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BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' In Paris: Video, Photos

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson signed copies of his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", on March 4 at Gibert Disc in Paris, France. Video and photos of the event can be found below. Dickinson will likely land his highest-charting solo album in the U.K. with "The Mandrake Project". The sing...

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JON ANDERSON And THE BAND GEEKS Announce First Two Legs Of 2024 North American 'Yes Epics, Classics, And More' Tour

Following the overwhelming success of their 2023 tour, Jon Anderson and THE BAND GEEKS have announced the first 22 shows of the 2024 "YES Epics, Classics, And More" tour. The tour begins on May 30 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Like the 2023 tour, the setlist will contain numerou...

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BLACK SABBATH's 'Paranoid' Surpasses One Billion Streams On SPOTIFY

BLACK SABBATH has joined Spotify's "Billions Club" with the band's classic song "Paranoid". Billions Club is a playlist first launched in 2020 which includes all of the songs on Spotify that have surpassed one billion streams on the platform. After the achievement, Spotify gifts artists the Billions...

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GEORGE LYNCH: DON DOKKEN Is 'Very Good At Lying And Using Other People's Abilities To Further His Agenda And Then Taking The Credit For It'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Hook Rocks! podcast, George Lynch was asked if he is still holding out hope for a new classic-lineup DOKKEN album happening somewhere down the line, featuring him, singer Don Dokken and bassist Jeff Pilson. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: 'Life Is Not Just Existing. Life Is Activity And Joy.'

In a new interview with Riff X 's "Metal XS", IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, who is quite the renaissance man — rock singer, pilot, business leader, author, international fencer, motivational speaker, radio host and more — was asked what he would say to people who are afraid of trying things or gett...

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Photos: BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' In London

Bruce Dickinson is taking part in a series album-signing sessions at HMV stores across the United Kingdom in partnership with Planet Rock. The IRON MAIDEN frontman is signing copies of his first solo LP in 19 years, "The Mandrake Project", at five stores. The events kicked off at the stroke of midni...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO 2024 'Rock For Ronnie' Benefit Concert To Be Held In Woodland Hills

The Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, California is the new site of this year's "Rock For Ronnie" concert in the park fundraising event, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund. Set for Sunday afternoon, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the cancer cha...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Explains Why He Turned Down KANYE WEST's Sample Request

Ozzy Osbourne has spoken to Rolling Stone magazine about the decision to refuse permission to Kanye West to sample an Ozzy song at a listening event for the rapper's new album in Chicago. West, who is now known as Ye, and Ty Dolla $ign hosted the listening party at the United Center earlier in the m...

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P.O.D. Announces 'I Got That' Tour With BAD WOLVES, NORMA JEAN And BLIND CHANNEL

Platinum-selling rock juggernaut P.O.D. — Sonny Sandoval (vocals),Marcos Curiel (guitar) and Traa Daniels (bass) — will embark on a headline North American tour this spring in support of the band's 11th album, "VERITAS", due on May 3 via Mascot Records. Also appearing on the bill will be BAD WOLVES...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Shares 'In These Days' Poem

Founding BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has shared a new original poem called "In These Days". Check it out below. Ward has released a number of poems in recent years, some inspired by the coronavirus pandemic and others celebrating the fall–winter holiday season, including Thanksgiving and Christm...

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JEFF PILSON On DON DOKKEN's 'Hostile' Comments About Former DOKKEN Bandmates: 'It Sounds Like He Has Sour Grapes'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson once again addressed some of Don Dokken's recent claims about who was responsible for most of the songwriting during the band's classic era and the alleged drug use that led to the lineup's split...

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POWER TRIP Announces First Official Comeback Concert After Singer RILEY GALE's Death

POWER TRIP has announced its first show since original vocalist Riley Gale's death. The band will perform at the new Goldenvoice punk festival No Values on June 8 in Pomona, California. Also schedule to appear on the bill are MISFITS, SOCIAL DISTORTION, IGGY POP, TURNSTILE, BAD RELIGION, SUBLIME, TH...

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FOO FIGHTERS To Perform At 'Power To The Patients' Concert In Washington D.C.

On Tuesday, March 5, FOO FIGHTERS will take a rare detour from stadium, arena and amphitheater stages to perform at a private one-night-only concert in Washington, D.C. hosted by Power To The Patients, a non-profit fighting for a more affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare system through t...

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JON SCHAFFER To Undergo Medical Procedure; Sentencing Delayed Until April

According to The Republic, a federal judge has agreed to push back Jon Schaffer's sentencing hearing until April 5 on medical grounds, as the ICED EARTH guitarist is scheduled to undergo an undisclosed medical procedure "with the need for a recovery afterwards." However, U.S. District Court Judge Am...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces Two New Guitarists For Solo Band, Southern California Warm-Up Show

Ahead of the March 1 release of his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", via BMG and the start of a four-month tour, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has revealed the addition of two new guitarists to his touring band. Swedish-born guitarist, songwriter and multi-platinum-credited producer Phil...