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Report: COACHELLA Festival In Talks To Move To October Due To Coronavirus
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has reportedly been postponed to October amid concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The news was first reported by journalist Yashar Ali and was corroborated by Entertainment Tonight. Billboard.com also reported that organizers will likely know withi...March 10, 2020
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LACUNA COIL's CRISTINA SCABBIA: Italy 'Didn't Create Coronavirus; We Are Fighting It'
Cristina Scabbia of Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL says that she and her bandmates are "doing well" and are continuing to live their lives despite the fact that their country has reported the most deaths from the new coronavirus outside of China, where the virus emerged in December. On Thursday,...March 7, 2020
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SLIPKNOT Postpones Asian Tour, Including KNOTFEST JAPAN, Amid Coronavirus Fears
SLIPKNOT has postponed its previously announced tour of Asia, including the band's two-day Knotfest Japan festival, because of "global health concerns" amid the spread of coronavirus. Earlier tonight, SLIPKNOT released the following statement via social media: "In light of global health concerns, SL...March 5, 2020
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LACUNA COIL Cancels Shows Due To Coronavirus
Italian heavy rockers LACUNA COIL have canceled their previously scheduled shows in Australia and Southeast Asia due to mounting concerns of the coronavirus. The band announced the cancelation in a social media post earlier today. They wrote: "ATTENTION SOUTH EAST ASIA‼️ We regret to inform our belo...March 2, 2020
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DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Accused Then-President OBAMA Of 'Staging' Aurora, Sikh Temple Massacres
Kerrang! has just posted an interview with Dave Mustaine that originally ran in a June 2018 issue of the U.K. magazine in which the MEGADETH mainman addressed the controversial comments he made on stage in Singapore in August 2012 about then-President Barack Obama "staging" murders and turning the U...February 15, 2020
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MATTHIAS JABS Is 'A Bit Surprised' SCORPIONS Haven't Been Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction
As the hard rock and metal community continues to debate the validity of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame after JUDAS PRIEST and MOTÖRHEAD was denied induction in 2020, legendary German rockers SCORPIONS have largely been left out of the discussion. The band has been eligible for the honor since 1997...February 3, 2020
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Video Premiere: RICHIE KOTZEN's 'Devil's Hand'
"Devil's Hand", the new video from singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen, can be seen below. The track is taken from his his 22nd solo album, "50 For 50" — which is now available via his own custom label, Headroom-Inc. The three-disc collection is just what the title implies: a...February 3, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS Says Playing Clubs With BRITISH LION Is 'Not A Chore'
In a recent interview with the West Virginia radio station Rock 105 WKLC, IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris was asked how it feels to be launching "something new" with his BRITISH LION side project. He responded (hear audio below): "It's a change, and I like a change. Certainly at this level of playi...February 1, 2020
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MATTHIAS JABS Says New SCORPIONS Album Will Be 'Very Powerful'
SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs spoke to Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station about the band's upcoming studio album. Tentatively due before the end of the year, the disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best Of Rock Ballads", wh...January 29, 2020
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RICHIE KOTZEN's '50 For 50': More Details Revealed About 50-Song Album
When a person turns 50, they usually spend that entire year celebrating in as large of a way as possible to make it their biggest and most memorable birthday yet. Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen is taking the concept literally, as he gears up for the release of his most ambitio...January 27, 2020
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SCORPIONS Will 'Try To Focus On The Harder Edge Of The Band' With Upcoming Studio Album
During a January 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine spoke about the band's plans for a new studio album. The upcoming disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best Of Rock Ballads", which was an antho...January 24, 2020
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SCORPIONS Hope To Release New Studio Album Before End Of 2020
SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine spoke to the "Talking Pictures" TV show about the band's plans for a new studio album. The upcoming disc will mark the German hard rock legends' first release since 2017's "Born To Touch Your Feelings - Best Of Rock Ballads", which was an anthology of SCORPIONS' new and...January 20, 2020
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YES And ASIA Keyboardist GEOFFREY DOWNES Says British Monarchy Has Been 'Completely Destroyed' By Two Americans
ASIA and YES keyboardist Geoff Downes says it is "quite astonishing" that the British monarchy has been ruined by two Americans. After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to "step back" from their roles as senior members of the Royal family, questions have arisen about its continued relevance...January 20, 2020
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P.O.D. Guitarist MARCOS CURIEL Discusses Differences Between American And European Audiences
Pozzo Live conducted an interview with P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel prior to the band's November 17 concert at Le Forum in Vauréal, France. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the response to P.O.D.'s latest studio album, "Circles": Mar...January 4, 2020
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LOU GRAMM On His 'Retirement': 'I've Lost The Desire To Be Out On The Road Performing Constantly'
In a recent interview with Daily Boom, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm spoke about his decision to retire from performing as a solo artist. He said: "At the end of last year, I disassembled my own band and that was that. Different variations of that band had been together for 13 or 14 years, and...December 28, 2019
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