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Watch: MR. BIG Kicks Off 2024 U.S. Tour In Houston

MR. BIG kicked off it U.S. tour last night (Friday, January 12) at Warehouse Live in Houston, Texas. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. MR. BIG's ongoing last worldwide tour is aptly titled "The BIG Finish". Since the band's original drummer and co-founder Pat Torpey lost his battle...

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STEVE VAI: 'The Guitar Is The Greatest Instrument In The World'

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Music Universe" podcast, legendary guitarist Steve Vai was asked about the enduring worldwide appeal of his music. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think there's various factors involved. First and foremost, I think that I'm able to...

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KILL THE LIGHTS Feat. Former BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members: 'Death Melodies' Album Due In March

KILL THE LIGHTS, the band featuring ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE bassist Jason "Jay" James and drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas, along with former members of THROW THE FIGHT, THREAT SIGNAL and STILL REMAINS, will release its sophomore album, "Death Melodies", on March 8 via Fearless Records. To celebrat...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Explains Why There Are Three Different Versions Of MEGADETH's Cover Of 'These Boots Are Made For Walkin''

During an appearance on today's (Thursday, January 11) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson spoke about the various versions of the band's cover of Nancy Sinatra's 1960s song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'", which was originally written by...

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JOHN 5 Says METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Album Is 'Perfection': 'All The Songs Are So Well-Written And Well-Executed'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", former ROB ZOMBIE and current MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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DAVID VINCENT And PETE SANDOVAL To Perform MORBID ANGEL's Entire 'Altars Of Madness' Album At MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

I AM MORBID, the band featuring former MORBID ANGEL members David Vincent (bass, vocals) and Pedro "Pete" Sandoval (drums),along with guitarists Richie Brown (EXMORTUS, THE ABSENCE, TRIVIUM) and Bill Hudson (NORTHTALE, DORO),will perform MORBID ANGEL's classic debut album, "Altars Of Madness", in...

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JAMES KOTTAK Had Just Been Through 48-Day Stint In Rehab Facility Before His Death, Says KINGDOM COME Singer

KINGDOM COME singer Keith St. John, who joined the band in 2018 as the replacement for original frontman Lenny Wolf, spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about the passing of the group's drummer, James Kottak. Kottak, who was open about his battle with alcoholism, died Tuesday morning...

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RUSH's ALEX LIFESON Says His Arthritis Is 'Slowly Getting Worse': 'I Don't Know If I Can Play Like I Played' 10 Years Ago

During an appearance on today's episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson opened up about the severity of longtime physical ailments. For the past couple of decades, the now-70-year-old Canadian musician has been suffering from psoriatic arthritis, a chronic,...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Says His Cancer Battle Changed His View Of Life And Death

In a new interview with Sweden's SVT, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about his upcoming solo album "The Mandrake Project", which will be released on March 1 via BMG. Bruce Dickinson and his long-term co-writer and producer Roy "Z" Ramirez recorded the LP largely at Los Angeles's Doom Room,...

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Original KINGDOM COME Singer LENNY WOLF Pays Tribute To JAMES KOTTAK: 'A Very Lovable, Emotional And Charming Guy'

Original KINGDOM COME singer Lenny Wolf has paid tribute to the band's drummer James Kottak who died on Tuesday (January 9) at the age of 61. In a statement posted on social media, Lenny said: "A very lovable, emotional and charming guy who lived Rock 'n Roll to its fullest in any aspect, and one to...

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SCORPIONS: JAMES KOTTAK Was 'A Wonderful Human Being, A Great Musician And Loving Family Man'

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have commented on the passing of their longtime drummer James Kottak, calling the American musician "a wonderful human being" and a "loving family man". Earlier today (Tuesday, January 9),the band released the following statement via social media: "Very sad news.....

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CLUTCH Announces April/May 2024 'New World Samurai Tour'; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Maryland rock veterans CLUTCH have announced the "New World Samurai Tour 2024". The trek, which will feature support from BLACKTOP MOJO and THE NATIVE HOWL, will kick off on April 26 in Richmond, Virginia and conclude on May 18 in Belvidere, Illinois. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on...

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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61

According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...

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MAGNUM's TONY CLARKIN Dead At 77

Tony Clarkin, guitarist, mastermind and main songwriter of the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band MAGNUM, has died at the age of 77. The news of his death comes just weeks after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. As a result of his diagnosis, MAGNUM can...

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JASON BIELER And PHIL VARONE To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of SAIGON KICK's 'Water' Album On 2024 Tour

Jason Bieler and Phil Varone have announced "a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the 'Water' album and other assorted SAIGON KICK music." They will be joined by Stephen Gibb — son of Barry Gibb of the BEE GEES — who has previously played with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and CROWBAR. The tour will see e...