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JAKE E. LEE Says YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Is An 'Arrogant Asshole' Who Is Only 'Really Good At One Little Thing'
Jake E. Lee has slammed Yngwie Malmsteen, calling the legendary Swedish axeman "an arrogant fucking asshole" who is "only really good at one minute aspect of the art of playing guitar." The former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist made his comments during an appearance on the "Talk Toomey" podcast, where he w...October 25, 2018
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TED NUGENT Discusses New Album, 'The Music Made Me Do It' (Video)
A four-minute video in which guitar legend Ted Nugent discusses his upcoming full-length album, "The Music Made Me Do It", can be seen below. Due on November 9 via Round Hill Records, the effort is Nugent's first studio album in four years. The album features Greg Smith (BILLY JOEL, ALICE COOPER, RI...October 23, 2018
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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Has No Plans To Retire: 'I'm Gonna Keep On Going And Going Till I Drop Dead On Stage'
ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann has told RockSverige that he has no intention of ever retiring from music. "I decided that I'm gonna keep on going and going till I drop dead on stage," he said. "Honestly, I'm not even kidding. That's my personal goal, because I don't think retirement is really an att...October 22, 2018
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON: 'We've Always Been A Forward-Thinking Band'
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was recently interviewed by Metal A Day. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the changes he's witnessed over the course of his career: David: "It's interesting in MEGADETH's career and our age, I...October 20, 2018
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FLOOR JANSEN Says NORTHWARD Won't Perform Live: 'Don't Think Of This As A Band'
Prior to NIGHTWISH's performance at the British festival Bloodstock Open Air on August 12, vocalist Floor Jansen spoke with "The Unchained Rock Show" about NORTHWARD, her new side project with PAGAN'S MIND guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts foll...October 20, 2018
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SLIPKNOT To Perform At IOWA STATE FAIR Next Summer
SLIPKNOT will perform at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand for the first time ever on August 10, 2019. Tickets for the concert go on sale November 2 at 10 a.m. via IowaStateFair.org, costing $43, $53 or $60 before fees and fair admission. An opening act is yet to be announced. The Iowa State Fair runs...October 18, 2018
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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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