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ALICE COOPER Says Playing Golf Helps Him Stay Fit

In a new interview with SPIN, legendary rocker Alice Cooper was asked how he stays fit and maintains the stamina it takes to perform. He responded: "I play golf, which is a very physical thing. That's a big part of it. When we are on tour, it's really easy to stay in shape, because we are never stan...

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NITA STRAUSS To Release Second Solo Album This Year

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, spoke to Cassius Morris on WatchMojo's brand new music podcast "Innersleeve" about her upcoming second solo album. Asked if the LP will once again be an all-instrumental effort, Nita said (see video below): "Actually, I a...

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JIMMY PAGE, SLASH And ACE FREHLEY Counterfeit Guitars Seized At Washington Dulles Airport

U.S. Customs And Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized 36 counterfeit guitars recently that if authentic, would have had a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $158,692. The guitars arrived in 36 different shipments from China on December 15. Officers suspe...

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REX BROWN Says ZAKK WYLDE Wouldn't Be Involved In Hypothetical PANTERA Tribute Tour

Rex Brown says that Zakk Wylde wouldn't be involved with a hypothetical tour celebrating the music of PANTERA. The former PANTERA bassist discussed the band's legacy during a new interview with Eonmusic. Speaking about how huge PANTERA would be if the band was able to tour now, Rex said: "It would b...

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KORN's BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH On Dealing With Pandemic: 'All Of This That We're Going Through Is Like A Reset For Us'

Revolver magazine recently connected with KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch via Instagram for a candid chat about creativity, inspiration and the challenges of staying sane in our crazy times. Asked what advice he had for people who were losing hope during the coronavirus pandemic, Welch said (see v...

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GARY HOLT Says EXODUS 'Crushed' METALLICA When The Two Bands Shared The Stage 35 Years Ago

In a new interview with DEATH ANGEL's Ted Aguilar as part of the "Alive & Streaming" YouTube series, Gary Holt reflected on EXODUS's legendary New Year's Eve gig in San Francisco with METALLICA, as the two bands rang in the year 1986 along with MEGADETH and METAL CHURCH. "We crushed METALLICA,"...

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KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH's LOVE AND DEATH Project Releases Lyric Video For New Song 'The Hunter'

The official lyric video for "The Hunter", a new song from KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's LOVE AND DEATH project, can be streamed below. The track, which features special guest Keith Wallen from BREAKING BENJAMIN, is taken LOVE AND DEATH's upcoming album, "Perfectly Preserved", which will arri...

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TED NUGENT Says He Turned Down Drugs From JIMI HENDRIX, KEITH MOON And BON SCOTT

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent discussed his lifelong anti-drugs and -drink stance during a Facebook Live with his son Rocco on Tuesday (February 2). Speaking about why some people begin to abuse drugs while others don't, Ted said: "My mom and dad were alcoholics. I didn't know they were alcoholics. I...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON And GEDDY LEE Are 'Eager To Get Back Together' And Work On New Music

In a new interview with Make Weird Music, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson confirmed that he and former bandmate Geddy Lee have been talking about working together on new music. "After we finished the last [RUSH] tour in 2015, I started just writing on my own and doing some stuff," Alex said (see video b...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE On NEIL PEART: 'He Was A Monster Drummer Of The Highest Magnitude'

A little over a year after the death of RUSH drummer Neil Peart, his bandmate of more than four decades, singer-bassist Geddy Lee opened up to Rolling Stone about his friend in an extensive interview. When asked whether there were there times when he was truly awed with stuff that Neil either concei...

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Former KING DIAMOND Bassist HAL PATINO Is Open To 'Them'-Lineup Reunion Tour: 'It Would Be Really Cool Getting Back Together'

Former KING DIAMOND bassist Hal Patino says that he would be open to taking part in a reunion tour featuring the surviving members of the band's original lineup. Patino made the comment just days after Mikkey Dee, who played drums for KING DIAMOND from 1985 until 1989, said that he would also like t...

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MIKKEY DEE Would Like To See Reunion Of KING DIAMOND's Original Lineup

Mikkey Dee, who played drums for KING DIAMOND from 1985 until 1989, has told Cassius Morris of "The Cassius Morris Show" in a new interview that he would like to take part in a reunion tour featuring the surviving members of the band's original lineup. "Unfortunately, [original KING DIAMOND bassist]...

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NEIL PEART's Former Hometown Commissioning Artwork To Honor Late RUSH Drummer

According to The Globe And Mail, the city of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada is commissioning an original work of public art to recognize the percussive and poetic contributions of RUSH's Neil Peart. Interested Canadian artists and creative teams are invited to submit proposals to honor the drummer,...

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Claims He Predicted METALLICA's Chart-Topping Success In 1985

In a new interview with the "Shockwaves Skullsessions" podcast, EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza discussed METALLICA's late 1980s/early 1990s transition from being uncompromising thrash metal standard-bearers to arena rock's heaviest band. "It's funny," he said (see video below). "[SLAYER's] Tom Ar...

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TESLA's BRIAN WHEAT On Former Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH: 'He Has A Lot Of Animosity Towards Me, For Whatever Reason'

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat, who is promoting his recently released autobiography, "Son Of A Milkman: My Crazy Life With Tesla", spoke to Sofa King Cool about his relationship with the band's former guitarist Tommy Skeoch. "He has a lot of animosity towards me, for whatever reason," Brian said. "Maybe...