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KANSAS Bassist BILLY GREER Exits Band After Nearly 40 Years

After nearly 40 years, Billy Greer has concluded his journey as bassist and co-lead vocalist for the band KANSAS. KANSAS and its entire organization extend heartfelt gratitude to Billy for his decades of exceptional musicianship. Billy joined KANSAS in 1985 and has been an unwavering presence with t...

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Moggs Motel

When UFO finally hung up their boots a few years ago, few people bothered to ask what legendary frontman Phil Mogg would do next. The band's final tour was cancelled due to the singer's ill-health, and a sense that all good things were coming to an end was hard to ignore. When Mogg had a heart attac...

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New VIXEN Singer ROSA LARICCHIUTA Explains How She Landed Gig As Replacement For LORRAINE LEWIS

In an interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, new VIXEN singer Rosa Laricchiuta, who joined the band in June as the replacement for Lorraine Lewis, spoke about how she landed the gig with the long-running all-female rock outfit. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So in fact, I...

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JAMES HETFIELD On Playing A Lawman In Western Thriller 'The Thicket': 'I'm Grateful I Got Asked To Do It'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about his acting role in Tubi Films' upcoming dark western thriller "The Thicket". Based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel of the...

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JOHN COOPER Doesn't Care Who Uses SKILLET's Music At Political Rallies: 'I Believe In America Over Party'

In a new interview with the On The Road To Rock podcast with Clint Switzer, John Cooper of Christian hard rockers SKILLET weighed in on the long list of musicians who have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at political rallies. Ahead of the 2020 election, that included Bruce Springsteen, Ri...

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KERRY KING Is 'Not Against' Playing More SLAYER Reunion Shows

In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Kerry King, who has spent the last few months touring with his solo band, spoke about SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows at three festivals in September and October. The concerts will come five years after the completion of what was being billed as the ban...

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See PANTERA Perform At Seattle's Lumen Field As Support Act For METALLICA

Fan-filmed video of PANTERA's August 30 performance at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington as the support act for METALLICA can be seen below (courtesy of FirstRowConcert). Prior to launching a five-date U.K./Ireland run in late February 2025, the reformed PANTERA, consisting of classic-lineup member...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs At Iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King's solo band performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Morrison, Colorado on Thursday, August 29. The show was part of the "Ashes Of Leviathan" tour, which is co-headlined by MASTODON and LAMB OF GOD. Fan-filmed video of King's performance can be seen below (courtesy of In...

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See METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Act In New Clip From Upcoming Dark Western Thriller 'The Thicket'

Tubi Films has released a new clip its upcoming dark western thriller "The Thicket", which includes a role by METALLICA's James Hetfield. Check it out below. Based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel of the same name, "The Thicket" will be released in theaters on Friday, September 6. Peter Dinklage plays Sho...

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JEFF KEITH: New TESLA Single 'All About Love' To Be Released Soon

In a new interview with Joseph Suto of Rock Show Critique, TESLA singer Jeff Keith spoke about the band's plans to release new music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Now, at this point, after COVID and everything, we're just releasing singles 'cause people can download them. And from...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Shares 'Only You Can Rock Me' Single Featuring JOEY TEMPEST And ROGER GLOVER

Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker has released "Only You Can Rock Me", the third single from his upcoming album "My Years With UFO", celebrating the 50th anniversary of Schenker's years with UFO. This new single showcases an incredible lineup featuring Joey Tempest (EUROPE) on vocals, Roge...

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BRIAN FAIR Says SHADOWS FALL Has Secured Record-Label Home For New Music: 'We're Very Excited'

In a new interview with Sh!t Talk Reviews, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the band's plans to release its first new music in more than a decade. Asked if SHADOWS FALL is shopping for a new record label at the moment, Brian said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got something...

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SEETHER Shares New Single 'Illusion' From Upcoming 'The Surface Seems So Far' Album

Rock music stalwarts SEETHER have released the official lyric video for "Illusion", the second single from their upcoming studio album, "The Surface Seems So Far", which is due out September 20 via Fantasy Records. The LP showcases SEETHER's trademark blend of aggression and introspection. The track...

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MIKKEY DEE Looks Back On His Time With KING DIAMOND: 'It Was Fantastic Years'

In a new interview with Metal Injection, Mikkey Dee, who played drums for KING DIAMOND from 1985 until 1989, reflected on his time with the band. He said (as transcribed b'y BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "With the KING DIAMOND days, we played really well together. It was fantastic years. And we were five guys...

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JON BON JOVI Was In 'Shock' When He Heard His Singing Voice For First Time After Vocal Surgery

During an August 21 appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show", Jon Bon Jovi reflected on his return to the recording studio after surgery to repair his damaged vocal cords. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was hard because you speak and you say, 'Okay, I sound like me.' When you hear...