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SLASH Confirms His Relationship With MARSHALL Will Continue Despite His New MAGNATONE Partnership

Earlier this week, it was announced that Slash will be developing a new amplifier with Magnatone. The iconic GUNS N' ROSES guitarist will also continue his successful and decades-long partnership with Marshall Amplification. Slash says: "To clear up any misconceptions that might arise, although Magn...

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Ex-JETHRO TULL Guitarist MARTIN BARRE Explains Why Band's 'Hard Rock/Metal' GRAMMY Was Well Deserved

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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MIKAEL MAGLIERI, Owner Of Sunset Strip Fixtures Rainbow Bar & Grill And Whisky A Go Go, Dies At 73

Mikael Maglieri, owner of the Hollywood's Sunset Strip fixtures Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky A Go Go, passed away on Sunday, November 5, reportedly of a heart attack. He was 73 years old. Whisky A Go Go confirmed Mikael's death in a social media post, writing: "He Was The Best Person In The Wo...

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Watch: GUNS N' ROSES Perform 'The General' Live For First Time

GUNS N' ROSES performed the song "The General" live for the first time Thursday night (November 2) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The track was introduced by singer Axl Rose as a song they hadn't played before and that "it could be very interesting." "The General" was the B-side of GUNS N' RO...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Looks Back On Decision To Attend Seattle University: 'I Was Really Hungry For Knowledge'

In a new interview with Australia's The Project, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke about his decision to attend Seattle University more than two decades ago, majoring in business and finance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was [something] I did when I got sober. I felt like...

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How HALESTORM's LZZY HALE Takes Care Of Her Singing Voice While On Tour

In a new interview with Poland's Pełna Kulturka, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked how she takes care of her singing voice while on tour. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I think that at this point we've been training for years, both inadvertently and on purpose for the l...

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JOHN 5 Says MÖTLEY CRÜE And GUNS N' ROSES 'Would Be A Wonderful, Wonderful Tour'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the GUNS N' ROSES-centric "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, John 5 was asked about the possibility of MÖTLEY CRÜE teaming up with the Axl Rose-fronted outfit for a tour. The MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, if...

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HALESTORM Is Working With GRAMMY-Winning Producer DAVE COBB On Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, HALESTORM bassist Josh Smith revealed that the band is working on its next studio album with acclaimed Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, known for his previous collaborations with the likes of Sammy Hagar, Slash, GRETA VAN FLEET and RI...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Wants To Play 'Some Really Cool Shows' In Support Of His 'Lighthouse' Album

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan was asked if he plans on touring in support of his just-released third solo album, "Lighthouse". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I toured on the 'Tenderness' record [Duff's 2019 second solo album]...

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How Does GEORGE LYNCH Feel About Being Excluded From ROLLING STONE's List Of '250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time'?

During an appearance on this past Monday's (October 23) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", George Lynch spoke about his absence from Rolling Stone magazine's recently released list of "The 250 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time". Asked if ever looks at those lists and whether his om...

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JOHN 5 Releases New Instrumental Song 'The Ghost'

Former MARILYN MANSON and ROB ZOMBIE and current MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 has released a new instrumental song called "The Ghost". About this release, John 5 says: "This song called 'The Ghost' is pretty much about my guitar that came out earlier this year. The guitar is, to me, the perfect guit...

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IN FLAMES Frontman Doesn't Understand Why Fans Watch Concerts Through Their Phones

In a new interview with Jaimunji of Australia's Metal Roos, IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén was asked for his opinion on concertgoers using cell phones to take photos and videos of performances and sometimes filming entire shows instead of enjoying the moment. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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SLASH Shares Trailer For Upcoming 'Deathstalker' Comic Book From VAULT COMICS

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash has teamed up with Vault Comics for a 21st century comic book based on the 1983 cult sword-and-sorcery movie "Deathstalker" produced by Roger Corman. Tim Seeley is writing the comic, with Jim Terry handling art. A Kickstarter campaign for the new "Deathstalker" has just...

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DUFF MCKAGAN: AXL ROSE Is 'A F***ing Master'

During an appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation Power Trip Special", Duff McKagan said that GUNS N' ROSES' long-running reunion tour is going incredibly well, in part thanks to the great musical relationship he, singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and the other bandmembers are currently enjoying. GUNS...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Shares Music Video For 'I Just Don't Know' Featuring JERRY CANTRELL

Duff McKagan has released his third solo album, "Lighthouse", available now in a wide range of formats including streaming, download, CD, cassette, and LP. A number of deluxe versions and bundles featuring official Certificates Of Authenticity signed by McKagan are also available. In addition, two w...