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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO: 'There's Not A Lot Of Bands That Keep The Audience Engaged Like We Do'

FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho has told HardDrive Radio's Lou Brutus that he has "learned a lot from KISS" about how to put on a great live show. "Let me explain what I mean by that," he said (see video below). "When you go to a KISS show, every song has some kind of gimmick to it. 'Love Gun', Paul [S...

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MANILLA ROAD's MARK 'THE SHARK' SHELTON Dead At 60

Mark "The Shark" Shelton, a founding member of the legendary epic metal band MANILLA ROAD, has died at the age of 60. He passed away Friday morning after performing at the Headbangers Open Air festival in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. The band confirmed in a live Facebook video that Shelton died of...

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Video: GRETA VAN FLEET Performs 'When The Curtain Falls' On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'

Emerging young Michigan rockers GRETA VAN FLEET performed their new single, "When The Curtain Falls", on the Thursday, July 26 episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". Check out video footage of their appearance below. GRETA VAN FLEET's first full-length album is tentatively due later th...

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GRETA VAN FLEET To Perform On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'

Emerging young Michigan rockers GRETA VAN FLEET will perform on the Thursday, July 26 episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". They are expected to play their new single, "When The Curtain Falls", which was released at midnight on Tuesday, July 17. GRETA VAN FLEET's first full-length al...

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CANDICE NIGHT On Her Relationship With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'We Have A Great Form Of Communication'

In a brand new interview with Metal Rules, Candice Night, who has been married to Ritchie Blackmore for 10 years but has been together with the legendary guitarist for nearly 30, spoke about the the secret to their enduring personal relationship and partnership in BLACKMORE'S NIGHT. "Ritchie is an a...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Releases New Single, 'When The Curtain Falls'

Emerging young Michigan rockers GRETA VAN FLEET have released their brand new single, "When The Curtain Falls", via iTunes, Apple Music and other music streaming services. You can now listen to the track below. GRETA VAN FLEET's first full-length album is tentatively due later this year. "We're resh...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN On Addition Of Singer ZP THEART: 'The Online Trolls Found Less Reasons To Hate Us'

Andrew McKaysmith of Australia's "Scars and Guitars" podcast recently conducted an interview with SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan. You can listen to the entire chat via the Whooshkaa widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SKID ROW's fanbase now sharing a strong sens...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Drummer: Being Compared To LED ZEPPELIN Is 'Such A High Honor'

GRETA VAN FLEET drummer Danny Wagner has told Musik Universe that his band doesn't mind being regularly compared to LED ZEPPELIN by fans and music critics alike. "We get it a lot, but you know what? In the end, it's such a high honor — it really is," he said (hear audio below). "Being compared to an...

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SOUNDGARDEN/PEARL JAM Drummer MATT CAMERON: 'I Was In Awe Of VINNIE PAUL's Playing'

Sunday's (July 1) public memorial for Vinnie Paul Abbott in Dallas, Texas included emotional tributes from a number of Vinnie's fellow musicians, some of whom appeared in person while others sent short video speeches expressing their affection for the fallen drummer. One musician who appeared via vi...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Says 'It's Too Late' To Think About Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was recently interviewed by Italy's Radio Rock FM 106.6. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there is any chance that DEEP PURPLE could reunite with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore for a one-off concert, or possibly even just one song, before the band calls it quits,...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Guitarist Says LED ZEPPELIN 'Wasn't An Overwhelming Influence' On Band's Music

The members of GRETA VAN FLEET have told FaceCulture in a new interview that LED ZEPPELIN was not a major influence on the group despite close similarities between the two bands' styles. Guitarist Jake Kiszka explained (see video below): "I think that we've become more conscious of it, because I don...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE On Possibility Of More 'Big Four' Shows: 'There's One Person That's Holding It Up For Everybody'

Prior to MEGADETH's June 10 performance in Copenhagen, Denmark, vocalist/guitarist Dave Mustaine was interviewed by Heavymetal.dk. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his early guitar inspirations: Dave: "My inspirations were more a...

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And Justice for None

"Blabbermouth can fucking suck it, 'cause they never fucking knew me..." Never underestimate the power of publicity, positive and negative. Ivan Moody and FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH are riding their latest mount of angst rock into the summer as early on concert breadwinners. Yet surrounding Moody is un...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Singer Opens Up About Struggle To Get Sober: 'I Was Pissed That I Was Still Alive'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH frontman Ivan Moody recently opened up about his struggles with alcohol addiction in an interview with Kaytie of the Green Bay radio station Razor 94.7. Saying that he is now more than three months sober, Moody revealed that he nearly died due to an alcohol-related seizure an...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Releases Video For Cover Of BLACKBERRY SMOKE's 'Sunrise In Texas'

TESLA's Frank Hannon has released the official music video for his cover of BLACKBERRY SMOKE's "Sunrise In Texas", taken from his recent album "From One Place… To Another Vol. 1". The album features special guest appearances by Paul Jackson (BLACKBERRY SMOKE),Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts of the...