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GLENN HUGHES Blames 'Dehydration' For Abbreviated Christchurch Concert; Tour To Continue As Scheduled

Glenn Hughes will continue his tour of New Zealand and Australia after doctors said he was suffering from dehydration. The former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist was assessed by doctors in Christchurch Wednesday morning after being forced to cut short the first New Zealand show due to what witnesses ca...

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Video: SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY's THE CIRCLE Performs In Philadelphia

On September 25, Sammy Hagar and THE CIRCLE, the critically acclaimed supergroup featuring Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson, performed at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Mann Center For The Performing Arts as part of its North American tour with COLLECTIVE SOUL. Fan-filmed video footage of...

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CARMINE APPICE: 'There Are No New Drum Heroes'

Heavy New York recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer brothers Carmine and Vinny Appice about their upcoming collaborative album, "Sinister", which is due on October 27 via SPV/Steamhammer. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there are any new drummers that they take inspirati...

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EXHUMED Releases Video For 'Night Work'

"Night Work", a brand new video from gore metal maniacs EXHUMED, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new album, "Death Revenge", which will be released on October 13 via Relapse. EXHUMED frontman Matt Harvey comments: "We are extremely stoked to present this cinematic clip that brin...

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GENE SIMMONS Defends His Attempt To Trademark 'Horns' Hand Gesture: 'You Can Trademark Anything'

Gene Simmons has dismissed criticism of his attempt to trademark the so-called "devil's horns" hand gesture as the usual griping from the online peanut gallery. The KISS bassist/vocalist withdrew his application to trademark the symbol in late June — less than two weeks after filing with the federal...

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JOE SATRIANI Is 'Feeling Very Positive' About CHICKENFOOT Doing Something In 2018

Joe Satriani says that he is "feeling very positive" about CHICKENFOOT's chances of making new music in 2018. The supergroup, which features the legendary guitarist alongside former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, has b...

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PROPHETS OF RAGE's Debut Album Makes Global Impact

PROPHETS OF RAGE's self-titled debut album, released on September 15 by Fantasy Records, scored top chart entries in multiple countries across the globe in its first week. The album sold more than 21,000 copies in the U.S., entering Billboard's Top 200 Album chart at No. 16. The set's strong interna...

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Under Cöver

Cover albums dropped during a career are often dubious contract fillers, though the exceptions can be downright glorious. THE RAMONES's "Acid Eaters" being one case, SLAYER's "Undisputed Attitude", SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES's "Through the Looking Glass" and BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME's "The Anatomy Of"...

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Paranormal

Alice Cooper's first studio release in six years shares many of the same elements as 2011's "Welcome 2 My Nightmare", which was a reimagination of Alice's first solo effort, 1975's "Welcome to My Nightmare". The album was intended as a collection of standalone songs to contrast with the previous "co...

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STRYPER Frontman To NFL Players: 'Play Ball And Do The Job That You Get Paid Millions Of Dollars To Do'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has seemingly expressed his support for President Donald Trump's criticism of NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick and dozens of other athletes who have protested police shootings by taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem before games. On Saturday, Trump re...

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THE TRACY G GROUP Feat. Former DIO Guitarist: 'Tramp' Album Due In October

THE TRACY G GROUP, the band featuring former DIO and WWIII guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva., will release its new album, "Tramp", on October 13 via Sonic Night Music Club. Joining Tracy on the disc are drummers Ray Luzier (KORN) and Patrick Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, W.A.S.P.) as well as vocalist Mic...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Recalls Moment He Knew SLAYER Was Doing 'Something Special'

Former SLAYER and current SUICIDAL TENDENCIES drummer Dave Lombardo was interviewed on a recent installment of the "Peer Pleasure" podcast. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked at which point he knew that SLAYER had finally become successful, Lombardo said: "I think once we signed with Rick R...

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GLENN HUGHES Performs DEEP PURPLE Classics On Australian TV (Video)

On September 21, former DEEP PURPLE bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes and his solo band performed two of the band's classics on Australian TV. On the eve of his Australian tour, Glenn stormed through a short medley including "Smoke On The Water" and "Highway Star". Check out footage below. Hughes played...

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SWEET & LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: Listen To 'Bridge Of Broken Lies' Song

The song "Bridge Of Broken Lies" from SWEET & LYNCH — the band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James LoMenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Brian Tichy (THE DEAD DAISIES, WHITESNAKE) — can b...

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DAVE LOMBARDO Feels Sorry For Younger Drummers Who Rely Too Much On Technology

In a brand new interview with the "SixX Strings" radio show, Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MISFITS, DEAD CROSS) lamented the fact that so many younger drummers rely too much on technology to make their performance sound perfect in the studio and in a live situation. Asked what he think...