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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Looks Back On 'The Darkest Moment' Of His Life

In a brand new interview with Songfacts, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke about the vocal injury he suffered 25 years ago after being stricken with a severe case of food poisoning from contaminated shrimp. "In 1994, my wife and I, with a few other friends, went down to Cuba and I suffered sev...

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SKID ROW To Start Recording Final Chapter Of 'United World Rebellion' Trilogy Next Week

Veteran hard rock group SKID ROW will enter a Nashville, Tennessee recording studio next week with producer Michael Wagener — who also helmed the group's 1989 self-titled debut and 1991's "Slave To The Grind" — to begin tracking the final chapter of the band's "United World Rebellion" trilogy. The...

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LOU GRAMM Performs FOREIGNER Classics With ASIA FEATURING JOHN PAYNE In Collingswood, New Jersey (Video)

Original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm performed some of the band's classic songs with ASIA FEATURING JOHN PAYNE on January 26 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, New Jersey. Check out fan-filmed video footage below. Last month, Gramm announced his retirement from performing as a solo arti...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI: I Am Not An YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Clone

Neo-classical guitarist Chris Impellitteri has dismissed suggestions that he is an "Yngwie Malmsteen clone," saying that he views himself as "much more of a child of players like Al Di Meola blended with a [Eddie] Van Halen and [Randy] Rhoads." Impellitteri first made his mark in 1987 with the relea...

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Musician Says He Has Right To Release Former JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY's 1991 Demo Recordings

According to The Blast, musician Phil Brown has responded to a lawsuit filed by former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry over the release of demos they recorded together in 1991. Perry claims that the songs were recorded on an 8-track tape recorder in Brown's garage and were never meant for to be heard by...

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BUCKCHERRY Recruits Drummer FRANCIS RUIZ

Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY have recruited Francis Ruiz as their new drummer. He joins the band as the replacement for Sean Winchester, who left BUCKCHERRY after laying down the drum tracks on the group's new album, "Warpaint". Ruiz has previously worked as a drum tech for such acclaimed drummers...

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ACE FREHLEY Joined By JOHN 5 For 'Cold Gin' Performance In Agoura Hills (Video)

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 joined Ace Frehley on stage this past Saturday (January 26) at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, California to perform the KISS classic "Cold Gin". Fan-filmed video footage can be seen below. After the show, John 5 wrote in an Instagram post: "...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Announces 'Empath Europe - Volume 1' Tour

Canadian heavy music artist Devin Townsend has announced the dates for the "Empath Europe - Volume 1" tour in November. The trek will follow the March 29 release of his new album, "Empath", via InsideOut Music. The full list of dates are as follows: Nov. 15 - Salle Pleyel, Paris, France Nov. 16 - Tr...

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NIKKI SIXX Says ACE FREHLEY Should Be Part Of KISS's Final Tour

Nikki Sixx says that Ace Frehley should be part of KISS's "End Of The Road" tour. The MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist made his comments after watching Ace perform Saturday night (January 26) at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, California. Sixx wrote on Instagram: "Went with @john5official to see @acefrehleyofficial...

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RIVAL SONS Vocalist On Working With Producer DAVE COBB: 'He's Just Looking For Authenticity'

RIVAL SONS vocalist Jay Buchanan and guitarist Scott Holiday recently spoke with Sweden's RockSverige. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether the band's surroundings influence the direction of their new album, "Feral Roots": Ja...

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OVERKILL Singer Says New Drummer JASON BITTNER Helped Band Do 'Something Different Within Our Own Mold'

OVERKILL vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth recently spoke with "The Classic Metal Show". The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's preference to release a new album every other year: Bobby: "You do this because you like to d...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Vocalist PHIL LABONTE On Heavier Direction Of Group's Latest Album: 'We Like To Throw Curveballs'

Prior to ALL THAT REMAINS' performance in Amsterdam on December 19, vocalist Phil Labonte spoke with FaceCulture. The two-part conversation can be seen in full below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On deciding to pursue music as a career path: Phil: "Some people have an...

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WARBEAST And RIGOR MORTIS Singer BRUCE CORBITT Dead At 56

RIGOR MORTIS and WARBEAST vocalist Bruce Corbitt died earlier today (Friday, January 25) after a battle with esophageal cancer. He was 56 years old. Corbitt began his fight against esophageal cancer in May 2017. He went through extreme radiation and chemotherapy treatment before they could attempt s...

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Watch Pro-Shot Footage Of METALLICA Covering SOUNDGARDEN's 'Head Injury'

Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA performing a cover version of SOUNDGARDEN's "Head Injury" at the Chris Cornell tribute concert January 16 at the Forum in Los Angeles, California can be seen below. Introduced by comedian Jack Black, METALLICA's four-song set also included two of its...

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IN FLAMES: First Trailer For 'I, The Mask' Album

The first trailer for "I, The Mask", the upcoming album from Swedish melodic heavyweights IN FLAMES, can be seen below. Due on March 1 via Nuclear Blast (worldwide, excluding North America) and Eleven Seven Music (North America),the 12-track disc reunites IN FLAMES with Grammy-nominated producer Ho...