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DENNIS STRATTON On Performing With IRON MAIDEN Again: 'It's Still On My Bucket List'
In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dennis Stratton has once again commented on the band's nomination for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's class of 2021 and 2023. While MAIDEN has been eligible to join the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame since 2004, Stratton and...January 9, 2024
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SCORPIONS: JAMES KOTTAK Was 'A Wonderful Human Being, A Great Musician And Loving Family Man'
German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have commented on the passing of their longtime drummer James Kottak, calling the American musician "a wonderful human being" and a "loving family man". Earlier today (Tuesday, January 9),the band released the following statement via social media: "Very sad news.....January 9, 2024
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Ryujin
One of the most prominent Japanese metal bands of the last decade, GYZE looked hell-bent on world domination when they released their fourth album 2019's "Asian Chaos". Obviously, the world subsequently went mad and we all spent a lot of time indoors, but the Hokkaido trio set about reinventing them...January 9, 2024
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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61
According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...January 9, 2024
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MAGNUM's TONY CLARKIN Dead At 77
Tony Clarkin, guitarist, mastermind and main songwriter of the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band MAGNUM, has died at the age of 77. The news of his death comes just weeks after it was announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. As a result of his diagnosis, MAGNUM can...January 9, 2024
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ASKING ALEXANDRIA Announces April/May 2024 'All My Friends' U.S. Tour
British rock luminaries ASKING ALEXANDRIA have announced their return to the U.S. this spring on the headlining "All My Friends" tour in support of their critically acclaimed new album "Where Do We Go From Here?" The 27-date jaunt will stretch from April 12 in San Antonio, Texas to May 18 in Tempe,...January 9, 2024
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says He 'Can't Have Any More Surgery': 'I Had Seven Surgeries In Five Years'
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the eighteenth episode of their revived podcast. Ozzy is joined by his friend Billy Morrison for an electrifying episode diving deep into the essence of rock 'n' roll. From heart-stopping tour tales to candid conversat...January 9, 2024
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DOKKEN Announces 2024 Tour Dates
DOKKEN has announced a series of tour dates for the first nine months of 2024. The Don Dokken-fronted outfit, which is continuing to support its latest album, "Heaven Comes Down", will play three shows in the U.S. in early March and early April before flying to Europe in early August for several fes...January 9, 2024
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DANNY CAREY On Possibility Of TOOL Doing An 'Undertow' Type Of Record Next: 'That's Kind Of Appealing To Me'
In a new interview with Revolver magazine, TOOL bassist Justin Chancellor and drummer Danny Carey talked about a possible follow-up to the band's 2019 album "Fear Inoculum". Addressing the fact that "Fear Inoculum" marked the band's first full-length effort in 13 years, due to creative, personal, an...January 8, 2024
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DDEEAATTHHMMEETTAALL
New England's ESCUELA GRIND unleash the third installment of the band's EP series exploring the extreme genres that most directly influenced them, "DDEEAATTHHMMEETTAALL", which follows up 2020's "GGRRIINNDDCCOORREE" and "PPOOWWEERRVVIIOOLLEENNCCEE". With a runtime under 14 minutes, divided into four...January 8, 2024
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ACE FREHLEY Announces 2024 U.S. Tour Dates
Ace Frehley has announced a run of U.S. tour dates for the first half of 2024. The former KISS guitarist will play three shows at the end of the month — in Kentucky and Indiana — before taking part in the Monsters Of Rock cruise in early March. The end of March and early April will see Frehley play...January 8, 2024
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METALLICA Announces Winners Of 'For Whom The Band Tolls!' Marching Band Competition
METALLICA has announced the winners of its inaugural "For Whom The Band Tolls" marching band competition. In April, METALLICA challenged marching bands at all levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of the legendary heavy metal act's music. METALLICA partnered with spo...January 8, 2024
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ROGER DALTREY Is Stepping Down As Curator Of TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Concerts
Charity Teenage Cancer Trust's historic annual Royal Albert Hall concert series returns for a momentous year, celebrating the work of its founder and curator, rock legend Roger Daltrey, as he bows out as the driving force of these very special concerts. THE WHO singer, who will continue as a Teenage...January 8, 2024
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Watch MIKE PORTNOY, FRANK BELLO And JASON BITTNER Perform At 2024 Tribute Concert To Late RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART
Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...January 7, 2024
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ACE FREHLEY Explains Why He Hasn't Used Artificial Intelligence During Songwriting Process
In a new interview with Germany's Radio Bob!, Ace Frehley was asked if he would ever consider using artificial intelligence during the songwriting process. The former KISS guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember calling up Steve [Brown, Ace's co-writer and producer] aft...January 7, 2024
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