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Would BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Consider Writing An Autobiography? He Responds

In a new interview with "Rock & Review With Eric Dahl", BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked if he would ever consider writing an autobiography. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They do say everyone has at least one book in them. But, of course, Christopher Hitchens, the gre...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Using Backing Tracks: 'If Your Laptop Goes Down, You Should Be Able To' Still Play Your Show

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen has once again blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks: 'It's A Cheat, It's A Con And It's The Easy Way Out'

RAVEN frontman John Gallagher has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. 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 more synthet...

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Watch: NICKELBACK Gets Inducted Into BC ENTERTAINMENT HALL OF FAME

Canadian rockers NICKELBACK have been inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall Of Fame. The quartet was honored with a StarWalk ceremony on downtown Vancouver's Granville Street on Wednesday, June 28 at 3:30 p.m. NICKELBACK has joined more than 300 previous inductees who have been recognized for thei...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GARY ROSSINGTON's Final Performance Of 'Gimme Three Steps' With LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Unbranded Events presents "The 50th Anniversary Of Lynyrd Skynyrd", the band's captivating final show with founding member Gary Rossington. The exclusive concert event will premiere July 8 for a limited run at drive-ins, indoor theaters and outdoor venues across North America, bringing the iconic so...

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10 YEARS Shares New Song 'I Remember'

10 YEARS and Mascot Records have released a new recording titled "I Remember". The release follows the isolated reveal of "The Optimist" that, since being released, has been streamed over nine million times. 10 YEARS guitarist Brian Vodinh shares: "'I Remember' is about looking back at our youth and...

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DRAGONFORCE Frontman MARC HUDSON Announces First Solo Album, 'Starbound Stories'

DRAGONFORCE frontman Marc Hudson has signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Records. Hudson's first solo album, "Starbound Stories", will arrive on August 25. The effort is described in a press release as "a sparkling, anime-inspired power metal ride, heavily influenced by both Japanese music and v...

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NITA STRAUSS Praises Her 'Fearless' Touring Singer KASEY KARLSEN: 'She Really Can Do It All'

Nita Strauss spoke to the 97.7 QLZ radio station about how she ended up recruiting a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen to join her onstage during the ongoing "Summer Storm". Karlsen has a half a million followers on TikTok where she posts vocal covers of such acts as SLIPKNOT, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, BRING...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Blasts Bands Who Use Backing Tracks: 'If You Pay To See A Real Gig, It Should Be Real'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. 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 mor...

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TED NUGENT Says TAYLOR SWIFT's Songs Sound Like 'Cartoon Music': 'It's Not Organic And Genuine And Believable'

During a recent edition of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, the legendary rocker was asked for his opinion on the "current state of music in America." He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, than...

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DREAM THEATER Members Weigh In On Practice Of Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci and keyboardist Jordan Rudess spoke about the growing demand among artists that music venues and promoters eliminate the fees they charge ban...

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Watch SALIVA Perform At Ontario's SOUND OF MUSIC Festival

Fan-filmed video of SALIVA's June 16 performance at the Sound Of Music festival at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. SALIVA's founding guitarist Wayne Swinny died three months ago while on tour with the group. On March 22, SALIVA shared a statement on Facebook in...

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MITCH MALLOY On Musicians Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'I Think Some Bands Use It Too Much'

Former GREAT WHITE singer Mitch Malloy has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. 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 mor...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Final Show With GARY ROSSINGTON Coming To Big Screen In July

Unbranded Events presents "The 50th Anniversary Of Lynyrd Skynyrd", the band's captivating final show with founding member Gary Rossington. The exclusive concert event will premiere July 8 for a limited run at drive-ins, indoor theaters and outdoor venues across North America, bringing the iconic so...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'We're Very Lucky That We Still Like Each Other'

In a new interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if she has "any idea how special" it is that she and her bandmates have managed to keep the same lineup for nearly 20 years. She replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's very special. In fact, tomorrow...