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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: It Was 'An Absolutely Ridiculous Honor' Being Nominated For A GRAMMY

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen says that it was "an absolutely ridiculous honor" being nominated for "Best Rock Song" at the 2022 Grammy Awards. Wolfgang, the 32-year-old son of legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, was nominated for his song "D...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: 'I'm Not A Great Leader'

In a new interview with Vikram Chandrasekar of Tales From The Road, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked what he has learned about himself while working on "Horns For A Halo", the debut album from his ELEGANT WEAPONS project. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's a g...

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NITA STRAUSS Says Her Fiancé Is Working On 'Incredible' Album Of His Own

In a new interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band, was asked if her fiancé, drummer and manager Josh Villalta is working on any other music-related projects besides overseeing the Nita Strauss brand. She responded (as tra...

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REPENTANCE Shares Lyric Video For New Single 'Buried By Fear'

Chicago, Illinois-based metal outfit REPENTANCE will release its sophomore full-length album, "The Process Of Human Demise", on August 4 via Noble Demon. The official lyric video for the LP's second single, "Buried By Fear", can be seen below. REPENTANCE guitarist Shaun Glass comments: "When we firs...

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Watch: SEBASTIAN BACH Takes Another Lighthearted Jab At SKID ROW's New Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL

Sebastian Bach once again took a lighthearted jab at his former bandmates in SKID ROW during his July 21 solo concert in Escanaba, Michigan. The 55-year-old rocker, who hasn't played with SKID ROW for more than two and a half decades, made a thinly veiled reference to the group's new singer Erik Grö...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Looks Back On His ANTHRAX Audition: 'I Had No Idea What I Was Dealing With Musically'

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna was interviewed for the latest episode of "The Kenny Aronoff Sessions", the podcast hosted by Kenny Aronoff, one of the most accomplished drummers in rock and roll history. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about his audition for ANTHRAX, which happened after...

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Watch: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Performs In Monterrey During July 2023 Tour Of Mexico

Fan-filmed video of Yngwie Malmsteen's July 20 concert at Café Iguana in Monterrey, Mexico can be seen below. As previously reported, Yngwie and Glenn Hughes will embark on a tour of the U.S. this summer. Malmsteen will perform his "greatest hits" while Hughes will play a set of classic DEEP PURPLE...

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JESPER STRÖMBLAD Says Some Of IN FLAMES' 'Soul' Disappeared After He Left The Band

Ex-IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad says that he and his former bandmates were "going in two completely different directions" prior to his exit from the group more than a decade ago. Strömblad, who quit IN FLAMES in February 2010 in order to continue receiving treatment for his alcohol addiction...

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DON DOKKEN Is 'Very Proud' Of Upcoming DOKKEN Album 'Heaven Comes Down'

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, Don Dokken spoke about DOKKEN's long-awaited new studio album, "Heaven Comes Down", which will arrive in September. The follow-up to 2012's "Broken Bones" will include a song called "Fugitive From Life", for which DOKKEN recently filmed a music video at th...

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Hear LED ZEPPELIN's 'Kashmir' Covered By Dancing Pop-Violin Sensation LINDSEY STIRLING

Dancing pop-violin sensation Lindsey Stirling has released her cover of LED ZEPPELIN's rock anthem "Kashmir" via Lindseystomp Music. Renowned for her unique blend of hard-hitting violin, electrifying dance, and contemporary beats, Stirling's interpretation of "Kashmir" pays homage to the iconic rock...

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ARMORED SAINT's JOHN BUSH On W.A.S.P. Tour Cancelation: 'To Say We Are Super Bummed Would Be An Understatement'

The eagerly anticipated second leg of ARMORED SAINT's North American tour supporting W.A.S.P. has been canceled due to extensive back injuries suffered by W.A.S.P.'s Blackie Lawless during the latter band's recent European trek. The North American tour will be rescheduled for spring 2024 so Lawless...

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Rockers React To Death Of Legendary Singer TONY BENNETT

Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Richie Sambora are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Tony Bennett. The legendary singer died earlier today (Friday, July 21) at age 96, according to his longtime publicist Sylvia Weiner. In 2016, Bennett was diagnosed w...

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SLASH On Possible GUNS N' ROSES Biopic: 'I Just Don't See It Happening Anytime In The Foreseeable Future'

Although Slash became a movie producer a decade ago when his Slasher Films released its first title, "Nothing Left To Fear", the guitarist says that he has no interest in producing a movie about the exploits of his band, GUNS N' ROSES. "I just don't see it happening anytime in the foreseeable future...

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DOLLY PARTON Releases Her Cover Version Of QUEEN's 'We Are The Champions'

Global superstar and recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Dolly Parton has released her cover version of the QUEEN classic "We Are The Champions". The song is taken from Dolly's forthcoming "Rockstar" album, due in November. "We Are The Champions" is the fourth song to be made available from "...

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MAYHEM To Release New Live Album, 'Daemonic Rites', In September

Norwegian black metal pioneers MAYHEM will release a live album, "Daemonic Rites", on September 15 via Century Media Records. The record is a comprehensive look at the legendary band's chaotic and intense performances from various cities around the world over the last two years. The album promises t...