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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks During Live Performances: 'I Think That's Cheating'

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has blasted 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 synthetic but...

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NICKELBACK's RYAN PEAKE Doesn't Rule Out Possibility Of His Band Making 'Heavy Covers Album'

In a new interview with Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige, NICKELBACK guitarist Ryan Peake spoke about bassist Mike Kroeger's comment about three years ago that he wanted to make a SLAYER covers album. Asked if that is something all four members of NICKELBACK could agree on doing and whether it's...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: Performing 'Simple Man' With LYNYRD SKYNYRD Was 'A Very Special Moment For Me'

SHINEDOWN's Brent Smith joined LYNYRD SKYNYRD on stage on November 13 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee to perform the classic LYNYRD SKYNYRD song "Simple Man". SHINEDOWN recorded a cover of "Simple Man" in 2004 as an acoustic "thank you" to LYNYRD SKYNYRD singer Ronnie Van Zant's wido...

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Sons Of IRON MAIDEN's JANICK GERS And RADIOHEAD's THOM YORKE Team Up On New Single 'Red Skies'

Dylan Gers, the son of IRON MAIDEN guitarist Janick Gers, has teamed up with Noah Yorke, the son of RADIOHEAD frontman Thom Yorke, on a new collaborative single, "Red Skies". Due on December 2 on all streaming platforms through independent record label Sly-Tone, the track is said to feature "a more...

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NICKELBACK's CHAD KROEGER Is 'One Of The Great Rock Songwriters Of Our Time'

During a new appearance on the "Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged" podcast, NICKELBACK bassist Mike Kroeger called his brother, NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger, "one of the great rock songwriters of our time. I think he belongs in the conversation of the greats of this moment in history and of the last 20...

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TONY MARTIN Says A Box Set Of His Recordings With BLACK SABBATH Will Now Arrive In 2023

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin spoke about previously announced plans to reissue the albums he recorded with the band. Martin said: "Honestly, I have no idea what's happening with it. I know it's gonna be next year, but that's all I know." T...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Wasn't 'Ready' To Ditch The Wig Until This Year

Joe Lynn Turner says that now was the right time to finally drop the hairpiece he has worn since the age of 14 after being diagnosed with alopecia at three years old. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer, who turned 71 this summer, went public with his new look on August 25 in a series publicit...

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JOURNEY's JONATHAN CAIN Fires Back At NEAL SCHON Over Guitarist's 'Malicious Lies And Personal Attacks'

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain has fired back at guitarist Neal Schon over allegations that Cain is blocking access to "critical" financial records. Schon filed a lawsuit against Cain last month in California state court, alleging that Cain set up an American Express card without telling Schon an...

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NEAL SCHON Says He Had 'No Choice' But To Sue JONATHAN CAIN Over JOURNEY's Amex Card

JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon says that he had "no choice" but to file a lawsuit against the band's keyboardist Jonathan Cain over allegations that Cain is blocking access to "critical" financial records. In a lawsuit filed last month in California state court, Schon claimed that Cain set up an...

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NEAL SCHON Sues JONATHAN CAIN Over JOURNEY Credit Card

According to Page Six, JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon has filed a lawsuit against the band's keyboardist Jonathan Cain, claiming in court papers that he set up an American Express card without telling Schon and that "millions of JOURNEY funds have flowed through it." Schon's attorneys also claim in th...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Shares 'Storyboard Version' Video For 'Patient Number 9'

Ozzy Osbourne has shared the "storyboard version" video for the title track of his latest album, "Patient Number 9". The clip, which features storyboard art by Mary Landro and concept design by Todd McFarlane, can be seen below. To learn about what inspired the theme for the "Patient Number 9" album...

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NICKELBACK's CHAD KROEGER Picks METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD As His 'Rock God'

NICKELBACK's Chad Kroeger was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Chad picked METALLICA's James Hetfield and stated about his choice: "I mean, have you seen METALLICA play? There's something about James live that just makes me wanna grit my...

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CANDLEMASS's 'Sweet Evil Sun' Release Party In Stockholm Attended By Members Of GHOST, WATAIN, TIAMAT (Photos)

Members of GHOST, WATAIN and TIAMAT were among the guests who attended the release party for CANDLEMASS's new studio album, "Sweet Evil Sun", on November 16 at Bio Aspen in Stockholm, Sweden. CANDLEMASS also played a five-song set at the event, including the live debut of the LP's title track. Photo...

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CHAD KROEGER Explains How NICKELBACK Became One Of The Most Hated Rock Bands In The World

NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger believes that he understands why his band's detractors have been so vocal in publicizing their distaste for the Canadian rock act. Arguably the most disliked band in America, NICKELBACK has earned a type of hatred so potent it's hard to fathom what they did that was...

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BRUCE DICKINSON's Next Studio Album 'Sounds Brilliant', Says His Longtime Collaborator

At last night's "Bowl For Ronnie" event in Studio City, California, Bruce Dickinson's longtime collaborator Roy "Z" Ramirez was asked by The Metal Voice about the progress of the recording sessions for the IRON MAIDEN singer's next solo album. He responded: "I can't really say much. It's being worke...