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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61
According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...January 9, 2024
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ROGER DALTREY Is Stepping Down As Curator Of TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Concerts
Charity Teenage Cancer Trust's historic annual Royal Albert Hall concert series returns for a momentous year, celebrating the work of its founder and curator, rock legend Roger Daltrey, as he bows out as the driving force of these very special concerts. THE WHO singer, who will continue as a Teenage...January 8, 2024
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Watch MIKE PORTNOY, FRANK BELLO And JASON BITTNER Perform At 2024 Tribute Concert To Late RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART
Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS), Frank Bello (ANTHRAX), Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL, OVERKILL), Jon Dinklage ("Clockwork Angels" string ensemble), Joe Bergamini (drum instructor, author), John Wesley (PORCUPINE TREE) and Seven Antonopoulos (OPIATE FOR THE MASSE...January 7, 2024
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ACE FREHLEY Explains Why He Hasn't Used Artificial Intelligence During Songwriting Process
In a new interview with Germany's Radio Bob!, Ace Frehley was asked if he would ever consider using artificial intelligence during the songwriting process. The former KISS guitarist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember calling up Steve [Brown, Ace's co-writer and producer] aft...January 7, 2024
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The Fallen
It is always satisfying when bands eventually reap their just rewards. RUTHLESS first emerged from Los Angeles in the early '80s, with a sound that was as timely and prescient as any at the time. Their 1986 debut album "Discipline Of Steel" is the kind of underrated obscurity that eludes the histori...January 6, 2024
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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL On Artificial Intelligence In Music: 'We Always Have To Adapt To New Changes'
In a recent interview with Germany's Radio Bob!, vocalist Sharon Den Adel of Dutch metal titans WITHIN TEMPTATION spoke about the band's decision to use artificial intelligence technology to create the videos for their recent singles "Bleed Out" and "Wireless". Regarding whether she and her bandmate...January 6, 2024
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Ex-DEATH Guitarist JAMES MURPHY Explains Why He Isn't Involved In DEATH TO ALL Project
During a recent appearance on the "Die By The Click" podcast, guitarist James Murphy (ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY) was asked if he has ever been approached to take part in the DEATH TO ALL (DTA) touring project, which features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of late DEATH le...January 6, 2024
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NEW YEARS DAY Releases New Single 'I Still Believe'
Rock band NEW YEARS DAY has shared a new song "I Still Believe". The track is taken from the group's fifth studio album, "Half Black Heart", which will arrive on March 1. It follows previously released singles "Secrets", "Vampyre" and "Hurts Like Hell". It was actually the first track written for th...January 5, 2024
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PEARL JAM's New Album Will Be 'A Lot Heavier Than You'd Expect'
PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready has said that the band's upcoming album is "a lot heavier than you'd expect." The follow-up to 2020's "Gigaton" is being produced by Andrew Watt, who previously worked with Eddie Vedder on the PEARL JAM singer's 2022 solo LP "Earthling". In a new interview with Clas...January 5, 2024
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MIKE PORTNOY On His Return To DREAM THEATER: 'It's Poetic Justice That We Should Ride Off Into The Sunset Together'
In a new interview with The Prog Report, Mike Portnoy was asked about the status of some of his other projects, including THE WINERY DOGS and SONS OF APOLLO, and how they will be affected by his recent return to DREAM THEATER. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did first 25 years...January 4, 2024
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN To Perform At MOUNTBATTEN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC At London's Royal Albert Hall
Audiences at this year's 52nd Mountbatten Festival Of Music (MFM) at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England in March are in for an extra special treat when global drumming icon of IRON MAIDEN fame, Nicko McBrain, takes to the stage to join The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines. The heavy...January 4, 2024
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Former MR. BUNGLE Member Arrested In Killing Of Girlfriend
The Capitola Police Department, in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office, El Cerrito Police Department, and the Department Of Justice, has successfully apprehended former MR. BUNGLE member Theobald "Theo" Brooks Lengyel in connection with the homicide of his girlfriend,...January 3, 2024
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Watch: HEART Performs At SEATTLE KRAKEN Vs. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS Game In Seattle
Seattle rock legends HEART performed during the first intermission of the National Hockey League (NHL) game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Park on January 1, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Ann and Nancy Wilson, along with their backing musicians, consisting of four...January 3, 2024
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Watch: METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT And ROBERT TRUJILLO Sign Bottles Of 'Blackened' In Livermore
On December 2, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo made a special appearance at Costco in Livermore, California to autograph bottles of the band's whiskey brand, Blackened. Video and photos of their appearance can be found below (video uploaded to YouTube by Ed Collects). Bl...January 2, 2024
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Watch: HEART Plays Third Comeback Concert In Seattle
HEART played its third concert in more than four years Sunday night (December 31) at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, HEART kicked off its 17-song set with the title track of the band's 1980 album "Bébé Le St...January 1, 2024
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