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Former FOZZY Drummer FRANK FONTSERE Explains His Departure
Former FOZZY drummer Frank Fontsere has opened up about his departure from the band, saying he no longer wanted to spend time away from home. Fontsere's exit from FOZZY was officially announced this past Monday (January 3). The band also named his replacement, former THROUGH FIRE drummer Grant Brook...January 6, 2022
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Celebrates 36 Years Of Sobriety
JUDAS PRIESTs' Rob Halford is celebrating the 36th anniversary of his getting sober. The 70-year-old singer posted a photo of his AA sobriety medallion, which has the words "to thine own self be true" and "unity, service and recovery" engraved around the roman numeral for 36. He wrote: "'One day at...January 6, 2022
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When legendary bands replace iconic vocalists with new frontmen, apprehension takes hold. Bands as varied as AC/DC, DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, IRON MAIDEN, VAN HALEN and ALICE IN CHAINS were put to the test for various reasons — numerous times for some — and the results varied immensely. The debate withi...January 5, 2022
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64th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS Officially Postponed Due To COVID-19-Related Concerns
The 64th annual Grammy Awards, which was originally set to take place January 31 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, has been officially postponed to an as-yet-unspecified later date due to the omicron variant. A joint statement from the Recording Academy and its television partner, CBS, issued on W...January 5, 2022
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Ex-ICED EARTH Singer MATT BARLOW: 'Everybody Needs To Be A Lot Less Judgmental'
In a new interview with Sonic Perspectives collaborator Rodrigo Altaf, former ICED EARTH and current ASHES OF ARES singer Matt Barlow said that we must try to get along better, regardless of political, religious or socioeconomic differences. "We're very divided as human beings right now," he said (a...January 5, 2022
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VOIVOD Drops Another New Song 'Paranormalium'
Canadian progressive sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD will release their new studio album, "Synchro Anarchy", on February 11 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2018's "The Wake" was produced by Francis Perron at RadicArt Studio and features cover artwork created by VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away...January 5, 2022
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MICHAEL SWEET Explains His 'STRYPER Is Not A Christian Band' Comment
Michael Sweet has once again claimed that STRYPER was never a "Christian" band despite the fact that the lyrics in a number of STRYPER songs explicitly point to Christ. During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Talk Is Jericho" podcast hosted by FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris...January 4, 2022
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DAVID LEE ROTH Addresses Possibility Of Future Shows Following Las Vegas Residency Cancelation
David Lee Roth has issued a brief statement after the cancelation of the remaining farewell shows he was set to play in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old VAN HALEN frontman had previously scrapped concerts scheduled for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and was to play a total of nine shows as he vowed to...January 4, 2022
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RUSH Pinball Machine Officially Announced; Complete Details Revealed
Stern Pinball, Inc. has announced a new line of pinball machines celebrating the iconic Canadian progressive rock band RUSH. RUSH pinball machines are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models. RUSH first burst on to the scene when its song "Working Man" crossed the pirate radio air...January 4, 2022
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DAVID LEE ROTH Cancels Entire Las Vegas Residency
David Lee Roth's entire Las Vegas residency has been canceled. A representative for the House Of Blues at Mandalay Bay confirmed the news to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. When the first two shows of Roth's residency were called off last week, his camp issued the following statement: "Due to unforese...January 3, 2022
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Original QUIET RIOT Bassist KELLY GARNI Performs With The Band For First Time In 43 Years (Video)
Kelly Garni, original bassist and founding member of QUIET RIOT, joined the current version of the band on stage this past Friday (December 31) at Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada to perform the classic song "Slick Black Cadillac". Video of his appearance can be seen below. Two days prior t...January 3, 2022
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FOZZY Parts Ways With Longtime Drummer FRANK FONTSERE, Announces Replacement
FOZZY has parted ways with longtime drummer Frank Fontsere and has replaced him with Grant Brooks (THROUGH FIRE). The Chris Jericho-fronted outfit announced Fontsere's departure in a social media post earlier today. The band wrote: "After almost 2 decades, Frank Fontsere is stepping down as the drum...January 3, 2022
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On Staying Sober For 36 Years: 'I Live One Day At A Time'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, who will celebrate the 36th anniversary of his getting sober this Thursday (January 6),spoke to Spain's Mariskal Rock about how he has managed and avoided the urge to relapse since 1986. "I think about it all the time," he said about drinking alcohol. "It's an add...January 3, 2022
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Rings In 2022 By Sharing Video Of New Drum Solos
Peter Criss has shared two new videos to celebrate the arrival of 2022. The original KISS drummer, who turned 76 on December 20, has posted clips of him playing a "rock drum solo" and a "Spanish drum solo" at what appears to be a room in his house. Check out the footage below. Criss first left KISS...January 2, 2022
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GENE SIMMONS's New Year's Resolutions: 'I'd Like To Be A Better, Kinder, Better-Looking And Richer Guy'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked in a recent interview with the Toronto Sun about his New Year's resolutions and hopes for 2022. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'd like to be a better, kinder, better-looking and richer guy. Not all of that's gonna happen, but I can certai...January 2, 2022
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