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WOLF HOFFMANN Has 'Lots Of Thoughts' About UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Performing Only ACCEPT Songs On Tour

ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann says that he has "lots of thoughts" about Udo Dirkschneider's decision to embark on one final tour during which the singer is performing nothing but ACCEPT songs. The DIRKSCHNEIDER tour, which was launched in early 2016, was originally supposed to conclude with the ban...

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JAMES KOTTAK Says GRETA VAN FLEET Sounds More Like LED ZEPPELIN Than KINGDOM COME Does

Former SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak spoke about the recently announced partial reunion of the original lineup of '80s rockers KINGDOM COME, a band perhaps best known for its uncanny musical resemblance to LED ZEPPELIN. Kottak played on the band's first two albums, 1988's "Kingdom Come" and 1989's...

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GUS G. Releases 'Force Majeure' Video Featuring UFO's VINNIE MOORE

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has released the official music video for his new song "Force Majeure". The clip, which can be seen below, features a guest appearance by UFO guitarist...

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HALESTORM Guitarist: 'If Music Was A City, Rock Would Be Down In The Ghetto'

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale and guitarist Joe Hottinger spoke to Primordial Radio's "Binge Thinking" podcast about the fact that the mainstream media seems to be ignoring new rock music. Joe said: "If music was a city, rock would be down in the ghetto; nobody really pays attention to us down here...

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It's Official: KISS To Launch Farewell Tour, 'End Of The Road', In 2019

During an appearance on "America's Got Talent" season 13 finale earlier tonight (Wednesday, September 19),KISS confirmed that it will embark on its "farewell" tour, dubbed "One Last Kiss: End Of The Road World Tour", in 2019. The news was delivered in trademark larger-than-life KISS style with a bl...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY: Heavy Metal Is 'Alive And Well'

In a brand new interview with the "DOMKcast", TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy was asked to weigh in on the current state of the heavy metal scene. He responded: "Metal is alive and well. There's too many records to even list of how many incredible bands there are. There is no shortage of incredible band...

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Scourge Of The Enthroned

Brazil's primary heavy metal export is obviously SEPULTURA. However, beneath the surface, within the dirty, hellish underground, numerous impressive metal bands have emerged from the South American nation. Most of these bands are of the decidedly darker variety. There are acts like SARCÓFAGO, MYSTIF...

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KISS Solo Albums Come Together To Celebrate Their 40th Anniversary In A Limited-Edition Vinyl Box Set

Forty years ago today, the four founding members of KISS — Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss — released their respective solo albums all on the same day to much fanfare, chart success, and platinum sales. And now, four decades later, all four of these pioneering albums are cele...

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KISS To Perform On 'America's Got Talent' Season Finale

According to Billboard, KISS will perform at the "America's Got Talent" season 13 finale on Wednesday. The legendary rockers will open the two-hour program, which will air at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Gene Simmons recently told Sweden's Expressen newspaper that KISS will launch a three-year world tour in Ja...

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KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA On Touring Lifestyle: 'Nowadays It's All Yoga And Health Food And Veganism'

In a recent interview with Finland's Rauta, KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza was asked how he maintains his energy level considering he's not 25 anymore. He responded (see video below): "I guess the music keeps you young and fresh. And being disciplined about poisoning your body anymore; I don't do t...

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BLACK STAR RIDERS Parts Ways With DAMON JOHNSON, Welcomes STONE SOUR's CHRISTIAN MARTUCCI

Founding BLACK STAR RIDERS guitarist Damon Johnson will exit the band at the end of the year to concentrate on a solo career and session work. His replacement from January 1, 2019 will be STONE SOUR's Christian Martucci. Johnson says: "Three excellent albums in six years with this great band is one...

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ACCEPT's MARK TORNILLO On Taking Over For UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER In 2009: 'It Could Have Gone South In A Big Hurry'

Sakis Nikas of Rockpages conducted an interview with ACCEPT frontman Mark Tornillo at this year's Rockwave festival, which took place in July in Athens, Greece. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On playing songs live from their 2017 "The R...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Drummer Says He Would 'Really Love To See' SAVATAGE Reunite

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA drummer Jeff Plate (SAVATAGE, ex-METAL CHURCH) recently spoke with Bill Louis of the Cleveland radio station 98.5 WNCX. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On TSO's evolution: Jeff: "It's been an amazing jo...

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MOONSPELL Vocalist Says Group Is 'Becoming A Household Name' In Home Country Of Portugal

Following MOONSPELL's performance at New York City's Gramercy Theatre on September 7, vocalist Fernando Ribeiro spoke with Heavy New York. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the group's latest album, 2017's "1755": Fernando: "'175...

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MUSHROOMHEAD Drummer Says Group Hopes To Release New Album Next Spring

MUSHROOMHEAD drummer Steve "Skinny" Felton was recently interviewed by Ned of the Waterloo, Iowa radio station Rock 108. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's recently released, "Evil Dead"-inspired music video for the...