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QUEENSRŸCHE's WILTON And LA TORRE Say Touring With JUDAS PRIEST Was 'Seamless': It Was 'Really Awesome'

QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and singer Todd La Torre spoke to Pete Pardo of Sea Of Tranquility about the band's recent North American tours as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. Michael said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "JUDAS PRIEST was one of my influences when I was [in my] late...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'God Is Not A Genie In The Sky Waiting On Every Command From Every Human Being'

Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has once again urged his fellow believers to hold on to faith through disappointment, tragedy and loss, explaining that "God is not a genie in the sky waiting on every command from every human being." The 59-year-old musician, whose first wife Kyle R...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To JEFF BECK: 'We Lost One Of The Most Influential And Innovative Guitarists Ever'

OPETH leader Mikael Åkerfeldt has paid tribute to British guitar legend Jeff Beck following his death on Tuesday (January 10). The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, who rose to prominence with THE YARDBIRDS, died "suddenly" after contracting bacterial meningitis, his representative said. Mikael took to h...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I'm Not Interested In Doing Things Just For Money'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar told Fox News' Neil Cavuto in a new interview that his music and business accomplishments have exceeded his wildest dreams. "I've had so many dreams that I never dreamt, you know, come true," he said. "I, of course, all I really dreamt about was someday being a rock star...

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CHARLIE BENANTE Says ANTHRAX Has Been Working On New Album For Three Years: 'I Feel Like DEF LEPPARD'

In a new interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2016's "For All Kings" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been working on a record for fucking three years...

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GEOFF TATE On QUEENSRŸCHE's Biggest Hit 'Silent Lucidity': 'It's A Song That Is With Us At All Times'

In a new interview with the Igor Miranda YouTube channel, former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke about the touching ballad "Silent Lucidity" which originally appeared on the band's triple-platinum-certified album "Empire". "Well, it was a very popular song, and still is," he said. "I hear it all...

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GREAT WHITE's MARK KENDALL On First Show With New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: 'He Went Out There And Just Totally Killed It'

In a new interview with the "Mark 2.0" podcast, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall spoke about Brett Carlisle, who was officially named the band's new vocalist in October. Brett joined the group as the replacement for Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE),who sang for GREAT WHITE for only five months. Kend...

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ROBIN MCAULEY Releases Music Video For 'Feel Like Hell'

Frontiers Music Srl will release legendary rock vocalist Robin McAuley's new solo album, "Alive", on February 17. The official music video for the LP's second single, "Feel Like Hell", can be seen below. "Alive" sees McAuley's voice continuing to defy time and sounding as inspired and powerful as ev...

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TRACII GUNS Explains Decision To Narrate RANDY RHOADS Documentary Despite Late Guitarist's Family's Non-Involvement

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has explained his decision to narrate last year's "Randy Rhoads: Reflections Of A Guitar Icon", a documentary about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, despite the fact that the Rhoads family was not involved in the making of the film. Earlier today (Friday, January 13)...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Pays Tribute To LISA MARIE PRESLEY: I 'Wish We Could Have Hung Out And Rocked A Little Longer'

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has paid tribute to Lisa Marie Presley who passed away on Thursday (January 12) after suffering cardiac arrest. The only daughter of Elvis Presley is survived by her twin daughters, Harper and Finely Lockwood, 14, and daughter Riley Keough, 33. Presley was 54. E...

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Watch: ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA's JOURNEY Tribute Band Performs In Hampton Beach

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna's JOURNEY tribute band called BEYOND FRONTIERS (formerly JOEY BELLADONNA'S BEYOND THE BAND and JOURNEY BEYOND) performed on December 30 at Wally's in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Video of the concert can be seen below (courtesy of the KTVBOSTON YouTube channel). A yea...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Pays Tribute To JEFF BECK: 'He Could Reach Up Into The Stars And Make Magic With His Playing'

Former DEEP PURPLE and current RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has paid tribute to British guitar legend Jeff Beck following his death on Tuesday (January 10). The Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, who rose to prominence with THE YARDBIRDS, died "suddenly" after contracting bacterial meningitis, his...

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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY Releases Music Video For 'Devil Leather' From 'Ghostwriter' Solo EP

SEVENDUST co-founder, guitarist and vocalist Clint Lowery will release a new solo EP, titled "Ghostwriter", on February 17 via Dark Blanket Records. The five-track effort will be the follow-up to his debut solo album, "God Bless The Renegades", which came out in January 2020 via Rise Records. Clint...

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MÅNESKIN Shares 'Gossip' Music Video Featuring TOM MORELLO

Italian rockers MÅNESKIN have released their new single "Gossip" featuring a guest appearance by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello. Fierce with a rapid, infectious and hammering guitar hook, MÅNESKIN's latest offering continues to reaffirm the group's status as a genuine force in rock a...

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ALICE COOPER Announces 'Too Close For Comfort' April/May 2023 U.S. Tour

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper will embark on the "Too Close For Comfort" U.S. tour in April. Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will be available next Tuesday, January 17 (use code "SICKTHINGS"). Tickets go on sale to the general public next Friday, January 20 at 10 a.m. local time. "Too Close For Co...