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BILL WARD: 'I Would Love To Play' One Final Concert With BLACK SABBATH

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward says that he "would love to play" one final concert with the band. Earlier today (Thursday, July 25), Ward took to his social media to write: "Hey ya, Bill Ward checking in regarding all the updates on a possible SABBATH show in England. "I'm in for play...

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GUS G. Looks Back On Joining OZZY OSBOURNE's Band: 'I Had To Step Up My Game Very Quickly'

In a recent interview with Romania's Rock FM to promote his acoustic shows in the country with RAINBOW frontman Ronnie Romero, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band a decade and a half ago, spoke about how he looks back on his time with the legendary heavy metal singer. He sa...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's JOHN 5 Defends Bands Who Continue Without All Original Members

In a new interview with The Jeremy White Show, John 5, who joined MÖTLEY CRÜE in the fall of 2022 as the replacement for the band's co-founding guitarist Mick Mars, spoke about classic rock and heavy metal bands who continue to tour and record even when some of the original members are no longer inv...

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TROY LUCCKETTA 'Couldn't Be Happier For' His Former Bandmates In TESLA: 'They're Doing Great'

In a new interview with Chaotic Riffs, former TESLA drummer Troy Luccketta was asked if he has had a chance to meet the man that replaced him in the band, Steve Brown. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When it all went down, I went and got with Steve and put my blessing on it and we hun...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK SAVAGE: MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Is 'One Of The Nicest' And 'Funniest People I've Ever Met'

DEF LEPPARD bassist Rick Savage spoke to Made In Metal about what it has been like touring with another veteran rock act, MÖTLEY CRÜE, on the 2022 "The Stadium Tour" and the 2023 "The World Tour". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was great. [I] absolutely loved it. We'd known MÖTLEY...

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DEEP PURPLE's SIMON MCBRIDE Names 'Most Difficult' RITCHIE BLACKMORE Lick To Play

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Simon McBride was asked to name the most difficult part to play that was originally written and recorded by founding PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. He responded: "Most of it is actually not too bad. There's one little...

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BAD MARRIAGE Feat. Former TESLA Guitarist TOMMY SKEOCH: 'The Pennyman' Single Released

BAD MARRIAGE, whose current lineup includes former TESLA guitarist Tommy Skeoch, has released a new single and lyric video titled "The Pennyman". Expertly produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Mike Fitz, "The Pennyman" also showcases Fitz on lead vocals. This is the second single to feature Ske...

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Will WHITESNAKE Ever Resume Its Farewell Tour? Bassist TANYA O'CALLAGHAN Weighs In

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, WHITESNAKE and Bruce Dickinson bassist Tanya O'Callaghan was asked if the David Coverdale-fronted outfit will ever resume its farewell tour, nearly two years after WHITESNAKE pulled out of its previously announced North American run with the SCORPIONS due...

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NIKKI SIXX On Mixed Response To MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Dogs Of War' Single: 'Everybody Has Turned Into A Critic'

In a new interview with Janne Innanfors of the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx addressed his recent tongue-in-cheek comment that new music from his band had been described as "a powerful cross between country and hip-hop". The 65-year-old CRÜE bassist, who is the...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS On Some Fans' Belief None Of W.A.S.P.'s Performances Are 'Live': 'If They Genuinely Feel Like That, Then Don't Go'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless once again spoke about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. Asked about some fans' belief that none of W.A.S.P. concerts are actually live, he res...

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PHIL MOGG's MOGGS MOTEL Releases Debut Single, 'Apple Pie'

MOGGS MOTEL, the new band featuring UFO singer Phil Mogg, has released its first single and video, "Apple Pie". The track is taken from the group's self-titled album, which is due on September 4 via Cleopatra Records in the U.S. and Steamhammer/SPV outside North America. Mogg said: "'Apple Pie' is t...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE And VEVO 'Footnotes' Explore Making Of 'Dogs Of War' And Accompanying Music Video

MÖTLEY CRÜE and Vevo have teamed up for a new installment of Vevo's "Footnotes" series, going behind the scenes of the making of the band's latest single, "Dogs Of War". The "Dogs Of War" music video, which can also be seen below, is an animated, all-CGI affair directed by Nick DenBoer. During an ap...

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JOHN 5 Shoots Down Claim He Plays Along To Pre-Recorded Guitar Tracks During MÖTLEY CRÜE Concerts

John 5 has shot down a claim that he plays along to pre-recorded guitar tracks during MÖTLEY CRÜE concerts. Several videos posted on YouTube have suggested that John 5 was not playing during the song "Wild Side", with the guitarist seemingly not moving his hands while the music continues to be heard...

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OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK SABBATH Touring Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS Announces Summer 2024 TOMMY'S ROCKTRIP Shows

TOMMY'S ROCKTRIP, drummer Tommy Clufetos's (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK SABBATH) 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 play the following shows this summer: Jul. 13 - Eighth Room - Na...

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SCOTT WEILAND's Widow Sets Record Straight About His Death: 'He Didn't Overdose'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Appetite For Distortion podcast, Scott Weiland's widow spoke about his legacy, more than eight years after the late STONE TEMPLE PILOTS frontman's death. Photographer Jamie Wachtel Weiland said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I feel like he re...