into the idiom of jazz from a composer and player with an edge. Poland's compositions are like narrations of all the complexities of life, both beauty and challenge are equally embraced in the process. "Resistance" was...May 27, 2020
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DAVID ELLEFSON Explains Why MEGADETH Refuses To Record New Album Remotely
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently appeared on Epic Footnote Productions' podcast "There Goes My Hero". During part one of the interview, which can be heard below, Ellefson explained why MEGADETH insists on recording their new album in person as opposed to remotely, what inspired him to record...May 26, 2020
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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Drops $2.2 Million From Asking Price Of Lake Tahoe Estate
Former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE singer David Coverdale has dropped $2.2 million from the asking price of his Lake Tahoe estate. Coverdale put the home on the market in April 2019 for for $9.85 million, but that price came down last month to $7.65 million. Found in Incline Village, a commun...May 25, 2020
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NEAL MORSE, MIKE PORTNOY And RANDY GEORGE Cover 'Baker Street' (Video)
Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy and Randy George recently 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 (incl...May 25, 2020
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Checks In With His Creator Every Morning
In a May 21 interview with "Let's Discuss With Lance Hall", MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked about his interpretation of the acronym F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Appearing Real) and how it pertains to his life. "The thing about fear, growing up in a faith-based community and being sober and bei...May 24, 2020
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VINNY APPICE Says RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Never Warmed Up' Before Going On Stage
Former DIO, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN & HELL drummer Vinny Appice has confirmed to Professor Of Rock that legendary singer Ronnie James Dio "never warmed up" before hitting the stage. Appice recalled (see video below): "[Ronnie would be] backstage. Right before the show, I'd go to his dressing ro...May 23, 2020
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SAMMY HAGAR Says He Will Never Announce A Farewell Tour
In a new interview with with the KSHE 95 radio station, legendary rocker Sammy Hagar addressed the fact that a spate of iconic rock and metal bands have announced farewell tours in recent years, including KISS, BLACK SABBATH and Ozzy Osbourne. He said (hear audio below): "I haven't announced my fare...May 23, 2020
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ADRENALINE MOB Guitarist Collaborates With LAST IN LINE Singer On BLACKEN THE SKY Project
ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando has collabored with LAST IN LINE vocalist Andrew Freeman and W.A.S.P./ex-ANGRA drummer Aquiles Priester on a project called BLACKEN THE SKY. The band's debut album is currently being finalized for a tentative late 2020 release via Frontiers Music Srl. Orlando di...May 23, 2020
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