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THE BLACK CROWES' RICH ROBINSON Says Bringing Back Other Members From Classic Lineup Would Be A 'Money Grab'

THE BLACK CROWES guitarist Rich Robinson spoke to Australia's The Rockpit about his reunion with his brother Chris for a tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's classic debut album, 1990's "Shake Your Money Maker". Joining Chris and Rich in the new BLACK CROWES lineup are returning bass...

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JINJER Singer Felt 'Creatively Paralyzed' After Start Of Russia's War In Ukraine

Bassist Eugene Abdukhanov and frontwoman Tatiana Shmayluk of Ukrainian modern metallers JINJER were interviewed by Oran O'Beirne of Bloodstock TV at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival in August. Asked if the war in Ukraine has served as powerful surge of cathartic inspiration for any of their...

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ZAKK WYLDE Says He Has Yet To Learn How To Play PANTERA Songs For Upcoming Tour

Zakk Wylde has once again said that he is "honored" to take part in the upcoming PANTERA tour. In July, it was reported that Wylde and ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, along with PANTERA's surviving members, singer Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, will tour as PANTERA, headlining a number of ma...

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ANVIL's LIPS: 'Being Able To Put Music Out For A Lifetime Is Success'

In a new interview with the uInterview channel, ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow spoke about what keeps him and his bandmates motivated to continue making new music more than 40 years after the group's formation. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The motive is not to make millions and...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Is Already Working On Follow-Up To 'Digital Noise Alliance', Says TODD LA TORRE

During an appearance on the October 11 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre, who joined the band a decade ago as the replacement for original vocalist Geoff Tate, was asked if he feels like has been fully accepted as the singer of QUEENSRŸCHE afte...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members ELLEFSON, YOUNG And POLAND Bring 'Kings Of Thrash' Tour To Las Vegas

Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jeff Young (guitar) played the third show of the KINGS OF THRASH "The MEGA Years" tour last night (Friday, October 14) at The Space in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were joined at the concert for several songs by another former MEGADETH member, Chris Polan...

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Watch HELLOWEEN Perform In Sofia, Bulgaria During Fall 2022 European Tour

Fan-filmed video of HELLOWEEN's October 13 concert at Arena Armeec Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria can be seen below (courtesy of Bernd J. Schuster's YouTube channel). As previously reported, HELLOWEEN will embark on the "United Forces" tour of North America in May 2023. Support on the 13-date trek will co...

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Watch: TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS And SIMON WRIGHT Perform RONNIE JAMES DIO And JUDAS PRIEST Classics At METAL GODS Tour Kickoff

METAL GODS, described as the ultimate ode to JUDAS PRIEST and DIO featuring Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, KK'S PRIEST) and Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO),kicked off its Australian tour last night (Friday, October 14) in Brisbane. The METAL GODS band also features the talents of James Mor...

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K.K. DOWNING Confirms He Will Perform With JUDAS PRIEST At ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

K.K. Downing has confirmed to Ultimate Classic Rock that he will perform with JUDAS PRIEST at the band's upcoming Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. "I think we've probably got eight or nine minutes," he said. "I'm not even going to be able to break a sweat. The main thing is to represen...

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Ex-L.A. GUNS Bassist KELLY NICKELS Doesn't Want To Say Anything Negative About PHIL LEWIS And TRACII GUNS

RILEY'S L.A. GUNS bassist Kelly Nickels, who was a member of L.A. GUNS' "classic" incarnation, spoke to Waste Some Time With Jason Green about the out-of-court resolution which was reached in April 2021 in the legal dispute over the rights to the L.A. GUNS name. Under the terms of the settlement agr...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Says Scientology Has Been 'Incredibly Helpful' To Him: 'I've Been There For Over 50 Years'

Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who is an avowed member of the Church Of Scientology, was asked in a new interview with The SDR Show to name the "biggest misconception" with the general public about the religion which was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABB...

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See Trailer For Expanded Re-Release Of LED ZEPPELIN's 'Five Glorious Nights' Book Celebrating Appearance At Earls Court

Rufus Publications has shared a trailer for the upcoming re-release of the "Led Zeppelin Five Glorious Nights" book by Dave Lewis. This new edition is available in two editions: a new 250mm square hardback format in a luxury, printed slipcase for a special pre-order price £69 and an epic leather-and...

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HALESTORM And LIT Drummers Launch 'Aggressive' New Band KEMIKALFIRE

HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale spoke to the "Thunder Underground" podcast about KEMIKALFIRE, the side project he recently launched with LIT drummer Taylor Carroll. Regarding how the new band came together, Arejay said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Taylor and I are] old friends. I've known h...

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Watch: QUEENSRŸCHE Performs Two New Songs Live For First Time At Fall 2022 Tour Kickoff

QUEENSRŸCHE kicked off its fall 2022 U.S. tour as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST last night (Thursday, October 13) at Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. Queen Of The Reich 02. Warning 03. En Force 04. NM...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Performs 'Genocide' Live For First Time In Four Decades At Fall 2022 Tour Kickoff

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST kicked off the fall 2022 leg of their "50 Heavy Metal Years" tour last night (Thursday, October 13) at Toyota Presents the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. The Hellion (on tape) / Ele...