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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks: 'It's A Cheat, It's A Con And It's The Easy Way Out'

RAVEN frontman John Gallagher has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...

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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY: 'We'd Love To Make A Sequel' To 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Biopic

During an appearance on this past Tuesday's (June 27) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", QUEEN guitarist Brian May once again opened the door to the possibility of a sequel to the band's biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody". Released in November 2018, "Bohemian Rhapsody" has become the hig...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Blasts Bands Who Use Backing Tracks: 'If You Pay To See A Real Gig, It Should Be Real'

Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MICK MARS Reveals Title Of Debut Solo Album

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has told Rolling Stone in a new interview that he is seeking out a record label to release his upcoming debut solo album, "Another Side Of Mars". Songtitles set to appear on the CD, which is described by Rolling Stone writer Andy Greene as "darker and more aggressive...

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PAUL RODGERS Announces First Solo Album Of New Music In Nearly 25 Years, Shares 'Living It Up' Single

Paul Rodgers, iconic lead vocalist, main songwriter and founding member of legendary rock band BAD COMPANY, has just released a new single, "Living It Up". The song is the first from Rodgers's forthcoming LP "Midnight Rose", slated for release on September 22 via Sun Records. This is Rodgers's first...

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DORO Shares Music Video For 'Time For Justice' Single From 'Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud' Album

German metal queen Doro Pesch will release her new studio album, "Conqueress - Forever Strong And Proud", on October 27 via Nuclear Blast. The 19-song LP is described in a press release as "the result of intensive hard work that took the incomparable singer and songwriter back to studios in Miami, N...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says He Understands Why Some Aging Singers Rely On Pre-Recorded Tapes For Lead Vocals

Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) has weighed in on singers and bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum trigg...

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PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX On Nu Metal Resurgence: 'It's So Cool To See That That Era Is Making Its Way Back Around'

During a pre-show press conference at this weekend's Hellfest festival in Clisson, France, PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix was asked how he feels about the supposed nu-metal resurgence in recent years, partly thanks to a whole new wave of exciting revivalists. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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DEATH ANGEL And SACRED REICH Announce 'Night Of The Living Thrash' Fall 2023 European Co-Headlining Tour

DEATH ANGEL and SACRED REICH have announced the "Night Of The Living Thrash" European co-headlining tour with special guest ANGELUS APATRIDA. DEATH ANGEL singer Mark Osegueda comments: "DEATH ANGEL is excited to share the news that we are coming back to Europe this fall! We are doing a co-headlining...

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ODERUS URUNGUS's Final Recorded Performance To Be Made Available On 10th-Anniversary Edition Of GWAR's 'Battle Maximus'

Ten years have passed since the release of GWAR's masterwork known as "Battle Maximus". The record is a tribute to fallen Scumdog Warrior Flattus Maximus (a.k.a. Corey Smoot) and was the last album recorded with vocalist Oderus Urungus (a.k.a. Dave Brockie) before he departed the planet Earth in 201...

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DORO Announces Official Release Date For 'Time For Justice' Single, Shares Preview Of Music Video

German metal queen Doro Pesch will release her new single, "Time For Justice", on June 23. A music video for the track was recently filmed with director Mirko Witzki (CALIBAN, ANY GIVEN DAY, EMIL BULLS) and a preview of the clip can be found below. "Time For Justice" is the first single from Doro's...

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TED NUGENT Pays Tribute To TINA TURNER: 'She Was One Of The Most Intense Female Performers'

Ted Nugent has paid tribute to Tina Turner. The pioneering rock singer passed away on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83 years old. Nugent commented on Turner's death during a recent edition of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which Ted offers his take on the news of our world every nig...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bring Out Rarities At 2023 Tour Launch In Abu Dhabi

GUNS N' ROSES kicked off their 2023 tour earlier today (Thursday, June 1) in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, at the prestigious Etihad Arena, the largest indoor multi-purpose venue in the UAE, with a seating capacity of over 20,000. The Axl Rose-fronted outfit opened the concert...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT On Playing With PAUL MCCARTNEY: 'It's Like You're Having This Bizarre Dream'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt reflected in his February 2015 performance with THE BEATLES legend Paul McCartney at the 57th annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. He said (as transcribe...

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FREDDIE MERCURY's Handwritten Lyrics Suggest He Considered Giving QUEEN Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Different Title

Freddie Mercury apparently considered giving QUEEN's now-classic track "Bohemian Rhapsody" a somewhat different title — "Mongolian Rhapsody" — when he was writing the song's lyrics. The alternate title was uncovered as part of a number of possessions which are being put on sale by the QUEEN singer's...