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Ex-SALIVA Singer JOSEY SCOTT Explains Why He Had Initially Avoided Meeting Band's Current Frontman BOBBY AMARU

SALIVA reunited with its original singer Josey Scott for a one-off appearance on September 11 at this year's Blue Ridge Rock Festival at the Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Scott performed three songs with the group at the event, which also saw SALIVA play with its singer of the p...

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RICHIE FAULKNER: 'We're In Good Shape' With JUDAS PRIEST's Next Studio Album

In a new interview with RadioacktivaColombia, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We were very fortunate, in a way. Me, Rob [Halford, vocals] and Glenn...

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LIPS: Why ANVIL Will Never Record A Live DVD Or Another Live Album

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Bottom, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow was asked if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to record a live album or DVD. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I have no intentions of ever doing a live DVD. I honestly don't believe in l...

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BRIAN JOHNSON Says Meeting PAUL MCCARTNEY For First Time Left Him 'Tongue-Tied'

In a new interview with QFM96's "Torg & Elliott" radio show, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson was asked if he has ever met somebody famous that he was "in awe" of. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, that has happened, and it was [THE BEATLES legend] Paul McCartney. I didn't know...

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Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED And Wife NICOLE Announce Art Exhibition, Benefit Concert

Jupiter Island residents Jason Newsted and Nicole Newsted return to Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, Florida with "Like Mind", an exhibition showing their individual large and small-scale work. Curated by Janeen Mason and sponsored by First Republic Bank, iHeartRadio and Jupiter Magazine, the exhib...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Announces Debut Solo Album, 'Paragon'

Floor Jansen, best known as the lead vocalist of the Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, will release her debut solo album, "Paragon", on March 24, 2023. The LP showcases the Dutch-born singer's impressive vocal range and powerful voice on a diverse collection of pop-infused tracks and emotional...

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KISS Announces Final U.K. Tour Dates

After an epic and well documented 50-year career that has seen them rise to the pinnacle of rock 'n' roll legends status, KISS has today announced their final dates in the U.K. in 2023 as part of their farewell tour. Initially, the band's retirement was announced in 2000, so this now qualifies as th...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'The Idea Of Charging People Money To Sign Autographs, I Detest That'

During a "VIP Experience" question-and-answer session before W.A.S.P.'s December 9 concert at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California, frontman Blackie Lawless was asked how he initially felt about the prospect of holding meet-and-greets with W.A.S.P. fans for the first time ever on the ba...

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GENE SIMMONS Says He Hasn't Sold His Crypto Holdings Despite Market Drop

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons says that he has not sold any of his 14 cryptocurrencies since the onset of the so-called "crypto winter." Simmons addressed his fondness for digital assets while speaking briefly to Crypto HouseWife on December 8, 2022 at Sobeys Liquor Store in Royal Oak, Calgary,...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Says 'It Didn't Take Much Persuasion To Get' MÖTLEY CRÜE To Come Out Of Retirement

In a new interview with Rodrigo Altaf of Sonic Perspectives, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke about what it was like to hit the road with MÖTLEY CRÜE as part of this past summer's "The Stadium Tour", nearly seven years after the Vince Neil-fronted outfit played what at the time was being billed...

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STEVE LUKATHER's Son Marries JONATHAN CAIN's Daughter

According to People magazine, Trevor "Trev" Lukather — the musician son of TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather — has gotten married to Madison Cain, the daughter of JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain. The ceremony took place on Saturday, December 3 at The Houdini Mansion in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. The...

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LORDI Teams Up With German Musician, Comedian And Actor BÜRGER LARS DIETRICH For New Version Of 'Hard Rock Hallelujah'

Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI's two-month "Lordiversitour" across Europe is coming to an end this weekend, thereby closing the touring cycle in support of the group's latest studio offering, "Lordiversity" (2021). But before their new era begins with the release of their Atomic Fire Records label...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer TERRY ILOUS Praises New Vocalist BRETT CARLISLE: 'He's A Very, Very Talented Kid'

Former GREAT WHITE vocalist Terry Ilous and ex-DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch recently joined forces with the band ALL OR NOTHING, who feature in their ranks current GREAT WHITE singer Brett Carlisle, to record a new song called "Dead Or Alive". Speaking to Scott Itter of Dr. Music about the experien...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Says His '12 Drummers Drumming' Charity Auction Has Been A 'Huge Success'

For the second year in a row, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen and his Raven Drum Foundation have joined forces with an amazing group of drummers for their "12 Drummers Drumming" charity auction. Proceeds from the auction go to support Raven Drum's mission to provide trauma recovery and healing for ve...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Says DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Has 'Been In Chronic Pain For At Least 15 Years'

Last month, SKID ROW postponed its previously announced tour of Australia in order to allow guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo "the proper time to heal" from his "rescheduled neck surgery." The dates, which were originally slated to happen in December, will now take place in May 2023. Speaking to The Rock...