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TOMMY LEE On His MÖTLEY CRÜE Bandmates: 'We're Actually Closer Now Than We've Ever Been'

In a new interview with Bonnie Laufer, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee spoke about the band's longevity. Asked what the "secret" is to the secret to MÖTLEY CRÜE's ability to stay together as a band for 45 years, Lee responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know, sweetheart. I pinch mys...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Looks Back On Band's First Show: 'It Was Packed To The Rafters'

In a recent interview with Belgische Radio Unie, original AC/DC frontman Dave Evans was once again asked how the band got its name. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were trying to find a name because the guy that was gonna manage us at the time, he said, 'Look, I've got y...

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GRAHAM BONNET Remains Rock's Business Suit-Clad Ironman At 78

By David E. Gehlke The age-adverse Graham Bonnet recently issued a live album under the "Lost In Hollywood Again" banner. The 16-song platter appropriately digs into all eras of the English-born singer's storied career, leaning heavily on his ALCATRAZ, MSG and RAINBOW years, which, after all this ti...

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JOHN MOYER: 'There's No Shortage Of' New 'Music Coming From DISTURBED'

In a recent interview with Mark Strigl, DISTURBED bassist John Moyer addressed the band's recent announcement that it was taking "quite a bit of time off next year". John said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, you know, every band takes a break after they tour. It's pretty standard. Some...

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DON DOKKEN Admits DOKKEN's 2016 Reunion Tour Of Japan 'Was A Disaster': It Was 'Mostly Because Of Me'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The SDR Show, Don Dokken joined hosts Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg to discuss DOKKEN performing at the first Rocklahoma festival, growing up in an orphanage until he was six years old, starting out as a drummer and guitarist and coming from a musical fami...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN On His OZZY OSBOURNE Audition: 'It Sounded Fine' But 'I Didn't Really Match The Vibe Of The Band Very Much'

In a recent interview with Argentina's TCDG Guitar Lessons, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman once again reflected on his audition for Ozzy Osbourne's band back in the late 1980s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They actually called me when I lived in San Francisco. I was in CA...

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ROLAND GRAPOW On Upcoming MASTERPLAN Album 'Metalmorphosis': 'I Didn't Wanna Make Any Compromise'

In a recent interview with Brazil's Todo Mundo Em Campo, former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow spoke about the upcoming MASTERPLAN album, "Metalmorphosis", which is tentatively due in early 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "It's finished already. It was...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Wasn't Talking About Him In His Recent Online Outburst: 'Nothing To Do With Me'

Jeff Scott Soto says that he wants to be friends with Yngwie Malmsteen again, nearly four decades after he left the legendary Swedish guitarist's band. Soto, who sang on Yngwie's first two albums, 1984's "Rising Force" and 1985's "Marching Out", discussed his relationship with Malmsteen during a rec...

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MARK OSEGUEDA On Singing SLAYER Songs With KERRY KING: 'I Do My Best To Do TOM ARAYA Justice, And I Think I Do'

During a recent appearance on the Iron City Rocks podcast, DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda spoke about how he ended up joining SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band more than two years ago. In addition to Kerry and Mark, the KERRY KING band includes drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER),bassist Kyle San...

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Former VENOM Members MANTAS And ABADDON Reunite On Stage In Japan: Entire Concert Video Now Available

Former VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Antony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) reunited for a special concert on November 30 at Shinjuku Antiknock, a legendary music venue in Tokyo, Japan. Dunn and Bray performed three VENOM classics alongside some of Japan's finest black metal players: Masaki "...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE Is Working On Album With His Son JAMES: 'It's Not A Drumming Record', IAN Says

DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice has revealed that he is working on a solo album of sorts with his son James. The 77-year-old British-born-musician — who spent much of the past year performing with the band PURPENDICULAR, which started in October 2007 as a DEEP PURPLE tribute act but evolved into a ban...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Seeing ACE FREHLEY In An Open Casket Was Heartbreaking: 'I Just Had To Put My Head Down'

During a recent appearance on the "Mohr Stories" podcast, hosted by comedian and actor Jay Mohr, Gene Simmons was asked how he found out about the passing of his longtime KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. Gene responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was here in California, and I got a text from...

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FINGER ELEVEN Members Reflect On Three-Decade Career: 'The Dream Is Still Happening'

In a recent interview with CHOM 97 7's Randy Renaud, Scott Anderson (vocals) and James Black (lead guitar/backing vocals) of Canadian rockers FINGER ELEVEN were asked what it feels like to be performing songs to an audience that includes kids who are younger than the bandmembers were when they first...

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GRAHAM BONNET Shoots Down 'Lip Sync' Accusations, Calls Current ALCATRAZZ Lineup 'Laughable': 'It's Terrible'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet spoke about "Lost In Hollywood Again", the latest live album from his own group, the GRAHAM BONNET BAND, which is out on now via Frontiers Music Srl. After the interviewer noted that the LP sounds "absolutely rea...

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CARL SENTANCE On His Exit From NAZARETH: 'It's Time To Move On'

Carl Sentance has commented on his exit from NAZARETH, saying that it was "time" for him to "move on" from the band. On December 21, the Scottish rock legends announced that they had parted ways with the British vocalist and replaced him with Gianni Pontillo. No reason was given for Carl's departure...