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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's BROOKS WACKERMAN On NEIL PEART: 'What A Force To Be Reckoned With'
AVENGED SEVENFOLD's Brooks Wackerman has commented on the passing of Neil Peart, who died on January 7 in Santa Monica, California after a three-year battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. The iconic RUSH drummer was 67 years old. Speaking to "The BitRock Podcast", Wackerman r...March 6, 2020
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IRON MAIDEN Announces Two New Beers In TROOPER Range
IRON MAIDEN and Robinsons Brewery have announced two new beers in the award-winning Trooper range; Fear Of The Dark, a 4.5% ABV English Stout, and Trooper IPA, a 4.3% ABV India Pale Ale. Both beers will be available to pre-order directly through the Robinsons Brewery web site, with Amazon orders ope...March 6, 2020
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JOE LYNN TURNER Says YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's Current Stage Setup 'Doesn't Work': 'He's Gone Into A Weird Direction'
In a brand new interview with the "80's Glam Metalcast", legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner reflected on "Odyssey", his 1988 collaboration with Yngwie Malmsteen, widely considered the most commercial of all albums the Swedish guitarist's name has been attached to. "Personally, I think it's...March 6, 2020
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STEVE VAI Praises DAVID LEE ROTH's Vocal Performance On KISS Tour: 'He Delivered Like A Boss'
Guitar legend Steve Vai has praised David Lee Roth's vocal performance on the KISS "End Of The Road" tour, saying that the VAN HALEN frontman "delivered like a boss" at the trek's Los Angeles stop. Earlier today (Thursday, March 5),Vai took to his Twitter to write: "Decided to go out last night and...March 5, 2020
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BEARTOOTH's Next Album Will Be 'A Lot More Intense, Says CALEB SHOMO
Ahead of BEARTOOTH's February 29 concert at the Roundhouse in London, England, singer Caleb Shomo spoke to the Eyes Closed blog about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's fourth studio album. "Being on the road and writing is very new, 'cause I've always kept the road and writing...March 5, 2020
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Is POISON's BRET MICHAELS The Voice Behind 'The Masked Singer''s BANANA? Fans Sure Think So
POISON fans are confident that Banana, one of the contestants on Fox's smash hit "The Masked Singer", is none other than Bret Michaels. Based on an international hit, "The Masked Singer" features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to to...March 5, 2020
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ROBIN MCCAULEY Says Debut BLACK SWAN Album Is 'The Best Thing" He Has Ever Done
Kyle McGinn of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP) about BLACK SWAN, the new project that also features guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE),bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and drummer Matt Starr (ACE FRE...March 5, 2020
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British Pop Star ROBBIE WILLIAMS Claims He Turned Down Offer To Become QUEEN's Frontman
Robbie Williams claims that he was once asked to join QUEEN as the replacement for late frontman Freddie Mercury. The British pop star says that he was approached by guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor to step into Mercury's shoes after collaborating with them up on a 2001 re-recording of "...March 5, 2020
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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN Has Five Songs 'Tracked And Done' For Upcoming Solo Album
In a recent interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn offered an update on his previously announced solo album, which will apparently be released under the ROBB FLYNN & FRIENDS banner. He said (hear audio below): "For the last seven yea...March 4, 2020
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'm Not Ready To Hang Up My Mic'
Ozzy Osbourne says that he is confident he will perform again, less than a month after the cancelation of his 2020 tour plans in order to head overseas for treatment of his Parkinson's disease and other health issues. Speaking to "Good Morning Britain", Ozzy said (see video below): "My desire is to...March 4, 2020
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Is CHRIS SLADE Still A Member Of AC/DC? 'I've Had No Indication That I'm Not,' He Says
Chris Slade says that he has "had no indication" that he is no longer part of AC/DC's touring lineup. The 73-year-old played drums for AC/DC's "Rock Or Bust" world tour after Phil Rudd was arrested for drug possession and threatening to kill an employee. Since then, AC/DC has apparently finished rec...March 4, 2020
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JULIEN-K Rejoined By Original Drummer ELIAS 'BONES' RODRIGUEZ For Upcoming Tour
Industrial/electro rockers JULIEN-K, founded by original ORGY members Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh, will support THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE on a national tour later this month. Sitting behind the kit for JULIEN-K will be the band's original drummer Elias "Bones" Rodriguez. Shuck commented: "[Elias and I] r...March 4, 2020
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HER CHARIOT AWAITS Feat. ADRENALINE MOB Guitarist And Ex-SIRENIA Singer: Listen To 'Constant Craving' Song
HER CHARIOT AWAITS is a newly formed hard rock/metal group featuring the highly regarded Spanish vocalist Ailyn (ex-SIRENIA) and the awesome American guitarist and producer Mike Orlando (ADRENALINE MOB). The band's self-titled debut will be released on April 10 via Frontiers Music Srl. Today, the ba...March 4, 2020
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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO To Sell Guitars, Amps And More On REVERB
Reverb, a leading web site and mobile app for buying and selling used, vintage, and new music gear, has partnered with MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro to sell music gear used on albums and tours throughout his career. Kiko's official Reverb shop will launch on March 10, featuring more than 80 guita...March 4, 2020
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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Says SCOTT ROCKENFIELD Is 'Not In A Good Way'
On February 29, Geoff Tate sat down with radio host Miles "The Shoe" Schuman for a wide-ranging interview before the former QUEENSRŸCHE singer's show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston. Speaking about his 2012 exit from QUEENSRŸCHE, Tate said (see video below): "I just know that it was a very diffi...March 3, 2020
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