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RATT Singer STEPHEN PEARCY Preparing To Record Fifth Solo Album

According to a February 14 Facebook post from RATT singer Stephen Pearcy, he is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording his fifth solo album. Stephen's fourth solo album, "Smash", was released in January 2017 via Frontiers Music Srl. Speaking about the songwriting process for his solo mater...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'We Want To Be The Biggest Band In The World'

FOZZY vocalist Chris Jericho was interviewed by Ornella Carlone of Comebackstage prior to the band's February 8 performance in Stuttgart, Germany. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On touring with STEEL PANTHER: Chris: "It's going...

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JOURNEY Keyboardist Says His Visit To White House 'Wasn't Political'

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain has commented on his war of words with Neal Schon over a White House visit by several members of the band. Cain and the guitarist feuded publicly on social media last summer after Jonathan, singer Arnel Pineda and bassist Ross Valory were photographed with President...

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ROB HALFORD Says RICHIE FAULKNER Has Been 'Embraced' By JUDAS PRIEST Fans

In a brand new interview with Revolver, Rob Halford spoke about the experience of making JUDAS PRIEST's upcoming album, "Firepower", with guitarist Richie Faulkner, who joined the band in 2011 as the replacement for K.K. Downing. "When [Richie] came in like he did, it was like stepping into some big...

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SABATON Is Working On Material For Follow-Up To 'The Last Stand', Says PÄR SUNDSTRÖM

SABATON bassist Pär Sundström has confirmed to Double Kick in a recent interview that the Swedish metal band has commenced work on material for a new studio album. But, he cautioned, "It's gonna take a little while, because, obviously, we have been very, very, very busy, so we can't keep up with the...

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SUSPERIA: 'My Darkest Moment' Video Released

The official video for "My Darkest Moment", a new song from Norwegian extreme, melodic metallers SUSPERIA, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's first full-length studio album since 2009, titled "The Lyricist", which will be released on March 16 via Agonia Records. The origins of SUS...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Confirm Reunion, Announce 'Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour'

Grammy Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock pioneers THE SMASHING PUMPKINS today announced the "Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour", their first tour in nearly 20 years to feature founding members Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin and James Iha. Produced by Live Nation, the 36-city tour will kick off in...

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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist: GLENN TIPTON 'Made The Bravest Decision Anybody Will Ever Make' By Bowing Out Of Tour

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill says that Glenn Tipton "made the bravest decision anybody will ever make" by bowing out of JUDAS PRIEST's upcoming tour as a result of his battle with Parkinson's disease. The guitarist, who is now 70 and has performed on every PRIEST album since the band's 1974's debut...

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COREY TAYLOR Says New SLIPKNOT Music Is 'Awesome,' Promises 'Most Autobiographical' Lyrics In Years

Corey Taylor says that he has already begun working on lyrics for SLIPKNOT's next album, which he says will see him at his "most autobiographical" that he has "been in years." Taylor's latest comments come six months after SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "The Clown" Crahan revealed that the band had "a...

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Swiss All-Female Heavy Metal Band BURNING WITCHES Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST

Swiss all-girl heavy metal outfit BURNING WITCHES has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast. BURNING WITCHES' self-titled debut album was released last year. The disc was recorded at the Little Creek Studios in Switzerland with producers V.O. Pulver and Schmier (DESTRUCTION). Commented guitar player Roman...

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ROB HALFORD Says GLENN TIPTON Made Decision Only Five Days Ago That He Would Not Tour With JUDAS PRIEST

Rob Halford says that Glenn Tipton made the decision only five days ago to sit out JUDAS PRIEST's touring activities as a result of his battle with Parkinson's disease, with which he was diagnosed a decade earlier. Tipton, who is now 70 and has performed on every PRIEST album since the band's 1974'...

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CHRIS REIFERT's VIOLATION WOUND To Release 'With Man In Charge' Album In April

VIOLATION WOUND, the punk rock/metal band formed by Chris Reifert (DEATH, ABSCESS, AUTOPSY) on guitar and vocals, will release its new album, "With Man In Charge", on April 27 via Peaceville Records. VIOLATION WOUND was born in a beer- and whiskey-soaked basement in June of 2013, driven to create 10...

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ROB HALFORD Says 'There's Been A Lot Of Emotion' Following GLENN TIPTON's Announcement He Will Step Back From Touring

Rob Halford wants to make it clear to fans that Glenn Tipton is still a member of JUDAS PRIEST. The guitarist announced earlier today that he will be sitting out the band's touring activities as a result of his battle with Parkinson's disease, with which he was diagnosed a decade ago. In an intervi...

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Pop Evil

POP EVIL is one of the most predictable acts in heavy rock, and rolling out its fifth album as a self-titled release: did anyone see that coming? When a band self-titles a record, it can either be a rebirth or a schlep, and, in this case, both ring true. POP EVIL undeniably takes new strides in this...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist GLENN TIPTON Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease

Ten years ago, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton was diagnosed with the onset of the early stages of Parkinson's disease. From then until recently, the 70-year-old musician has lived his life as the great heavy metal guitar player he has always been, maintaining by his own definition a standard of...