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Former ROADRUNNER Executives DAVE RATH And CEES WESSELS Launch New Rock Label BLUE GRAPE MUSIC
In 2022, industry veterans David Rath, former head of A&R at the esteemed Roadrunner Records, and Cees Wessels, founder of Roadrunner Records, formed Blue Grape Music. The name will be familiar to rock music fans, as it was the merchandise company also launched by Wessels. With a rich history of...February 17, 2023
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Are IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN And BJÖRN GELOTTE 'Tough' To Be In A Band With? The Singer Responds
During an appearance on the latest episode of Doc Coyle's (GOD FORBID, BAD WOLVES) "The Ex Man" podcast, IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén was asked if he and guitarist Björn Gelotte are "tough to be in a band" with, considering all the lineup changes they've gone through over the years. Anders respond...February 16, 2023
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LIPS: Why ANVIL Won't Change Its Sound
In a new interview with Got Faded Japan, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow discussed his band's longevity, saying (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're certainly trying to last. And we will last as long as we can and not change, stay true to ourselves and our fans. You're gonna get what peop...February 16, 2023
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TRACII GUNS Opens Up About His New Relationship With ORIANTHI: She Is 'The Kindest, Most Empathetic And Loving Person'
L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has opened up about his new relationship with Orianthi, calling the Australian musician, singer and songwriter "the kindest, most empathetic and loving person". Earlier today (Thursday, February 16),the 57-year-old Tracii, who was most recently married to a Danish wo...February 16, 2023
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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Says IRON MAIDEN's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Nomination Is 'Absolutely Overdue'
JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the fact that IRON MAIDEN is among the nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2023. He said: "IRON MAIDEN's nomination is absolutely overdue. I vote for them every day; you can do it by phone and it's dead easy. It takes...February 16, 2023
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BRET MICHAELS's 'Salute To Poison' Album Gets Reissued
Around the turn of the century, POISON frontman and one of the most iconic figures of the 1980s glam metal explosion, Bret Michaels, found himself struck with a serious case of nostalgia. On the heels of POISON's first "Greatest Hits" compilation as well as a superb "MTV Unplugged" release, Michaels...February 16, 2023
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STEVE VAI Says His Solos On DAVID LEE ROTH' 'Skyscraper' Were Taken From Original Demos
Steve Vai has spoken about the recording of David Lee Roth's "Skyscraper" album in a new interview with Eonmusic. Recalling how both he and Roth, who both co-produced the album were "really forensic" but lacked the experience of being rock music producers, the guitarist also revealed that the guitar...February 16, 2023
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Watch: PANTERA's REX BROWN Joins ANTHRAX On Stage In Albuquerque
PANTERA bassist Rex Brown joined ANTHRAX on stage last night (Wednesday, February 15) at Revel, Albuquerque, New Mexico to perform the ANTHRAX song "Only" as well as a portion of the PANTERA classic "Domination". Shortly after the concert, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian shared a video of Rex's appearan...February 16, 2023
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER's Autobiography Gets Title, Release Date
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler will release his autobiography, "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", on June 6 in North America via HarperCollins imprint Dey Street Books. The book will arrive in the United Kingdom on June 8. "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath – An...February 16, 2023
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FOO FIGHTERS' CHRIS SHIFLETT Releases New Solo Single 'Black Top White Lines'
Those who've been following the trajectory of modern-day guitar hero Chris Shiflett — outside of his role in FOO FIGHTERS — will already know of his musical mission to unite his SoCal rock roots and Nashville influences to create a fresh new sound altogether. In his latest installment, the longtime...February 16, 2023
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COREY TAYLOR Announces May 2023 Solo U.S. Tour Dates
SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has announced a four-date solo tour in May. Support on the trek will come from the girl gang dance squad CHERRY BOMBS, led by Corey's wife Alicia Taylor. Tickets for the tour will go on sale this Friday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Tour dates:...February 15, 2023
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TESLA To Release New Live Album This Summer; More Tour Dates Announced
TESLA will release a live album this summer that will include the band's latest single, "Time To Rock!", plus other songs, all recorded last August at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, South Dakota. The official lyric video for "Time To Rock! (Live)" can be seen below. Back in July 2022, TESLA vocali...February 15, 2023
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ALTER BRIDGE's MARK TREMONTI: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Could Be The Most Famous Guitar Player Of All Time'
During an appearance on "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", ALTER BRIDGE and CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti reflected on the recent passings of iconic guitarists Eddie Van Halen and Jeff Beck. He said: "It's crazy. Eddie Van Halen could be the most famous guitar player of all time, I think, one of the mos...February 15, 2023
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JEFF YOUNG Says DAVE MUSTAINE 'Can't Play Or Sing' Some Of Early MEGADETH Material Anymore
KINGS OF THRASH, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar), will release a live CD/DVD package called "Best Of The West…Live At The Whisky A Go Go" on March 24 via Cleopatra Records. The 17-song set, featuring performances of MEGADETH's classi...February 15, 2023
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Drummer JAY SCHELLEN Joins YES As Permanent Member
Progressive rock legends YES have announced that drummer Jay Schellen has joined the band as a permanent member. Following the sad passing of YES's iconic drummer Alan White on May 26, 2022, Jay will fulfill Alan's wishes in becoming the new drummer with YES. Schellen was White's choice to stand in...February 15, 2023
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