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GUS G. Pays Tribute To EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'He Has Done So Much For The Guitar'

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying that the legendary VAN HALEN axeman was a huge influence on him and millions of other guitar pl...

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How Should Pasadena Honor EDDIE VAN HALEN? His Son Has A Suggestion

Wolfgang Van Halen has commented on a proposed memorial to his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, in Pasadena, California. Last month, a City Council meeting was held in Pasadena where a memorial honoring Eddie was discussed. City manager Steve Mermell was directed to come up wit...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Didn't Take Online Hate Personally After He Replaced MICHAEL ANTHONY In VAN HALEN

In a new interview with Steve Baltin of Forbes, Wolfgang Van Halen was asked how he dealt with all the negativity he was subjected to online after it was announced he was stepping in for Michael Anthony on VAN HALEN's reunion tour with David Lee Roth. He responded: "I don't think it was a personal t...

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VIXEN Is Working On 'Really Powerful, Amazing' New Album

VIXEN singer Lorraine Lewis has confirmed to Metal-Net that the band has been hard at work on material for its new studio album. "Britt [Lightning, a.k.a. Brittany Denaro; guitar] and I write together through Zoom as often as possible — a few times a week," she said (see video below). "We've got som...

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PUSCIFER Unveils 'Fake Affront' Video

PUSCIFER, which recently released the critically acclaimed album "Existential Reckoning", has premiered a music video for "Fake Affront". The clip features performance footage from the band's recent record-breaking livestream event, "Existential Reckoning: Live At Arcosanti". The outing, which debut...

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Ex-JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY Releases Stripped-Down Version Of 'No Erasin'' From 'Traces (Alternative Versions & Sketches)'

In the fall of 2018, former JOURNEY singer Steve Perry made his long-awaited return with the release of "Traces", the legendary musician's first new album in 25 years. The LP's personal expression of love, inspiration and renewal resonated with both critics and fans around the world, thrilled to hav...

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COREY TAYLOR Shares 'Samantha's Gone' Live Performance

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has shared a live performance of his single "Samantha's Gone", which was captured during his groundbreaking "Forum Or Against 'Em" global streaming event at the iconic Los Angeles venue The Forum. Originally broadcasted on October 2, "Forum Or Against '...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Wanted To Call MICHAEL ANTHONY Personally To Ask Him To Return To VAN HALEN

In a new interview with Rod Ryan of the Houston, Texas radio station 94.5 The Buzz, Wolfgang Van Halen discussed his recent revelation that his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, had contemplated a "kitchen-sink tour" that would have included bassist Michael Anthony, as well as v...

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JUDAS PRIEST Still Does Not Own Rights To Its First Two Albums, 'Rocka Rolla' And 'Sad Wings Of Destiny'

In a new interview with "That Jamieson Show", JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke about the fact that the band still does not own the rights to its first two albums, "Rocka Rolla" (1974) and "Sad Wings Of Destiny" (1976),even though it's been four and a half decades since they were released. "We'...

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LIFE OF AGONY's MINA CAPUTO Releases New Solo Album, 'The Mones'

LIFE OF AGONY singer Mina Caputo has released a new solo album, titled "The Mones". Fans can check out the new record exclusively via Caputo's Bandcamp. After garnering a massive following as the vocalist for the world-renowned rock-alt/metal outfit LIFE OF AGONY, Caputo's honed a reputation for tou...

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TOMMY LEE Says MÖTLEY CRÜE's JOHN CORABI-Fronted Album Is One Of His Favorites: 'What A Great Record'

In a brand new interview with Australia's Riff Crew, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was asked about the band's 1994 self-titled album which featured John Corabi on lead vocals instead of Vince Neil. Speaking about the fact that CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars considers the LP to be one of his favoties from...

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TOTO's STEVE LUKATHER On EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I Miss My Friend More Than Anything'

TOTO guitarist Steve Lukather has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying that he misses his friend "more than anything." Lukather discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician in a brand new interview with Metal Master Kingdom. He said (see video below): "It's hard for me,...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Says His New Solo Album Will Be 'All Acoustically Driven'

DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie is currently in the studio recording a new solo album for a 2021 release. Unlike previous LPs "Elements Of Persuasion" (2005),"Static Impulse" (2010) and "Impermanent Resonance" (2013),which were written and recorded as a collaboration with LaBrie's songwriting pa...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Talks Possible EDDIE VAN HALEN Tribute Concert, Says VAN HALEN Will 'Never' Reform

Wolfgang Van Halen has told Entertainment Tonight that he and his family may eventually organize a tribute show in honor of his father, Eddie Van Halen, with proceeds going toward Eddie's favorite charity, Mr. Holland's Opus, which helps underprivileged students access musical instruments. Proceeds...

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KREATOR Is Working On 'Violent' And 'Evil' New Songs, Says FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ

KREATOR bassist Frédéric Leclercq has confirmed to Moshpit Passion webzine that the band has entered a studio in Essen, Germany to begin writing, arranging and recording demos for its next album. The follow-up to 2017's "Gods Of Violence" will mark KREATOR's first album with Leclercq, who joined the...