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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE On Current Political Atmosphere: 'People Seem To Have Abandoned Common Sense'
In a new interview with SPIN, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was asked why he thinks some bands are so hesitant to criticize the White House in their lyrics. He responded: "Because they're fucking pussies. How about that? [Laughs] Punk rock, hardcore, metal, it's always been rooted in social comm...May 15, 2020
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ATKINS MAY PROJECT Feat. Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS: 'The War In-Between' Video
The official "social lockdown" video for the song "The War In-Between" from ATKINS MAY PROJECT, the band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins and Christian guitarist and music artist Paul May, can be seen below. The track is taken from ATKINS MAY PROJECT's latest album, "The Final Cut",...May 15, 2020
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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Is Selling 'Spreading The Disease' Bandanas During COVID-19 Pandemic
Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate is selling "Spreading The Disease" bandanas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Named after the song on QUEENSRŸCHE's classic 1988 album "Operation: Mindcrime", the two different bandana designs can be purchased for $17 each from Geoff's official webstore. The Centers...May 14, 2020
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Says Live Music Experience Will 'Definitely' Change As Result Of COVID-19 Outbreak
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson recently spoke to FM94's "The Dark" about how he is dealing with the coronavirus crisis and what the touring circuit might look like post-pandemic. Asked if he thinks the live music experience is going to change after the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided, Ellefson said...May 14, 2020
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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Clarifies Comments On Lung Disease Diagnosis
JETHRO TULL frontman Ian Anderson has clarified his diagnosis of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease),an incurable lung disease that he first revealed during an appearance on Dan Rather's "The Big Interview". The 72-year-old musician made his health condition public during a discussion that...May 14, 2020
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How PAUL RODGERS Preserves His Voice As He Ages
In the latest episode of "Ask Bad Company", BAD COMPANY frontman Paul Rodgers was asked what he does to keep his voice in such great shape after five decades. He responded (see video below): "It's something you live with, really. I do a lot of warming up before I go on stage. Actually, if I've got a...May 13, 2020
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GUNS N' ROSES Takes Jab At DONALD TRUMP With 'Live N' Let Die With COVID 45' Shirt
GUNS N' ROSES has begun selling a new t-shirt that appears to take a jab at U.S. President Donald Trump. Earlier in the month, Trump visited a manufacturing plant without wearing a face mask as GUNS N' ROSES' rendition of "Live And Let Die" played on loudspeakers during his visit. Video footage of T...May 13, 2020
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10 YEARS To Release New Single, 'The Shift', On Friday
Knoxville, Tennessee rockers 10 YEARS will release a new single, "The Shift", on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 a.m. PT. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, which was recently recorded at West Valley Recording Studios in Woodland Hills, California with Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson,...May 13, 2020
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE To Return To GIMME RADIO On Thursday
Dave Mustaine, the Grammy Award-winning guitarist, lead singer, songwriter and founder of legendary band MEGADETH, returns to Gimme Radio, the world's only 24/7, all-metal, interactive, streaming radio station, as host of "The Dave Mustaine Show". The show returns at noon PT / 3 p.m. ET on Thursday,...May 13, 2020
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SHINEDOWN Singer BRENT SMITH Clarifies Comments About This Summer's Tour: We Will Only Play For You 'When It's Safe'
SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith has clarified his recent comments in which he said that the band's summer tour, slated to begin on July 31 in Canada, was still "a go." SHINEDOWN's spring North American "Deep Dive Tour" was postponed to the summer once the pandemic broke out, and Smith told Zippo Encore...May 12, 2020
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On LITTLE RICHARD: 'He's Now At Home With The Lord… Amen!'
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has paid tribute to Little Richard, who died on Saturday, May 9 at the age of 87. Earlier today, Lawless posted the following message to the W.A.S.P. social media: "Elvis [Presley] was the King, Chuck Berry was the poet of Rock, but Little Richard Penniman, the self...May 11, 2020
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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'I'm Glad To See K.K. DOWNING Is Back'
Richie Faulkner says that he is "glad" to see founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing "back out there" with his new band KK'S PRIEST. KK'S PRIEST is Downing's collaboration with former PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens and ex-PRIEST drummer Les Binks. The band, which pays homage to Dow...May 11, 2020
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DEE SNIDER Is Already Working On His Second Novel
During an appearance earlier today (Monday, May 11) on AXS TV's "At Home And Social With…", TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider was asked how he is using the coronavirus downtime to stay creative. He responded (see video below): "Last year, I decided — I told my management I'm taking 2020 off. And th...May 11, 2020
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Ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer JOHN CORABI Reacts To Photos Of Armed Demonstrators At Sandwich Shop: 'This Is Insane'
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi has reacted to photos that went viral over the weekend of a dozen people walking through downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with weapons and flags. The pictures, which were taken on Saturday (May 9) by The News & Observer photojournalist Travis Long, feature t...May 11, 2020
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MAYHEM FESTIVAL Postpones Return Until 2021
Mayhem Festival has postponed its return until 2021. On Sunday, the festival's official Instagram was updated with the following message: "as we're sure you've guessed.. due to the pandemic we have to sit this summer out, but 2021 we plan on being back in full swing" The festival originally teased i...May 11, 2020
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