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KINGDOM COME Bassist JOHNNY B. FRANK: JAMES KOTTAK Was 'A Closet Drinker' Who 'Would Deny That He Was An Alcoholic'

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, KINGDOM COME bassist Johnny B. Frank reflected on the passing of the band's drummer James Kottak. Kottak, who also played with the SCORPIONS for 20 years, died on January 9 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 61 years old. No cause of death...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On His Upcoming Solo Tour: 'We're Gonna Be Sold Out In Most Places In Europe'

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the stripped-down nature of the upcoming tour in support of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we're doing a m...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN On Losing His Arm In 1984 Car Accident: 'I Honestly Thought That Was It' For My Drumming Career

During an appearance on "The Greg Hill Show", DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked if he thought he was done playing drums when he famously lost his left arm to amputation after a near-fatal auto accident in England in 1984. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I did. I honestly though...

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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Teams Up With DIRE STRAITS' MARK KNOPFLER For New Six-Part Documentary Series

AC/DC's Brian Johnson and DIRE STRAITS' Mark Knopfler have teamed up for a new six-part documentary series, "Johnson And Knopfler's Music Legends". Audiences will be treated to a joyous journey through decades of music with exclusive access to a series of once-in-a-lifetime meetings, interviews and...

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SOULFLY To Return To 'Big-Groove Tribal Sound' On Upcoming Album

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", SOULFLY leader Max Cavalera was asked if guitarist Mike DeLeon, who has been touring with the band for more than a year, will be featured on the next SOULFLY studio album. Max responded (as transcribed...

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Sequel To Iconic Mockumentary 'Spinal Tap' Starts Filming In New Orleans

According to Variety, the sequel to the iconic mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" is now in production in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rob Reiner has returned to direct and write, and original stars/writers Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are reprising their roles as Nigel Tufnel, Davi...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Takes You Behind The Scenes Of Filming Of 'Looking Inside' VR Concert

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of "Avenged Sevenfold VR Concert: Looking Inside" is available below. Exclusively available to AmazeVR Concert app, the 26-minute VR concert features some of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's iconic hits, "Hail To The King" and "Nightmare", as well as new fan favorites from...

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ZAKK WYLDE On His Involvement With Reformed PANTERA: 'I'm Honored Every Night'

In a new interview with Rock Feed, Zakk Wylde was asked about his involvement with the reformed PANTERA, in which he is joined by the band's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. The guitarist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.N...

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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Biopic Still In Development: 'I Wanna Be Alive To F***ing See It', He Says

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have confirmed that they their upcoming biopic is currently in development. It was reported by Variety back in October 2021 that Ozzy and Sharon had partnered with Sony Pictures and Polygram Entertainment for the film, which will focus on the love story between the BLACK SAB...

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MICK MARS Says Actor Who Played Him In MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Dirt' Movie Pulled Off The Part 'Pretty Well'

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has praised the actor who played him in the 2019 biopic "The Dirt", saying "he pulled it off pretty well." Iwan Rheon ("Game Of Thrones") plays Mars in the movie. "The Dirt" also stars Daniel Webber ("The Punisher") as singer Vince Neil, Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Celebrates Worldwide Chart Success Of 'The Mandrake Project'

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson's brand-new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", has become a global smash hit, with huge chart success already announced across Europe and further major worldwide chart positions to follow this week. In Germany and Sweden, Bruce has topped the album charts, while i...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On His Upcoming Solo Tour: 'This Is Not About Monsters And Scenery And Pyrotechnics'

In a new interview with France 3, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the stripped-down nature of the upcoming tour in support of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'The Mandrake Project', the album, it's unbelievable how it's doi...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Says His Prostate Cancer 'Is Under Control And Being Treated'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett was asked about his health, having recently completed radiation treatment for prostate cancer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything's not bad. I can't say I'm a hundred p...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Reconnecting With MICHAEL ANTHONY: 'It Was Like A Family Reunion'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Wolfgang Van Halen once again spoke about what it was like to reconnect with former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony at MAMMOTH WVH's December 8, 2023 concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. The MAMMOTH WVH leader, who replaced Anthony in VAN HALEN, said: "Oh, i...

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BON SCOTT Film Won't Be A Biopic, Producers Clarify

The producers of the recently announced Bon Scott film "The Kid From Harvest Road" have released a statement to clarify that the movie will not be a biopic. The film, which is being produced by HALO Films and Protocol Pictures, intends to depict and "re-imagine" the early life of the late AC/DC sing...