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Former DAVID LEE ROTH Guitarist BRIAN YOUNG: 'Working With Him Wasn't Easy'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Rock 'N' Roll Icons With Bode James" podcast, guitarist Brian Young reflected on the experience of playing with David Lee Roth for a four-year period in the early 2000s. He said (see video below): "It was great. To be in the David Lee Roth band, you...

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ESP Announces 30th-Anniversary KIRK HAMMETT Signature KH-3 Spider Guitar

In 1991, Kirk Hammett of METALLICA came to ESP with a request for a new custom guitar using a single cutaway design, but with the features of his KH-2 signature model. METALLICA's graphic artist Pushead designed a spider graphic specifically for this new instrument, which was dubbed the KH-3. Kirk p...

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Watch 'Pyro Highlights' From KISS's New Year's Eve Concert In Dubai

KISS has uploaded a 30-second video of "pyro highlights" from the band's New Year's Eve performance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Check it out below. As previously reported, KISS's Dubai concert broke Guinness world records for highest flame projection in a music concert and for most flame project...

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JEFF PILSON Responds To DON DOKKEN's Criticism Of 'Heavy Hitters' Album

Jeff Pilson has responded to Don Dokken's recent criticism of "Heavy Hitters", the bassist's recently released collaboration with George Lynch on a collection of studio recordings that turn pop music classics into metal anthems. Issued on December 18, the LP includes cover versions of such tracks as...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK: EDDIE VAN HALEN 'Singularly Created The Idea Of A Guitar Hero'

In a recent interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, BLACK VEIL BRIDES singer Andy Biersack was asked for his thoughts on the passing of Eddie Van Halen. He responded (hear audio below): "You know, it's one of those things where it's actually kind of funny — I wasn't a VAN HALEN fan as a ki...

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SCOTT ROCKENFIELD: 'I Most Definitely Did Not And Have Not Quit, Walked Away, Retired Or Abandoned QUEENSRŸCHE'

Scott Rockenfield has shot down suggestions that he quit QUEENSRŸCHE or retired from playing music. The drummer, who hasn't performed with QUEENSRŸCHE in four years, took to his Facebook page earlier today to write: "wanna hear a fun story? goes like this : 'Contrary to any statements or interviews...

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NIGHTWISH's Longtime Bassist/Vocalist MARKO 'MARCO' HIETALA Announces His Departure From Band

NIGHTWISH's longtime bassist/vocalist Marko "Marco" Hietala has announced his departure from the band. Hietala issued a statement earlier today in which he said: "Dear people. I am leaving NIGHTWISH and my public life. "For a quite a few years now I haven't been able to feel validated by this life....

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JOE SATRIANI To Release 'Crystal Planet' Comic Book Series

Incendium and Heavy Metal magazine have announced the launch of "Crystal Planet", created by Joe Satriani and Ned Evett, under all-new music-focused Opus imprint. A vivid space odyssey where Satchel Walker, a man out of time, finds himself caught between desperate factions as they battle for resourc...

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PAUL STANLEY's Son EVAN STANLEY Taps 'Breaking Bad' Star BRYAN CRANSTON For 'Memories' Video

Evan Stanley, the son of KISS's Paul Stanley, has released the official music video for his cover version of MAROON 5's "Memories". The Kristian Lundin-directed clip features "Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston. "A lot of that drive is open desert with nothing around, and at one point I saw my fuel g...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Reveals Tentative Title Of New MEGADETH Album

Dave Mustaine has revealed the working title for the next MEGADETH album. As part of an appearance at this past Saturday's (January 9) Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp masterclass, the guitarist/vocalist said about the follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" (hear audio below): "The tentative album title we have r...

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WHITESNAKE's JOEL HOEKSTRA Releases Music Video For 'Finish Line' From New JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 Album

Joel Hoekstra, best known to rock fans as the current guitarist for WHITESNAKE and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (and also known for his work with NIGHT RANGER and the Broadway show "Rock Of Ages"),will release his second album, "Running Games", from his electrifying solo project JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 on F...

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SKILLET's JOHN COOPER Criticizes Twitter For 'Censoring' DONALD TRUMP: 'Freedom Of Speech Is Gonna Be Gone'

John Cooper, the frontman and bassist for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, has criticized Twitter for permanently suspending President Donald Trump's account. Earlier this week, the social media platform decided that the president had crossed a line too far continuing to use Twitter...

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BAD WOLVES Officially Part Ways With Singer TOMMY VEXT

BAD WOLVES have officially parted ways with singer Tommy Vext. The remaining members of the band confirmed the split in a statement earlier today. They wrote: "It is true that BAD WOLVES and vocalist Tommy Vext have parted ways. The four of us plan to continue making music and a new album is planned...

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GENE SIMMONS Partners With GIBSON For New Electric Guitar And Bass Collections

Gibson, the iconic American guitar brand, has entered into a joint venture with Gene Simmons, international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America's No. 1 gold record award-winning group of all time, in all categories (RIAA),to create G². G², from Gene to Gibson, will introduce new collections...

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GUS G. Launches His Own Pickup Company, BLACKFIRE PICKUPS

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has announced his own pickup company, Blackfire Pickups. The company's product line will initially launch with two pickup sets, Immortal and Proteus, w...