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MANOWAR's JOEY DEMAIO: 'Our Music Is Akin To A Gourmet Meal'

In a new interview with Germany's Radio Bob!, MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on new music. "Right now we're in the studio," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "We're recording. There's great energy. We have an incredible new guitarist who's ver...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'For The Longest Time, I Had A Real Problem With Nostalgia'

In a recent interview with "The Best Show With Tom Scharpling", JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the band's need to continue creating new music and not resting on its laurels. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This has been vital to PRIEST. Whenever we've toured, apart from t...

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Why It Took NICKELBACK Five Years To Release Follow-Up To 'Feed The Machine'

In a new interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, NICKELBACK frontman Chad Kroeger was asked why it took so long for him and his bandmates to release the follow-up to 2017's "Feed The Machine" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[We were just] taking a break. We're no...

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SLASH's Son's Band S8NT ELEKTRIC Releases New Single 'All I Do'

The up-and-coming Los Angeles rockers S8NT ELEKTRIC, who feature in their ranks Slash's son London Hudson on drums, have just released their brand new single "All I Do". S8NT ELEKTRIC is a five-piece hard rock band influenced by all types of rock, alternative, and even disco. With a goal of innovati...

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DEF LEPPARD + MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES, IRON MAIDEN Among BILLBOARD's Top-Grossing Tours Of The Year

According to Billboard, DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE, GUNS N' ROSES, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, IRON MAIDEN and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA were among the top-grossing touring artists of the 12-month period ending on October 31. In the magazine's just-published year-end Boxscore chart, which was topped by Pue...

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THE WINERY DOGS Announce June 2023 European Tour

THE WINERY DOGS will embark on a European tour in June 2023. The powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocalist Mike Portnoy will be playing shows in support of its third album, "III", which is set for release on February 3, 2023 o...

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TWISTED SISTER To Be Inducted Into 'Metal Hall Of Fame' By STEVE VAI And MIKE PORTNOY

Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy will induct TWISTED SISTER's classic lineup of Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda, Mark Mendoza and late drummer A.J Pero into the Metal Hall Of Fame at the sixth annual charity gala, set to take place January 26, 2023 at The C...

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STEEL PANTHER Announces 'On The Prowl' Spring 2023 Tour, Shares Music Video For '1987' Single

California glam metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER have released the official music video for their new single "1987". The track is described in a press release as "a reflective look at one of the greatest years in rock music supported by unforgettable hooks, relatable lyrics and fretboard fireworks." S...

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TWISTED SISTER Launches Makeup Collection

Rock And Roll Beauty has announced the release of the TWISTED SISTER limited-edition beauty collection. Known for its outrageous glam rock style and rebellious heavy metal music, TWISTED SISTER rose to super stardom thanks to their hit music videos, while their rousing live shows cemented their lega...

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KIX Drummer JIMMY 'CHOCOLATE' CHALFANT Is 'Doing Great', Expects To Be Back On Stage In February

KIX drummer Jimmy "Chocolate" Chalfant is "doing great" after collapsing onstage last month and will resume playing shows with the band in February. The incident occurred on November 18 at the first show of what was scheduled to be KIX's two-night stand at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia...

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JUDAS PRIEST Celebrates Over 50 Million Album Sales Worldwide

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have been presented with a special plaque commemorating an incredible 50 years in music and over 50 million album sales worldwide. The presentation was made on the eve of the band's induction in to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Los Angeles last month. Th...

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'Bowl For Ronnie' Bowling Party's Return Brings In More Than $72,000 For 'Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund'

The "Bowl For Ronnie" celebrity bowling party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, made a splashy post-pandemic return by attracting a sell-out crowd well in advance and bringing in over $72,000 for the music-based cancer charity. The November 17 event at PINZ bowling cen...

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BRIAN JOHNSON's Pre-AC/DC Band GEORDIE Is Back With New Singer, 50th-Anniversary Single

Brian Johnson's pre-AC/DC band GEORDIE has returned with a revamped lineup, now featuring singer Terry Slesser, and a new single, "Red, White & Blue". The track, which marks GEORDIE's 50th anniversary, was written by original guitarist Vic Malcolm (now resident of Cyprus) and is a precursor for...

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GG ALLIN Biopic To Be Directed By JONAS ÅKERLUND

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Swedish film and music-video director Jonas Åkerlund will helm the upcoming biopic of controversial punk rocker GG Allin. Titled "GG Allin: Live. Fast. Die.", the film will be produced by Angry Films' Don Murphy and Susan MonEord ("Natural Born Killers", "Transfo...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD On 'Wheels Of Steel': 'We Had No Sense Of Destiny. But We Did Know We'd Written Some Classics'

The latest issue of Rock Candy magazine celebrates the making of SAXON's game-changing New Wave Of British Heavy Metal album "Wheels Of Steel" with a 10-page mega feature including new interviews with every band member involved in the creation of the album, together with the producer and engineer. T...