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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL Diagnosed With Lewy Body Dementia, Announces Retirement From Touring

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell has announced that he is retiring from touring. "To my fans and friends, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road," Russell said in a statement. "After a recent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and multiple system...

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DEEP PURPLE's SIMON MCBRIDE Names 'Most Difficult' RITCHIE BLACKMORE Lick To Play

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Simon McBride was asked to name the most difficult part to play that was originally written and recorded by founding PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. He responded: "Most of it is actually not too bad. There's one little...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GREAT WHITE Performing On 'KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room' Stage

GREAT WHITE recently appeared on the KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room stage, the exclusive concert series featuring private interviews and performances. Check out the band's performance and interview with Matt Pinfield below. In an April 2024 interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, GREAT WHITE guitari...

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Here Is The First Look At METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD In Upcoming Dark Western Thriller 'The Thicket'

Tubi Films has released the first photos for its upcoming dark western thriller "The Thicket", which includes a role by METALLICA's James Hetfield. Check out the pictures below. Based on Joe R. Lansdale's novel of the same name, "The Thicket" will be released in theaters on Friday, September 6. Pete...

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KERRY KING On Announcement Of SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'I Was Very Surprised'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Kerry King spoke about the fact that SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows were announced just weeks after he told Rolling Stone magazine that a SLAYER comeback was unlikely. He said: "I was very surprised. I made my comments [about SLAYER being finished] bas...

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IGNITE Announces Summer 2024 European Tour

Orange County melodic hardcore five-piece IGNITE will embark on a European tour this summer. The band said: "Ready, set…go!!!! Our European summer tour 2024 is going to crush! We still have a few big shows to announce soon as well on this tour. We are getting really pumped for this!! "Our Kassel and...

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PEARL JAM Cancels Two More Concerts Due To Illness

PEARL JAM has canceled its previously announced concerts in Berlin, scheduled for this coming week. The latest cancelation comes just two days after the band called off its June 29 show in London due to illness in the band. Earlier today (Sunday, June 30),the Seattle rockers released the following...

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PEARL JAM Cancels London Concert Due To Illness

PEARL JAM has canceled its June 29 concert at London, United Kingdom's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Singer Eddie Vedder was suffering from vocal issues during PEARL JAM's concert on Tuesday (June 25) at Manchester Co-op Live after picking up an illness following the band's show in Dublin. Earlier toda...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Says It Was 'Illegal' For Metal Fans To Admit To Liking NIRVANA In Early 1990s

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has weighed in on the never-ending debate about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands off the radio and MTV, with album and tour sales plummeting. Speaking to the X5 Podcast, he said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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Watch: KREATOR's JÜRGEN 'VENTOR' REIL Performs 'Strongest Of The Strong' For TAMA Drums Germany

TAMA Drums Germany has uploaded video of drummer Jürgen "Ventor" Reil of German extreme metal titans KREATOR performing "Strongest Of The Strong", the second single from the band's fifteenth studio album, "Hate Über Alles", which was released in June 2022. Check it out below. Last December, KREATOR...

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GEEZER BUTLER Says OZZY OSBOURNE 'Desperately Wants' To Play One Final Concert

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler reflected on the band's "The End" final tour, which concluded in February 2017 in SABBATH's original hometown of Birmingham, England. He said (as transcri...

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GEEZER BUTLER On Possibility Of One More Original-Lineup BLACK SABBATH Concert: 'We'd All Love It To Happen'

In a new interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show, Geezer Butler was asked if there has been any conversation between him, guitarist Tony Iommi, singer Ozzy Osbourne and drummer Bill Ward about a possible final BLACK SABBATH performance featuring the band's original line...

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Watch: ANDREW FREEMAN Steps In For JACK RUSSELL At JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Concert

Due to "health" reasons, former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell sat out the June 8 concert by his current band JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE at the Feather Falls Casino & Lodge in Oroville, California. He was replaced at the gig by Andrew Freeman, a member of LAST IN LINE who fronted GREAT WHITE fo...

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APOCALYPTICA Announces February/March 2025 North American Tour With NITA STRAUSS

Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA have announced the "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2" North American tour, featuring support from guitar virtuoso Nita Strauss. The trek will kick off on February 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and will visit major cities across North America before concluding on...

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KERRY KING: 'Everyone Thinks SLAYER Are Getting Back Together, But That Couldn't Be Further From The Truth'

In a new interview with Total Guitar magazine, Kerry King spoke about the fact that SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows were announced just days after he revealed the details of his solo band and debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise". He said: "It caught me off guard too. Do I wish the timing was differe...