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Ex-DIO Keyboardist CLAUDE SCHNELL Says RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Is A 'Travesty' And 'Disrespectful' To Singer's Memory

Former DIO keyboardist Claude Schnell has slammed the Ronnie James Dio hologram, calling it a "travesty" and "disrespectful" to the singer's memory. The legendary heavy metal frontman died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was created by a company called Eyeillusion and made...

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DEE SNIDER Releases Music Video For His New Single, 'Become The Storm'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has released the official Douglas Quill-directed music video his new solo single, "Become The Storm". The track is taken from Snider's upcoming solo album, titled "For The Love Of Metal", which will be released on July 27 via Napalm Records. The disc, which was pro...

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DEE SNIDER Performs New Song 'For The Love Of Metal' At Spain's ROCK FEST (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider performing the title track of his upcoming solo album, "For The Love Of Metal" on July 5 at the Rock Fest in Barcelona, Spain can be seen below. "For The Love Of Metal" will be released on July 27 via Napalm Records. The disc, which was...

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DORO PESCH Says 'Heartbreaking Experience' Of Losing LEMMY Gave Her 'So Much Energy' To Make New Music

Dawn Osborne of TotalRock Radio recently conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On her upcoming double album, "Forever Warriors, Forever United": Doro: "It has 25 songs on it. I think...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says His Voice Is 'Stronger' Today Than It Was Two Decades Ago

Vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ) was recently interviewed by Jason Saulnier. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the GRAHAM BONNET BAND: Graham: "Me and [bassist] Beth-Ami [Heavenstone] started...

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A PERFECT CIRCLE's BILLY HOWERDEL: 'Being A Musician Is About Listening More Than Even Doing'

A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel participated in a question-and-answer session at this year's edition of Hellfest, which was held last month in Clisson, France. Video footage can be seen below, courtesy of Loud TV. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the material...

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Watch DEE SNIDER Perform His New Single, 'Become The Storm', In Tel Aviv

Fan-filmed video footage of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider performing his new solo single, "Become The Storm", on July 2 in Tel Aviv, Israel can be seen below. The track is taken from Snider's upcoming solo album, titled "For The Love Of Metal", which will be released on July 27 via Napalm Recor...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Talks About His Childhood Love Of White Flying V Guitars (Video)

In the four-minute clip below, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield talks about his childhood love (or obsession!) with white Flying Vs and also takes a look at his new purple Snakebyte guitar. "As most kids who love certain bands, you just wanna get the same guitar that guy is playing," James says. "I...

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STYX's JAMES 'J.Y.' YOUNG Says Fan Interest Led To Return Of 'Mr. Roboto'

STYX guitarist James "J.Y." Young has admitted that "fan interest" was instrumental in the band's decision to bring the song "Mr. Roboto" back into the show, in its entirety, for the first time in 35 years. "Mr. Roboto" — which originally appeared on STYX's 1983 concept album "Kilroy Was Here" — was...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist MATTHIAS JABS: 'World Peace Will Never Exist'

SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs was interviewed by Adevarul prior to the group's June 12 performance in Bucharest, Romania. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he thinks the message of "Wind Of Change" still applies today:...

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Listen To DEE SNIDER's Song 'Become The Storm' From 'For The Love Of Metal' Solo Album

The song "Become The Storm" from TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider can be streamed below. The track is taken from Snider's upcoming solo album, titled "For The Love Of Metal", which will be released on July 27 via Napalm Records. The disc, which was produced by HATEBREED vocalist Jamey Jasta, will...

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QUIET RIOT Performs At Colorado's FREEDOM FEST (Video)

Decibel Geek TV has uploaded video footage of QUIET RIOT's June 23 performance at the Freedom Fest in Littleton, Colorado. Check it out below. QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali recently said that James Durbin "has proved to be the best singer" the band has had since it was resurrected eight years ag...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Was 'Jealous' When He First Heard AXL ROSE Landed AC/DC Gig

Sebastian Bach says that he was "jealous" when he first heard that Axl Rose landed the gig as the touring vocalist for AC/DC. AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its North American tour more than two years ago after doctors told singer Brian Johnson he faced a total loss of hearing if he did not s...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces New Collaboration With Luxury Sneaker Brand SIX HUNDRED FOUR

Six Hundred Four, a luxury sneaker brand that creates limited edition shoes based off art pieces, announces a limited-edition collaboration with iconic rock band DEF LEPPARD launching for pre-order today. Only 604 individually numbered pairs will be produced and exclusively available to purchase at...

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TOOL's MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN: Rape Allegation Is 'Despicable False Claim'

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan has denied accusations that he raped a 17-year-old woman in 2000, calling the allegation a "despicable false claim." "Many thanks to those of you who saw right through this despicable false claim that only does damage to the #MeToo movement," Keenan wrote on Twitte...