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AEROSMITH's STEVEN TYLER And JOE PERRY: 'Pop! Rocks' Figures From FUNKO Coming Soon

The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has joined forces with AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. The legendary Massachusetts rockers' collaboration with Funko was announced on the company's web site and is expected to be made available in May....

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'Eddie Money Tribute Concert' Featuring JAMES HETFIELD, SAMMY HAGAR to Air In March On AXS TV

AXS TV honors the incredible life and enduring legacy of beloved rock icon Eddie Money, proudly serving as the exclusive broadcaster of the "Eddie Money Tribute Concert" — premiering Sunday, March 22 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The concert was the first public recognition honoring Eddie since his passin...

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Three New OZZY OSBOURNE Songs Appear On This Week's Mainstream Rock National Airplay Chart

Three songs from Ozzy Osbourne's new album, "Ordinary Man", are among this week's 40 most-played songs at American active rock radio — the first time in eight years that an artist has achieved such a feat. This week's Mainstream Rock National Airplay chart— a Nielsen BDS-ranked tally of the genre's...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Guitarist MICK MARS Is 'Almost Done' With His Debut Solo Album

Alabama musician Jacob Bunton has confirmed that he is the lead singer on MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars's highly anticipated debut solo album. Mars has been working on the disc — on and off — for at least the past four years. The effort is being recorded in Nashville, where Mars has lived for abou...

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JASON MOMOA Channeling OZZY OSBOURNE: Behind-The-Scenes Video

Behind-the-scenes video footage of Jason Momoa, the hulking star of the superhero film "Aquaman", channeling Ozzy Osbourne for the "Scary Little Green Men" teaser clip can be seen below. The Hawaiian-born actor, who is perhaps best-known for his role as Khal Drogo in HBO fantasy epic "Game Of Throne...

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JEFF PILSON Reflects On 1988 'Monsters Of Rock' Tour: 'I Wish DOKKEN Would Have Been More Up To The Task At The Time'

Bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, DOKKEN, DIO) recently spoke with Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show". The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On FOREIGNER's Mick Jones: Jeff: "He may not do every show [of the band's 2020...

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JAMES HETFIELD's Mandatory 'Sobriety Weekends' Forced METALLICA's Festival Cancelations

The organizers of the Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life festivals have offered more information about the cancelation of METALLICA's appearances at this year's events. It was announced earlier this month that METALLICA would not perform at the two Danny Wimmer Presents-produced U.S. festivals this s...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT To Sign Limited-Edition Mug At Burbank, California's Dark Delicacies

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett will be signing the limited-edition Hammett & Hyde Mug from The Kirk Hammett Collection on Sunday, March 22 at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, California between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This will be a numbered event. When you purchase the mug ($45),you will get a n...

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Watch KIRK HAMMETT, STEVEN TYLER, BILLY GIBBONS Perform At PETER GREEN Tribute Concert

On February 25, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett performed at an all-star tribute concert to FLEETWOOD MAC co-founder Peter Green at the London Palladium. The event, which was curated by Green's fellow FLEETWOOD MAC co-founder Mick Fleetwood, featured additional appearances by Billy Gibbons, David G...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Doesn't Blame IRON MAIDEN For Firing Him

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno says that he doesn't blame the band for firing him. Di'Anno recorded two classic albums with IRON MAIDEN before being dismissed over his party-heavy lifestyle and replaced by Bruce Dickinson. He went on to front a number of other bands, including KILLERS and BA...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Is 'Completely Blown Away' By Opportunity To Perform At PETER GREEN Tribute Concert

On February 25, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett will perform at an all-star tribute concert to FLEETWOOD MAC co-founder Peter Green at the London Palladium. The event, which is being curated by Green's fellow FLEETWOOD MAC co-founder Mick Fleetwood, will feature additional appearances by Billy Gibb...

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METALLICA Pulls Out Of SONIC TEMPLE And LOUDER THAN LIFE Festivals; JAMES HETFIELD Issues Statement

METALLICA has regretfully had to cancel their headline performances at Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio (May 15 and May 17) and Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky (September 18 and September 20) to allow singer James Hetfield to continue his road to recovery. METALLICA reass...

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MEGADETH To Begin Recording New Album Before Hitting The Road With LAMB OF GOD

MEGADETH is preparing to enter the studio to begin tracking its sixteenth album. The band revealed its recording plans over the weekend while thanking its fans and crew for a successful European tour with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH which ended on Saturday (February 22) in Sofia, Bulgaria. MEGADETH wrot...

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PÄR SUNDSTRÖM Says It Would Be 'Difficult' For SABATON To Write About Topics Other Than History

Iain Purdie of The Moshville Times conducted an interview with bassist Pär Sundström of Swedish metallers SABATON prior to the band's February 8 concert at Wembley Arena in London, England, United Kingdom. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)....

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BRIAN TATLER Doesn't Know Why Original DIAMOND HEAD Singer SEAN HARRIS Hasn't Released Any New Music In Nearly 30 Years

Mark Strigl of the "Talking Metal" podcast recently conducted an interview with guitarist Brian Tatler of British metal veterans DIAMOND HEAD. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the diversity of sounds found on their latest studio alb...