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MICHAEL WILTON: How QUEENSRŸCHE Weathered Rise Of Grunge In 1990s
In a recent interview with Max Davallo of the "Sonic Dorms" music talk show, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. "I think as far as the metal, the progressi...January 7, 2023
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STEVE PERRY Withdraws Lawsuit Over JOURNEY Song Trademarks
Former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry has withdrawn his petition to cancel trademark registrations for 20 of the band's songs held by guitarist Neal Schon and keyboard player Jonathan Cain. The songs include some of JOURNEY's most popular singles, such as "Any Way You Want It", "Open Arms" and "Separate...January 7, 2023
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NITA STRASS On Recovery From Meniscus Repair Surgery: 'Being On Crutches Is By Far The Most Frustrating Part'
Former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss is currently receiving physical therapy after recently undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus. On Friday (January 6),Nita took to her Instagram to write: "Stopping in to give a lil knee update! "It's 10 days post surgery, I'm comple...January 7, 2023
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DISMEMBER's FRED ESTBY: 'We're Talking About Making New Music'
Drummer Fred Estby of Swedish death metal pioneers DISMEMBER has confirmed to Bandcamp that he and his bandmates are planning to work on their first material since 2008's self-titled album. "We're talking about making new music," he said. "The question is when. As of right now, because of the pandem...January 6, 2023
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THE WINERY DOGS Share Music Video For New Single 'Mad World'
THE WINERY DOGS — the powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocalist Mike Portnoy — will release its third album, "III", on February 3 via the band's Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard). Following in the f...January 6, 2023
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KAMELOT Shares Teaser For Upcoming Studio Album
KAMELOT has shared a teaser video for its long-awaited new studio album. The one-and-a-half-minute clip, which can be seen below, includes snippets of some of the music from the upcoming effort. Among the working songtitles set to appear on the LP are "Bloodmoon", "Eventide", "Awakening", "Midsummer...January 6, 2023
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ORGY To Release 'Empty' Single Next Week
ORGY will release a new single, "Empty", on Friday, January 13. The band's frontman Jay Gordon stated about the new track: "I'm excited to finally start getting these tracks out for ORGY again. As we move toward a new direction musically speaking, I wanted to put a track out that has a bit of that s...January 6, 2023
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KERRY KING Felt 'Anger' Over SLAYER's 'Premature' Retirement
Kerry King says that he was angry over the prospect of SLAYER calling it quits when the subject was first broached. Asked in a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine for his reaction when the conversation to end the band arose, the 58-year-old guitarist said: "Anger… what else? It was premature. T...January 6, 2023
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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY To Perform At 'Save The Heartbeat' Fundraising Event And Concert
Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony will perform at a fundraising event and concert benefiting Save The Heartbeat on March 25 at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California. Save The Heartbeat is a non-profit organization that benefits those that are affected by congenital heart disease (CHD). Danielle...January 5, 2023
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AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG: IRON MAIDEN Is 'One Of The Biggest, Best Live Acts Of All Time'
Vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH, who wrapped their largest U.S. headline run yet with a full-production concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on December17, spoke to Pollstar about the visual aspect of the band's show that features pyro and epic stage props and includes...January 5, 2023
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN: First Live Show After FLOOR JANSEN's Cancer Diagnosis 'Was Emotional For All Of Us'
NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spoke to Ireland's Overdrive about what it has been like for him and his bandmates to return to the road just weeks after singer Floor Jansen revealed her breast cancer diagnosis. "The first show of this [European tour] leg in Antwerp [Belg...January 5, 2023
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ALIEN ANT FARM Frontman Charged With Battery After Pulling Male Fan's Hand Into His Genitals
According to the Daily Mail, ALIEN ANT FARM frontman Dryden Mitchell has been charged with battery after pulling a male fan's hand into his crotch during a concert. The incident occurred when the long-running Californian rock band was performing at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts in Fort...January 5, 2023
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Original TIGERTAILZ Frontman STEEVI JAIMZ Suffers 'Massive Stroke'
According to Metal Sludge, original TIGERTAILZ frontman Steevi Jaimz suffered a "massive stroke" at the end of last month. The 60-year-old Jaimz, who was born Steven Denham, suffered the stroke two days before Christmas, on December 23, 2022, at 4:30 a.m. He was rushed to an area hospital where he w...January 5, 2023
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ORIANTHI Is Putting Finishing Touches On New 'Blues/Rock' Album
Internationally renowned rock guitarist Orianthi has confirmed to Eric Dahl of FOX17 Rock & Review that she is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album. "We started this one a bit ago," she said. "I've been back and forth just finishing up the mixes and adding songs to it. There's a l...January 4, 2023
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NITA STRAUSS Reflects On 'Really Bad Advice' She Got Early In Her Career
During an appearance on the latest episode of Knotfest's "She's With The Band", the show hosted by Tori Kravitz and Alicia Atout aiming to amplify the voices of women on stage, backstage and in the business, former Alice Cooper and current Demi Lovato guitarist Nita Strauss was asked about "a jaw-dr...January 4, 2023
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