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RIKKI ROCKETT Says SLASH Was 'Really Pissed Off' He Didn't Land Guitarist Gig In POISON

In a brand new interview with the "Decibel Geek" podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked how Slash came to audition for the guitarist slot in the band prior to joining GUNS N' ROSES in 1985. "Slash we had known," Rikki said (hear audio below). "'Cause he was in HOLLYWOOD ROSE… So Bret [Micha...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON Defends LINKIN PARK Against Fan Backlash

According to The Pulse Of Radio, LINKIN PARK vocalist Chester Bennington has defended the band against the backlash caused by the pop direction of its new album, "One More Light". Speaking with Rock Sound, Bennington said that the group began writing pop songs even before recording its heavy 2014 al...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Releases 'End Of Earth' Video

"End Of Earth", the new video from Richie Kotzen, can be seen below. The song is taken from the ever-adventurous triple-threat songwriter/guitarist/vocalist 21st solo album, "Salting Earth", which will be released on April 14 via his own custom label, Headroom-Inc. Kotzen tossed convention on its ea...

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Next ASKING ALEXANDRIA Album Is Already Written, Ready To Be Recorded

Finland's Kaaos TV conducted an interview with ASKING ALEXANDRIA guitarist Ben Bruce before the band's March 20 concert at Pakkahuone in Tampere. You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On when ASKING ALEXANDRIA made the decision to split with singe...

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THE FERRYMEN Feat. RAINBOW Singer, PRIMAL FEAR Guitarist Joined By Drummer MIKE TERRANA

THE FERRYMEN, the new project featuring guitarist Magnus Karlsson (MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREE FALL, PRIMAL FEAR) and vocalist Ronnie Romero (LORDS OF BLACK, RAINBOW),has been joined by acclaimed drummer Mike Terrana (TARJA, RAGE, AXEL RUDI PELL, VISION DIVINE). THE FERRYMEN's debut album will be releas...

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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER To Continue Performing ACCEPT Classics For At Least Another Year

Former ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider spent the last year touring under the DIRKSCHNEIDER banner, performing classic ACCEPT songs for the last time. The trek, which was originally supposed to conclude with the band's North American run in January/February, has now been extended through the end of 2...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Says Upcoming Tour With POISON And TESLA Is 'A Celebration Of Integrity'

New England Concert Reviews recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. You can now listen to the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On DEF LEPPARD's success and longevity: Phil: "I think our work ethic and integrity were actually given t...

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STONE SOUR's 'Hydrograd' Is 'A Straight Rock And Roll Album,' Says Bassist JOHNY CHOW

STONE SOUR bassist Johny Chow has described the band's upcoming disc, "Hydrograd", as "a straight rock and roll album," explaining that it's "a little bit of a departure from previous STONE SOUR" releases. "Hydrograd" is tentatively due in June via Roadrunner Records. The disc was recorded at Sphere...

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GENE SIMMONS Pays Tribute To CHUCK BERRY With 'Johnny B. Goode' Performance In Cleveland (Video)

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons paid tribute to rock icon Chuck Berry last night (Saturday, March 18) by performing a cover version of "Johnny B. Goode" during his first-ever full solo concert in Cleveland, Ohio. "It's a very sad day today," Simmons said prior to launching into the song (see vide...

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Former GILLAN Guitarist BERNIE TORMÉ To Release 'Dublin Cowboy' Triple Album In April

Due on April 7 via Retrowrek Records, "Dublin Cowboy" is the new three-disc album from former GILLAN guitar legend Bernie Tormé, comprising a studio disc, an acoustic disc and a live live disc. Says Bernie: "I always wanted to do a triple album and also an acoustic album, and combining the two seeme...

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Ukraine's JINJER Releases 'Pisces' Live-Session Video

Ukraine-based, female-fronted "groove metal" band JINJER has released the song "Pisces" off its latest album, "King Of Everything", as a special live session video. Commented the group: "I believe we had this idea to record a new version of 'Pisces' when we first rehearsed the song with Vlad Ulasevi...

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ADRENALINE RUSH: Listen To New Song 'Stand My Ground'

"Stand My Ground", a new song from Swedish female-fronted rockers ADRENALINE RUSH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's second album, "Soul Survivor", which will be released on April 21 via Frontiers Music Srl. Following the successful release of the band's 2014 self-titled debu...

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Video Premiere: OVERKILL's 'Shine On'

"Shine On", the new video from New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest album, "The Grinding Wheel", which was released on February 10 via Nuclear Blast. The disc was produced by OVERKILL and mixed by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, ACCEPT)...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's JEREMY SPENCER To Make His Feature-Film Debut In 'Murder Hill'

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH drummer Jeremy Spencer will make his feature-film debut in "Murder Hill", a horror movie based on true events. The film, which also stars actor Tom Proctor from "Guardians Of The Galaxy" and "Birth Of A Nation", was written by Mark and Anna Casadei, who are also producing thr...

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MORBID ANGEL Frontman Says Upcoming Record Will Definitely Be 'A Death Metal Album'

Death metal veterans MORBID ANGEL are continuing work on their new album at Mana Recording in St. Petersburg, Florida with producer — and former MORBID ANGEL guitarist — Erik Rutan for a fall release via UDR Music. The new disc will mark the band's first release with drummer Scott Fuller (ANNIHILATE...