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DUFF MCKAGAN Says Similarity Between 'Sweet Child O' Mine' And Any Older Song Is 'Complete Happenstance'

Former GUNS N' ROSES members Duff McKagan (bass) and Gilby Clarke (guitar) have both commented on speculation that GN'R might have taken inspiration from an Australian band while composing its biggest hit, "Sweet Child O' Mine". Australian blog MAX TV recently pointed out similarities between "Sweet...

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Video: THE PRETTY RECKLESS Performs Acoustically For WAAF Listeners

On May 12, THE PRETTY RECKLESS played an acoustic set for WAAF listeners in Boston, Massachusetts. A clip of the "Heaven Knows" performance can be seen below. Although THE PRETTY RECKLESS spoke not too long ago about taking some time out from the road to record an acoustic album, it now appears that...

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Ex-STATIC-X Bassist TONY CAMPOS On WAYNE STATIC: 'The Path He Went On Ended Up Costing Him His Life'

Jo Schüftan of Horns Up Rocks! recently conducted an interview with bassist Tony Campos (STATIC-X, MINISTRY, PRONG, FEAR FACTORY). You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static's passing in November 2014 after mixing a cocktail of Xanax and other powerful prescripti...

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DEFTONES 'Found A Different Way' To Approach Making New Album

"The Woody Show", which airs on the Los Angeles radio station ALT 98.7 KYSR, conducted an interview with DEFTONES drummer Abe Cunningham and bassist Sergio Vega at the Rock In Rio USA festival on May 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the progress of the recordi...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Singer Says There Are No Plans For Band To Work On New Music Anytime Soon

ALL THAT REMAINS singer Phil Labonte was recently interviewed by the Q103 radio station in Albany, New York. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if ALL THAT REMAINS has already commenced the songwriting process for the follow-up to this year's "The Order Of Things" album, Phil said: "Me and...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Wants To Raise Awareness About PTSD And Homeless Veterans

On May 8, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna was interviewed by Mike Hsu of the Worcester/Boston, Massachusetts radio station WAAF. You can now watch the chat in three parts below. Speaking about GODSMACK's new single, "What's Next?", which will include a military campaign to accompany the song's release,...

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LARS ULRICH On Release Date For New METALLICA Album: 'I Wouldn't Hold My Breath Or Skip Going To The Bathroom'

"The Woody Show", which airs on the Los Angeles radio station ALT 98.7 KYSR, conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich at the Rock In Rio USA festival on May 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about a possible release date for METALLICA's next studio a...

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BULLETBOYS To Release 'Elefanté' Album In June

BULLETBOYS are back and ready to tear the house down with first album of original material since 2009, "Elefanté", due on June 9 via Cleopatra/Deadline. According to a press release, "this long-awaited CD shows that the BULLETBOYS are unstoppable with their grinding hard rock. Singer Marq Torien's v...

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Was GUNS N' ROSES' 'Sweet Child O' Mine' Inspired By Early '80s Song From Australian Band?

Australian blog MAX TV has pointed out similarities between the GUNS N' ROSES classic song "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Unpublished Critics", a song by the Australian band AUSTRALIAN CRAWL. "Unpublished Critics", which was released in 1981 — six years before "Sweet Child O' Mine" — contains "the same...

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS Singer TAYLOR MOMSEN Doesn't Know If Proposed Acoustic Album Is Going To Happen

THE PRETTY RECKLESS appears to have abandoned its plans to record an acoustic album, explaining that they have been too busy touring to find the time to work on the set. THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen first talked about making an acoustic CD last year, telling a North Carolina radio statio...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Is 'Excited' About Upcoming 'Got Your Six' Album

Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody and drummer Jeremy Spencer at the Lazerfest on May 10 in Des Moines. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's forthcoming album, Spencer said: "We're exc...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: European Fans Still Connect With Rock Music As A 'Lifestyle'

HALESTORM was recently interviewed by Flounder of the Q103 radio station in Albany, New York. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about HALESTORM's recent headlining tour of Europe, the band's frontwoman, Lzzy Hale, said: "It was amazing. You know, it's weird to go over there and then you com...

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TONY IOMMI Is 'Flattered And Honored' By Release Of 'Great Lefty: Live Forever' Tribute Album

Tanzan Music and "Tony Iommi Fan-Tastic" team of Iommi supporters together with Facebook communities "Tony Iommi The Man The Master The Legend" and "Global Black Sabbath Convention" have released a compilation tribute in honor of BLACK SABBATH's true heart and soul, legendary riffmaster Tony Iommi....

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GODSMACK To Team Up With U.S. Armed Forces For 'What's Next?' Single Campaign

GODSMACK has selected "What's Next?" as the next single from its sixth studio album, "1000hp". A video for the track will be released soon. Speaking to the K-Rock radio station in Syracuse, New York earlier this week, GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna stated about "What's Next?" (see video below): "We ha...

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ROB HALFORD: Will There Be Another Great, Big Rock-Star Giant Like OZZY OSBOURNE And AXL ROSE?

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford believes that the rock scene is "thriving" but admits that the changes in the music industry have made it difficult for new artists to launch their careers. Asked if he thinks any of the newer hard rock artists have a shot at becoming arena-sized acts once the current...