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SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON To Release Solo Cover Of JACOB BANKS's 'Chainsmoking' Next Week

SEVENDUST frontman Lajon Witherspoon will release his new solo single, a cover of British singer Jacob Banks's 2017 song "Chainsmoking", on January 1. A short preview is available below. This past September, Lajon told Talking Metal about his long-in-the-works debut solo album: "The solo thing for m...

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Rockers React To LESLIE WEST's Death

Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Neal Schon (JOURNEY),Joe Satriani, David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Joe Bonamassa, Joey DeMaio (MANOWAR),Rex Brown (PANTERA),Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL),Jeff Scott Soto (SONS OF APOLLO),Todd Kerns (SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRAT...

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JOURNEY Has Recorded 'Six Rockers' For Upcoming Album

Neal Schon says that JOURNEY has already recorded "six rockers" for its forthcoming studio album, which is due in 2021. JOURNEY's most recent LP, "Eclipse", was released in May 2011. The Walmart exclusive debuted on the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 13 — eight spots lower than the band's previous...

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DEAD CROSS Feat. MIKE PATTON, DAVE LOMBARDO: Video For 'Skin Of A Redneck'

DEAD CROSS, the Southern California hardcore outfit featuring Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MISFITS),Mike Patton (FAITH NO MORE, TOMAHAWK),Justin Pearson (THE LOCUST, RETOX) and Michael Crain (RETOX, FESTIVAL OF DEAD DEER),has unveiled a video for "Skin Of A Redneck". The track is t...

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Guitar Legend VINNIE MOORE Releases Music Video For 'Same Sun Shines'

Guitar legend Vinnie Moore, best known for his solo albums and work with rock icons UFO, has released a music video for "Same Sun Shines", a song from his latest critically acclaimed album "Soul Shifter". Says Vinnie: "I wrote this song at a time when I was struggling to find some light at the end o...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Says EDDIE VAN HALEN's Rhythm Playing Was Almost As Influential As His Solo Playing

In a brand new interview with "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt discussed the legacy of his longtime friend, VAN HALEN icon Eddie Van Halen, who died in October at the age of 65. "Who is the guy that influenced my style, sound, DNA out of everybody? It would be Edward...

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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN: 'In This Day And Age, Writing Songs And Putting Out Records Is Not A Money-Making Proposition'

In a new interview with the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen was asked if the band has used any of the coronavirus downtime to work on new music. He responded: "In speaking with my bandmates, I know that it's more about the need for an artistic outlet. That's really kind of w...

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$15 Billion Grant For Live Music Venues Included In COVID-19 Relief Bill

Congessional leaders announced on Sunday a new COVID-19 relief bill that will include funding for independent music venues that have been closed throughout the pandemic. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a statement saying the long-overdue $900 billion...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM On His Upcoming Autobiography: 'I Didn't Wanna Come Off Jaded'

During a recent appearance on the "Stop! Drop & Talk" podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum spoke about his upcoming autobiography, "Double Talkin' Jive: True Rock 'N' Roll Stories From The Drummer Of Guns N' Roses, The Cult, And Velvet Revolver", which will now arrive in April 2021 a...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH Criticizes DR. ANTHONY FAUCI For 'Lying To Society' About SANTA CLAUS

SHINEDOWN frontman Brent Smith has taken issue with Dr. Anthony Fauci "lying" to kids by saying Santa Claus will be able to travel on Christmas Eve despite the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Fauci, the country's top infectious-disease expert, said during a CNN "Sesame Street ABC's Of COVID-19 Town Hall"...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: My Favorite Memory Of My Dad

Wolfgang Van Halen has opened up about his relationship with his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The 29-year-old spoke about his dad while promoting "Distance", the first single from his solo band MAMMOTH WVH. Wolfgang wrote the song while Eddie battled cancer. "Distance" is a...

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Blasting Shit To Bits - The Final Show

NASUM's origins were humble. The band was born in 1992 from NECRONY's ashes in Örebro, a 13th century city nestled within the center of Sweden. The now defunct band's members are humble, and yet the Swedish act has left an indelible mark upon the face of extreme music. They will be remembered as one...

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ICE NINE KILLS Celebrates 24th Anniversary Of Iconic Horror Movie 'Scream' With Mini-Documentary

Horror-themed metalcore pioneers ICE NINE KILLS are celebrating the 24th anniversary of one of modern horror's most iconic movies, slasher classic "Scream", with a mini-documentary written and presented by the band's frontman, Spencer Charnas, about the 2018 "Scream Comes Home" convention, offering...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'I've Always Been A Rebel, And I'll Always Be A Rebel'

In a new interview with Bringin' it Backwards, Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER was asked what piece of advice he would give to young artists looking to make it in the music business. He responded (see video below): "My advice is always to tell artists, and sometimes this gets me in...

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NITA STRAUSS Dismisses Internet Haters: 'If 'Stairway To Heaven' Came Out Today, People Would Be Complaining'

In a new interview with Rob's School Of Music, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked if she had any tips for young female musicians stepping out into the male-dominated music world. She responded (see video below): "Honestly, my advice for girls is...