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Is MICK MARS One Of The Most Underrated Guitar Players Of The 1980s? He Responds

In a new interview with Detroit's WRIF radio station, host Meltdown told Mick Mars that he thinks the MÖTLEY CRÜE co-founder is "one of the most underrated guitar players of the '80s." Mick said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, that's okay. It's okay with me [if] you think I'm underrated...

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RICK ALLEN, PETER CRISS And SIMON KIRKE To Take Part In All-Star Jam At RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION Benefit Concert

Raven Drum Foundation, the organization founded by legendary drummer Rick Allen of DEF LEPPARD and his wife, singer-songwriter and healing arts practitioner Lauren Monroe, has announced its first benefit concert taking place in New York City. On Thursday, March 14, at the Cutting Room, Allen and Mon...

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Watch: Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Joins SLASH For 'Nightrain' Performance In Chile

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke joined SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS on stage Tuesday night (February 13) at Teatro Caupolicán in Santiago, Chile to perform the GN'R classic "Nightrain". Fan-filmed video of his appearance can be seen below. Clarke is currently playin...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL Reflects On Fatal Nightclub Fire: 'I Wish I Could Go Back And Cancel That Show'

Former GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell spoke to The Logan Show about "America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List", a documentary about the infamous concert fire more than two decades ago that killed a hundred people and injured hundreds more. The film received its premiere on Reelz in February 20...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Recalls Telling GENE SIMMONS's Daughter How KISS Inspired Him To Launch His Own Career In Rock

In a new interview with Remy Maxwell of the 104.1 JackFM radio station, Sebastian Bach spoke about how SKID ROW's early multi-platinum success enabled him to live out his rock and roll dreams. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everybody in life wants to know the secret to succes...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Looks Back On Making Of 'Appetite For Destruction': 'We Wanted It To Sound Like We Sounded In Rehearsal'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Broken Record" podcast, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan reflected on the making of the band's classic debut album, 1987's "Appetite For Destruction". Speaking about the songwriting process in GUNS N' ROSES' early days and the band's search for th...

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Mean Streets

More than a decade has passed since RIOT founder Mark Reale's untimely passing. A lesser group of musicians might have baulked at the idea of upholding and defending such a mighty legacy, but from the release of 2014's "Unleash the Fire" onwards, RIOT V have made it plain that their commitment to th...

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All Out Of Dreams

Still best known as one of the few contemporary bands that METALLICA's Lars Ulrich has publicly enthused about, BOKASSA have yet to confirm whether such an endorsement was a blessing or a curse. The Norwegians' last full-length was released with their most famous fan's patronage still relatively fre...

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SYMPHONY X Announces May/June 2024 North American Tour With HEATHEN

New Jersey's progressive metal masters SYMPHONY X are hitting the road this spring for their North American 2024 tour with special guests HEATHEN. The 19-date trek will kick off on May 16 in Cincinnati and make stops in Pittsburgh, Quebec, and Jersey City before its conclusion in Baltimore on June 8...

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ALIEN ANT FARM Shares Music Video For New Single 'So Cold'

Southern California staples ALIEN ANT FARM have released the official music video for their new song called "So Cold". The track's title is fitting after the band's musical hibernation. It calls to the fans who have been around since the beginning, with classic ALIEN ANT FARM guitar riffs leading fa...

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New MERCYFUL FATE Music Is 'On The Way', Says Bassist BECKY BALDWIN

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, new MERCYFUL FATE bassist Becky Baldwin spoke about her recent addition to the band as a permanent member. The Birmingham, England-based musician previously toured with MERCYFUL FATE in the fall of 2022 as the temporary replacement for Joey V...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON: Farewell Tour 'Doesn't Mean We're Going Away'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's farewell tour which launched in July 2023, at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. He said: "This is year two of the farewell tour, yes. And it doesn't mean we're going away. It just means t...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of MIKE PORTNOY Performing RUSH's 'YYZ' At 'Bubba Bash 2024'

Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Weighs In On JON BON JOVI's Vocal Issues: He 'Has Nothing To Prove'

Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER says that he is "happy to hear Jon Bon Jovi is on the mend" after the BON JOVI frontman underwent surgery for a vocal cord injury. Jon confirmed that he had "major reconstructive surgery" on his vocal cords and reflected on the impact it has had on his life...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS: 'I've Got Two Brand New Rock Songs Coming Out Soon'

Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans, who is currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of the band's earliest recordings and first live shows, spoke to Peru's Milenial TV about his plans to release new solo music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've got many, many albums, many, many CDs...