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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS On Possible Retirement: 'If We Feel We're Not Cutting It Anymore, Then We'll Discuss It'

During an appearance on today's (Tuesday, July 23) edition of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris reflected on the fact that it's been 19 years since the band released "Brave New World". MAIDEN's first studio LP since the return of longtime lead singer Bruce Dickinson and gui...

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NICKO MCBRAIN On Joining IRON MAIDEN In 1982: 'I Was In The Right Place At The Right Time'

Tapped to replace Clive Burr in 1982 after touring activities for "Number Of The Beast" concluded, drummer Nicko McBrain brought a degree of finesse and technicality that was largely missing from IRON MAIDEN's early output. Whereas Burr was often lauded for his heavy-handed, punk-oriented style, McB...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Demonstrates GIBSON's New Flying V (Video)

During a day off in Los Angeles on tour with JUDAS PRIEST, Richie Faulkner sat down with Gibson to discuss his early musical influences, his first performance with PRIEST and the brand new Flying V from Gibson's "Original Collection." Introduced in 1958 and only made in limited quantities, the Gibso...

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GODSMACK Frontman: 'I've Been Just As Disappointed As I've Been Blessed With Meeting Some Of My Childhood Heroes'

GODSMACK vocalist Sully Erna recently spoke with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's latest album, "When Legends Rise": Sully: "I've got to tell you, it's r...

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It's Official: LAMB OF GOD Parts Ways With Drummer CHRIS ADLER

LAMB OF GOD has officially parted ways with drummer Chris Adler. His replacement is Art Cruz, who has previously played with PRONG and WINDS OF PLAGUE, and filled in for Adler on several LAMB OF GOD tours in the past year. LAMB OF GOD announced Adler's exit from the band in a statement earlier today...

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Former JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY Fails To Reach Settlement Over Release Of 1991 Demo Recordings

According to The Blast, former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry was unsuccessful in his attempt to end a legal battle over the release of demos he recorded with musician Phil Brown in 1991. Perry claims that the songs were recorded on an 8-track tape recorder in Brown's garage and were never meant to be h...

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LED ZEPPELIN's ROBERT PLANT Helps Legendary Music Agent Celebrate Honorary Degree (Video)

According to University Of Exeter, LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant has finally received £8 he was due for playing a gig more than 40 years ago — during a university graduation ceremony. The musician has helped the legendary music industry figure who played a key role in his career celebrate being...

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GEDDY LEE Says 'Cinema Strangiato' Film Celebrates RUSH's Final Tour On Big Screen

A new RUSH film, "Cinema Strangiato: An Annual Exercise In Fan Indulgence", will get a one-night-only cinematic screening on August 21. The film, which takes viewers behind the scenes of RUSH's 2015 "R40" 40th-anniversary tour, will feature song performances, unreleased soundcheck and backstage foot...

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Ex-TESTAMENT Bassist Says He Was Treated 'Like A Thing, Like A Stage Prop' And 'Not A Person' By His Former Bandmates

Former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian says that he was treated like "a thing" and "a stage prop" during his tenure with the band and claims that the business he "helped start" has been "hijacked." Christian — whose acrimonious January 2014 exit from TESTAMENT was well publicized on these pages — m...

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MUDVAYNE Bassist Doesn't Know If There Will Ever Be A Reunion

Ryan Martinie says that he doesn't know if MUDVAYNE will ever reunite. It's been just under a decade since MUDVAYNE released its self-titled fifth album and little has been heard about the group during that time. The bassist, who joined MUDVAYNE after the recording of the 1997 "Kill, I Oughtta" EP,...

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MATT SORUM To DEADLAND RITUAL Bandmate GEEZER BUTLER: I Am 'Truly Honored To Share The Stage With You'

Matt Sorum has praised Geezer Butler, calling his DEADLAND RITUAL bandmate "top of the list" of people he has played with. The former GUNS N' ROSES drummer made his comments on Wednesday (July 17) while wishing the BLACK SABBATH legend a happy 70th birthday. Sorum posted an Instagram photo of Butler...

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STEVE HARRIS Won't Lose Sleep If IRON MAIDEN Doesn't Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris says that he doesn't care that his band has yet to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame despite the fact that it has been eligible since 2004. "I don't mind that we're not in things like that," he told Rolling Stone in a new interview. "I don't think about...

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HATRIOT: 'Ethereal Nightmare' Lyric Video

The official lyric video for the song "Ethereal Nightmare" from the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal outfit HATRIOT can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "From Days Unto Darkness", which will be released on July 26 via Massacre Records. The disc marks the group's f...

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ACE FREHLEY To Reunite With His Former FREHLEY'S COMET Bandmates At This Year's 'Kruise Fest'

This October, sailing out of Miami, Florida, the ninth annual "Kiss Kruise" will take to the high seas with over 3,000 KISS fans aboard and ready to rock. Each year, in true Kiss Army style, various fan-organized pre-kruise parties and reunions are held in the city of departure. This year, nine-time...

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DANKO JONES On Rock's Current 'Underground' Status: 'It's Almost Outsider Music, And I Like That'

DANKO JONES's namesake vocalist/guitarist recently appeared on the "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's latest album, "A Rock Supreme": Danko: "We never try to 'say' anything — we...