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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: 'I Suffer From Really Severe PTSD'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, Paul Di'Anno was asked about the status of the much-anticipated documentary about the former IRON MAIDEN singer which is being helmed by Wes Orshoski, co-director and producer of the acclaimed 2010 film "Lemmy" about the MOTÖRHEAD icon. He said (as t...

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DAVID COVERDALE Wants To Invite Former WHITESNAKE Members To Participate In 'Farewell' Studio Album

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Totally 80s" podcast with host Lyndsey Parker, former DEEP PURPLE frontman and current WHITESNAKE leader David Coverdale was asked if he is retiring from music. The 72-year-old British-born singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No....

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STEVEN WILSON: 'We Are Living Through Sad And Terrible Times'

Progressive music icon Steven Wilson has denounced Hamas's attack on Israel, which killed over 1,400 Israelis. In response to Palestinian militants in Gaza firing a deadly barrage of rockets and sending gunmen into Israeli territory, Israel launched strikes on what it called Hamas targets in Gaza. I...

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MANOWAR: New Album Due In 2025; 40th-Anniversary Version Of 'Sign Of The Hammer' To Arrive In 2024

MANOWAR has announced "The Blood Of Our Enemies" 2025 tour of Europe. The trek will be the band's first in support of MANOWAR's next studio album, which will arrive in early 2025. Earlier today, MANOWAR released the following statement via social media: "Manowarriors! Let it be known that we will un...

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DEE SNIDER Has No Interest In Going Into Politics

During a new appearance on the "Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show" on New York City's Q104.3 radio station, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider, who has been very outspoken on a number of political issues, was asked if he would be willing to take the job as House Speaker now that the chair has been...

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DON DOKKEN Believes DOKKEN Would Have Taken Off 'A Lot Faster' With WARREN DEMARTINI In The Band Instead Of GEORGE LYNCH

In a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken reflected on the band's formative years, particularly around 1982 when guitarist George Lynch left DOKKEN in order to play with Ozzy Osbourne. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "George left, and Mick [Brown, th...

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K.K. DOWNING: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS 'Is The Best Metal Singer; He Has The Best Voice On The Planet Today'

In a new interview with Japanese music critic and radio personality Masa Ito, former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing spoke about his current band KK'S PRIEST in which he is joined by another ex-JUDAS PRIEST member, singer Tim "Ripper" Owens. Regarding whether his approach to writing mu...

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BUMBLEFOOT On Status Of SONS OF APOLLO: 'I Hope Everybody Enjoyed It. Past Tense.'

In a new interview with We Go To 11, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) was asked if fans can expect new music soon from SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY DOGS) and D...

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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs At 'Kiss Cancer Goodbye II' Fundraiser In Florida

Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley appeared last night (Friday, October 13) at this year's Kiss Cancer Goodbye II fundraiser for the American Cancer Society on Harvest House campus in Sarasota, Florida. Fan-filmed video of Frehley's performance, during which he was joined by TRIXTER's Steve Brown, am...

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HELMET's PAGE HAMILTON: 'I Have Every Right To Express My Opinion' On State Of U.S. Politics

In a new interview with Kevin McKay of Florida's 99ROCK WKSM radio station, HELMET frontman Page Hamilton elaborated on how the world events of the last few years — including the global pandemic and political unrest — have provided him with the inspiration to create some of the songs on the band's u...

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DON DOKKEN: 'MICK MARS Wrote A Ton Of MÖTLEY CRÜE Songs'

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken weighed in on MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars's decision to no longer tour with the legendary rock act because of his long struggles with degenerative disease ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is...

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Watch: K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Plays Final Show Of U.K. Tour In London

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST played the final its five-date U.K. headlining tour this past Thursday night (October 12) at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Hellfire Thunderbolt...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Don't Need Producers, Outside Writers, And I No Longer Need Singers'

In the new issue of Classic Rock magazine, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen addresses why he no longer hires singers, preferring instead to take on vocal duties himself in recent years. "I need to explain something to you," he says. "The way I work is different to everybody else. I can w...

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AS I LAY DYING To Headline 2024 IMPERICON Festivals

AS I LAY DYING will headline all dates of the Impericon Festivals tour in spring 2024. The trek, consisting of six stops in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, will kick off on March 28 and end on April 7 in Vienna. Also appearing on the bill will be WHILE SHE SLEEPS, AUGUST BURNS RED, POLARIS, CASEY,...

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RUSH On Surprise Attack By Hamas On Israel: 'These Are Dark Acts Of Barbarism For Which There Can Be No Justification'

Canadian rock legends RUSH have reacted to the deadly conflict triggered by Palestinian group Hamas's shock attack on Israel. In response to Palestinian militants in Gaza firing a deadly barrage of rockets and sending gunmen into Israeli territory, Israel launched strikes on what it called Hamas tar...