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See KK'S PRIEST Perform In Aschaffenburg, Germany During Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of KK'S PRIEST's May 15 concert at Colos-Saal in Aschaffenburg, Germany can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, the setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Hellfire Thunderbolt 02. Strike Of The Viper 03. One More Shot At Glory 04. The Ripper (JUDAS PRIEST song) 05. Reap The Wh...

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WARRANT's ROBERT MASON On Touring Lifestyle: 'The Travel Is The Only Part That Can Get On Our Nerves'

In a new interview with Larry Mac of the 96.1 KLPX radio station, WARRANT singer Robert Mason spoke about the challenges of the touring lifestyle, particularly since much of WARRANT's schedule nowadays consists of fly-in dates. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The travel is the...

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K.K. DOWNING Says The Check 'Would Have To Be Very, Very Big' For Him To Rejoin JUDAS PRIEST For One-Off Concert

In a new interview with Conny Schiffbauer of Germany's WDR Rockpalast, Kenneth "K.K." Downing was asked if he would accept an invitation from JUDAS PRIEST to play with his former band at a one-off concert at a big festival. The 72-year-old guitarist, who hasn't played with PRIEST since 2011, respond...

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MR. BIG Releases 'Good Luck Trying' Single From Upcoming 'Ten' Album

MR. BIG will release its tenth studio album, "Ten", on Friday, July 12 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features 11 new original tracks written by singer Eric Martin and guitarist Paul Gilbert, along with André Pessis and Tony Fanucchi. In a tribute to their late drummer Pat Torpey, Martin, Gilbert a...

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Palm Reader

If first impressions were any guide, one could assume that HIGH DESERT QUEEN were a classic, straight-ahead stoner rock band. "Palm Reader" begins with an unapologetic blast of sun-scorched amplifier abuse. "Ancient Aliens" is a ferocious and authoritative way to say hello, and with all their requir...

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ERIC MARTIN Explains Why He Won't Tour With MR. BIG Anymore

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin addressed the announcement that that the group's ongoing "The BIG Finish" farewell will in fact mark the last time he and his bandmates hit the road together. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm sure everybody in...

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See Pro-Shot Video Of KK'S PRIEST's Entire 2024 ROCK HARD FESTIVAL Performance

WDR Rockpalast has uploaded professionally filmed video of KK'S PRIEST's entire May 18 performance at the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Check it out below. Featured songs: 01. Hellfire Thunderbolt 3:39 02. Strike Of The Viper 7:41 03. One More Shot At Glory 10:11 04. The Ripper 15:47...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Frontman NEIL TURBIN Shoots Down SCOTT IAN's Claim Singer 'Fired' Original Bassist DAN LILKER For Being Too Tall

In a new interview with Almost Human, former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin addressed the oft-repeated claim by the band's guitarist Scott Ian that Turbin "fired" original ANTHRAX bassist Dan Lilker for being "too tall". Neil said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, if you believe that,...

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See MR. BIG Perform Entire 'Lean Into It' Album In Highland, California

The Tom deBlonk YouTube channel has uploaded video of MR. BIG performing the entire 1991 album "Lean Into It" on Saturday, May 11 at Rock & Brews in Highland, California. Check out the footage below. Featured songs: 00:00 Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy 04:05 Alive And Kickin' 09:38 Green...

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MR. BIG's ERIC MARTIN Promises There Will Be 'No More Touring' After Completion Of 'The BIG Finish' Tour

In a new interview with Brazil's Rádio Kiss FM radio station, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin confirmed that the group's ongoing "The BIG Finish" farewell will in fact mark the last time he and his bandmates hit the road together. "When we say 'The BIG Finish', it's not, like — hey, more power to MÖTLE...

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CARMINE APPICE Rebuilds Legendary Rock Band CACTUS With Powerful New All-Star Album

Coming off two acclaimed studio albums ("Black Dawn", "Tightrope"),and an energized historic live album, "Birth Of Cactus", founding member and world-renowned drummer Carmine Appice returns with the ultimate tribute to his legendary rock band. "Temple of Blues - Influences And Friends" merges the m...

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MR. BIG Announces New Album, 'Ten'

MR. BIG will release its tenth studio album, "Ten", on Friday, July 12. The LP features 11 new original tracks written by singer Eric Martin and guitarist Paul Gilbert, along with André Pessis and Tony Fanucchi. In a tribute to their late drummer Pat Torpey, Martin, Gilbert and bassist Billy Sheehan...

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KK'S PRIEST And ACCEPT Announce Summer/Fall 2024 North American Tour

KK'S PRIEST, which features former JUDAS PRIEST members K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),alongside guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),bassist Tony Newton (VOODOO SIX) and drummer Sean Elg (DEATHRIDERS, CAGE),and German/American metal legends ACCEPT will join forces this fall 2024...

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VINCE NEIL On MÖTLEY CRÜE Entering ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'We'll Probably Be Dead When They Induct Us'

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil says that "it would be pretty cool" for his band to get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Despite the fact that artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single, iconic hard rock and metal band...

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JOHNNY CHRIST: 'It Would Be A Huge Honor' For AVENGED SEVENFOLD To Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ was asked if he thinks his band will ever get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't know, first off. That is up to the powers that be, the fans, I g...