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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts KISS For Allegedly Using Backing Tracks: 'All It's Doing Is Destroying Your Legacy'

In a new interview with Andrew Daly of Metal Castle, legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) was asked for his thoughts on his contemporaries using backing tracks in the live setting. He said: "I think it's become too much. I understand some groups need...

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TONY IOMMI Is Thrilled With BLACK SABBATH Mirror Gift: 'It's Fantastic'

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the finest band of them all? BLACK SABBATH! A special tribute to Brummie rock music legends BLACK SABBATH has been unveiled in Birmingham. And BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was a special guest at Velvet Music Rooms on Broad Street to see the unusual tribute fo...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says 'Publishing Discrepancy' Led To Shelving Of METALLICA's Expanded 'No Life 'Til Leather' Release

In a new interview with Guitar.com, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was asked if his reputation for being outspoken has benefited or hindered his career in the long run. He responded: "There's three sides to every story, right. There's my side, there would be the other person's side, and then there wo...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On Possible Tour With IRON MAIDEN: 'It's A Great Concept'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, JUDAS PRIEST's Ian Hill once again touched upon the prospect of his band one day touring with fellow metal legends IRON MAIDEN. He said: "It's a great concept. I mean, the trouble with IRON MAIDEN and ourselves is we're always busy, always do...

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BABYMETAL Releases New Single 'Monochrome'

Japanese pop-metal band BABYMETAL has released the official lyric video for "Monochrome", the second single from the forthcoming concept album "The Other One", due out on March 24, 2023. Last year BABYMETAL was "sealed" from the world after a successful 10-year journey. In April 2022, "The Other One...

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JETHRO TULL Completes Work On 23rd Studio Album

British progressive rock luminaries JETHRO TULL have completed work on the recording of their 23rd studio album, following swift on the heels of their critically acclaimed return earlier this year with "The Zealot Gene", their first LP in two decades. JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson comments: "We ha...

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KEEL, STEELER, RON KEEL BAND And Others To Perform At KEELFEST 2

Keelfest 2, featuring headliners KEEL, RON KEEL BAND and a tribute to/reunion of 1980s metal band STEELER, is set to take place March 18 in Nashville as the Saturday night afterparty concert for the 2023 ROCKNPOD expo. The event will take place at Bowie's, Nashville's premiere downtown venue for nat...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Unveiled As Bride On Singing Competition 'The Masked Singer'

FOZZY frontman and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho was revealed to be the contestant dressed as a bride on Season 8 of reality singing competition "The Masked Singer". Based on an international hit, "The Masked Singer" features celebrities facing off against one another with one major twist: each...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'So Happy To Be Nominated Again' For GRAMMY AWARD

Thrash metal pioneers MEGADETH cap off 2022 with their 13th Grammy nomination for "Best Metal Performance" for the song "We'll Be Back" from their new, critically acclaimed album "The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!" (UMe). "I am so happy to be nominated again," says MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine. "I...

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Two Members Of DISTURBED Went Through Divorces During The Pandemic

DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan spoke to Matt Bingham of the Z93 radio station about how the events of the past couple of years have affected the lyrical themes covered on the band's upcoming album, "Divisive". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In a big way. Obviously, with the whole wo...

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SKID ROW's SCOTTI HILL Praises Vocalist ERIK GRÖNWALL: 'He's An Incredible Talent. His Singing Is Amazing.'

SKID ROW guitarist spoke to France's Loud TV about the addition of Erik Grönwall to the group's lineup. The Swedish vocalist joined SKID ROW in January as the replacement for ZP Theart, who had been in the group for more than six years. Theart played his final gig with SKID ROW in February before be...

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Watch: NICKELBACK Plays First Concert In More Than Three Years

Canadian rockers NICKELBACK played the first of three intimate shows last night (Tuesday, November 15) to celebrate the release of their new album, "Get Rollin'". The gig, which took place at History in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, marked NICKELBACK's first performance in three years. NICKELBACK's setl...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On European Tour Cancelation: 'Financially It Wasn't Feasible To Do It Anymore'

ANTHRAX recently canceled shows in continental Europe as part of its fall 2022 touring activities, citing "ongoing logistical issues" and "costs that are out of our control." The pioneering thrash metal band had been due to play numerous shows across Europe following their run of dates in the United...

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Get Rollin'

People like to refer to NICKELBACK as the most disliked band in rock, but let's be real: Any band that can sell more than 50 million albums worldwide must have heaps of fans. The Canadian rockers are back with their tenth studio album, "Get Rollin'", which marks NICKELBACK's first proper release sin...

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PANTERA: Pop! Figures From FUNKO Coming Soon

The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has unveiled another one of its latest artist collaborations: PANTERA. Announced as part of Funko's 2022 Popapalooza (also styled as Pop!apalooza) lineup, the PANTERA Pop! four-pack features Pop! Philip Anselm...