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MR. BIG's ERIC MARTIN Is 'Determined' To Complete New Solo Album This Year

MR. BIG vocalist Eric Martin has confirmed that he is putting together material for his long-awaited new solo album. "I'm working with the two guitar players in [AVANTASIA], Oliver Hartmann and Sascha Paeth," the singer told Australia's "Collision" radio show (hear audio below). "And Sascha is the p...

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PAUL STANLEY Still Believes KISS Can Continue Without Any Original Members

Paul Stanley says that he still believes KISS can carry on without any original members. Earlier this month, the legendary rockers completed the first leg of their second farewell tour, dubbed "End Of The Road", which could last three years. Joining founding members Stanley and Gene Simmons in the b...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER On PAUL RAYMOND's Passing: 'You Don't Really Know Who Is Next'

Michael Schenker has commented on the passing of Paul Raymond. The UFO guitarist/keyboard player died on April 13 after suffering a heart attack. He was 73 years old. Schenker, who first joined UFO in 1973 and last played with the band in 2003, spoke about Raymond's death during a brand new intervie...

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UFO Rejoined By Guitarist/Keyboardist NEIL CARTER For Remainder Of 'Last Orders' Tour

British rock legends UFO will be rejoined by Neil Carter as they continue their 50th-anniversary "Last Orders" tour following the recent passing of Paul Raymond. Raymond died from a heart attack on April 13, just days after UFO completed the U.K. and Ireland leg of "Last Orders" tour with a sold-out...

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PAUL STANLEY Doesn't Want PETER CRISS's 'Sense Of Anger And Resentment' In His Life

Paul Stanley addresses his relationships with his fellow KISS co-founders Peter Criss and Ace Frehley in his new book, "Backstage Pass". While the KISS frontman writes that it is "nice" to have Frehley "back in a larger capacity in my life" due to the "shared magic" of their history, he says that he...

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WHITESNAKE's JOEL HOEKSTRA Says DAVID COVERDALE Is 'Really Great At Focusing On Positive Energy And Being A Positive Guy'

Sonic Perspectives recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE guitarist Joel Hoekstra. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the writing process for WHITESNAKE's upcoming studio album, "Flesh & Blood": Joel: "Most of the songs wou...

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SLIPKNOT: New Teaser For Sixth Album

SLIPKNOT has shared another short teaser for the band's new album. The Instagram video shows some of SLIPKNOT's equipment along with distorted music playing in the background. An accompanying caption reads: "Album 6 | August 9." The upcoming disc will include the song "All Out Life", which was relea...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Announces Canadian Book Tour

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee will sign copies of "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book Of Bass" on a Canadian tour in May and June. Event tickets are available now in select markets at Rush.com/geddylee. One special stop on the tour will be in Calgary where Lee will open "Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Bass...

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IMMOLATION Has 'Three Songs Ready' For Next Studio Album

Bassist/vocalist Ross Dolan of veteran New York death metallers IMMOLATION has confirmed that the band has started work on the follow-up to 2017's "Atonement". The band's tenth studio album, "Atonement" was the first to feature former INCANTATION guitarist Alex Bouks. Speaking to the "Fantasm" pod...

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PETER FRAMPTON BAND's 'All Blues' Due In June; DEEP PURPLE's STEVE MORSE Among Guest Musicians

"All Blues", the forthcoming covers album from the PETER FRAMPTON BAND, is set for release on June 7 via UMe. The album is a collection of Frampton's favorite blues classics and was recorded with his longtime touring band, made up of Adam Lester (guitar/vocals),Rob Arthur (keyboards/guitar/vocals)...

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BILLY SHEEHAN, PAUL SHORTINO To Take Part In 6 DEGREES OF VAN HALEN Tribute Project

According to Van Halen News Desk, guitarist Bart Walsh — who played on David Lee Roth's "DLR Band" tours from 1999 to 2001 — has launched a new band called 6 DEGREES OF VAN HALEN. The new group will perform old-school VAN HALEN — including complete albums — from start to finish. Asked why he's doing...

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PAUL STANLEY To Sign Copies Of 'Backstage Pass' Book In New Jersey And California

KISS frontman Paul Stanley will sign copes of his second book, "Backstage Pass", on Monday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood, New Jersey and on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble (189 The Grove Dr.) in Los Angeles, California. "Backstage Pass" will be released on April 30,...

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JOURNEY's ARNEL PINEDA To Attend Grand Opening Party Of Hard Rock Cafe In Manila

According to the Manila Bulletin, JOURNEY singer Arnel Pineda will attend the grand opening party of the Hard Rock Cafe in Manila, Philippines on April 30 at 7 p.m. The 223-square-foot state-of-the-art café will open at S Maison in the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Also scheduled to appear are H...

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BUCKCHERRY's JOSH TODD Says His Collaboration With LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON 'Happened Really Quickly'

BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd recently spoke to Australia's Loud magazine about his involvement with "Anesthetic", the debut solo album from LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton. Todd is featured in the track "Back From The Dead", which was described in one review as "a sleazy, fun-lovin' rocker" and o...

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JOURNEY Guitarist NEAL SCHON Launches New Music Label

Neal Schon, founder and legendary lead guitarist for Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band JOURNEY, has announced today the launch of his new music label, Neal Schon Music Inc., and a new music-and-merchandise-focused web site NealSchonCollection.com. The new label will immediately feature a fresh collec...