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Guitarist JEFF SCHROEDER Quits SMASHING PUMPKINS
Longtime SMASHING PUMPKINS guitarist Jeff Schroeder has announced his departure from the band. Earlier today, the 49-year-old musician, who has played with SMASHING PUMPKINS for the past 16 years, released the following statement via the band's social media: "It's easy to say now that when I joined...October 24, 2023
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LYNCH MOB Announces Farewell Tour 'The Final Ride'
LYNCH MOB has announced "The Final Ride", a farewell tour celebrating the band's 35-year legacy. The tour is expected to kick off in January of 2024 and conclude in March of 2025 on the Monsters Of Rock cruise. George Lynch states: "After 35 years since the inception of LYNCH MOB, I feel the time is...October 24, 2023
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NONPOINT's ELIAS SORIANO: 'The World Of Delivery And Consumption Is Changing Exponentially'
In a new interview with "The Logan Show", NONPOINT frontman Elias Soriano talked about how aspiring artists use the popular social media app TikTok to boost their careers in ways previous musicians never could, often landing hit songs without ever playing a single live gig. Elias said (as transcrib...October 24, 2023
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OSBOURNES Release Episode 7 Of Their Revived Podcast
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the seventh episode of their revived podcast. Dive into a thrilling Halloween adventure with the Osbournes, where spooktacular tales meet wickedly funny conversations. With a sprinkle of Ozzy's tai chi, they explore li...October 24, 2023
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Watch: KISS Honored With 'Kiss Day' In Cleveland
KISS members Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer were presented with a "Music Keynote To The City" at Cleveland, Ohio's Rock And Rock Hall Of Fame on Saturday (October 21). In addition, Cleveland city councilman Brian Kazy proclaimed today (Sunday, October 22) as "Kiss Day", coinciding with t...October 22, 2023
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Watch: FOZZY Performs New Single 'Spotlight' Live For First Time
FOZZY performed its new single, "Spotlight", live for the first time this past Thursday (October 19) at the Barrelhouse Ballroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. "Spotlight" was released the day of the Chattanooga concert via Madison Records/The Orcha...October 22, 2023
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Watch: BILLY CORGAN Joins SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY To Perform VAN HALEN's 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love'
SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan joined Sammy Hagar and his supergroup THE CIRCLE on stage last night (Friday, October 20) at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana to perform the VAN HALEN classic "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love". Fan-filmed video of Billy's appearance can be seen below. SAMMY HAGAR...October 21, 2023
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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SONS OF APOLLO: 'Everything Has Its Lifespan'
In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) spoke about the status of SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY...October 20, 2023
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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Embraces Digital Music: 'I'd Rather Be Ahead Of The Curve Than Fighting Behind It'
In a new interview with Fish of the Q105.1 Rocks! radio station in Fargo, North Dakota, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho was asked if he thinks releasing music digitally helps bands like FOZZY in the long run or if he believes that the goal is always to get the physical copies into fans' hands. He respo...October 20, 2023
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FOZZY Shares New Single 'Spotlight'
FOZZY's new single, "Spotlight", has just been released via Madison Records/The Orchard and can be streamed below. An accompanying music video for the track will arrive on Thursday, October 26. "Spotlight" was helmed by FOZZY's longtime producer Johnny Andrews (THREE DAYS GRACE, ALL THAT REMAINS, HA...October 19, 2023
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PETER BALTES On Leaving ACCEPT: 'Once You're Not Involved Anymore In The Decision Making, What's The Point?
In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, former ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes was asked about his decision to exit the band in 2018 after spending more than three decades with the Wolf Hoffmann-led outfit. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everybody knows now....October 18, 2023
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DRAGONFORCE Announces 'Warp Speed Warriors' Album, Shares 'Power Of The Triforce' Music Video
Grammy-nominated extreme power metal pioneers DRAGONFORCE will release their new album, "Warp Speed Warriors", on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records. The legendary band of guitar virtuosos and founding members Herman Li and Sam Totman, singer Marc Hudson, bassist Alicia Vigil and drummer Gee Anzalone...October 18, 2023
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Watch Reunited WATCHTOWER Perform At Germany's KEEP IT TRUE Festival
Progressive metal legends WATCHTOWER performed at Germany's Keep It True festival on October 7 at Posthalle in Würzburg. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Asylum 02:32 The Eldritch 06:32 Instruments Of Random Murder 10:48 Argonne Forest 16:10 Energetic Disassem...October 17, 2023
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BUMBLEFOOT On Status Of SONS OF APOLLO: 'I Hope Everybody Enjoyed It. Past Tense.'
In a new interview with We Go To 11, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) was asked if fans can expect new music soon from SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY DOGS) and D...October 14, 2023