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BUMBLEFOOT On Hearing KISS's 'Alive!' For The First Time When He Was Five Years Old: 'It Warped My Fragile Little Child Mind'

During a recent appearance on the Guitar Hang podcast, former GUNS N' ROSES and current ART OF ANARCHY guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal reflected on how he first discovered rock music and decided to become a professional musician. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I was born in Bro...

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Friends Gather To Honor LEMMY At Stringfellows Ceremony In London: Photos, Video

On Wednesday evening, December 18, at Stringfellows gentlemen's club in London, United Kingdom, friends and fans of the legendary Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister gathered to celebrate — and pay tribute to — the MOTÖRHEAD founder at a rip-roaring, toast-laden ceremony which saw some of Lemmy's ashes permanentl...

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BILLY CORGAN: 'TONY IOMMI Was Such A Pioneering Guitarist And A Visionary'

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan was asked which BLACK SABBATH album he would take with him if the planet was being blown up and we were all boarding a big spaceship and he was only allowed to take one SABBATH LP with him. He responded (as tr...

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VOIVOD On Upcoming Concerts With Montreal Symphony Orchestra: It Will Be 'A Dream Come True' And 'A Life-Changing Experience'

Drummer Michel "Away" Langevin and guitarist Daniel "Chewy" Mongrain of Canadian sci-fi metal innovators VOIVOD spoke to The Metal Voice about their upcoming shows with the Orchestre Symphonique De Montréal. This legendary Quebec band, known worldwide for redefining the boundaries of metal for over...

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DROWNING POOL's Next Single Will Be 'Even More Jamming' Than 'Revolution (The Final Amen)'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce spoke about the fan response to the band's latest single, "Revolution (The Final Amen)", which came out in September via SBG Records. It marks the first piece of music Pierce and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce...

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SHINEDOWN's ERIC BASS Shares 'Azalia' Single From Upcoming 'I Had A Name' Solo Album

SHINEDOWN songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Eric Bass has today shared his new single "Azalia", taken from his forthcoming debut solo album "I Had A Name". Fans can watch the brand new music video below. A concept album set within a sprawling new world, "I Had A Name" was written, recor...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces First Solo Concert Of 2025

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has announced his first solo concert of 2025: September 7, 2025 at The Town festival in São Paulo, Brazil. More shows are expected to be announced soon. Bruce played the final show of his 2024 solo tour on July 21 at the Release festival in Athens, Greece. On his 2...

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GENE SIMMONS On KISS Avatar Show: 'The Experience Is Gonna Be Beyond Anything You Can Imagine'

During an appearance on "The Adam Carolla Show", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons once again praised the upcoming KISS avatar show, calling it a "jaw-dropping, never-before-seen thing". The technology being used for the KISS avatars, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will al...

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SOILWORK Releases Official Performance Video For Latest Single 'Spirit Of No Return'

Swedish metallers SOILWORK have released an official live video for their latest single, "Spirit Of No Return". Check it out below. Last month, SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid spoke to Germany's Moshpit Passion about "Spirit Of No Return", which came out in October. The track marks a significa...

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JOE SATRIANI And STEVE VAI Launch SATCHVAI Band, Announce 'Surfing With The Hydra' European Tour

For the first time in their nearly 50-year musical careers, legendary guitar icons Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have united to form the SATCHVAI band, with plans to ignite Europe with an electrifying summer tour. Satriani and Vai, along with each of their respective bands, initially joined forces for...

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Today Marks 20th Anniversary Of PANTERA Guitarist 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL ABBOTT's Death

Today (Sunday, December 8) marks the 20th anniversary of the death of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Abbott, one of the most beloved and respected musicians in hard rock, was shot onstage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert on this date in 2004 at the Alrosa Villa club in Columbu...

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TOM MORELLO: 'Standing Up For Those That Are Most In Need Has Always Been A Part Of My DNA'

During an appearance on the December 2 episode of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie, Tom Morello, the guitarist, songwriter and political activist who's known for his work with RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE and for his solo act, spoke about his passion for fusing mus...

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SAVATAGE Announces First Headlining Shows In More Than 20 Years

Legendary American progressive metal band SAVATAGE has announced its first headlining shows since 2002. SAVATAGE's lineup for the 2025 dates will consist of Johnny Lee Middleton on bass, Chris Caffery on guitar, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Jeff Plate on drums and Zak Stevens on lead vocals. Stevens comme...

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SCORPIONS' Advice To Young Musicians: 'Believe In Yourself'

In a recent interview with Sidewalks Entertainment host Lori Rosales, SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker and singer Klaus Meine were asked what piece of advice they would give to young musicians who are looking to break into the music industry. Rudolf said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Adv...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'The Crap That They're Playing On The Radio Today Is Bloody Awful'

Ritchie Blackmore's official YouTube channel has shared a new video in which the legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist discusses his passion for music and what excites him musically. Ritchie says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I retain my passion for music by listening to old music fr...