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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN On His Solo Debut: 'This Is Where I'm At Musically Right Now'

Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown was interviewed on a recent episode of "The Metal Podcast". You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his recent comment that he "wanted to feel like a true artist again" by making h...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW Performs At STONE FREE FESTIVAL In London (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of RAINBOW's June 17 performance at the Stone Free Festival at The O2 Arena in London, England can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Spotlight Kid 02. I Surrender (Russ Ballard cover) 03. Mistreated (DEEP PURPLE) 04. Since You Been Gone (Russ Ballard Cove...

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NIKKI SIXX Says IVAN MOODY Has To Be 'A Hundred Percent Honest' With Himself In Order To Get Sober

Nikki Sixx has commented on Ivan Moody's continuing struggles with substance abuse, saying that the FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer has to look at himself in the mirror and "be a hundred percent honest" in order to have a chance at getting sober. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH announced on Wednesday that Mo...

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REX BROWN: 'There'll Never Be Another PANTERA Record'

Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown recently spoke to Sticks For Stones about the more rock-inspired direction of his debut solo album, "Smoke On This", which will be released on July 28 via Entertainment One (eOne). The disc will be the first time in Brown's career in which he will serve as both lead...

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Watch VENOM Perform At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video footage of VENOM's June 10 performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden can be seen below. VENOM is not to be confused with VENOM INC., the new band featuring original VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray (drums) alongside ex-VENOM ba...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN: 'I Wanted To Make The Best Rock 'N' Roll Record I Could Possibly Make'

Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with Rex Brown about the former PANTERA bassist's debut solo album, "Smoke On This". An excerpt from the chat follows below. Icon Vs. Icon: How did the ball get rolling on this record? Rex: "It started off with me in the bus one day and me...

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REX BROWN Looks Back On PANTERA: 'I Think We Came In At The Perfect Time'

Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown was interviewed on the June 2-4 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. A couple of excerpts follow. Full Metal Jackie: PANTERA was one of the most important bands in metal histor...

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Live in Birmingham 2016

Billed as a "return to rock", and under the name RAINBOW, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore tantalized his fans with three highly anticipated sold-out shows last summer. Admittedly financially motivated, Blackmore assembled a live band that featured current and past members of his folk/medieval...

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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Releases 'Train Song' Video

"Train Song", the new video from former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown, can be seen below. The song is taken from Rex's debut solo album, " Smoke On This", which will be released on July 28 via Entertainment One (eOne). The disc will be the first time in Brown's career in which he will serve as both lead...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says He Would Play With DEEP PURPLE Again

Ritchie Blackmore has gotten over his bad feelings about DEEP PURPLE and says he would play with with his former bandmates again if he was invited. Blackmore is a co-founder of DEEP PURPLE and wrote many of their most memorable riffs, including "Smoke On The Water", but he has not played with the gr...

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Ex-PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Says Debut Solo Album 'Was Meant To Be Listened To On Vinyl'

Lance Hall of WJSC-FM's "The Silk And Steel Power Hour" recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and DOWN bassist Rex Brown. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his first solo album, "Smoke On This": Rex: "I wouldn't say it so...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Recalls 'Vaping' With MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE

Chris Annunziata of 90.3 WMSC FM's "The Metal Teddy Bear Experience" conducted an interview with Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish metallers OPETH prior to the band's May 7 show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey with GOJIRA and DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT in support. You can listen to the full...

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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN Featured In Latest Episode Of ERNIE BALL's 'String Theory'

Ernie Ball's latest "String Theory" episode features former PANTERA and DOWN bassist Rex Brown. The seven-minute clip can be seen below. As the last of 26 grandchildren, it was through Rex's older sister that he was first introduced to rock music: THE ROLLING STONES, THE BEATLES, THE STRAWBERRY ALAR...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE On Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'There's No Point For Us To Consider That'

DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice says that "there's no point" for the band to consider a reunion with Ritchie Blackmore, explaining that he wouldn't be able to guarantee that every day with the notoriously moody guitarist would be fun. Blackmore is a co-founder of DEEP PURPLE and wrote many of their mo...

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Former PANTERA Bassist REX BROWN To Release 'Smoke On This' Solo Album In July; Lyric Video For 'Crossing Lines' Song

Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has set " Smoke On This" as the title of his debut solo album, due on July 28 via Entertainment One (eOne). The disc will be the first time in Brown's career in which he will serve as both lead vocalist and guitarist in a band. Everyone who pre-orders "Smoke ...