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New STATIC-X Singer Will Perform 'In The Spirit Of What WAYNE STATIC's Vibe And Energy Was'

STATIC-X bassist Tony Campos says that the vocalist who will wear a mask in the likeness of late frontman Wayne Static during the band's upcoming reunion tour is a "perfectionist" who will "do the performance in the spirit of what Wayne's vibe and energy was." The North American trek, which celebrat...

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GEDDY LEE Explains RUSH's Longevity

During an appearance on yesterday's (Tuesday, June 11) edition of "Need To Know Bassist" on BBC Radio 6, Geddy Lee was asked how RUSH managed to stay together so long when a band like CREAM imploded after only a couple of years. "You look at CREAM and you look at Ginger Baker's temperament and the...

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Former STATIC-X Guitarist TRIPP EISEN Says He Was Involved In Making Of Band's New Album, 'Project Regeneration'

Former STATIC-X guitarist Tripp Eisen has confirmed that he was involved in the making of the band's upcoming album. Titled "Project Regeneration", the disc will feature the last recordings of the group's late frontman Wayne Static, who passed away more than four years ago. The rest of the band's or...

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HALESTORM Singer On Getting Vocal Lessons From KIX's STEVE WHITEMAN: 'He Taught Me Literally Everything He Knows'

HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale has credited Steve Whiteman with helping her learn to sing properly. Hale started taking lessons from the KIX frontman when she was in her mid-teens, and said he taught her proper breathing and vocal techniques to navigate the rigors of the road. In an interview with...

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STATIC-X Bassist Says AL JOURGENSEN Is Now Sole Guest Singer On Upcoming 'Project Regeneration' Album

STATIC-X will release a new album titled "Project Regeneration", featuring the last recordings of the band's late frontman Wayne Static, later this year. The rest of the group's original lineup — bassist Tony Campos, drummer Ken Jay and guitarist Koichi Fukuda — will also be featured on the album an...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Says First GUNS N' ROSES Reunion Show At Troubadour Was 'Nerve-Racking'

In a recent interview with Planet Rock, Duff McKagan spoke about what it felt like for him to step back out on stage with both Slash and Axl Rose for the first time in over two decades at GUNS N' ROSES' April 2016 concert at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. "I've gotta say, and I can't...

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CLUTCH Releases Cover Version Of WILLIE DIXON Classic 'Evil'

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have released their cover version of the Willie Dixon 1950s classic "Evil" (later recorded by CACTUS). The official lyric video for the track was directed by David Brodsky and can be seen below. CLUTCH's version of "Evil", which was mixed by Vance Powell, will be included on...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI Says KEVIN DUBROW Is 'Irreplaceable'

Michele from Long Branch, New Jersey radio station 107.1 The Boss recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On surpassing both Michael Jackson and THE POLICE on the charts...

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TOMMY THAYER Shoots Down ACE FREHLEY's Claim That KISS Couldn't Sell Out Madison Square Garden

Tommy Thayer has shot down Ace Frehley's claim that KISS couldn't sell out New York City's Madison Square Garden during the first leg of the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour. In a recent interview with Oklahoma's KATT Rock 100.5 radio station, Frehley said that it was "a sad commentary" that K...

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BURNING WITCHES Recruit SHADOWRISE Singer LAURA GULDEMOND

Swiss heavy metallers BURNING WITCHES have recruited Laura Guldemond, vocalist of the Dutch symphonic metal band SHADOWRISE, as their new lead singer. She joins the group as the replacement for Seraina Telli, who exited BURNING WITCHES earlier in the month. Guldemond made her live debut with BURNING...

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BIFF BYFORD Says 'It Was A Nightmare' Selecting The 40 Songs On SAXON's New Live Album

SAXON vocalist Biff Byford recently spoke with rock journalist Mark Taylor. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's forthcoming "The Eagle Has Landed 40 (Live)", which features 40 songs covering four decades: Biff: "It was...

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PAUL STANLEY Says 'It Will Take Some Time' Before KISS's 'Sonic Boom' And 'Monster' Albums Are Considered 'Classics'

KISS co-founder Paul Stanley recently spoke with Matt Bahan of the Peoria, Illinois radio station 105.7 The X Rocks. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On finding the time to write his new book "Backstage Pass": Paul: "It takes a...

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RED Releases New Single, 'The Evening Hate'

Grammy-nominated, RIAA gold-certified rock band RED has released a digital single, "The Evening Hate", via its newly formed Red Entertainment label with distribution for the first time from The Fuel Music into digital and streaming outlets globally. The song's accompanying music video and short film...

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YES Releases Documentary 'Yes 50: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' Ahead Of 'The Royal Affair Tour'

In advance of next week's launch of YES's much-anticipated North American "The Royal Affair Tour", the prog rock pioneers and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees have released online a nearly 40-minute documentary, "Yes 50: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow". This documentary is a teaser to the forthcomin...

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CARNIFEX To Release 'World War X' Album In August; 'No Light Shall Save Us' Video Available

San Diego, California-based metal outfit CARNIFEX will release its seventh studio album, "World War X", on August 2 via Nuclear Blast. The official music video for the disc's first single, "No Light Shall Save Us", featuring Alissa White-Gluz (ARCH ENEMY),can be seen below. The clip was directed by...