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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Says He 'Got Tired Of Dealing With' Singers' 'Bulls**t'
During a recent press conference in Malaysia, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was asked why he chose to handle lead vocals himself on his latest album, 2016's "World On Fire". He said (see video below): "When I started out when I was a kid in Sweden, I had a band called RISING FORCE, I...October 18, 2018
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STEVE PERRY Hasn't Had Any Money Issues Since Leaving JOURNEY
Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry told Rolling Stone magazine that he hasn't had any money issues since he left the band more than two decades ago. "I wrote every single song with members of the band with the exception, I think, of one," he said. "And those songs kept selling. I don't eat out a lot....October 18, 2018
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HEART's ANN WILSON Talks About 'Immortal' Album
HEART singer Ann Wilson, one of rock's most distinctive and powerful vocalists, recently sat down to discuss her latest solo album, "Immortal". Released on September 14 on BMG, marking her debut for the label, the critically acclaimed album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay tribute to so...October 17, 2018
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ALCATRAZZ: Listen To 1985 Recording Of 'Emotion' Featuring STEVE VAI On Guitar
As part of the GRAHAM BONNET BAND's 2017 "The Book" tour in Japan, a three-night special engagement and reunion of ALCATRAZZ was presented, much to the delight of the Japanese hard rock faithful. On December 7, Frontiers Music Srl will release "Parole Denied - Tokyo 2017", a special documentation of...October 17, 2018
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DAVE GROHL To Debut 23-Minute 'Play' Live
According to The Pulse Of Radio, FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl will debut his innovative 23-minute song "Play" as a live performance piece with "friends" on December 8 at "Warren Haynes Presents: Christmas Jam 30". The event takes place at US Cellular Center in Asheville, North Carolina and will...October 17, 2018
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GODSMACK's 2018 European Tour Postponed As Guitarist TONY ROMBOLA Mourns Death Of Son
GODSMACK has been forced to postpone its previously announced European tour following the unexpected death of the son of guitarist Tony Rombola. Vocalist/guitarist Sully Erna said in a statement: "With my deepest regrets, and on behalf of our guitarist Tony and his wife Sue, I am personally writing...October 16, 2018
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SIMON WRIGHT Reflects On Landing AC/DC Gig In 1983: 'My Whole Life Changed After That'
Drummer Simon Wright, currently of DIO DISCIPLES and also known for his work in DIO, RHINO BUCKET and UFO, has reflected upon landing the AC/DC drum spot in 1983 in place of Phil Rudd. Wright, a then-unknown drummer whose first credits included Manchester, England metal outfit A II Z, joined AC/DC i...October 14, 2018
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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Praises ANDY SNEAP: 'He's The Number One Metal Producer'
Katie Wilson of WSOU 89.5 recently conducted an interview with ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On ACCEPT's relationship with producer Andy Sneap, who has manned the production...October 14, 2018
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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS To Embark On Three-Continent Solo Piano Tour
This fall, DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess will embark on a three-continent solo piano tour, "From Bach To Rock", featuring the music of DREAM THEATER reimagined for the piano. The trek will begin on November 12 with performances in Japan, Taibei and Singapore, followed by seven shows in Aus...October 11, 2018
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SLIPKNOT Drummer's Charity Show In Nashville To Feature MASTODON, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Members
SLIPKNOT drummer Jay Weinberg is hosting a one-night-only covers show on October 16 at Basement East in Nashville, Tennessee. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the event will benefit Buddies On The Beat, Weinberg's charity through Best Buddies Tennessee — a nonprofit that creates one-to-one f...October 11, 2018
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ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE Feat. MEGADETH's ELLEFSON, ANTHRAX's BELLO: 'Get It Out' Album Due In January
ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE, the project featuring ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, will release its debut album, "Get It Out", on January 18, 2019 via Megaforce. The follow-up to ALTITUDES & ATTITUDE's 2014 self-titled EP was once again produced by Jay Ruston (ANTHRAX, STEE...October 11, 2018
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JOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI, NEAL SCHON, MARTY FRIEDMAN, Others Featured On JASON BECKER's 'Triumphant Hearts' Album
Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group will release the new album from Jason Becker, "Triumphant Hearts", on December 7. Becker's story is one of brilliance, talent, determination, adversity, and, ultimately, triumph. A child prodigy on guitar, Jason rose to prominence as a teenager when he w...October 10, 2018
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GRETA VAN FLEET Announces 'March Of The Peaceful Army' 2019 World Tour
GRETA VAN FLEET, one of the most buzzed-about new rock bands today, announces the "March Of The Peaceful Army" world tour and initial headline dates for 2019. These dates are in support of the band's debut album, "Anthem Of The Peaceful Army", which is due out October 19 (Lava/Republic). As part o...October 10, 2018
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SEAN YSEULT Is Not Upset That WHITE ZOMBIE Ended
Sean Yseult, best known as the bass player from the multi-platinum and twice Grammy-nominated band WHITE ZOMBIE, was asked by "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" if she misses "being part of the team," more than two decades after the group's split. "Well, the team completely broke up and split four differe...October 9, 2018
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ROCK GODDESS Announces New Bassist
ROCK GODDESS — the female power trio from the days of NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) — has announced the addition of bassist Jenny Lane to the group's ranks. Not to be confused with various other musicians of the same name, a professional wrestler or the popular BEATLES classic "Penny Lane...October 9, 2018
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