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OZZY OSBOURNE Pays Tribute To BERNIE TORMÉ: He 'Was A Gentle Soul With A Heart Of Gold'

Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to his onetime guitarist Bernie Tormé, calling him "a gentle soul with a heart of gold." Tormé is known for stepping in and saving the day for Ozzy when Randy Rhoads tragically died in 1982. Bernie played seven shows with Osbourne over a 10-day period before leaving Oz...

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PHILIP ANSELMO's Concerts In New Zealand Canceled, Reportedly Because Of Nazi Salute And 'White Power' Remarks

According to Stuff.co.nz, former PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo's concerts in New Zealand have been canceled in the wake of last week's terror attacks at Christchurch mosques which left 50 dead. Anselmo was due to play with his solo project, PHILIP H. ANSELMO & THE ILLEGALS in Christchurch on March 2...

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SLASH, JOE SATRIANI, BRIAN MAY, JOE BONAMASSA, Others React To Death Of DICK DALE

Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Joe Satriani (CHICKENFOOT),Brian May (QUEEN),Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER),Joe Bonamassa (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION),Brian Wilson (BEACH BOYS) and Stevie Van Zandt are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of Dick Dale. The guitar...

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ANDI DERIS On MICHAEL KISKE's Return To HELLOWEEN: 'It Felt Like He Was Coming Home'

Tony Webster of the "Metal Command" radio show recently conducted an interview with frontman Andi Deris of veteran German power metallers HELLOWEEN. You can listen to the entire chat via the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the personal chemistry...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Was 'Humbled' When Well-Known Guests Agreed To Appear On His Solo Album

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton recently appeared on the Detroit radio station 101 WRIF's "Talkin' Rock With Meltdown" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his new solo album, "Anesthetic": Mark: "That first Slash sol...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER To JOE BONAMASSA: 'Stop Acting Like A Spoilt Tit'

JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner has implored Joe Bonamassa to "stop acting like a spoilt tit" after the blues/rock guitar titan complained about an online article based on one of his tweets. The online exchange started when Bonamassa shared a brief video of him playing some shredding metal licks and...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN Is 'Heartbroken And Depressed' Over Terror Attack At New Zealand Mosques

SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian says that he is "heartbroken and depressed" over the fact that at least 49 people were killed and more than 40 people are being treated for injuries after at least one shooter opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday. New Zealand police h...

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Watch RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' Entire Concert At Egyptian Pyramids

Earlier today (Friday, March 15),Nugs.net, the leading live music distribution platform for concert recordings and live streams, offered a free live stream of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS playing live from Egypt's Pyramids of Giza. This was the first time any event has been live streamed from the las...

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Former SKID ROW And SAIGON KICK Drummer PHIL VARONE Announces Retirement From Drumming

Former SKID ROW and SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone has announced his retirement from drumming. The 51-year-old rocker, who is currently on tour with Jake E. Lee's RED DRAGON CARTEL, made his decision official via a social media post earlier today (Thursday, March 14). He wrote: "-No Drums No More.....

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE: 'I Believe In Socialism'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has described himself as a "libertarian" who believes in socialism. The Seattle-based singer, who has pursued a solo career since exiting QUEENSRŸCHE seven years ago, discussed his political persuasion during a new interview with Greece's "TV War". He said: "So...

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KAMELOT: Lyric Video For 'Vespertine (My Crimson Bride)' Song

The official lyric video for the song "Vespertine (My Crimson Bride)" from KAMELOT can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "The Shadow Theory", which was released in April 2018 via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2015's "Haven" was helmed by acclaimed music producer Sasc...

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IN FLAMES Singer Says CHRIS BRODERICK Is Doing A 'Great' Job Filling In For NICLAS ENGELIN

IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén says that Chris Broderick is doing a "great" job filling in for guitarist Niclas Engelin on the band's current North American tour. "Niclas had to stay home and deal with some personal things," the singer told Sticks For Stones in a new interview (hear audio below). "W...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' Concert At Egyptian Pyramids To Be Professionally Filmed And Recorded

Nugs.net, the leading live music distribution platform for concert recordings and live streams, will offer a free live stream of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS playing live from Egypt's Pyramids of Giza. This will be the first time any event has been live streamed from the last-standing wonder of the an...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist: 'The Finnish Metal Scene Is Probably Stronger Than It's Ever Been'

CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka "Blacksmith" Seppälä spoke to Heavy Music Headquarters about the current state of the Finnish "melodic death metal" scene, more than 25 years after the band's formation. Asked if he sees a lot of new groups that are influenced by CHILDREN OF BODOM, Henkka said: "For...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET On Bassist PERRY RICHARDSON: 'Musically And Spiritually, He's Brought Peace To The Band'

In a brand new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet praised the band's latest addition, bassist Perry Richardson, who joined STRYPER in the fall of 2017 as the replacement for longtime bassist Tim Gaines. "First and foremost, we all know how talented P...