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PEARL JAM's STONE GOSSARD: 'I Don't Think We Reinvented Anything'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, PEARL JAM guitarist Stone Gossard was asked for his take on the long-running narrative that grunge reinvented the rock and roll genre and killed the career of many hard rock and heavy metal musicians. He replied (as transcribed by BLA...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Announces First Concert

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will co-headline next year's edition of the Alcatraz open air hard rock and heavy metal festival, set to take place August 11-13, 2023 in Kortrijk, Belgium. Downing announced the group's appearance at the event via a video message pos...

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ENSLAVED Announces 2023 North American Co-Headlining Tour With INSOMNIUM

Norwegian metal avant-gardists ENSLAVED have announced a month-long, North American co-headline tour with INSOMNIUM. The run will take place in April 2023, shortly after the release of ENSLAVED's new studio album, "Heimdal", out March 3. Support on the trek will come from BLACK ANVIL. ENSLAVED's Iva...

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CRONOS: Chances Of Classic VENOM Reunion Are 'Less Than Zero'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant said that the chances of a reunion of the band's classic lineup — also featuring guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and drummer Anthony "Abaddon" Bray — are "less than zero. I owe them nothing, and they've got nothing I wan...

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Ex-THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Singer GREG PUCIATO To Release Live Album

Greg Puciato, who has released both his critically acclaimed debut and sophomore solo albums in the short span of two years, has set a December 20 release date for his inaugural live album, "11/11/22 Los Angeles". "You don't get many first shows," says Puciato of his November 11 outing at Los Angele...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Earns First-Ever Career Back-To-Back No. 1 Rock Radio Singles From 'Patient Number 9' Album

Ozzy Osbourne has hit another career high with his first-ever career back-to-back No. 1 rock radio singles from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed "Patient Number 9" album (Epic). Today (December 12) the album's "One Of Those Days" (featuring Eric Clapton) reached No. 1 on the rock radio...

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SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Shares His Cover Of GUNS N' ROSES' 'You're Crazy'

SKID ROW singer Erik Grönwall has shared his cover version of the GUNS N' ROSES classic "You're Crazy". The track, which features Philip Näslund on guitar and Dennis Holm on drums, was produced by Näslund and was mixed and mastered by Kristoffer Folin of Purple Skull Music. Erik, who made his record...

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DOKKEN Bassist CHRIS MCCARVILL Releases Holiday Song 'It's The  Most Wonderful Time Of The Year'

SAMURAI CAB COMPANY, the band featuring bassist/vocalist Chris McCarvill (DOKKEN),drummer Tony Mei and Chuck Beckman (guitar),has released its cover version of the holiday classic "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year". SAMURAI CAB COMPANY reunited in 2020 and has been collaborating ever...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer TERRY ILOUS Praises New Vocalist BRETT CARLISLE: 'He's A Very, Very Talented Kid'

Former GREAT WHITE vocalist Terry Ilous and ex-DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch recently joined forces with the band ALL OR NOTHING, who feature in their ranks current GREAT WHITE singer Brett Carlisle, to record a new song called "Dead Or Alive". Speaking to Scott Itter of Dr. Music about the experien...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Has 'Been In Chronic Pain For At Least 15 Years'

Last month, SKID ROW postponed its previously announced tour of Australia in order to allow guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo "the proper time to heal" from his "rescheduled neck surgery." The dates, which were originally slated to happen in December, will now take place in May 2023. Speaking to The Rock...

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PAPA ROACH Releases Music Video For 'Ego Trip' Title Track

California rockers PAPA ROACH have released the official music video for the title track of their latest album, "Ego Trip". The LP came out in April via New Noize Records in partnership with ADA Worldwide (WMG's independent label and artist services arm). PAPA ROACH stated about the Bryson Roatch-di...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says KK'S PRIEST's Second Album Will Be 'A Little Heavier' And 'Edgier' Than 'Sermons Of The Sinner'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Border City Rock Talk, former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about the status of the sophomore album from his new group KK'S PRIEST, in which he is joined by another ex-JUDAS PRIEST member, guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transc...

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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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PAPA ROACH And FALLING IN REVERSE Announce Second Leg Of 'Rockzilla' Tour With HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD

Following their wildly successful co-headline "Rockzilla" tour, PAPA ROACH and FALLING IN REVERSE are back and bigger than ever, bringing fans a thrilling sequel. The second leg of the "Rockzilla" tour, featuring special guest HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and opener ESCAPE THE FATE, will kick off in Rochester,...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says 'There Needs To Be More Talking' In Order For Classic SKID ROW Reunion To Happen

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "I Am All In With Scott Patterson" podcast, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was asked if there has been any talk of a reunion of the band's classic lineup. He responded: "There was texting and a little talking. But there needs to be more talking....