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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Calls WOLFGANG VAN HALEN 'A Beautiful Human Being'. 'He's So Well Balanced'

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, Rick Allen spoke about his recent encounter with Wolfgang Van Halen when MAMMOTH WVH opened for DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE at three shows in the United Kingdom and Ireland. "Well, interestingly enough, I was very fortunate to meet Wolfie'...

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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Says Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales Is Making It Harder For Bands To Survive

In a new interview with The Razor's Edge, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's kind of like just life...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Covers IRON MAIDEN's 'The Trooper'

SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has released a music video for his cover of the IRON MAIDEN classic "The Trooper". The track was produced by Jona Tee and features a guitar solo from Philip Näslund. Erik, who made his recording debut with SKID ROW on the recently released studio album, "The Gang's Al...

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TAYLOR HAWKINS London Tribute Concert Nominated For EMMY

The Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London, honoring the late FOO FIGHTERS drummer, has been nominated for an Emmy. The show, which streamed live on Paramount+, is one of five nominees in the "Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special" category. Directed by Joel Gallen and produced...

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COREY TAYLOR On Being Compared To 'A Young BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN' By DUFF MCKAGAN: 'That Meant So Much To Me'

During a recent appearance on "The Rockman Power Hour", SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked about a recent quote from Duff McKagan in which the GUNS N' ROSES bassist described watching a solo Taylor performance thusly: "I saw Corey command an audience like a young Bruce Springsteen, acoustic gu...

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Over 30 Artists Announced For 2024 MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

The annual Monsters Of Rock cruise (MORC),one of the world's premier hard rock and heavy metal fan immersive music cruises, is returning for its twelfth year. Promoter On the Blue Cruises has announced the five-day/five-night full-ship music charter will set sail March 2-7, 2024 aboard Royal Caribb...

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LITA FORD Announces Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Lita Ford has announced a series of live dates in the U.S. for this summer and fall. The 64-year-old rocker, who started her career with the '70s all-female band THE RUNAWAYS, which also included Joan Jett, will play the following shows over the course of the coming months: July 13 - Pickerington, O...

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Watch: Ex-NIGHTWISH Member MARKO HIETALA Joins DELAIN On Stage In Switzerland

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist/bassist Marko "Marco" Hietala joined DELAIN on stage during an open-air concert this past Saturday (July 8) at Z7 Summer Nights in Pratteln, Switzerland to perform the latter band's song "Your Body Is A Battleground". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Ba...

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LAJON WITHERSPOON Doesn't See SEVENDUST Ending Any Time Soon

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon was asked if the end of the band is coming soon. He responded: "There definitely will be an end, but I don't see it any time right now. I just turned 50 and I feel healthier than I did when I was 30. John Connolly [gui...

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CHEAP TRICK Announces October 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Legendary rockers CHEAP TRICK have announced a series of new headlining dates for this fall. The trek kicks off on October 2 in Springfield, Missouri and ends on October 22 in Reno, Nevada. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 14. CHEAP TRICK will spend August opening for Rod Ste...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD Announces 'Ubiquitous' Album, Shares 'My Baby' Single

PUDDLE OF MUDD will release a new album, "Ubiquitous", on September 8 via Pavement Entertainment. The follow-up to 2019's "Welcome To Galvania" will be available on streaming and traditional platforms worldwide. PUDDLE OF MUDD lead singer and rhythm guitarist Wes Scantlin comments: "Fans can expect...

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DYING FETUS Announces New Album, Fall 2023 Tour

Death metal overlords DYING FETUS will return with a new album, "Make Them Beg For Death", on September 8 via Relapse Records. The official music video for the LP's latest single, "Feast Of Ashes", directed by Blvckbox Studios, can be seen below. Recorded in Baltimore with longtime producer Steve Wr...

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DARKEST HOUR Signs With MNRK HEAVY; New Album Due In Early 2024

MNRK Heavy has announced the signing of DARKEST HOUR. Under this new worldwide deal, the Washington, D.C. metal band will release its tenth studio album in early 2024. MNRK's SVP of rock and metal Scott Givens, says: "We are thrilled to welcome DARKEST HOUR back to MNRK Heavy and look forward to un...

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COREY TAYLOR Releases Second Single, 'Post Traumatic Blues', From Upcoming 'CMF2' Album

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actor and New York Times best-selling author Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR) has released "Post Traumatic Blues", the second single from his forthcoming solo studio album, "CMF2". Corey says: "'Post Traumatic Blues' is my attempt to describ...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Don't Think I've Ever Played Better In My Career Than I Have In Recent Years'

In a recent interview with Jordi Pinyol, Vivian Campbell was asked about the differences in his guitar-playing approach in the two bands that he is currently a member of, DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's very, very different, especially in DEF LEPPARD...