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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON On MICK JONES: 'I Suspected That He Had Parkinson's Disease Long Before He Even Got The Diagnosis'

In a new interview with the "Focus On Metal" podcast, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if it was difficult for him to not say anything when people would ask about the absence of FOREIGNER's co-founder and guitarist Mick Jones from the band's recent shows, especially in light of the fact that...

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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES Reveals Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis

FOREIGNER guitarist Mick Jones has revealed that he is battling Parkinson's disease. The 79-year-old musician, who has not performed with FOREIGNER since 2022, opened up about his diagnosis in a social media post earlier today. He wrote: "Fans will have become very aware that for some time now, I ha...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Keyboard Maestro VITALIJ KUPRIJ Dead At 49

Ukrainian-American maestro Vitalij Kuprij, a classically trained virtuoso who has played with progressive metal bands ARTENSION and RING OF FIRE and toured with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, has died at the age of 49. No cause of death has yet been revealed. Kuprij's passing was confirmed by his longtim...

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Watch: TESTAMENT Plays Special 'The Legacy' + 'The New Order' Set In Connecticut

TESTAMENT played a special set focusing on the band's first two albums, 1987's "The Legacy" and 1988's "The New Order", on February 18 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, TESTAMENT's setlist was as follow...

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IAN HUNTER Announces Star-Studded Lineup For 'Defiance Part 2: Fiction' Album

Legendary singer-songwriter, author, and rock 'n' roll star Ian Hunter will release his new album, "Defiance Part 2: Fiction", on Friday, April 19 via the Sun Records label. The 10-song collection will be available on standard vinyl, CD, and digital download. A limited-edition 2LP vinyl edition of...

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RICK ALLEN, PETER CRISS And SIMON KIRKE To Take Part In All-Star Jam At RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION Benefit Concert

Raven Drum Foundation, the organization founded by legendary drummer Rick Allen of DEF LEPPARD and his wife, singer-songwriter and healing arts practitioner Lauren Monroe, has announced its first benefit concert taking place in New York City. On Thursday, March 14, at the Cutting Room, Allen and Mon...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK SABBATH Touring Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS Announces March 2024 Tour Dates

TOMMY'S ROCKTRIP, drummer Tommy Clufetos's (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH) new hard rock outfit, where he offers his take on the rock 'n roll influences that made him one of the most sought-after drummers in the current hard rock scene, will embark on a short solo tour at the end of March. The follow...

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Watch: NITA STRAUSS Joins 'G3' Guitarists JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON And STEVE VAI On Stage To Perform 'Foxy Lady'

Nita Strauss, the guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, joined the 2024 lineup of "G3" — Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and Steve Vai — on stage last night (Friday, February 9) at Orpheum in Los Angeles, California on to perform a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Foxy Lady". Fan-filmed video of h...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, FOREIGNER And JANE'S ADDICTION Among Nominees For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 2024 Induction

Ozzy Osbourne, FOREIGNER, JANE'S ADDICTION, OASIS, Peter Frampton and Lenny Kravitz are among the nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2024. Other nominees are Mariah Carey, Sinead O'Connor, Cher, Sade, Mary J. Blige, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, Eric B. & Rakim an...

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TESTAMENT Announces Summer 2024 European Tour

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT will embark on European summer festival tour, "The Legacy & The New World Order". This tour promises to be an explosive celebration of the band's enduring legacy and their influential presence in the thrash metal scene. Kicking off on July 1...

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MARK KNOPFLER Enlists TONY IOMMI, BRIAN MAY, ALEX LIFESON, SLASH And Others For New Version Of 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)'

On March 15, Mark Knopfler will release a new, special recording of his anthemic "Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)" to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and its American equivalent Teen Cancer America. Performed by MARK KNOPFLER'S GUITAR HEROES, produced by his longtime collaborator Guy Fletche...

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Legendary Rockers BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Bid Farewell To Their Recording Career With 'Ghost Stories'

After the resounding success of their 50th-anniversary celebration, legendary rockers BLUE ÖYSTER CULT are eagerly gearing up for an exciting new chapter in their storied career with the upcoming release of "Ghost Stories". This highly anticipated album marks a fitting finale to the recording legacy...

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GARY MOORE Fans Launch Crowdfunding Appeal For Statue Campaign

Fans behind the campaign to erect a statue of guitar legend Gary Moore in his native city of Belfast have launched an online crowdfunding appeal on the 13th anniversary of the star's passing in 2011. The Wild Frontier Memorial Project has been raising money via tribute gigs in Dublin and Belfast but...

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MR. BIG Postpones Connecticut Concert Due To ERIC MARTIN's 'Congestive Respiratory Cough And Cold'

MR. BIG was forced to postpone its February 3 concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut after singer Eric Martin came down with "a congestive respiratory cough and cold". A new date for the show has not yet been announced. On Saturday, Eric took to his social media to write: "I'...

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NORTH SEA ECHOES Featuring FATES WARNING's RAY ALDER And JIM MATHEOS: 'Unmoved' Single Available

NORTH SEA ECHOES, the new project featuring two members of the pioneering progressive metal act FATES WARNING, singer Ray Alder and guitarist Jim Matheos, will release its debut album, "Really Good Terrible Things", on February 23, 2024 via Metal Blade. The band is pleased to share the second taste...