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IAN GILLAN Says DEEP PURPLE Is 'Already Booked To The End Of 2026'

During an appearance on today's episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan was asked if retirement is out of the vocabulary for him and his bandmates, more than seven years after they launched "The Long Goodbye" tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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See Multi-Camera Video Of JOEY BELLADONNA Performing DIO's 'Holy Diver' In Orlando

BLANDINI videos by Eric Hutcheson has uploaded multi-camera video of ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna performing the DIO classic "Holy Diver" with his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio on Sunday, August 18 at Conduit in Orlando, Florida. The new group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on gu...

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FOREIGNER Shares Previously Unreleased 1996 Song Featuring LOU GRAMM

FOREIGNER, one of the most successful bands in music history, will be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this fall. In celebration of this much-deserved honor, the band will release a career-spanning collection that includes "Turning Back The Time", a previously unreleased 1996 song featur...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Plays Two August 2024 Virginia Shows With AC/DC Tribute Band LIVE WIRE

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis once again played a full set of AC/DC covers earlier this month at two shows in Virginia with the East Coast-based AC/DC tribute band LIVE WIRE: Friday, August 9 at Elevation27 in Virginia Beach and Saturday, August 10 at The Beacon Theater in Hopewell. Video and ph...

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DAVID ELLEFSON: 'LEMMY Played The Bass Like An Acoustic Guitar'

In a new interview with Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV, former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson was asked when he was first introduced to the music of MOTÖRHEAD and how he was influenced by MOTÖRHEAD's iconic frontman Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "S...

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CHARLIE BENANTE On Next ANTHRAX Album: 'There Are Three Songs That Don't Sound Like Anything We've Done Before'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante and guitarist Scott Ian spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. Charlie said: "There's a song which has the same kind of epic feel as 'In The End' [from 2011's '...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's Performs With His RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Band In Clearwater

On Saturday (August 17),ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna played with his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio at OCC Road House in Clearwater, Florida. The new group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Ron Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is performing music from DIO, BLACK...

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Watch: VENOM Performs At Norway's BEYOND THE GATES Festival

Fan-filmed video of VENOM's August 1 performance at the 2024 edition of the Beyond The Gates festival in Bergen, Norway can be seen below. Two years ago, VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant confirmed that the band was putting the finishing touches on a new studio album. Speaking at the 2022 edition...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's Tribute Band To RONNIE JAMES DIO Kicks Off Florida Tour In Sebastian

On Thursday (August 15),ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna launched a four-date Florida tour with his tribute band to Ronnie James Dio at Captain Hiram's in Sebastian, Florida. The new group, in which Belladonna is joined by Mike Rivera on guitar, Ron Stokes on bass, and Jim McCourt on drums, is perfor...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Mourns Death Of His Father

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is mourning the death of his father. Herbert Rosenfeld, a jewelry professional who lived in Boca Raton, Florida, was 83 years old. Ian took to his social media to share a few photos of his father, and he included the following message: "I'm the son of a fine man. "Growing...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Says 'The Last Will And Testament' Album Is 'An Explosion Of Ideas, Like TikTok'

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on October 11 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Asked if the recently released first single from the LP, "§1...

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IAN GILLAN, Who Will Celebrate His 79th Birthday Next Week, Says There Are No Plans For DEEP PURPLE To Retire

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan addressed the name of the band's upcoming tour with YES, "=1 More Time". Asked how close the end of the road — and, perhaps, DEEP PUPRLE — feels to him, the singer, who will turn 79 next week, responded: "Well, you know wha...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Don't Really See Myself As A Singer Or A Guitar Player For That Matter'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt spoke about his evolution as a singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really see myself as a singer — or a guitar player for that matter. I see myself as a — I am a musician. I like to come...

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Watch: Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Performs Acoustic Versions Of Rock And Soul Classics In Buenos Aires

On July 20, former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin performed a "Rock & Soul" acoustic set at the Black Dog Studio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. In a recent interview with Almost Human, Turbin addressed the oft-repeated claim by ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian...

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SAGA Guitarist IAN CRICHTON To Miss Shows After Breaking Leg

Longtime SAGA guitarist Ian Crichton will miss some of the band's upcoming concerts after recently breaking his leg. The news of Crichton's absence from the shows was broken by the Canadian progressive music icons via social media earlier today. They wrote: "Dear SAGA Family, Friends, and Guests, "W...