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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer MITCH MALLOY Returns With New Solo Album, 'The Last Song'

After several years as the frontman for the iconic rock band GREAT WHITE, Mitch Malloy returned to the studio writing and recording his new album, "The Last Song". The LP will launch with an exclusive, limited release collector's edition vinyl through a partnership with Sing. Pre-sales for the vinyl...

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GHOST Wins Swedish GRAMMIS Award For 'Impera'

GHOST was honored in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category at this year's edition of the Swedish Grammis awards (Swedish Grammy equivalent),which was held Wednesday night (May 3) at Annexet in Stockholm. The bands were nominated for their most recent releases, all of which came out during 2022. "Best...

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JOE PERRY Explains Why JOEY KRAMER Won't Take Part In AEROSMITH's Farewell Tour

In a recent interview with Byrd of 97.1 FM The Drive, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry explained why it's unlikely drummer Joey Kramer, who sat out the band's recent round of "Deuces Are Wild" residency shows in Las Vegas, will take part in AEROSMITH's upcoming "Peace Out" farewell tour. "His heart's i...

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JOSEY SCOTT Is Fine With SALIVA Carrying On Without Any Original Members: They Will 'Do The Honorable Thing'

In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT's Cameron Buchholtz, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) weighed in on the recent announcement that the band's surviving members will carry on as SALIVA following the death of the group's last remaining original member, guitarist...

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Watch: EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Suffers Leg Injury While Playing Basketball On MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt sustained a leg injury of some kind while taking part in a Rockers versus Average Joes basketball game aboard the Monsters Of Rock cruise on Tuesday, May 2. Video of the incident can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube channel Jimmy Adcock). At the end of the clip,...

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JON OLIVA Recalls Nearly Auditioning For BLACK SABBATH: 'I Would Have Been The Best Singer For Them Besides OZZY OSBOURNE'

In a new world-exclusive interview with Sakis Fragos of Greece's Rock Hard magazine, SAVATAGE leader Jon Oliva confirmed that he nearly auditioned for BLACK SABBATH almost four decades ago. He recalled (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We [SAVATAGE] were gonna break up after 'Fight For The Nigh...

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MARK FARNER Blasts GRAND FUNK RAILROAD's Current Tour: 'It Is Completely Dishonest To The Fans'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, has blasted his former bandmates for continuing to tour under the GRAND FUNK RAILROAD name, saying they are being "completely dishonest to the fans". This past March, it was announced that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD would celebrate the 50th anniversary...

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DEAD KENNEDYS Release Statement Regarding D.H. PELIGRO's Cause Of Death

The surviving members of the DEAD KENNEDYS have released a statement in response to a report from the Los Angeles medical examiner regarding the death of the band's longtime drummer D.H. Peligro. According to the report, which was obtained by TMZ and the Los Angeles Times, Peligro — born Darren Henl...

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ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CEO Says 'Odds Are Good' That IRON MAIDEN Will Eventually Get Inducted

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame president and CEO Greg Harris has addressed criticism from heavy metal fans over the fact that IRON MAIDEN has once again been snubbed from the Rock Hall induction. Even though artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their firs...

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RICHARD FORTUS On Setlist For GUNS N' ROSES' 2023 Tour: 'Hopefully We'll Shake Things Up A Bit'

In a new interview with Guy "Favazz" Favazza of the St. Louis, Missouri radio station KSHE 95, GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus said that fans may get to hear some different songs on the band's upcoming tour, which is scheduled to kick off on June 1 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. "Hopeful...

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Watch: LARS ULRICH Drum-Cam Video Of METALLICA's 'M72' Kick-Off Concert In Amsterdam

METALLICA kicked off its "M72" world tour last Thursday (April 27) at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Fan-filmed drum-cam video of Lars Ulrich performing the songs "Sad But True" and "Nothing Else Matters" during the concert can be seen below. In a recent interview with Consequenc...

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Watch: Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Performs Band's Classic Songs On MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

Fan-filmed video of former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes performing three of the band's classic songs, "On Your Knees", "L.O.V.E. Machine" and "Wild Child", on May 1 aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. Last year, Holmes completed seven weeks of radiation therapy in his ba...

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DEF LEPPARD Announces Most Intimate Show Band Has Played In Europe In 35 Years

In what will be one of the live events of 2023, DEF LEPPARD is coming home. On the eve of the band's biggest-ever European tour and the launch of new album, "Drastic Symphonies", DEF LEPPARD is set to play a one-off club show at the iconic Sheffield venue The Leadmill. The 850-capacity venue will be...

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Watch: COREY TAYLOR Kicks Off U.S. Tour, Performs Two Songs From Upcoming 'CMF2' Album

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor kicked off his short solo U.S. tour last night (Tuesday, May 2) at The Theatre at the Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. The performance included the live debut of two new tracks, "Beyond" and "We Are The Rest", which will appear on his upcoming sophomore solo a...

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NITA STRAUSS Announces 'Summer Storm' 2023 North American Tour With LIONS AT THE GATE

ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss will embark on a solo tour in late spring. The "Summer Storm" trek will kick off on June 13 in Nashville and wrap up on July. 14 in New Orleans. Support on the tour will come from LIONS AT THE GATE, the new band featuring former ILL NIÑO members Cristian Machado (...