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JOE SATRIANI Is Hoping CHICKENFOOT Will Work On New Music This Summer

Joe Satriani says that he is hoping that CHICKENFOOT will reassemble this summer to begin working on new music. The supergroup, which features the legendary guitarist alongside former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith, has...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI On New Year's Eve Photo With MIKE PORTNOY: 'It's Good To Maintain Good Relationships'

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci says that fans shouldn't read anything into his recent encounter with Mike Portnoy, explaining that he continues to maintain a "good relationship" with his former bandmate. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER more than 30 years ago, abruptly quit the band in S...

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SAMMY HAGAR Honored For His Humanitarian Work At ADOPT THE ARTS' Annual Rock Gala: Video, Photos

On Wednesday, January 31, Adopt The Arts, the Los Angeles- based charity that preserves and creates arts programs in U.S. public schools, honored rock icon Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT) for his humanitarian work at their annual Rock Gala at the historic Avalon Ballroom in Hollywood. Emmy Awar...

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STRYPER To Release 'God Damn Evil' Album In April; Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

STRYPER has set "God Damn Evil" as the title of its new album, due on April 20 via Frontiers Music Srl. The disc was recorded at SpiritHouse Recording Studios in Northampton, Massachusetts. The follow-up to 2015's "Fallen" marks STRYPER's first effort since the addition of former FIREHOUSE bassist P...

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JOHN 5 To Be Joined By NIKKI SIXX, SEBASTIAN BACH, SCOTT IAN For 'Shout At The Devil' Performance At Whisky A Go Go

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 will be joined by Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) and Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW) for a performance of the MÖTLEY CRÜE classic "Shout At The Devil" on April 6 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. John 5 reveale...

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REED MULLIN Says New CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Album 'No Cross No Crown' Is 'Oozing With Vibe'

Jimmy Black of Music On 11 conducted an interview with CORROSION OF CONFORMITY drummer Reed Mullin prior to the band's January 12 concert at Outland Ballroom in Springfield, Missouri. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what the title of...

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DUKES OF THE ORIENT Feat. JOHN PAYNE And ERIK NORLANDER: Making Of 'Strange Days' Video

What do you get when you match a Brit from London who loves American AOR with an American from California who grew up on British prog? DUKES OF THE ORIENT is the masterful pairing of vocalist John Payne (ex-ASIA, GPS) with keyboardist Erik Norlander (LAST IN LINE, LANA LANE) who now present their ep...

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LIGHT THE TORCH Feat. Ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer HOWARD JONES: Debut Album Due In March

LIGHT THE TORCH (formerly DEVIL YOU KNOW),the band fronted by former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones, will release its debut album, "Revival", on March 30 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The official music video for the album opener, "Die Alone", can be seen below. "'Die Alone' is basically...

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DARKEST HOUR: 'Enter Oblivion' Video Released

Washington, D.C.-based metal quintet DARKEST HOUR has released an official music video for the song "Enter Oblivion". The clip was directed by DARKEST HOUR vocalist John Henry with director of photography Ben Hoffman and produced and edited by Chad Fjerstad. "Enter Oblivion" is taken from DARKEST H...

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GENE SIMMONS On Why 'Vault' Songs Featuring VAN HALEN Brothers Weren't Released Sooner: 'EDWARD Didn't Want It To Come Out'

KISS bassist Gene Simmons recently spoke with the "Three Sides Of The Coin" podcast. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the inspiration behind his "Vault" box set: Gene: "I'm an only child, so maybe that helps me in my being the ul...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Official Illustrated Book Coming In October; More Details Revealed

LED ZEPPELIN and London's Reel Art Press are celebrating 50 years since the band's formation by releasing an official illustrated book. "Led Zeppelin By Led Zeppelin" is the first and only official illustrated book to be produced in collaboration with the members of the band. It covers the group's u...

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MIKE PORTNOY: JOHN PETRUCCI And I 'Have Gotten Together Many Times' In Last Year Or Two

Ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy says that he has "gotten together many times" with his former bandmate, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci, over the last couple of years. Portnoy, who co-founded DREAM THEATER more than 30 years ago, abruptly quit the band in September 2010 while on tour wit...

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DREAM THEATER To Begin Writing New Album In May

Progressive metallers DREAM THEATER are planning to regroup in late spring to begin work on material for the follow-up to 2016's "The Astonishing" album. "We're not gonna get into the studio until May," keyboardist Jordan Rudess told VintageRock.com at last weekend's NAMM show in Anaheim, California...

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JOURNEY Keyboardist JONATHAN CAIN To Release 'Don't Stop Believin'' Memoir In May

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain will release his memoir, "Don't Stop Believin'", on May 1 via Zondervan. In the first book by a member of the band, Cain shares his personal story and path to faith as well as behind-the-scenes stories of his 36-year career with one of America's favorite, multi-hit...

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BEHEMOTH Frontman Talks Next Album: 'I Feel Pumped. I'm Hungry.'

BEHEMOTH frontman Adam "Nergal" Darski says that he is "very inspired" to make the band's new album. The follow-up to 2014's "The Satanist" will mark BEHEMOTH's first effort since Nergal completed an LP and a short tour with ME AND THAT MAN, his blues, country and folk side project with British/Po...