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ACE FREHLEY: TOMMY THAYER Is 'Just A Guy Up There Copying Me'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has dismissed his replacement, Tommy Thayer, as "just a guy up there copying me," and has insisted that new KISS fans are unaware that Ace is no longer in the group. During an interview for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON On Post-TATE Songwriting Process: 'All That Underlying Tension Is Gone'

"Totally Driven Radio", the weekly radio podcast heard live every Thursday night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST time on the Totally Driven Entertainment Radio Network, recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE and SOULBENDER guitarist Michael Wilton. You can now listen to the chat below. (Note: W...

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LEAVES' EYES Singer LIV KRISTINE: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Vervain' Solo Album

A five-minute preview of the songs that will appear on "Vervain", the fifth solo album from Norwegian singer Liv Kristine (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY),is available below. "Vervain" will be released on November 4 in North America and October 27 in Europe via Napalm Records. The CD was once...

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ACE FREHLEY On His Touring Plans: 'It All Depends On What The Promoters Are Willing To Pay'

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is still unsure if he will embark on a major tour in support of his recently released solo album, "Space Invader", saying that his schedule will be dictated by simple economics. During an interview for VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "...

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DORO PESCH To Guest On LIV KRISTINE's New Solo Album 'Vervain'

Norwegian singer Liv Kristine (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) will release her fifth solo album, "Vervain", on November 4 in North America via Napalm Records. The CD was once again recorded at Mastersound Studio in Steinheim, Germany — the facility owned by Liv's husband, Alexander Krull (ATRO...

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BLACK VEIL BRIDES' ANDY BIERSACK: 'If Someone Enjoys Our Music, Then I'm On Their Team'

Andy Biersack and Christian Coma of Los Angeles theatrical rockers BLACK VEIL BRIDES spoke to UK's TeamRock Radio about the early reactions to the band's forthcoming fourth, self-titled album, which is due on October 28 via Lava/Republic. "It's been nearly half a decade of hearing that, 'You're the...

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QUEENSRŸCHE 'Deep Into The Writing Mode' For Next Studio Album

QUEENSRŸCHE's Scott Rockenfield spoke to Gary Graff of Billboard.com about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next studio album following the settlement agreement between the band and its former lead singer, Geoff Tate, over the rights to the QUEENSRŸCHE name which gave the moni...

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ARJEN LUCASSEN And ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Join Forces In THE GENTLE STORM

THE GENTLE STORM, the collaboration between AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen and former THE GATHERING singer Anneke Van Giersbergen, will release its debut album in early 2015. The effort will be "an epic concept double album" and "a combination of classical meets metal and acoustic folk," according...

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SWEET/LYNCH Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, GEORGE LYNCH: Lyric Video For 'September' Song

The official lyric video for the song "September" from SWEET/LYNCH — the new band featuring guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER, legendary guitarist George Lynch (T&N, DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer...

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EXTREME/Ex-VAN HALEN Singer GARY CHERONE To Release New HURTSMILE Album 'Retrogrenade' Next Month

HURTSMILE, the band led by the third VAN HALEN frontman, Gary Cherone (also of EXTREME),who took over when Sammy Hagar left the group (or was fired, depending on whom you ask) in 1996, will release its sophomore album, "Retrogrenade", in North America on October 7 via Cherone's own Slipkid Records....

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QUEENSRŸCHE Has '14 To 15 Songs' Ready For Next Album

On August 31, J.R. Straus conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE and SOULBENDER guitarist Michael Wilton at Farm Rock in Wauconda, Illinois. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the progress of the songwriting sessions for QUEENSRŸCHE's follow-up to last year's self-titled album, tentat...

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EVERGREY's TOM S. ENGLUND, JOHAN NIEMANN Discuss 'Hymns For The Broken' Album With MetalTalk (Video)

MetalTalk's Mark Taylor recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Tom S. Englund and bassist Johan Niemann of Swedish metallers EVERGREY. You can now watch the chat below. EVERGREY's new album, "Hymns For The Broken", will be released on September 26 in Europe and September 30 in the U...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says POISON Is 'Throwing Around' Touring Ideas For Next Year

Episode 246 of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) features an interview with POISON and DEVIL CITY ANGELS drummer Rikki Rockett. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether there are any plans for POISON...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Says 'It's Really Sad' He Hasn't Spoken To VAN HALEN Brothers In 10 Years

Former VAN HALEN and current CHICKENFOOT bassist Michael Anthony was interviewed on the September 3 edition of New York radio personality and VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk's podcast, "Eddie Trunk Podcast". You can now listen to the chat at this location. A few excerpts follow (tr...

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EVERGREY's JOHAN NIEMANN Says 'Hymns For The Broken' Is A 'Very Personal And Intense Record'

Raymond Westland of The Midlands Rocks recently conducted an interview with bassist Johan Niemann of Swedish metallers EVERGREY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Midlands Rocks: Things haven't been easy for EVERGREY in the last couple of years. What happened? Johan: For starters,...