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GEORGE LYNCH Launches THE BANISHMENT, Reveals Debut Single 'Lost Horizon'

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) has launched a new project, THE BANISHMENT, in which he is joined by programmer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Joe Haze. Self-proclaimed as "dream punk," THE BANISHMENT has premiered its debut single, "Lost Horizon", and launched an Indieg...

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JOE SATRIANI Says He Was Tapping Before He Heard EDDIE VAN HALEN

In a new interview with the "Behind The Vinyl" podcast, Joe Satriani was asked if he started using the technique of tapping notes on his guitar when he first heard Eddie Van Halen in 1978. He responded (hear audio below): "I'd been tapping before that. I think, just like Eddie, 'cause we were the sa...

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GEORGE LYNCH And JEFF PILSON Cover DURAN DURAN, PRINCE, OASIS, Others On 'Heavy Hitters' Album

Guitar-shredding virtuoso George Lynch has reteamed with his former DOKKEN bandmate Jeff Pilson for a set of new studio recordings that turn pop music classics into powerful metal anthems. Due on December 18 via Deadline Music, a division of Cleopatra Records, Inc., "Heavy Hitters" features jaw-drop...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Lyric Video For 'Drilled To Kill' Feat. RALF SCHEEPERS

Michael Schenker has completed the recording of a brand new MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) album "Immortal", which will be released on January 29, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. The album title is a perfect statement describing Schenker's legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a musician. Today, the...

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Ex-QUIET RIOT Singer JAMES DURBIN Taps CHRIS JERICHO, PHIL DEMMEL For 'Kings Before You' Single; 'The Beast Awakens' Album Announced

Hailing from the shores of Santa Cruz, California, modern heavy metal revivalist James Durbin is on the verge of releasing his boldest, heaviest album to date with the announcement of the debut album from DURBIN, "The Beast Awakens". Coming February 12, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl, fans can get the...

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WARRANT's ROBERT MASON Is 'Lucky' To Be Able To Sing JANI LANE's Hit Songs

In a new interview with Kiki Classic Rock, WARRANT singer Robert Mason was asked what it's like to sing "Heaven" and other songs penned by the band's original frontman Jani Lane. He responded (hear audio below): "It's a beautiful song. It's really well written. [Jani] had a window of time where he h...

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FOREIGNER/Ex-DOKKEN Bassist JEFF PILSON: Meditation 'Set Me Up For A Nice Run On The Road Without Killing Myself'

FOREIGNER and ex-DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson went on the "Side Jams" podcast this week to discuss his love for meditation with host Bryan Reesman. Pilson says he has been actively practicing meditation since the 1980s, and it has helped keep him focused and not go off the rails during the platinum he...

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WHITESNAKE And WINGER Guitarist REB BEACH Releases New Solo Single, 'Aurora Borealis'

WHITESNAKE and WINGER guitarist Reb Beach will release his long-in-the-works instrumental solo album, "A View From The Inside", on November 6 via Frontiers Music Srl. The disc's second single, "Aurora Borealis", can be streamed below. "A View From The Inside" is described in a press release as "an a...

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Where Did EDDIE VAN HALEN's Finger-Tapping Technique Come From? CHRIS HOLMES Weighs In

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who grew up in the same Pasadena, California neighborhood as Eddie Van Halen, spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about the origins of Eddie's two-handed tapping technique. "I took lessons from [Eddie's lifelong friend] Terry [Kilgore] probably, say, '74 or '75....

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TRIXTER Drummer Defends Himself Against Criticism From Bandmates

TRIXTER drummer Mark "Gus" Scott has defended himself against harsh comments made by his bandmates, insisting that he is only "concerned" about what is best for the TRIXTER brand. Both TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown and bassist P.J. Farley have been critical of Scott in recent interviews, with Steve...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Talks About Having GEORGE LYNCH As His Father-In-Law: 'He Is A Lovely Guy'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about his decision to relocate to Nashville last year after spending several years living in Florida. "I was getting a bit bored with [Florida's] incessant heat and humidity," Richie said. "Now, I love Florida...

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TRIXTER's P.J. FARLEY Compares Being In Band With MARK 'GUS' SCOTT To Owning A Disobedient Dog

In a new interview with "The Rock N Ragni Show", TRIXTER bassist P.J. Farley was asked if he thinks the band will return to live activity ever again. He responded (see video below): "Yeah, in one shape or form, or another, it will. Me and Steve [Brown, guitar] are still very much at it. We're road d...

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WHITESNAKE And WINGER Guitarist REB BEACH To Release 'A View From The Inside' Solo Album In November

WHITESNAKE and WINGER guitarist Reb Beach will release his long-in-the-works instrumental solo album, "A View From The Inside", on November 6 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the disc's first single, "Infinito 1122", can be seen below. "A View From The Inside" is described in a...

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DOKKEN: Fourth Trailer For 'The Lost Songs: 1978-1981' Album (Video)

A new five-minute video of Don Dokken discussing DOKKEN's recently released album called "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981" can be seen below. In this fourth episode, Don talks Juan Croucier, "Hit And Run", "Liar", "Prisoner" and more. The LP was released on August 28 via Silver Lining Music. It wasn't alw...

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DON DOKKEN Says People Who Criticize His Live Performances Can Kiss His Ass

DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken has pushed back against criticism of his band's live performances, saying that people "don't know" what he went through during his various health battles. In recent years, Don has been ruthlessly lambasted by fans after radiation treatments from a bout with stomach cancer...