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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Would 'Love' To Work With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Again
Jeff Scott Soto says that he would "love" to collaborate with Yngwie Malmsteen again. Three years ago, Soto, who sang on Yngwie's first two albums, 1984's "Rising Force" and 1985's "Marching Out", engaged in a war of words with the Swedish guitarist over the fact that Malmsteen claimed in an intervi...April 2, 2020
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RICHIE KOTZEN On THE WINERY DOGS: 'If I Was Betting, I Would Say There's Gonna Be A Third Album In The Foreseeable Future'
In a recent interview with "Tunestiles" podcast, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He said (hear audio below...April 1, 2020
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Former ILL NIÑO Singer CRISTIAN MACHADO To Release 'Hollywood Y Sycamore' Solo Album
Former ILL NIÑO singer Cristian Machado has inked a deal with Chesky Records for the release of his new solo album, "Hollywood Y Sycamore". The LP, which is due in the fall, sees Machado abandon the screams and screeching guitars in favor of his eclectic Latin influences and transcendent bilingual s...March 31, 2020
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MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON To Release New Solo Single, 'Simple Truth'
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson will release "Simple Truth", the new single from his solo band ELLEFSON, in April, with all proceeds going to Italian COVID-19 relief. The track, co-written by Ellefson and vocalist Thom Hazaert, with Italian guitarist and drummer Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridi, wi...March 30, 2020
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ILL NIÑO Releases Music Video For 'Sangre' Single
ILL NIÑO has released the official music video for its latest single, "Sangre". The track, which was originally made available in January 2019, marked the band's first new music in nearly five years. On Thursday (March 26),vocalist Cristian Machado, lead guitarist Ahrue "Luster" Ilustre, rhythm gui...March 27, 2020
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ILL NIÑO Members Reach Agreement Over Band Name
The battle over the ILL NIÑO name appears to finally be over. Earlier today, vocalist Cristian Machado, lead guitarist Ahrue "Luster" Ilustre, rhythm guitarist Diego Verduzco, drummer Dave Chavarri and bassist Laz Pina announced that they "have reached a mutual, amicable and binding agreement" that...March 26, 2020
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BPMD Feat. BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH, MIKE PORTNOY, PHIL DEMMEL And MARK MENGHI: Debut Album To Be Released Via NAPALM
BPMD — the new heavy metal juggernaut featuring vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (OVERKILL),drummer Mike Portnoy (THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO),bassist Mark Menghi (METAL ALLEGIANCE) and guitarist Phil Demmel (VIO-LENCE, ex-MACHINE HEAD) — has signed a worldwide contract with Napalm Records. Th...March 25, 2020
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON And Some Of His Famous Friends Are Offering Free Music Lessons To Kids Displaced By Coronavirus
The David Ellefson Youth Music Foundation, the nonprofit started in 2018 by MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, has announced the "School's Out" initiative, providing free music lessons and one-on-one mentoring sessions via Skype from major artists to students stuck at home due to COVID-19 restrictions...March 20, 2020
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METAL ALLEGIANCE's 'Thrashing From The House Of Blues Anaheim' To Raise Funds For LOONEY TUNES Record Store
Two previously unreleased live songs from METAL ALLEGIANCE have been made available for digital download, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to pay the salaries of the long-running West Babylon, New York record store Looney Tunes during the coronavirus outbreak. "Pledge Of Allegiance" and "Can't...March 20, 2020
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STEVE RILEY's Version Of L.A. GUNS To Release Debut Single, 'Crawl', In April
Steve Riley's version of L.A. GUNS will release its first single, "Crawl", on April 20 via Golden Robot Records. The song is expected to appear on the band's debut album, which will be made available later in the year. This version of L.A. GUNS made its live debut last May at the M3 Rock Festival. T...March 19, 2020
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Pens Essay In Support Of Musicians Struggling During COVID-19 Outbreak
As more festivals, performances and concerts are canceled due to the coronavirus shutdown, acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto has penned an essay in support of artists and creators of every size who rely on paychecks from touring and live gigs to make a living. Soto, whose band SONS OF APO...March 17, 2020
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MANOWAR Films HELL & HEAVEN METAL FEST Concert For DVD/Blu-Ray Release
According to Summa Inferno, MANOWAR's concert this past Saturday night (March 14) at the Hell & Heaven Metal Fest in Mexico City was professionally recorded and filmed for a future DVD and Blu-ray release. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Manowar 02. Brothers Of Metal Pt. 1 03. Blood Of My...March 16, 2020
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STYX Postpones Shows Over Coronavirus Concerns
In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, STYX has postponed around a dozen shows that were scheduled to take place between March 13 and March 28. The new dates will be announced soon. STYX announced the postponement in a social media post earlier today. The group wrote: "Due to the curren...March 12, 2020
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MAYHEM And ABBATH: 'Decibel Magazine Tour' Canceled
Due to bans on gatherings in excess of 250 people in numerous states and cities, the "Decibel Magazine Tour" has been canceled. This year's edition of the "Decibel Magazine Tour" — featuring MAYHEM, ABBATH, GATECREEPER and IDLE HANDS — was scheduled to launch on March 13 in Denver, Colorado and conc...March 12, 2020
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MAYHEM And ABBATH: Seattle And San Francisco Shows On 'Decibel Magazine Tour' Canceled Due To Bans On Large Gatherings
Due to city-wide bans on gatherings in excess of 250 people in Seattle and 1000 people in San Francisco, the "Decibel Magazine Tour" dates in those cities have been canceled. The Washington state and San Francisco are banning large gatherings to help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, accor...March 11, 2020
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