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Why DEF LEPPARD Finally Allowed 'Rock Of Ages' Musical To Use Band's Music

Joe Elliott spoke to The New York Times about DEF LEPPARD's decision to finally allow the producers of the musical "Rock Of Ages" to use its songs as the show returns for a limited run in New York celebrating its 10th anniversary. "There isn't a person alive that's never changed their mind," Elliott...

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STATIC-X Kicks Off 'Wisconsin Death Trip' 20th-Anniversary Tour In Tempe (Video)

STATIC-X kicked off its reunion tour Tuesday night (June 18) in Tempe, Arizona. The North American trek, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of STATIC-X's platinum-certified "Wisconsin Death Trip" album and pays homage to late STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static, features co-headliner DEVILDRIVER and s...

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CONCEPTION To Record First Full-Length Album In Over Two Decades

Reactivated Norwegian progressive metallers CONCEPTION, who feature in their ranks former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan, have launched a fundraising campaign with the goal of recording their first full-length album in more than two decades. The tremendous response to the crowdfunding venture for last year...

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KIP WINGER And Acclaimed Writer/Director DAMIEN GRAY To Release 'Get Jack' Concept Album

Grammy Award-nominated classical composer and rock icon Kip Winger (WINGER, ALICE COOPER, ALAN PARSONS),in his theatrical composing debut, and acclaimed writer/director Damien Gray ("Atomic The Musical", "Animagique", "Steps In Time", "Biohazard" and "Sing On Tour") will release tahe concept album...

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EXODUS, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, FOZZY, LACUNA COIL Members React To DAVE MUSTAINE's Cancer Diagnosis

Members of MEGADETH, ANTHRAX, OVERKILL, STRYPER, LACUNA COIL and FOZZY are among the musicians who have wished Dave Mustaine a speedy recovery after he announced that he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Mustaine revealed his cancer diagnosis earlier today on social media. He said that he has a...

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SKID ROW Guitarist: 'I Love Proving People Wrong'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo were interviewed by Wyatt Wendels of Planet Rock at this past weekend's Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the current state of rock music, Sabo said: "It's so...

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BUCKCHERRY Frontman: 'Being Unforgettable Live Is Definitely Something I Think About Every Night'

In an interview with Australia's Keen Eye 4 Concerts, BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd explained what his band does to separate itself from the ever-growing throng of rock and metal bands competing for attention. "First and foremost, you gotta have great songs," he said (audio below). "We've written s...

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ADEMA Teases New Singer, Fall Tour

California rock band ADEMA will reportedly hit the road this fall as the support act for POWERMAN 5000 on "The Days Of Disorder" tour. Also appearing on the bill is (HED)P.E. Based on various teasers posted on ADEMA's social media, it appears that the band's current lineup no longer includes origi...

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CHRIS CORNELL's Widow And Ex-Wife Are Battling Over His $20 Million Estate

According to The Blast, Chris Cornell's widow is battling with his ex-wife over his estate. Vicky Cornell filed a petition to administer Chris's estate, listing herself and the Cornell Family Trust as sole beneficiaries of the SOUNDGARDEN singer's last will and testament, which was signed in 2004. V...

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STATIC-X Bassist Says It Was 'Cathartic' To Make New Album 'Project Regeneration'

STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the origins of STATIC-X's comeback: Tony: "It all started with five demos that Wayne [Static] had done shortly bef...

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Father Of Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON: 'CLIFF Knew What He Wanted To Do And Went Out And Did It'

Earlier this week, one of the most famous rock 'n' roll fathers Ray Burton, father of the late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton, sat down with Mark Agnesi, Gibson's director of brand experience to reminisce about the formative years of the rock icon. Watch the clip below as Ray delves into Cliff's mus...

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BURNING WITCHES Release First Song With New Singer LAURA GULDEMOND

"Wings Of Steel", a new song from Swiss heavy metallers BURNING WITCHES, can be streamed below. The track is the first BURNING WITCHES piece of music to feature new lead singer Laura Guldemond, who joined the group earlier in the month. Guldemond made her live debut with BURNING WITCHES at the Swe...

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SABATON: Lyric Video For New Song 'The Red Baron'

Swedish heavy metal heroes SABATON have released the official lyric video for the song "The Red Baron". The track is the second single from the band's ninth full-length album, "The Great War", which is due on July 19 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band's 20th-anniversary record will be a concept eff...

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HELMET Announces 30th-Anniversary U.S. Tour

HELMET will celebrate its 30th anniversary by embarking on a tour of Europe and the U.S. this fall. That 30-city trek will see the band perform a 30-song set each night with no openers. Band leader Page Hamilton said: "The day John, Peter and I auditioned Henry is the day I consider to be the begin...

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New STATIC-X Singer Will Perform 'In The Spirit Of What WAYNE STATIC's Vibe And Energy Was'

STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos says that the vocalist who will wear a mask in the likeness of late frontman Wayne Static during the band's upcoming reunion tour is a "perfectionist" who will "do the performance in the spirit of what Wayne's vibe and energy was." The North American trek, which celebrat...