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TED NUGENT: 'To Think That I Don't Qualify In The Top One Hundred Of Guitar Players In America Is Just A Stupid Lie'
In a recent interview with "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon", legendary rocker Ted Nugent was asked why he thinks he hasn't gotten the recognition that he deserves as a guitar player. He responded (hear audio below): "This isn't ego. I have an ego, because I have self-esteem, because I put my heart and s...July 4, 2019
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA: AEROSMITH 'Has Played An Enormous Role In Sculpting Me To Become The Musician I Am Today'
GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has paid tribute to AEROSMITH, crediting the legendary rockers with playing "an enormous role in sculpting me to become the musician I am today." Erna made his comments afer attending an AEROSMITH concert Tuesday night (July 2) in Las Vegas, where the iconic band is in t...July 3, 2019
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ROLLING STONE Magazine Launches Music Charts
What does it mean to be popular? That's a question that music fans and music makers alike have asked for ages — but recently with more urgency than ever before, as listening patterns in the digital age shift and splinter. There are now dozens of ways to tally listeners' music consumption, and stream...July 2, 2019
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SHINEDOWN Releases Animated Video For 'Monsters'
SHINEDOWN has unveiled an animated video for "Monsters". The track currently sits at No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart for the second week in a row and has amassed nearly 15 million streams. Animated by Toon53 Productions, "Monsters" explores the ever-present demons and self-sabotagi...July 2, 2019
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PANTERA: 'Vulgar Display of Power' 3D Vinyl Now Available
A PANTERA "Vulgar Display of Power" 3D Vinyl limited edition is available now for pre-order at this location. Officially licensed, each is hand-painted, numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity printed on the back. Created to capture some of the most iconic images in album art, this 3D...July 2, 2019
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BLINK-182 Releases New Song 'Happy Days'
Grammy-nominated California rock heavyweights BLINK-182 have released another new track, "Happy Days", from their highly anticipated new album via Columbia Records. "Happy Days" follows previously released songs "Generational Divide" and "Blame It On My Youth", which is currently top 10 at Alterna...July 2, 2019
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METALLICA, KISS, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Among POLLSTAR's Top-Grossing '2019 Midyear' Tours
According to the music industry trade magazine Pollstar, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, METALLICA and KISS were among the top-earning hard rock and metal tours of the "2019 Midyear" reporting period, which covered the six-month range from November 22, 2018 to May 22, 2019. In that time, KISS's initial No...July 1, 2019
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Inside AEROSMITH Museum In Las Vegas (Video)
America's all-time top-selling rock 'n' roll band AEROSMITH kicked off the second leg of its critically acclaimed Las Vegas residency, "Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild", on June 19, and to celebrate, they are allowing fans access to their museum showcasing incredible items they've collected over their ne...July 1, 2019
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WHILE SHE SLEEPS Frontman To Miss European Shows For 'Personal Reasons'
WHILE SHE SLEEPS frontman Lawrence "Loz" Taylor will miss the last few shows of the band's current European tour for "personal reasons." The British metalcore act announced Taylor's absence in an Instagram post earlier today. The group wrote: "Due to personal reasons, unfortunately Loz will not be p...July 1, 2019
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GWAR To Unveil Memorial Marker For DAVE BROCKIE
GWAR will unveil a monument to the band's co-founder and longtime leader Dave Brockie on Friday, August 30 at 2:00 p.m. in Richmond, Virginia's famed Hollywood Cemetery (412 S Cherry St, Richmond, VA). All are invited to the unveiling, and to a free party the next day, August 31, at the GWARbar (217...July 1, 2019
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DISTURBED Singer: 'We Still Feel Like We're The Young Band Fighting For Its Place In This World'
In a recent interview with Heavy Consequence, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman was asked what it feels like for his band to be headlining major venues like New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden. He responded (see video below): "It's still very surreal. I know that we're already 20 years into...July 1, 2019
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JOE SATRIANI Says 'Door Is Always Open' For CHICKENFOOT To Reunite
Joe Satriani says that "the door is always open" for CHICKENFOOT to reunite for more live shows and possible new music. The supergroup, which features the legendary guitarist alongside former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar, ex-VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Sm...June 30, 2019
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GEOFF TATE On 'Fantastic' AVANTASIA Tour: 'I Just Don't Want It To End'
AVANTASIA vocalists Tobias Sammet, Ronnie Atkins (PRETTY MAIDS) and Geoff Tate (ex-QUEENSRŸCHE) recently spoke with Japanese journalist Masa Ito. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On why Sammet invited Atkins and Tate to participate...June 30, 2019
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ANIMALS AS LEADERS Guitarist: 'We Roll The Dice On Every Song'
Prior to ANIMALS AS LEADERS' performance at this year's Download festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England, guitarist Tosin Abasi spoke with The Metal Tris. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what he's learned during AN...June 30, 2019
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TRIVIUM Guitarist On Band's 'Open, Creative Palette': 'Nothing's Really Off Limits'
Prior to TRIVIUM's performance at thus year's edition of Austria's Nova Rock festival, guitarist Corey Beaulieu spoke with Alice of Mulatschag TV. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On whether he'd like to contribute more to TRIVIUM's...June 30, 2019
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