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Watch BRUCE DICKINSON Sing 'Tears Of The Dragon' In Rehearsal With Symphony Orchestra

A new video of IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson rehearsing an orchestra version of "Tears Of The Dragon", the first single from his second solo album, 1994's "Balls To Picasso", can be seen below. Dickinson will take part in a performance of Jon Lord's "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" on nearly...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On His Performance Of JON LORD's 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra': It's 'An Amazing Evening Of Fantastic Playing'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will take part in a performance of Jon Lord's "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" on nearly a dozen dates in March and April. The concerts will be performed by a symphony orchestra consisting of more than 80 instrumentalists conducted by Paul Mann, a close friend of...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist SLASH Launches New Horror Production Company BERSERKERGANG

According to Variety, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has launched a new horror production company. BerserkerGang is a partnership between Slash and Michael Paszt, James Fler and Andrew T. Hunt of Raven Banner; Rodrigo Gudiño of Rue Morgue magazine; and producer Pasha Patriki of Hangar 18 Media. In a...

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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Blasts Singers Who Lip Sync, But Says Backing Tracks Are 'Okay' When Used 'Properly'

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee says that he is "absolutely" against singers who lip sync during their concerts. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts...

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Watch: LOU GRAMM Sings FOREIGNER Classics On Deck Stage Aboard 'Rock Legends Cruise X'

The David Huras YouTube channel has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm's February 16 performance on the deck stage aboard the Rock Legends Cruise X, which sailed from Fort Lauderdale to CocoCay, Bahamas on Liberty Of The Seas. Check out the clips below. Last October, Gramm wa...

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MIKKEY DEE: LEMMY 'Had No Clue' He Was Dying In Months Leading Up To His Passing

In a new interview with Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee was asked if the band's late frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister had any idea he was dying in the months leading up to his December 2015 passing. Mikkey responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, I...

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Blasphemous Prophecies

There are now so many different strains of death metal that nailing the genre's true essence has becoming almost entirely pointless. From adherents to AUTOPSY's sludgy code, right through to the hyper-blasting atonality of the brutal DM set, there are many ways to honor the ancient gods. But by conj...

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ROB HALFORD Says He Was Approached About Contributing To DOLLY PARTON's Rock Album

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford joined country legend Dolly Parton on stage last November at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony to perform her classic song "Jolene". Also appearing with them as part of a "super jam" performance were some of the other Rock Hall inductees, including Pat...

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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN: 'I Have To Give Up Something Every Year In Order To Maintain The Status Quo Of My Vocal Quality'

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen spoke to FOX17 Rock & Review about the legendary rockers' recent announcement that they were embarking on their farewell tour. The trek is set to launch on July 6 at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. For the first leg of the U.S. Live Nation-produced tour, FO...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: METALLICA 'Broke All The Doors Down To Every Obstacle In The Way Of Heavy Metal'

In a new interview with "I Ask No One With Kevin Re LoVullo", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked if the multi-platinum success of METALLICA's 1991 self-titled album helped or hurt the metal community. Ellefson responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Ah, it frickin' bro...

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Watch: MIKKEY DEE Performs MOTÖRHEAD Classics In His Hometown Of Gothenburg, Sweden

Former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee performed some of the band's classic songs over two nights on February 25-26 at Kooperativet in his hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden. He was joined at the gigs by THE DRIPPERS members Viktor Skatt on bass and vocals, and Stig William Rickard on guitar. Fan-filmed vi...

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MIKKEY DEE: 'We Will Never Tour' Under MOTÖRHEAD Name Again

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee was asked if he and guitarist Phil Campbell would ever go out and perform as MOTÖRHEAD again, with someone else stepping in to play late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister's parts. He responded (as transcribe...

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PANTERA Announces Two German Shows To Replace Canceled Festival Appearances Following Outcry Over Accusations Of Racism

PANTERA has announced two concerts in Germany after the band's festival appearances in the country were canceled following an outcry over singer Philip Anselmo's previous racist remarks. The reformed group — featuring PANTERA's surviving members Anselmo and Rex Brown (bass) along with guitarist Zakk...

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ROB HALFORD Confirms ANDY SNEAP Will Continue To Play Guitar For JUDAS PRIEST: 'The Fans Love Him'

In a new interview with SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard host Mark Strigl, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if guitarist Andy Sneap will continue to tour with the band, five years after he was initially tapped to step in for Glenn Tipton, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease. Halford respond...

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ROB HALFORD On Next JUDAS PRIEST Album: 'It's Roaring, Man. It's On Fire.'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke to the SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard host Mark Strigl about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's next studio album. Asked what fans can expect to hear on the follow-up to 2018's acclaimed "Firepower" LP, Halford said (as transcribed...