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MAGNUM Won't Cancel European Tour: 'F**k Coronavirus'
British rock icons MAGNUM have vowed to play all the scheduled shows on their previously announced European tour despite coronavirus concerns. Earlier today, the band issued the following statement via social media: "A statement regarding the impact of Covid-19 on the forthcoming tour. "Let's get th...March 10, 2020
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COREY TAYLOR's Son's Band VENDED Plays First Headlining Show (Video)
VENDED, the band fronted by Griffin Taylor, the son of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor, played its first headlining show on March 8 at the iconic local club Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, Iowa. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Griffin, who looks a lot like his f...March 9, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY Defends SONS OF APOLLO's Decision To Postpone Remainder Of European Tour: 'The Fear Is Absolutely Real'
Mike Portnoy has defended SONS OF APOLLO's decision to postpone the remaining dates on their current European tour due to mounting concerns of the coronavirus. The band, which features former DREAM THEATER members Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Billy Sheehan (...March 5, 2020
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ROBIN MCCAULEY Says Debut BLACK SWAN Album Is 'The Best Thing" He Has Ever Done
Kyle McGinn of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP) about BLACK SWAN, the new project that also features guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE),bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE, ex-DOKKEN) and drummer Matt Starr (ACE FRE...March 5, 2020
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WHITESNAKE Postpones Japanese Tour Due To Ongoing Threat Of Coronavirus
WHITESNAKE has postponed its previously announced Japanese tour "due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus." Earlier tonight, the band released the following statement via social media: "We regret to announce that WHITESNAKE's Japan Tour which had been scheduled for March has been unavoidably pos...March 5, 2020
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SLIPKNOT Postpones Asian Tour, Including KNOTFEST JAPAN, Amid Coronavirus Fears
SLIPKNOT has postponed its previously announced tour of Asia, including the band's two-day Knotfest Japan festival, because of "global health concerns" amid the spread of coronavirus. Earlier tonight, SLIPKNOT released the following statement via social media: "In light of global health concerns, SL...March 5, 2020
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SONS OF APOLLO Postpone Remaining Shows On European Tour Due To Coronavirus
SONS OF APOLLO have postponed the remaining dates on their current European tour due to mounting concerns of the coronavirus. The band, which features former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS, MR. BIG, DAV...March 4, 2020
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PINK CREAM 69 Announces New Guitarist, Bassist
PINK CREAM 69 has announced the addition of two new members — guitarist Marco Wriedt and bass player Roman Beselt. Wriedt replaces Uwe Reitenauer, who left the group late last year for personal reasons, while Beselt takes the place of Dennis Ward. Commented founding member Alfred Koffler: "It wasn't...March 3, 2020
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says SONS OF APOLLO 'Connected And Clicked A Lot Quicker' During Tour In Support Of Second Album
SONS OF APOLLO vocalist Jeff Scott Soto recently spoke with Let's Rock. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SONS OF APOLLO: Jeff: "It truly is a blessing to have the caliber of musicians we have. I have a Bumblefoot in my band,...March 3, 2020
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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN: Fans Have To Embrace Music Streaming In Order For Heavy Metal To Survive
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn says that he doesn't understand why the heavy metal scene has been reluctant to embrace streaming music services like Spotify and Apple Music. Last month, The Wall Street Journal reported that hip-hop was the biggest genre of 2019 in terms of music consumption in the...February 27, 2020
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No Good To Anyone
TODAY IS THE DAY is simply one of a kind. The band's charming, maniacal, visionary frontman, Steve Austin, has been the constant figure who has remained steadfast for three decades as he has explored everything from noise rock to experimental metal. He has overcome everything from lineup instability...February 25, 2020
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MIKE PORTNOY Praises OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Surprisingly Great' New Album 'Ordinary Man'
Former DREAM THEATER and current SONS OF APOLLO drummer Mike Portnoy has praised Ozzy Osbourne's new album, "Ordinary Man", calling it a "surprisingly great" effort with "some seriously poignant introspective life reflections." Earlier today, Portnoy took to his Instagram to share the "Ordinary Man"...February 25, 2020
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SONS OF APOLLO: 'Asphyxiation' Lyric Video
"Asphyxiation", the new lyric video from SONS OF APOLLO — featuring former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Billy Sheehan (THE WINERY DOGS, MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-JOURNEY, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE) —...February 24, 2020
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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Releases Music Video For 'Scarborough Fair' From 'School Of Hard Knocks' Solo Album
Legendary SAXON frontman Biff Byford has released the official music video for his new solo single "Scarborough Fair". The song is taken from Byford's first solo album, "School Of Hard Knocks", which is being released today (Friday, February 21) via Silver Lining Music. "The new single 'Scarborough...February 21, 2020
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RICHIE KOTZEN On THE WINERY DOGS: 'We All Agreed That We Would Like To Do A Third Record'
In a brand new interview with "The Classic Metal Show", guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He said (hear audi...February 20, 2020
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