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K.K. DOWNING On Why He Sent Second, Angry Resignation Letter To JUDAS PRIEST: 'I Got Pushed Over The Edge'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Ken "K.K." Downing has spoken out in more details about the two resignation letters he sent to his bandmates more than seven years ago when he decided to quit the legendary heavy metal group. The first was previously described as "a graceful exit note, implying a smooth...

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TOM MORELLO Joins MasterClass To Teach Guitar

MasterClass, the online education company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced today that Grammy Award-winning musician and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE co-founder Tom Morello will offer his first online class on electric guitar exclusively through its platform. In his Mast...

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Watch NITA STRAUSS Jam With STEVE VAI At 'The Big Mama Jama Jam-A-Thon'

Nita Strauss, the guitarist who has rocked out on stage with ALICE COOPER, FEMME FATALE, Jermaine Jackson, THE IRON MAIDENS and more, joined Steve Vai on stage on September 28 at "The Big Mama Jama Jam-A-Thon" event at Musicians Institute's LiveHouse in Los Angeles, California. The "improvisational...

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GARY MOORE Tribute Album: Listen To 'Empty Rooms' Featuring BOB DAISLEY, NEIL CARTER

The song "Empty Rooms" from the upcoming tribute album dedicated to legendary guitarist Gary Moore can be streamed below. The track features Neil Carter on lead vocals and keyboards, Bob Daisley on bass, harmonica and backing vocals, Rob Grosser on drums, Illya Szwec on guitar and Rosanna Daisley on...

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BEHEMOTH Frontman: 'Life Is Too Short To Try To Be Liked By Everybody'

Steve Harrison of "The Unchained Rock Show" recently conducted an interview with frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish black/death overlords BEHEMOTH. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the title o...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On Seeing RICK ALLEN Play Drums With One Arm For The First Time: 'It Was Astonishing'

DEF LEPPARD vocalist Joe Elliott was recently interviewed by "All Things Considered" host Dave Lawrence of HPR/Hawaii Public Radio. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's rapid rise during their 1983 in support of "Pyrom...

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Watch DUFF MCKAGAN Join SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS For 'It's So Easy' Performance In Hollywood

The iconic Grammy-winning guitarist Slash and his band SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS wrapped their nationwide, sold-out headlining tour — their first in four years — on Tuesday night (October 16) at the Palladium in Hollywood, California. The group ripped through a 22-song, elec...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says He Has Turned Down Several Book Deals: 'If I'm Gonna Do A Book, I've Gotta Be Honest'

In a recent interview with "Live With Lilo", drummer Mike Portnoy (SONS OF APOLLO, ex-DREAM THEATER) was asked if he has ever thought about writing a book. He responded (see video below): "Actually, I've been asked to write a book several times; I've had several publishers come to me and offer me bo...

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BLOODBATH: Video For 'Chainsaw Lullaby' Song From 'The Arrow Of Satan Is Drawn' Album

The official video for the song "Chainsaw Lullaby" from the demonic death metal supergroup BLOODBATH can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming fifth album, "The Arrow Of Satan Is Drawn", which will be released on October 26 via Peaceville. Recorded by BLOODBATH and Karl Daniel L...

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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....

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BAD RELIGION Returns With New Song, 'The Profane Rights Of Man'

Punk rock legends BAD RELIGION have released a new single titled "The Profane Rights Of Man". A worried look at the state of human rights in America, the song continues the band's long-held commitment to incisively topical songwriting. "The Profane Rights Of Man", featuring BAD RELIGION's signature...

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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...

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ROGER GLOVER: 'I'm Dreading Life Without DEEP PURPLE'

DEEP PURPLE's Roger Glover says that he is not looking forward to the completion of the band's "The Long Goodbye" tour. The bassist, who is 72 now, told Music Radar in a new interview: "DEEP PURPLE has been such a presence in our lives for 50 years that none of us want it to end, but the realization...

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P.O.D. Members Discuss Songwriting Process For 'Circles' Album (Video)

A six-minute video in which San Diego, California-based rockers P.O.D. (PAYABLE ON DEATH) discuss the songwriting process for their upcoming album, "Circles", can be seen below. The band's new studio disc will be released on November 16 via Mascot Label Group. On "Circles", P.O.D. collaborated with...

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STEVE PERRY's 'Traces' Debuts In Top 10 Of Billboard 200 Album Chart

Iconic singer-songwriter Steve Perry scored the highest solo debut of his career with "Traces", his first album in nearly a quarter of a century. Released via Fantasy Records, "Traces" is Perry's first Top 10 solo debut, entering the Billboard 200 albums chart at No. 6 with over 73,000 total copies...