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GENE SIMMONS: 'The Idea That ACE FREHLEY Left KISS Purely Because Of 'The Elder' Isn't True'

To celebrate KISS's unique contribution to the world of rock over the past 50 years, the latest issue of Rock Candy magazine brings you a massive 20-page KISS special including major new and exclusive interviews with both Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Both founder members go deep on all aspects of...

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IN THIS MOMENT Is Preparing To Record Eighth Studio Album

Grammy Award-nominated hard rock outfit IN THIS MOMENT is preparing to enter the studio to begin recording its eighth full-length album. On Saturday (January 28),IN THIS MOMENT shared the following update via Instagram: "The recording of the new ITM album is about to begin, This album is for you al...

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AXL ROSE 'Crushed It' Singing With AC/DC, Says ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'It Was Fantastic'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has once again said that the Axl Rose-fronted AC/DC concert he caught in New York City was one of the best rock shows he has ever seen. AC/DC postponed the last ten dates of its North American tour seven years ago after doctors told singer Brian Johnson he faced a total l...

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L.A. GUNS To Release New Studio Album, 'Black Diamonds', In April

L.A. GUNS, featuring singer Phil Lewis and guitarist Tracii Guns, will release its new studio album, "Black Diamonds", on April 14. This will be the fourth studio album since the much-welcome reunion of the band's core foundation of Lewis and Guns. It will follow the well-received studio albums "The...

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STEVE VAI Announces Spring 2023 European Tour

Steve Vai has announced a return to Europe for planned appearances in March through May. The second leg of European dates on the "Inviolate" world tour will begin in Lisbon, Portugal on March 24. The itinerary will bring Vai through Spain, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Serbia, Bulgaria...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I'm Not Interested In Doing Things Just For Money'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar told Fox News' Neil Cavuto in a new interview that his music and business accomplishments have exceeded his wildest dreams. "I've had so many dreams that I never dreamt, you know, come true," he said. "I, of course, all I really dreamt about was someday being a rock star...

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Rockers React To JEFF BECK's Death

Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN),Paul Stanley (KISS),Gene Simmons (KISS),Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH),Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH) and David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE, DEEP PURPLE) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Jeff Beck. The legendary guitarist died on Tuesday (Ja...

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SAMMY HAGAR Gives You Access To His 75th-Birthday Bash In 'Sammy Hagar's Paradise'

TMZ presents "Sammy Hagar's Paradise", available for streaming now on Fox Nation. In the program, the Red Rocker gives you access to his 75th-birthday bash while sharing the unbelievable true story that sparked one of the most legendary and tumultuous music careers in history. Says Hagar: "I've been...

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NONPOINT Announces 'The Emerald Cities Tour 2023' With BLACKTOP MOJO And SUMO CYCO

NONPOINT will embark on "The Emerald Cities Tour 2023" in March. The trek, which will kick off on March 2 in Virginia Beach, Virginia and conclude on March 26 in San Antonio, Texas, will feature support from BLACKTOP MOJO and SUMO CYCO. Says NONPOINT: "Follow the Yellow Brick Road and let the epic s...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Talks His Vocal Performance: 'I Don't Think I Sound Like Anybody' Else

In a new interview with Heavy New York, former JUDAS PRIEST and ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens reflected on his vocal performance on the debut album from WINTERS BANE, "Heart Of A Killer", which was released in 1993, three years before he joined PRIEST as the replacement for Rob Halford. He sa...

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IGGY POP Says He Was Once Approached About Joining AC/DC

Iggy Pop claims he was once approached about becoming AC/DC's lead singer. The legendary rocker made the revelation while speaking to The New York Times about his new album, "Every Loser". Pop said: "They had a manager many years ago, when I hadn't reformed THE STOOGES, I hadn't moved to England. An...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Says 'There Is Talk' Of Him Filming More Episodes Of 'A Life On The Road' Rock-And-Talk Series

In a recent interview with "Rock Talk With Jacqui Neal", AC/DC singer Brian Johnson was asked if there are any plans for him to film any more episodes of his popular rock-and-talk series "Brian Johnson: A Life On The Road". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's talk of it...

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: My Voice Is 'Pretty Much An Imitation' Of BON SCOTT

As part of Jonathan Montenegro's "My 3 Questions To" series, EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza was asked to name his top three metal singers of all time. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I could go on forever; there's so many that I could say. But you have to give… For me, Bon S...

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BRIAN JOHNSON Won't Answer Any Questions About AC/DC's Future Plans: 'I've Been Told Not To'

During an appearance on this past Monday's (December 19) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", AC/DC singer Brian Johnson was asked if he and his bandmates will ever play live again. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm not answering that. Why should I? First of a...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Explains Why He Wanted To Shoot Down Rumor BON SCOTT Wrote Lyrics For 'Back In Black'

In his recently released memoir, "The Lives Of Brian", AC/DC singer Brian Johnson shoots down theories that the band's late frontman Bon Scott wrote some of the words for the "Back In Black" album prior to his untimely death in early 1980. Asked in a new interview with Metal Edge he first heard the...