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MIKE PORTNOY On His Exit From AVENGED SEVENFOLD: 'They Just Weren't Ready To Commit Yet'

Mike Portnoy says that drummer Brooks Wackerman is "the perfect fit" for AVENGED SEVENFOLD. In 2015, Wackerman officially replaced Arin Ilejay, who was AVENGED SEVENFOLD's first full-time drummer after the passing of founding member Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan in 2009. Following Sullivan's death, AVENG...

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IRON MAIDEN: Entire 'The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter' Performance Video Available Online

Warner Music will release IRON MAIDEN's "The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter" on November 17 worldwide (through BMG in the USA). This live recording comprises fifteen songs captured during "The Book Of Souls World Tour", which covered thirty-nine countries across six continents during 2016 and 2017, and...

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STEVE And VIRGIL HOWE: 'Leaving Aurora' Video

The official video for the song "Leaving Aurora" from YES guitarist Steve Howe and his late son Virgil Howe, can be seen below. The track is taken from Steve and Virgil's collaborative album, "Nexus", which will be released on November 17. On September 11, 2017, Virgil — Steve's youngest son — passe...

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MIKE PORTNOY Has 'No Desire Or Interest' To Play With DREAM THEATER Again

Mike Portnoy says that has "no desire or interest" to play with DREAM THEATER again. Portnoy, who co-founded the legendary progressive metal outfit more than thirty years ago, abruptly quit the band in September 2010 while on tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD. He has since been replaced by Mike Mangini (A...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Would Be Very Approving Of What's Going On With LAST IN LINE'

DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell received this year's Oh Yeah Legend Award. The award recognizes the exceptional contribution of a musician or music industry figure from Northern Ireland. The 55-year-old musician was honored at an event at the Mandela Hall in Belfast on Saturda...

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MORBID ANGEL Frontman Hits Out At Fake News And Clickbait Culture

MORBID ANGEL frontman Steve Tucker has decried the fact that the 24-hour entertainment news cycle has forced clickbait journalists to come up with sensationalized headlines for stories that are often misleading. Tucker, who is currently promoting MORBID ANGEL's upcoming album "Kingdoms Disdained", t...

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DEEP PURPLE To Perform Exclusive Show For BBC Radio 2's 'In Concert' Series

Legendary British/American rockers DEEP PURPLE will perform later this month as part of "BBC Radio 2 In Concert" series of shows. Direct from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, the band will be lighting a fire in the sky as it rolls through its back catalogue of rock classics, including tracks from it...

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RONNIE MONTROSE: Lyric Video For 'Color Blind' Song Feat. SAMMY HAGAR, STEVE LUKATHER

The official lyric video for the song "Color Blind" from Ronnie Montrose can be seen below. The track, which features Sammy Hagar and Steve Lukather, is taken from the late guitar legend's final album, "10x10", available now on Rhino Records. When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was...

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BRET MICHAELS To Dole Out Dating Advice To Ladies On 'Love Camp' Reality Show

POISON singer Bret Michaels has released a promo reel for a new project that may be coming in 2018. In the show, called "Love Camp", Michaels promises to help several young ladies "find the ultimate date, and even better, maybe the ultimate relationship." According to Bret, "Love Camp" "is not just...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says JUDAS PRIEST Songwriting Process Is 'Free' And 'Relaxed'

During a question-and-answer session this past September at the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Hollywood, California, Richie Faulkner spoke about JUDAS PRIEST's songwriting process as he and his bandmates prepare to release their new album, "Firepower". He said (see video below): "We kind of go away...

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Watch JOEY JORDISON Perform Acoustic Version Of SLIPKNOT Classic With Fans In Argentina

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison performed an impromptu version of the band's classic song "(sic)" with fans outside his hotel in Argentina over the weekend. Jordison picked up a fan's acoustic guitar and played the track while a group of diehard SLIPKNOT devotees sang the words to the cut that...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Discusses What He Will Miss About Being On The Road In 'The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter' Promo Clip

Warner Music will release IRON MAIDEN's "The Book Of Souls: Live Chapter" on November 17 worldwide (through BMG in the USA). This live recording comprises fifteen songs captured during "The Book Of Souls World Tour", which covered thirty-nine countries across six continents during 2016 and 2017, and...

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ROB HALFORD Says RICHIE FAULKNER Is 'Mindblowing' On JUDAS PRIEST's 'Firepower' Album

While on the "black carpet" at this year's Loudwire Music Awards on October 24 in Los Angeles, California, JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford spoke to LA Metal Media about the band's forthcoming album, "Firepower", which will be released in early 2018. "Well, it's a really great moment for PRIEST in...

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Former JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Joins THE DEAD DAISIES

Former JOURNEY drummer Deen Castronovo has joined the rock 'n' roll collective known as THE DEAD DAISIES for the recording of the band's new album, due in early 2018. THE DEAD DAISIES said in a statement: "Deen is here in Nashville with us where we are beginning the recording of the new album today....

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GILBY CLARKE On Replacing IZZY STRADLIN In GUNS N' ROSES: 'People Say More About It Now Than They Did Back Then'

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke was recently interviewed by Dave "Higgo" Higgins of Australia's "Distortion" podcast. The full chat can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how he came to produce records by bands like THE BRONX and L.A. GUNS:...