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BAD BRAINS Frontman To Release 'Give Thanks' Solo Album In October

BAD BRAINS frontman Paul "HR" Hudson will release his new solo album, "Give Thanks", on October 18 via Hardline Entertainment. Formed in 1979, BAD BRAINS took the Washington, D.C. music scene by storm and quickly became the most influential band in American punk history, breaking down cultural barri...

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HEART Extends Massive 'Love Alive' Summer Tour Into The Fall

HEART — Ann and Nancy Wilson — will extend their massive "Love Alive" cross-country summer tour into the fall with dates now taking the group through October. New dates include stops in Newark, Little Rock, Memphis, Kansas City, St. Paul and more with JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS joining as very spec...

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GEEZER BUTLER On DEADLAND RITUAL: 'We're Just Four Blokes Having Fun'

DEADLAND RITUAL members Geezer Butler (bass; BLACK SABBATH) and Matt Sorum (drums; GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) were interviewed by Paul Anthony of Planet Rock at this past weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about t...

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Watch KISS Perform In Saint Petersburg, Russia

Fan-filmed video footage of KISS's entire June 11 concert in Saint Petersburg, Russia can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Detroit Rock City 02. Shout It Out Loud 03. Deuce 04. Say Yeah 05. I Love It Loud 06. Heaven's On Fire 07. War Machine 08. Lick It Up 09. Calling Dr. Love 1...

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NITA STRAUSS On 'Beauty' Of Instrumental Music: 'The Songs Can Mean Whatever You Need Them To Mean'

ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss recently spoke with Sara of the Philadelphia radio station 93.3 WMMR. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the origins of her "Hurricane" nickname: Nita: "It actually came from the first write-...

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DEF LEPPARD Has 'A Bunch Of Songs' In The Works For Next Album

Phil Collen says that DEF LEPPARD has a "bunch of songs" in the works for its 12th studio album, which the band began recording last year. The guitarist spoke about the disc's progess during an interview with Paul Anthony of Planet Rock before DEF LEPPARD's headlining performance Friday night (June...

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PAUL STANLEY Says American News Outlets Have Turned Into 'Biased Fast Food Providers'

Paul Stanley has slammed American mainstream media outlets for only reporting one political side of the story with bias. Earlier today, the KISS frontman, who is currently on tour in Europe with his bandmates as part of their "End Of The Road" farewell trek, tweeted out the BBC News logo along with...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST Releases Music Video For New Single 'Rock Steady'

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker's MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST project will release its second studio album, "Revelation", on September 20 through Nuclear Blast. The disc was produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss and was recorded and mixed by Voss at Kidpool Studio Greven & Kidwood Stud...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN To Host 'Metal Workshop' At Rock Academy In Woodstock

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will head up a special camp at the Rock Academy in Woodstock, New York this summer. The "Scott Ian Metal Workshop" will run from July 22 to July 26 for campers aged 12 to 18. Ian will come to town to teach the children the finer points of heavy metal. Students will be pl...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Brings Spoken-Word Tour To Malta (Video)

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson brought his "What Does This Button Do? An Evening With Bruce Dickinson" spoken-word tour to Malta last week. Video footage of the event, which took place on June 8 at Sir Temi Zammit Hall (University Of Malta) in Msida, can be seen below. Dickinson's speaking tour...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Episode 3 Of 'History Of Led Zeppelin' YouTube Series

Episode 3 of "History Of Led Zeppelin", the third in a series of short stories celebrating what happened 50 years ago, when the members of LED ZEPPELIN entered Olympic Studios to record their debut album, can be seen below. In January 1969, LED ZEPPELIN was unleashed on the world with the release of...

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PHIL LYNOTT's Mother PHILOMENA LYNOTT Dies After Battle With Cancer

Philomena Lynott, mother of the late THIN LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott, has died at the age of 88. She was battling cancer in recent years. Philomena's death was confirmed by Hot Press magazine, which worked with her on the book "My Boy" about Phil's life. The book, which was written with Jackie Hayde...

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VINNIE PAUL's Grave Marker Now Comes With Protective Cover (Photo)

A new photo of Vinnie Paul Abbott's grave marker next to that of his brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, can be seen below (courtesy of DrummerBart). The picture shows what appears to be a protective cover over Vinnie Paul's marker, presumably placed there to guard the grave from va...

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CLUTCH Releases Cover Version Of WILLIE DIXON Classic 'Evil'

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released their cover version of the Willie Dixon 1950s classic "Evil" (later recorded by CACTUS). The official lyric video for the track was directed by David Brodsky and can be seen below. CLUTCH's version of "Evil", which was mixed by Vance Powell, will be included on...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On 'Different' New Album 'Tenderness': 'I Just Keep Trying To Grow As A Musician And Push Boundaries'

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan recently spoke with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3. The full conversation can be heard below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his new solo album, "Tenderness": Duff: "This kind of more austere, restrained...