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STATUS QUO To Release 'Down Down & Dignified At The Royal Albert Hall' And 'Down Down & Dirty At Wacken'
STATUS QUO will release a pair of "twin" live albums, "Down Down & Dignified At The Royal Albert Hall" and "Down Down & Dirty At Wacken", on August 17 through earMUSIC. These releases capture the legendary band delivering two sets, each full of hits, energy and passion, while each offering a radical...July 19, 2018
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL On Strained Relationship With RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'We Both Made The Mistake Of Going After Each Other Through The Media'
Clint Switzer of the "Music Mania" podcast recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DEF LEPPARD's current co-headlining North American tour with J...July 15, 2018
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STEPHEN PEARCY: 'WARREN DEMARTINI Was Not Fired' From RATT
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy says that Warren DeMartini "didn't wanna go out there" and play shows with the band, leading to the guitarist's departure from the group. Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining original members in RATT's current lineup, which made its live debut Saturday n...July 10, 2018
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STEEL PANTHER's SATCHEL And TC ELECTRONIC Face Backlash Over 'Offensive' And 'Sexist' Guitar Pedal Effect
TC Electronic has stopped advertising a preset guitar pedal effect called the "Pussy Melter" — which it designed in conjunction with STEEL PANTHER guitarist Satchel (real name: Russ Parrish) — after a number of musicians criticized the Danish audio company for using sexist language to title the Tone...July 10, 2018
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WATAIN Frontman On Status Of Guitarist SET TEITAN: 'There Is No Bandmember Having To Leave'
Hayley Leggs conducted an interview with frontman Erik Danielsson of Swedish black metallers WATAIN at this year's Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's current European summer...July 8, 2018
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RATT's New Lineup Performs Live For First Time: Video, Photos
RATT's new lineup made its live debut last night (Saturday, July 7) in Mulvane, Kansas. Fan-filmed video footage and photos of the concert can be found below. Singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining original members in RATT's current lineup, which also includes drummer...July 8, 2018
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GUS G.: Why FIREWIND Did Not Become Bigger
Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, was recently interviewed by "The Classic Metal Show". You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if he thinks his decision to join Ozzy's band in 2009...July 6, 2018
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES To Play Two Intimate Los Angeles Shows
BLACK VEIL BRIDES will play two special, intimate concerts in Los Angeles this fall. The two shows will take place October 19 and October 20 at the Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, California. BLACK VEIL BRIDES are continuing to tour in support of their fifth album, "Vale", which came out on January...July 6, 2018
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Hear ANN WILSON's Cover Of AUDIOSLAVE's 'I Am The Highway' In Tribute To CHRIS CORNELL
Late SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE vocalist Chris Cornell is one of the many artists whom HEART singer Ann Wilson pays tribute to with her new collection, "Immortal", due out September 14. The album will feature Wilson's versions of classic songs by such icons as Cornell, David Bowie, Tom Petty, Glenn...July 6, 2018
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METALLICA Guitarist Trying To Sell Second Sea Cliff Mansion At $3 Million Discount
According to SFGate, one of two properties METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett once called home in Sea Cliff, a neighborhood in northwestern San Francisco, California, is back on the market for $13 million. Hammett first listed 320 Sea Cliff in 2017 for $16 million, then dropped the price a couple time...July 5, 2018
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Drummer JIMMY DEGRASSO Is No Longer Involved With RATT
Drummer Jimmy DeGrasso has confirmed to SiriusXM DJ Eddie Trunk that he is no longer part of RATT. Singer Stephen Pearcy and bassist Juan Croucier are the sole remaining original members in RATT's current lineup, which will make its live debut in Mulvane, Kansas on July 7. When RATT announced its 20...July 4, 2018
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VAN HALEN Bassist WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Completes Work On Solo Album
VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen has completed work on his debut solo album. The disc was mixed by producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who has previously worked with ALTER BRIDGE, Slash and SEVENDUST, among many others. Baskette wrote in a social-media post: "There are no words to describe the s...July 2, 2018
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GEOFF TATE On Performing Entire 'Operation: Mindcrime' Album Again: I'm Giving The People What They Want
Don De Leaumont of The Great Southern Brainfart recently conducted an interview with original QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked about his 30th-anniversary tour for QUEENSRŸCHE's landmark "Operation: Mindcrime" concept album during which...July 1, 2018
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TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Has '70, 80 Percent Of The Material Written' For Next NIGHTWISH Album
Metal Wani's Prathamesh Hoshing conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist/songwriter Tuomas Holopainen at this year's Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On playing some of...July 1, 2018
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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Unveils His First Mural
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, who took up painting after leaving the legendary heavy metal band, unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind mural on the wall of a Florida restaurant. The unique art at Evo in Tequesta is his first mural. "I love this local gem of a restaurant and couldn't think of a bet...June 30, 2018
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