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L.A. GUNS Drummer STEVE RILEY: EDDIE VAN HALEN's Death Was 'A Big Loss'

L.A. GUNS drummer Steve Riley has reflected on the passing of Eddie Van Halen, saying that the death of the legendary VAN HALEN axeman was a "big loss." Riley discussed his appreciation for the groundbreaking musician in a brand new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio. He said (see video...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Was 'Ready' To Retire From VAN HALEN And Clear Way For MICHAEL ANTHONY To Return

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Wolfgang Van Halen dicussed 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 vocal turns from both Sammy Hagar and David Lee...

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AVATAR Announces Unique Four-Part Concert Series

Swedish metallers AVATAR have announced a series of concert streams, "Avatar Ages - An Impossible Concert Experience", that will take place over the course of January 2021. The four-part concert film experience launches January 9 and will feature songs from AVATAR's celebrated catalog, starting with...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Breaks Down His 10 Favorite Albums

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford broke down his top 10 favorite albums, and explained how they helped make him who he is. Among the records included on the list are LED ZEPPELIN's debut LP (1969),QUEEN's "Queen II" (1974),THE BEATLES' "A Hard Day's Night" (1964)...

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Guitar Center To File For Bankruptcy After Announcing Agreement To Reduce Debt

Guitar Center, Inc., the world's leading musical instrument retailer, announced today that it has entered into a comprehensive Restructuring Support Agreement (the "RSA") with its key stakeholders, including its equity sponsor, a fund managed by the private equity group of Ares Management Corporatio...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Once Again Shoots Down 'Stupid' Rumor of VAN HALEN Reunion With Him On Lead Guitar

Wolfgang Van Halen has once again shot down a rumor that a new version of VAN HALEN is being assembled featuring him on guitar in place of his late father. Late last month, a rumor started to make the rounds via a Wolfgang Van Halen private group on Facebook that the VAN HALEN "camp" was discussing...

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ROB HALFORD: 'GLENN TIPTON Is And Always Will Be A Fully Integrated Member Of JUDAS PRIEST'

Rob Halford says that JUDAS PRIEST's Parkinson's disease-suffering guitarist Glenn Tipton "will always be a fully integrated member" of the band. Tipton was diagnosed with Parkinson's more than six years ago — after being stricken by the condition at least half a decade earlier — but announced in ea...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Was Considering Reunion Tour Featuring DAVID LEE ROTH, SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY

During an appearance this morning (Monday, November 16) on SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show", Wolfgang Van Halen revealed that his father, Eddie Van Halen, had contemplated a "kitchen-sink tour" that would have included bassist Michael Anthony, as well as vocal turns from both Sammy Hagar and David...

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LED ZEPPELIN's JIMMY PAGE Is 'Worried' About Concert Industry In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic

LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page has said in a new interview that he is "worried" about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected younger artists, particularly as it relates to the lack of opportunities to perform live. "It's such a very sad and desperate time and what this virus has done internationally t...

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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN Announces 'The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest' Solo Album

Anneke Van Giersbergen will release her new solo album, "The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest", on February 26, 2021 via InsideOut Music. Lyrically, and musically, the award-winning Dutch artist lays her soul bare with the most evocative record of her career — captivating song-stories told with acous...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Joined By DAVE LOMBARDO, BUMBLEFOOT, JASON MCMASTER For Cover Of AC/DC's 'Riff Raff': Video Teaser

ELLEFSON, the solo band of MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, will release its covers album, "No Cover", on November 20 via earMUSIC (Europe) and Ward Records (Japan). The effort will be made available in conjunction with Ellefson's revived Combat Records, which will issue the album in North America v...

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ROB HALFORD Counts His Blessings That He Is Still Able To Sing JUDAS PRIEST's Songs: 'It's Like A Heavy Metal Miracle, Isn't It?'

In a new interview with Mark Dean of Antihero, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked how he has managed to retain his voice, both in range power, when so many of his peers have struggled to do so. He responded: "I don't know, it's like a heavy metal miracle, isn't it? I'll be turning 70 next yea...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Covers 'Let It Go' From DISNEY Movie 'Frozen' (Video)

NIGHTWISH's Floor Jansen has released her cover version of the song "Let It Go" from the Disney movie "Frozen". The Dutch-born vocalist revealed that she got the inspiration to record the track through her three-and-a-half-year-old daughter Freja, who has been listening to it and singing it "for mon...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Responds To Accusation That He Is 'Leeching Off' His Father's Name For Solo Single

Wolfgang Van Halen has fired back at an Internet troll who accused him of "leeching off" his father's name in the weeks following the legendary guitarist's death. Two days ago, BLABBERMOUTH.NET broke the news that Wolfgang will release his debut solo single, "Distance", on Monday, November 16. Taken...

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COREY TAYLOR Plays Socially Distanced Show In Front Of 12 People, Calls It An 'Unbelievable' Experience

SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor played a private, socially distanced, secret show on November 5 in the Los Angeles area. Five lucky winners were selected to attend, with each winner also getting to bring a guest. The event was part of an effort to generate donations for the the Sweet R...