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Ex-GREAT WHITE Frontman JACK RUSSELL Talks Feeling 'Fortunate' To Survive Addiction Battles: 'I've Lived A Really Lucky Life'

By David E. Gehlke Former GREAT WHITE frontman Jack Russell had yet to learn of KINGDOM COME and ex-SCORPRIONS drummer James Kottak's January 9 passing when he connected with BLABBERMOUTH.NET over a Zoom line. The news clearly affected Russell. Both men are veterans of the 1980s Sunset Strip scene a...

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NITA STRAUSS To Perform National Anthem Prior To Busch Light Clash At The Coliseum

NASCAR has announced that renowned guitarist Nita Strauss will perform the U.S. national anthem prior to the 2024 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum on Sunday, February 4 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The performance will be televised live on Fox at 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST. "Nita Strauss can e...

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DRAGONFORCE's 'Through The Fire And Flames' Featured In TV Ad For 'Despicable Me 4'

According to DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li, "Through The Fire And Flames", the leadoff track from the band's 2006 album "Inhuman Rampage", was featured in a TV ad for "Despicable Me 4", the latest installment in the animated franchise. On Monday (January 29),Li shared the video to his account on...

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GODSMACK Shares Video From Rehearsals For 'Vibez Tour'

GODSMACK has shared video from the rehearsals for the band's upcoming "Vibez Tour". The trek will see frontman Sully Erna and his bandmates deliver a series of intimate evenings featuring acoustic/electric performances and untold stories in theatres across North America. The first leg is scheduled t...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD: 'I Don't Really Do Any Vocal Exercises. I Just Sing.'

In a new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, SAXON frontman Biff Byford was asked what he does to take care of his singing voice while on the road. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't really do any vocal exercises, to tell you the truth. I just sing. I don't...

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DAVID DRAIMAN Wants CARRIE UNDERWOOD To Join DISTURBED On Stage For 'Don't Tell Me' Performance In Nashville

DISTURBED's David Draiman wants country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood to join him and his bandmates on stage to sing "Don't Tell Me", a track from the group's latest studio album, "Divisive". Earlier today (Tuesday, January 30),the DISTURBED frontman took to his account on X, the platform formerly...

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ORIANTHI Teases New Single 'First Time Blues' Featuring JOE BONAMASSA

Internationally renowned rock guitarist Orianthi will release a new single, "First Time Blues", on February 23. The track, which features a guest appearance by Joe Bonamassa, was recorded at the Los Angeles studio of THE DOORS guitarist Robby Krieger, Love Street Sound. "First Time Blues" is the fir...

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SHAME

Superficially speaking, heavy music is a form of entertainment. But when one encounters an album like "SHAME", all normal parameters and expectations are obliterated, leaving only the harrowing screech of ignominy and the looming shadow of death. Although they look fairly affable in their promo pics...

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IHSAHN Still Believes Making New EMPEROR Album Would Be Lose-Lose Situation: 'You Can't Compete With Nostalgia'

In a new interview with Sam Acevedo of El Planeta Del Rock, EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) was asked if he thinks the prospect of him and his bandmates writing and recording a new album is " a lose-lose situation." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes....

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Death: An Anthology

After a decade spent paying their dues and working harder than most to push deathcore forward, ENTERPRISE EARTH have reached a watershed moment. The departure of vocalist and co-founder Dan Watson brought a halt to the Spokane crew's first chapter. "Death: An Anthology" starts another, with a new vo...

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CHUCK BILLY On Next TESTAMENT Album: 'We Have To Get It Done And Record It Before July'

In a new interview with Michael Spedden of the 97 Underground radio station, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's recording and touring plans for the coming months, including a visit to the European continent in the summer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's the nor...

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Freak Dreams

If nothing else, "Freak Dreams" makes a refreshing change. While many folk in the metal world seem unreasonably obsessed with the '90s, and the revival of every last shit-pot phenomenon that decade produced, SLOPE are making the rather more audacious move of bringing back the late-'80s funk-metal so...

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TALISMAN Surprise-Releases New Song 'Save Our Love'

TALISMAN — the now-defunct Swedish-American melodic hard rock band featuring singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOURNEY) — has released a new song called "Save Our Love" as a way of raising awareness of the mental health crisis. TALISMAN states: "On January 30, 2024, Marcel Jacob would have t...

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BODY COUNT Announces June/July 2024 European Tour

BODY COUNT, the metal band fronted by hip-hop legend, actor and director Ice-T, will embark on a European tour in June. So far the following shows have been announced: June 05 - Gdansk, Poland - Mystic Festival June 01 - Hamburg, Germany - Edel Optics Arena June 08 - Nürnberg, Germany - Rock Im Park...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Announces Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour

Richie Kotzen will embark on a European tour this spring/summer. The 53-year-old guitarist/vocalist, who has been a member of THE WINERY DOGS since 2012, has scheduled the following dates: June 4 - Batschkapp, Frankfurt, DE (supporting EXTREME) June 5 - Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, DE June 6 - Rosenho...