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'Bowl For Ronnie' 2023 Bowling Party To Take Place In November

The annual Bowl For Ronnie celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Thursday, November 16, 2023. The event, to be held at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California, will once again be hosted by television and radio personality Eddie Tru...

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FOREIGNER To Announce 'Major Tour' For 2024

In a new interview with Rock Show Critique, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's farewell tour, which officially launched in July. Asked how he trek is going so far, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's been going great. [Support band] LOVERBOY have been amazing....

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Watch: WINGER's REB BEACH Celebrates 60th Birthday Onstage In West Hollywood

WINGER guitarist Reb Beach celebrated his 60th birthday onstage with his bandmates on August 31 at the Whisky A Go Go. Before launching into the song "Pull Me Under", Beach was presented with a birthday cake in the shape of an oversized can of Coors Light. Fan-filmed video of the cake presentation c...

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JEFF BECERRA: 'POSSESSED Was The Very First Death Metal Band'

In a new interview with Jerry Kurunen of Finland's Rauta, POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra was asked if his band is rightfully credited with initially creating the term "death metal" in 1983. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One hundred percent. I had the copyright in 1983. POSSESSED wa...

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JEFF PILSON Doesn't Know If FOREIGNER Will Play More Shows After Fall 2024 Las Vegas Residency

In a new interview with the Idaho radio station 94.9 FM and 104.5 FM The Pick, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's farewell tour, which officially launched in July. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this isn't the very final leg, but yes, it is the farewell tour a...

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AMORPHIS Guitarist TOMI KOIVUSAARI Launches Solo Project BJØRKØ

Best known as the driving force behind Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS, guitarist Tomi Koivusaari steps into his own spotlight with BJØRKØ, his long-awaited solo project. A journey 15 years in the making, "Heartrot", the project's debut album, will be released this December through Svart Records. The a...

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EXODUS's GARY HOLT Explains Record-Label Switch From NUCLEAR BLAST To NAPALM

During a question-and-answer session on July 27 at Diablo Guitars in Renton, Washington, where he was holding a guitar clinic, EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt was asked about the band's recent switch from Nuclear Blast Records to Napalm Records. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's ju...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Explains Why He Didn't Approach MARTY FRIEDMAN About Being Involved With KINGS OF THRASH

During a recent appearance on HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta's podcast "The Jasta Show", David Ellefson was asked why he didn't approach his former MEGADETH bandmate Marty Friedman about taking part in KINGS OF THRASH, David's new band featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young. He responded (as...

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FOREIGNER Announces Two-Part 2024 Las Vegas Residency At Venetian Resort

FOREIGNER will bid goodbye to the Las Vegas Strip with an exclusive headlining two-part "Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour" residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The shows will be held March 6 through April 6, and October 25 through November 9, 2024 at 8:30 p.m...

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Which Albums Would STONE TEMPLE PILOTS' ROBERT DELEO Take To A Desert Island?

In a new interview with AXS TV, Robert DeLeo, bassist and principal songwriter of the iconic band STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, reveals which albums he'd be willing to listen to in perpetuity if he found himself stranded and alone on an island. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's probably...

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Which Was The Best Decade For Death Metal? CANNIBAL CORPSE's PAUL MAZURKIEWICZ Weighs In

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, CANNIBAL CORPSE drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz was asked which decade was the best for death metal so far. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, all decades have been amazing for death metal — since its inception, since the...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG Picks JIMI HENDRIX As His 'Rock God': 'The Guy Had It All'

Former WHITESNAKE and current VANDENBERG guitarist Adrian Vandenberg was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Adrian picked Jimi Hendrix and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The guy had it all. He had the vibe an...

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Original VENOM Guitarist JEFF 'MANTAS' DUNN To Stay Off The Road After Wife's Cancer Diagnosis

Original VENOM and current VENOM INC. guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn has revealed that his wife has been diagnosed with cancer. The 62-year-old British-born musician, who currently resides with his wife in Portugal, broke the news of her diagnosis in a social media post earlier today (Sunday, August 2...

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FOGHAT Reveals 'Sonic Mojo' Album Details, Shares 'Drivin' On' Music Video

Legendary multi-platinum rockers FOGHAT will release their long-awaited 17th studio album, "Sonic Mojo" — their first in seven years — on November 10 via the band's label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family). The official music video for the LP's fi...

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DAVID COVERDALE's 1972 Demo For DEEP PURPLE Included On WHITESNAKE's 'The Purple Album: Special Gold Edition'

David Coverdale was a relatively unknown 21-year-old singer-songwriter when he joined DEEP PURPLE in 1973. He went on to record three classic albums alongside the Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers before embarking on his musical journey a few years later with his band, WHITESNAKE. Coverdale is celebratin...