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MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST Announces New Drummer
Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker's MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST project has recruited drummers Simon Phillips and Bodo Schopf following the recent passing of Ted McKenna. Simon, who played on the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP debut album, will return as the main drummer on the upcoming second MICHAEL S...February 14, 2019
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'Doing Good' And Is 'Breathing On His Own,' Says SHARON
Ozzy Osbourne is "doing good" and is "breathing on his own," more than a week after the BLACK SABBATH singer was hospitalized because of flu complications. On February 4, Ozzy was admitted to the Keck Hospital of University of Southern California amid fears he could develop pneumonia, which is pote...February 12, 2019
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Veteran Tour Manager ROBERT 'BOB' DALLAS Dies
Longtime tour manager Robert "Bob" Dallas, who has worked with GODSMACK, LINKIN PARK, EVANESCENCE, SLAYER, SCORPIONS, MASTODON and EXTREME, among others, passed away on Monday, February 4. The news of Dallas's death was confirmed by his son, Robert, who wrote on Facebook: "I am saddened to say that...February 7, 2019
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Will There Ever Be A Full Reunion Of DAVID LEE ROTH's 'Eat 'Em And Smile' Solo Band? STEVE VAI Weighs In
Guitar legend Steve Vai says that the timing just hasn't been "quite right " for a proposed reunion of VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's solo band following the cancelation of their November 2015 performance in Hollywood. Roth's "Eat 'Em And Smile" reunion at the Lucky Strike Live more than three ye...February 7, 2019
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Listen To Snippet Of New HELLYEAH Song
HELLYEAH has released what appears to be a snippet of a brand new song from the band's upcoming album. The LP will mark the group's final effort with drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, who passed away in June 2018. Vinnie Paul died of dilated cardiomyopathy, an enlarged heart, as well as severe coronary ar...February 1, 2019
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Watch Pro-Shot Multi-Cam Footage Of DAVID LEE ROTH's 'Eat 'Em And Smile' Solo Band Reunion At 'Ultimate NAMM Night'
The instrumental members of VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's solo band reunited this past Saturday night (January 26) for a two-song performance at "Ultimate NAMM Night" in Anaheim, California. Guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette were joined by singer Jeff Scott...January 31, 2019
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ROB DUKES Looks Back On His Time With EXODUS: 'Towards The End, It Became About Business'
Former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes has admitted to Psychology Today that he was disappointed when guitarist and songwriter Gary Holt began playing with fellow thrash legends SLAYER eight years ago. While Holt did not officially leave EXODUS, Dukes felt that Holt's first priority was SLAYER, thus limitin...January 30, 2019
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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL Hopes To Release Debut Solo Album By The Summer
MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell has told Greece's "TV War" that he hopes to release his debut solo album by the summer. The disc, which has been in the works for more than five years, will include guest appearances by Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Chris Fehn of SLIPKNOT,...January 28, 2019
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Watch DAVID LEE ROTH's 'Eat 'Em And Smile' Solo Band Reunite At 'Ultimate NAMM Night'
The instrumental members of VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's solo band reunited last night (Saturday, January 26) for a two-song performance at "Ultimate NAMM Night" in Anaheim, California. Guitarist Steve Vai, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette were joined by singer Jeff Scott Soto...January 27, 2019
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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF is 'Putting The Finishing Touches' On 'Rock' Solo Album
METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof recently spoke with WSOU 89.5 FM, the South Orange, New Jersey college radio station of Seton Hall University. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's longevity: Kurdt: "For years a...January 26, 2019
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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Praises 'Judas' Producer JOHNNY ANDREWS: He Was Our 'Missing Ingredient'
FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho was interviewed by Full Metal Jackie on the January 20 edition of her "Whiplash" program on Los Angeles's 95.5 KLOS radio station. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the similarities between pro wre...January 26, 2019
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DIRK VERBEUREN: My Favorite MEGADETH Song To Play
In the video below, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren talks about Gar Samuelson and Nick Menza's influences on him and his favorite MEGADETH song to play. Said Dirk: "I discovered [MEGADETH] when Gar Samuelson was still the drummer. And he had a very unique style of playing that really stood out for m...January 21, 2019
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN: 'I Couldn't Take Another Member Leaving The Band Anymore'
Rock Hard Slovakia conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen prior to the band's November 13 concert at Incheba Expo Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On playing older, lesser-known...January 21, 2019
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BEAST IN BLACK Guitarist Says New Album 'From Hell With Love' Is 'More Like The '80s Style'
Laureline Tilkin of Tuonela magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarists Anton Kabanen and Kasperi Heikkinen of Finnish melodic metallers BEAST IN BLACK. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the writing process for BEAST IN BLA...January 21, 2019
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Drummer TED MCKENNA, Who Has Played With RORY GALLAGHER And MICHAEL SCHENKER, Dead At 68
Scottish drummer Edward "Ted" McKenna, who has played with THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND, Rory Gallagher, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP and Ian Gillan, has died at the age of 68. The news of McKenna's passing was confirmed on Facebook by a friend, who wrote: "For everyone who loved him, Ted died this mo...January 19, 2019
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