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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY Is 'Apprehensive' About Use Of AI In Music: 'The Whole Thing Is Massively Scary'

In a new interview with Guitar Player magazine, QUEEN's Brian May spoke about the dangers of artificial intelligence as it relates to creating music. He said: "My major concern with it now is in the artistic area. I think by this time next year the landscape will be completely different. We won't kn...

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GLENN HUGHES On Bands Relying On Backing Tracks For Lead Vocals: 'You Can't Be Having People Pay To See Somebody Lip Sync'

Legendary vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum tri...

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MUDVAYNE Singer Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'If You Can't Play Your Music, Why The F*** Are You Onstage?'

MUDVAYNE and HELLYEAH singer Chad Gray has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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ASKING ALEXANDRIA's DANNY WORSNOP Is 'Fine' With Bands Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows

ASKING ALEXANDRIA singer Danny Worsnop has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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New TESTAMENT Drummer CHRIS DOVAS: 'I Just Wanna Keep Making The Band Sound Good'

In an interview with Pod Scum, new TESTAMENT drummer Chris Dovas was asked if it was "unnerving" to step into a group whose list of previous drummers includes such heavyweights as Dave Lombardo and Gene Hoglan. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was, especially at first because I...

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Dethalbum IV / Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

There has been an extended silence, but "the most successful entertainment act on the planet and the seventh largest economy" is set to return in a big way. DETHKLOK, the humorous and insane band featured in Adult Swim's animated series "Metalocalypse", is back with its first batch of new music in n...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT's TAIME DOWNE Is Working On His Autobiography

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS), FASTER PUSSYCAT singer Taime Downe confirmed that he is working on a book with Rare Bird, the Los Angeles–based publi...

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BRUCE KULICK To Perform KISS's Entire 'Alive III' Album At 'Kiss Cancer Goodbye II'; ACE FREHLEY To Also Appear

Former KISS members Bruce Kulick and Ace Frehley will appear at this year's Kiss Cancer Goodbye II fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, set to take place October 13-14, 2023 on Harvest House campus in Sarasota, Florida. Kulick will perform KISS's "Alive III" album in its entirety at the event...

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Here Is August 2023 Video Of VINNIE PAUL's And DIMEBAG's Gravesite

Uncle Yaga of the Geekedelic YouTube channel has uploaded video of his August 15, 2023 visit to the graves of PANTERA founders Vinnie Paul Abbott and "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott at the Moore Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Arlington, Texas. Check out the footage below. In 2021, a protective fence was...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Is 'Not Sure' How Much Longer He Can Keep Making New Music And Touring

In a new interview with Mike Hsu of the 100 FM The Pike radio station, JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson spoke about what keeps him motivated to keep making albums and touring, more than five decades after the band's formation. The 76-year-old British-born musician said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Watch: New FORBIDDEN Lineup Performs At Belgium's ALCATRAZ Festival

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN played their first European show last night (Friday, August 11) at the Alcatraz festival in Kortrijk, Belgium. Video and photos of the band's performance can be found below. The new FORBIDDEN lineup — consisting of Craig Locicero (gu...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Is Okay With Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Whatever It Takes To Get A Show On'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN: 'We're Fortunate That We Have A Loyal Following Of People Our Age'

In a recent interview with Business Jet Traveler, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke about the changes in the music industry now that most fans are streaming music or downloading singles. The 59-year-old musician said: "The music industry has changed somewhat, but we're fortunate that we have a lo...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'In Some Instances It's Fine'

Ex-MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synt...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's KEN MARY Is 'Okay' With Artists Using Backing Tracks 'In Certain Instances'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Ken Mary has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more s...