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SUNBOMB Feat. TRACII GUNS And MICHAEL SWEET: Second Album 'Light Up The Sky' Due In June

SUNBOMB, the musical alliance between two steadfast warriors of the U.S. hard rock/metal scene, Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) and Michael Sweet (STRYPER),will release its sophomore album, "Light Up The Sky", on June 24 via Frontiers Records Srl. Developed as a tribute to the classic heavy metal of the 19...

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PEARL JAM's EDDIE VEDDER Blasts DONALD TRUMP: He's 'Desperate' And 'Out There Playing The Victim'

In a new interview with U.K.'s Sunday Times, PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder spoke about the inspiration for the song "Wreckage", which is included on the band's latest album, "Dark Matter". He said: "There is a guy in the United States who is still saying he didn't lose an election, and people are re...

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JEFF PILSON Says 'The Fun Part Of DOKKEN' Is 'Underreported' By The Rock Media

In a new interview with Gruff Gushnowski of Stingray, Jeff Pilson was asked if being part of DOKKEN in the 1980s was as chaotic as it seemed to be and fans were led to believe by the media. The bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Sometimes. Yeah, sometimes it was. But what's sad...

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See Trailer For 'Behind The Music' Episode Focusing On WOLFGANG VAN HALEN

A new trailer for the "Behind The Music" episode featuring Wolfgang Van Halen can be seen below. New episodes of the groundbreaking docuseries "Behind The Music" will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, May 1 and in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Ital...

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LEEWAY Singer EDDIE SUTTON Dead At 59

Singer Eddie Sutton (real name: Edward Anthony Pomponio) of the legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY has died, four years after he was diagnosed with cancer. He was 59 years old. Earlier today, Eddie's Instagram page was updated with the following message: "Edward Anthony Pomponio passed 4/1...

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MARK KENDALL On GREAT WHITE's Music With New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: 'It's Coming Out Amazing'

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2017's "Full Circle" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been having [our new singer Brett Carlisle] out recor...

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LITA FORD: 'A Lot Of The Great Musicians Are Really Nonjudgmental People'

During an appearance on The Hook Rocks! podcast, Lita Ford spoke about what it was like for her in the 1980s when she was the exception on the testosterone-fueled, male-dominated hair metal scene, where women were relegated to eye candy. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was a lot o...

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Watch ANTHRAX's Costa Rica Concert Featuring Original Bassist DAN LILKER

Fan-filmed video of ANTHRAX's April 17 concert at Club Pepper in San Jose, Costa Rica can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Among The Living 02. Caught In A Mosh 03. Madhouse 04. Metal Thrashing Mad 05. Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.) 06. Keep It In The Family 07....

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STEEL PANTHER's MICHAEL STARR: 'We Think We're Good At Making People Laugh And Have A Good Time'

In a brand new interview with The Hook Rocks!, singer Michael Starr of California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER spoke about the challenge of combining raucous comedy with undeniably catchy rock tunes. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's the thing about our music, is we know we...

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Watch BRUCE DICKINSON Perform In Guadalajara, Mexico

Fan-filmed video of Bruce Dickinson's April 18 concert at Teatro Diana in Guadalajara, Mexico can be seen below. The setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Accident Of Birth 02. Abduction 03. Laughing In The Hiding Bush 04. Afterglow Of Ragnarok 05. Chemical Wedding 06. Many Doors To Hell 07. Tear...

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Watch: SCORPIONS Dedicate 'Send Me An Angel' To JAMES KOTTAK At Las Vegas Concert

SCORPIONS dedicated the song "Send Me An Angel" to their late drummer James Kottak during the opening concert of their Las Vegas residency on April 11 at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Prior to launching into the track, frontman Klaus Meine told the crowd: "We shared the stag...

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BRUCE DICKINSON's Guitarist PHILIP NÄSLUND Shares Video Blogs From First Shows Of 'The Mandrake Project' Tour

Guitarist Philip Näslund, who recently joined IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson's solo band, has shared two video blogs covering the rehearsals for, as well as the first three shows of, "The Mandrake Project" world tour. Check them out below. Näslund is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter and produce...

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ARMORED SAINT's Music Video For 'One Chain Don't Make No Prison' Will 'Show A Different Side Of The Band'

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2020's "Punching The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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MICHAEL ANTHONY: DAVID LEE ROTH Is 'Kind Of A Crazy Guy'

During a March 2024 question-and-answer session at the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp, presented by Rock Camp: The Podcast, the camp's official podcast hosted by David Fishof, Britt Lightning and Miles Schuman, Michael Anthony spoke about the upcoming summer tour featuring him, vocalist Sammy Hagar, gui...

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JACK RUSSELL's Long-Awaited Autobiography, 'The True Tale Of Mista Bone', To Arrive This Summer

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell's long-awaited autobiography, now titled "The True Tale Of Mista Bone: A Rock + Roll Narrative", will be released this summer via Gatekeeper Press. Penned by author Katelyn Louise "K.L." Doty, it features a sentimental foreword by Lita Ford, with additional com...