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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE: Why I Don't Play Double-Bass Drums

DEEP PURPLE's Ian Paice was asked during a recent question-and-answer session with fans if he has ever felt the need to play double-bass drums. He responded (see video below): "Well, not really. The only time I ever really did it was on 'Fireball' because it added something to the track. The way the...

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Watch MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO's 'The Badlands' Video

Shred guitar pioneer Michael Angelo Batio will release his 12th studio album, "More Machine Than Man", on June 12 via Rat Pak Records. The all-instrumental follow-up to 2013's "Intermezzo" features 13 tracks and is "sure to resonate with past fans, as well as garner new fans along the way," accordin...

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WHITESNAKE, SEPULTURA, Ex-KISS Guitarists Unite To Cover THE POLICE's 'Synchronicity II' For COVID-19 Relief

Several renowned rock guitar players from around the world gathered (virtually) to record a cover of THE POLICE's classic "Synchronicity II" in a "quarantine" version. The video will help as a fundraiser for the Red Cross to help fight COVID-19 around the world. The lineup is formed by musicians who...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Releases New Single, 'Death By Rock And Roll'

"Death By Rock And Roll", the title track of the forthcoming album from THE PRETTY RECKLESS, can be streamed below. The LP will be released later in the year via Fearless Records in the U.S. and Century Media Records in the rest of the world. "In a lot of ways, this new album feels like a rebirth an...

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SERJ TANKIAN To Release EP Of Rock Songs That Were Originally Intended For SYSTEM OF A DOWN

SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has revealed to SPIN in a new interview that new will be putting out a solo "EP of rock songs" later this year. He stated about the effort: "Originally, I had these songs in mind for a SYSTEM record if we were to end up doing a SYSTEM record. But as we could no...

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AVATAR Debuts Official Video For New Single 'Silence In The Age Of Apes'

Swedish metallers AVATAR have debuted the official music video for their new track "Silence In The Age Of Apes", which serves as the lead single from their eighth full-length, "Hunter Gatherer", due out August 7 via Entertainment One (eOne). Continuing to smash the boundaries between band, theater t...

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MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Is Putting Finishing Touches On Fifth Solo Album

MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro has launched an Indiegogo fundraising campaign for his upcoming solo album. The disc will be the follow-up to "Sounds Of Innocence", which was released in June 2012. Says Kiko: "Some of you may know me from the Brazilian heavy metal band ANGRA. Some of you know me th...

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GUS G. Is Fine With How His OZZY OSBOURNE Tenure Ended

In a new interview with Outburn, Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., who joined Ozzy Osbourne's band just over a decade ago, was asked if his tenure with the BLACK SABBATH singer ended amicably or if he thinks Ozzy's camp could have been more communicative with him. Gus responded: "The thing is there was...

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JOE BONAMASSA's 2020 Mediterranean Sailing Of 'Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea' Postponed To 2021

Guitar legend Joe Bonamassa, in conjunction with partners Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation and Sixthman, has postponed Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean II into next year. The second voyage is now scheduled to sail aboard Norwegian Pearl out of Athens, Greece taking blues fans to Mykono...

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KELLY NICKELS Defends STEVE RILEY's Decision To Call New Band L.A. GUNS: 'He's The Only Guy Who Never Quit'

Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS recently released its debut single, "Crawl". The track is taken from the band's first album, "Renegades", which will arrive in late summer or early fall via Golden Robot Records. Riley's version of L.A. GUNS is not to be confused with the band led by guitarist Trac...

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AVATAR Teases 'Silence In The Age Of Apes' Music Video

Swedish metallers AVATAR have released a teaser for their official music video for the song "Silence In The Age Of Apes". The full clip, which was directed by Johan Carlén, will make its online debut on Thursday, May 14 at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT. "Silence In The Age Of Apes" is taken from AVATAR's up...

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This Year's READING And LEEDS Festivals Have Officially Been Canceled

This year's Reading and Leeds festivals have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE was among the artists scheduled to headline the 2020 editions of Reading and Leeds, which take place annually on the August bank holiday weekend and attract around 100,000 music fans...

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BON JOVI Performs 'It's My Life' During 'Rise Up New York!' Virtual Telethon (Video)

BON JOVI was among the artists that performed during the "Rise Up New York!" virtual telethon Monday (May 11) to raise awareness and funds to help New Yorkers whose lives have been dramatically impacted by COVID-19. The one-hour benefit presented by the New York-based poverty fighting organization R...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON: 'I'm Suffering From An Incurable Lung Disease'

Ian Anderson has revealed that he is suffering from "an incurable lung disease" called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The JETHRO TULL frontman discussed his condition on an episode of Dan Rather's "The Big Interview", which will air Wednesday night (May 13) on AXS TV. In a preview cli...

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Will There Ever Be A KIM THAYIL Solo Album? The SOUNDGARDEN Guitarist Responds

In a new interview with WFPK's Kyle Meredith, SOUNDGARDEN guitarist Kim Thayil was asked why he has never released a solo album during his time away from the band. He responded (hear audio below): "Probably a lot of reasons. I think at the time [of SOUNDGARDEN's original split], I was really fed up...