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Former SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Plots Possible KINGDOM COME Original Lineup Reunion

Former SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak says he's in discussions with singer Lenny Wolf for a reunion of the original lineup of '80s rockers KINGDOM COME, a band perhaps best known for its uncanny musical resemblance to LED ZEPPELIN. Kottak played on the band's first two albums, 1988's "Kingdom Come"...

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Rumor: New A PERFECT CIRCLE Song 'The Doomed' To Be Released To Radio Monday Night

A brand new A PERFECT CIRCLE song titled "The Doomed" is rumored to be going for radio adds Monday night (October 16). The track's apparent release follows Friday's (October 13) fifteen-second tease from A PERFECT CIRCLE's official Twitter account and singer Maynard James Keenan recently hinting tha...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist On 'Wind Of Change': 'It's A Song Of Hope And We Never Give Up Hope'

Guitarist Matthias Jabs of SCORPIONS has expressed concern over the current state of the world's affairs, noting that their classic 1990 post-communist bloc ballad "Wind Of Change" is "a song of hope" and insisting that his band will "never give up hope." Jabs and new SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee (...

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FOZZY Frontman CHRIS JERICHO: 'We're A 17-Year Overnight Sensation'

In a recent interview with of Mike Karoyli of iRockRadio.com, FOZZY vocalist Chris Jericho discussed how radio airplay has impacted the group in recent weeks. (The title track to the band's new album, "Judas", currently sits at No. 11 on the Mediabase Active Rock chart, which monitors airplay on roc...

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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Opens British And Irish Modern Music Institute In Birmingham (Video)

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi officially opened British And Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM) at a ceremony in Digbeth, Central Birimingham, England this past Wednesday, October 11. A couple of video reports on the event from BBC News can be seen below. Also available are photos of the ceremo...

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METALLICA Is Preparing Deluxe Versions Of '…And Justice For All' And 'Black' Albums

METALLICA is preparing deluxe remastered versions of its "…And Justice For All" (1988) and "Metallica" albums and is reaching out to its hardcore fans for help to get content for the new editions. Says the band in a social media post: "With the deluxe box sets of 'Kill 'Em All' and 'Ride The Lightni...

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Watch LINKIN PARK's 'Carpool Karaoke' Episode

The "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" episode featuring LINKIN PARK has been posted on the band's Facebook and can be seen below. On July 14 — less than a week before singer Chester Bennington's death — LINKIN PARK shared a picture on Twitter with actor Ken Jeong for their episode of the TV spinoff of J...

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SWEET & LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: Second EPK For 'Unified' Album

The second EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Unified", the sophomore album from SWEET & LYNCH — the band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James LoMenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tich...

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JAMES KOTTAK On His Split With SCORPIONS: 'It Was Actually A Relief'

Former SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak says he was relieved when his stint with the band ended, explaining that he finally had the time to focus on "getting healthy" and spending time with his family. In September 2016, Kottak was dismissed from the legendary German hard rock band during his well-pub...

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Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE: I'd Rather Celebrate LEMMY's Life Than Mourn His Death

Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee at last Friday's (October 6) "Bowl For Ronnie" event in Studio City, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked how he dealt with the 2015 passing of M...

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FRANKIE BANALI Discusses Difficulty Of Addressing Substance-Abuse Issues In Entertainment Industry

In a brand new interview with KNAC.COM, QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali spoke about the importance of addressing mental health issues within his community of musicians and friends in the wake of the recent deaths of Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell. He said: "I think it's always important, you...

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Watch Previously Unreleased Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Battery' In Japan In 1986

A previously unreleased video of METALLICA performing the song "Battery" can be seen below. The clip was filmed at at Aichi Kinro Kaikan, Nagoya, Japan on November 17, 1986 and is taken from the upcoming reissue of METALLICA's seminal third album, "Master Of Puppets". The "Master Of Puppets" reissue...

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SWEET & LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: EPK For 'Unified' Album

An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Unified", the sophomore album from SWEET & LYNCH — the band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James LoMenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (THE D...

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LINKIN PARK's 'Carpool Karaoke' Episode To Be Made Available Next Week

An episode of "Carpool Karaoke: The Series" featuring LINKIN PARK will be made available on Facebook "this time next week." On July 14 — less than a week before singer Chester Bennington's death — LINKIN PARK shared a picture on Twitter with actor Ken Jeong for their episode of the TV spinoff of Jam...

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STEVEN ADLER 'Would Love To' Play With GUNS N' ROSES Again

Steven Adler says that he "would love to" perform with GUNS N' ROSES again. The drummer reunited with GN'R for the first time in twenty-six years during the 2016 leg of the "Not In This Lifetime" tour. Adler appeared with GUNS N' ROSES onstage last November in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as well as on...