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JETHRO TULL Launches Music Video For 'Mine Is The Mountain'

Earlier this year, British progressive rock luminaries JETHRO TULL released "The Zealot Gene", their first new studio album in over 18 years. Garnering critical acclaim, as well as the band's first U.K. Top 10 album since the 1970s, it also saw the band entering high in the charts in Germany, Finlan...

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'The Walking Dead' Star NORMAN REEDUS Shows Off His LEMMY Tattoo (Video)

"The Walking Dead" star Norman Reedus joined SiriusXM's Jose Mangin on Octane to talk about his new book "The Ravaged". Additionally, Reedus is taking over SiriusXM's Octane and Liquid Metal channels all weekend long, playing songs from his favorite heavy bands such as MASTODON, MOTÖRHEAD, ANTHRAX,...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Is A 'Full-On JETHRO TULL Fan', 33 Years After Losing 'Metal' GRAMMY

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Won't Perform In Russia As Long As PUTIN Is 'The Man In Charge'

JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson spoke to Sofa King Cool about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has affected his band's plans to return to both countries. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm supposed to be playing [in Russia] in September, but there's no way I'm gonna go if [Russian pr...

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Hear Cover Of MOUNTAIN's 'Silver Paper' From 'Tribute To Leslie West' Album

Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group has presented a new lyric video to the classic MOUNTAIN song "Silver Paper" in front of the March 25 release of "Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West". The recording features vocals by Charlie Starr from BLACKBERRY SMOKE. Friends, many of whom were influenced by the...

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IAN ANDERSON Says METALLICA Was 'Very Gentlemanly' About GRAMMY Loss To JETHRO TULL

METALLICA was nominated for the very first "Hard Rock/Metal Performance" Grammy in 1989, but famously lost to JETHRO TULL, a band distinguished mainly by its heavy use of flute. Fans — and even some audience members — were rightly outraged, though TULL's record label tried to make light of the faux...

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So much has been written about the enduring influence of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal over the decades that it's easy to forget that only a few of its bands achieved any significant success. PRAYING MANTIS were never afforded the fortune or opportunities that came the way of the movement's bi...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON: It Would Be 'Too Easy' To Say 'The Zealot Gene' Was Written About DONALD TRUMP

Progressive rock and roll legend Ian Anderson, founding member of JETHRO TULL, spoke to Canada's "The Rockman Power Hour" about the inspiration for the title track of the British band's first studio album of new material in over 18 years, "The Zealot Gene". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON: Coronavirus Is 'Not Going Away'

Progressive rock and roll legend Ian Anderson, founding member of JETHRO TULL, spoke to "The Five Count" radio show about the prospect of returning to the road while the pandemic is still raging in most parts of the world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't think you're looking a...

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Hear DEE SNIDER, EDDIE OJEDA, MIKE PORTNOY And RUDY SARZO Cover MOUNTAIN's 'Theme From An Imaginary Western'

Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group has presented a new lyric video to the classic MOUNTAIN hit "Theme From An Imaginary Western" in front of the March 25 release of "Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West". The recording features TWISTED SISTER bandmates Dee Snider on vocals and Eddie Ojeda on guitar,...

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JETHRO TULL's IAN ANDERSON Pokes Fun At Guitarists Who Rely On Roadies To Tune Their Instruments: 'What Wimps'

In a new interview with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", JETHRO TULL's Ian Anderson was asked about his decades-long reputation as someone who doesn't shake hands with people. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've suffered from chest infections sinc...

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IAN ANDERSON Doesn't Think JETHRO TULL Belongs In ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Progressive rock and roll legend Ian Anderson, founding member of JETHRO TULL, was asked in a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com about his band's place in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded: "Well, so far, it's a sense of relief that I haven't had to face the embarrass...

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JETHRO TULL Releases Video For Title Track Of First Album In Over 18 Years, 'The Zealot Gene'

British progressive rock luminaries JETHRO TULL recently announced details for the group's first studio album of new material in over 18 years. "The Zealot Gene" will see a January 28 release on InsideOut Music. Today they are pleased to reveal the video for the albums third single and title track,...

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JETHRO TULL Releases Video For New Single 'Sad City Sisters'

British progressive rock luminaries JETHRO TULL will release their first studio album of new material in over 18 years, "The Zealot Gene", on January 28, 2022 via InsideOut Music. The music video for the LP's second single, "Sad City Sisters", can be seen below. The clip was directed by Iranian film...

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SLASH, ZAKK WYLDE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MARTY FRIEDMAN, GEORGE LYNCH, Others To Guest On LESLIE WEST Tribute Album

Leslie West passed away on December 23, 2020. Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group has announced the release of "Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West" on March 25 in celebration of the guitarist. Friends, and many whom were influenced by the loved West, have contributed to this special release. Amongs...