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LAST IN LINE's VINNY APPICE Says He And VIVIAN CAMPBELL 'Lock In Like A Bastard'
Drum legend Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) recently spoke with Jack Antonio of the "Do You Know Jack" podcast about "II", the new album by LAST IN LINE. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the origins of LAST I...February 16, 2019
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Reunited VIO-LENCE To Play Exclusive European Show At Belgium's ALCATRAZ HARD ROCK & METAL FESTIVAL
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE will play an exclusive European reunion show at the Alcatraz Hard Rock & Metal Festival, set to take place August 9-11 in Kortrijk, Belgium. The VIO-LENCE lineup that will appear at Alcatraz is the same one that will perform at the Oakland Metro in Oakland,...February 16, 2019
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Singer ANDY BLACK To Release 'The Ghost Of Ohio' Album In April
After 45 million YouTube views, 25 million Spotify streams and an AP "Song of the Year" award for hit single "We Don't Have To Dance", BLACK VEIL BRIDES singer Andy Biersack (a.k.a. Andy Black) has returned with "Westwood Road", the first track and video off his much-anticipated sophomore album, "T...February 15, 2019
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OF MICE & MEN Releases New Song 'How To Survive'
OF MICE & MEN spent much of the fall hunkered down in the studio working on new material with producer Josh Wilbur. They have stormed out of the gates with a brand new, battering ram of a song titled "How To Survive". Hinging on hard-hitting grooves and airtight riffing, the track snaps from viscer...February 15, 2019
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Watch PAPA ROACH Perform 'Elevate' At The Roxy
Last month, PAPA ROACH played a special run of five shows in its home state of California to celebrate the release of the band's 10th studio album, "Who Do You Trust?" The group closed out the run with three very special shows at the landmark West Hollywood venue The Roxy, presented by SiriusXM. Pr...February 14, 2019
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MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST Announces New Drummer
Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker's MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST project has recruited drummers Simon Phillips and Bodo Schopf following the recent passing of Ted McKenna. Simon, who played on the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP debut album, will return as the main drummer on the upcoming second MICHAEL S...February 14, 2019
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SEBASTIAN BACH Defends KISS Over 'Lip-Sync' Accusations
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has defended KISS against claims that the band is using pre-recorded tracks during its farewell tour. Ever since KISS's "End Of The Road" trek launched last month, there has been persistent online chatter about frontman Paul Stanley allegedly singing to a backin...February 14, 2019
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TWISTED SISTER's 'Blissfully Retired' Guitarist JAY JAY FRENCH Has 'No Desire' To Play Again
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French says that he is "blissfully retired" from playing music, more than two years after the band completed its farewell tour. In 2016, TWISTED SISTER embarked on one final trek, titled "Forty And Fuck It", in celebration of its 40th anniversary. These shows feature...February 13, 2019
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MICHAEL ANTHONY Was Contacted By VAN HALEN's Management Six Months Ago About Possible Reunion Tour, Says SAMMY HAGAR
Michael Anthony was contacted by VAN HALEN's management half a year ago about reuniting with the band for a tour, Sammy Hagar has revealed. A recent rumor has suggested that the original VAN HALEN lineup — including Anthony, who has not played with the band since 2004 — will reunite in 2019 for a ru...February 13, 2019
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Earns First Stripe On His Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt
According to Jiu-Jitsu Times, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was recently given the first stripe on his jiu-jitsu blue belt at Gracie Barra Spring Hill BJJ & Self-Defense, which is led by third-degree black belt Reggie Almeida. In a 2007 interview, Mustaine said he started training taekwondo in 1999...February 13, 2019
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PHIL DEMMEL On His Decision To Quit MACHINE HEAD: 'I Didn't Like My Job Anymore'
Former MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel says that he quit the band because he "didn't like [his] job anymore." The guitarist announced his exit from MACHINE HEAD in October, explaining at the time that he wanted "to step away and do something else musically." Phil, who first played with MACHINE HE...February 12, 2019
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'Doing Good' And Is 'Breathing On His Own,' Says SHARON
Ozzy Osbourne is "doing good" and is "breathing on his own," more than a week after the BLACK SABBATH singer was hospitalized because of flu complications. On February 4, Ozzy was admitted to the Keck Hospital of University of Southern California amid fears he could develop pneumonia, which is pote...February 12, 2019
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Celebrating The Life Of CHESTER BENNINGTON: A Photo Exhibit By JIM LOUVAU
In commemoration of the late Chester Bennington — best known as the vocalist for multi-platinum rock band LINKIN PARK — a special photo exhibit will take place on March 20, what would have been his 43rd birthday, at The Black Sheep Gallery in Burbank, California, featuring never-before-seen photos c...February 12, 2019
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GLENN HUGHES On Possibility Of New Solo Album: 'I Don't Think It's The Right Time Right Now'
Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, BLACK SABBATH) has told Guitar Interactive magazine that there are no plans for him to record a new solo album anytime soon. "I don't see it happening for a while, because I'm so busy touring," he said at last month's NAM...February 11, 2019
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist RICHARD FORTUS Offers Advice To New Bands: 'You've Just Gotta Work Harder'
During a question-and-answer session at the Gretsch booth at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus was asked what advice he would give to an up-and-coming band trying to get noticed. He responded (see video below): "That's a good one, because it's a ve...February 11, 2019
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