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BRUCE KULICK On His Upcoming Autobiography: 'My Journey Has Value' But 'I Don't Want To Write A Book To Slam People'

In a new interview with Marko Syrjala of Metal-Rules.com, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick spoke about his plan to release his autobiography. He said: "Yeah, I mean, actually, over 20 years ago — like 25 years ago — I started working on a book with a friend of mine in the industry. He wanted to wr...

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SEBASTIAN BACH On His Live Performances: 'That Headbanging Bulls***, I Cannot Do That Anymore'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Come On Over" podcast, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach spoke about the physical demands of his energetic live performances. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I've gotta dial it back physically, to be honest with you. That he...

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Watch: KERRY KING Performs In Calgary During First-Ever Headlining Tour

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band performed on Wednesday, January 22 at The Palace Theatre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. King kicked off his first-ever headlining tour a week earlier, on January 15, at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisc...

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SAVATAGE Drummer JEFF PLATE On Band's Comeback: Fans Have 'Been Beating The Drum For This Reunion For Years'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, guitarist Chris Caffery and drummer Jeff Plate of reactivated American progressive metallers SAVATAGE spoke about the band's upcoming 2025 live shows. Regarding how the SAVATAGE "reunion" came together, Plate said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

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Watch: NUNO BETTENCOURT Joins PAT TRAVERS BAND On Stage In San Juan Capistrano

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt joined PAT TRAVERS BAND on stage last night (Thursday, January 23) at the Coach House Concert in San Juan Capistrano, California to perform several tracks, including EXTREME's "Get The Funk Out" and Pat's "Snortin' Whiskey". Video of his appearance can be seen belo...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Opens Up About Panic Attacks He Was Experiencing At The End Of His Time With MEGADETH: 'It Was A Monster'

During an appearance on the January 21 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman was asked why he finally decided to open up about his time with the band — after spending most of the last two decades focusing on his solo career — while writing his au...

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Watch: METAL ALLEGIANCE Joined By ROBERT TRUJILLO, MARTY FRIEDMAN, GARY HOLT, ANDREAS KISSER, Others At Anaheim Concert

Robert Trujillo (METALLICA),Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (OVERKILL),John Bush (ARMORED SAINT),Doc Coyle (BAD WOLVES, GOD FORBID),Marty Friedman (MEGADETH),Gary Holt (SLAYER, EXODUS),Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),Jeff Loomis (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE),Mark Tornillo (ACCEPT),Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and...

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STEEL PANTHER Shares First Episode Of 'Feel The Steel' 15-Year Retrospective: 'From Cover Band To Writing Originals'

California metal maestros STEEL PANTHER have shared the first episode of a retrospective on their debut album, "Feel The Steel". The seven-minute video, dubbed "From Cover Band To Writing Originals", can be seen below. Says STEEL PANTHER: "You didn't think we were done celebrating, did you?! Join u...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN Says JOHN SYKES Was An 'Extremely Important Influence' On Him: His Playing 'Was Very Innovative'

During an appearance on the January 21 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman paid tribute to legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES),who died earlier this week at the age of 65....

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Talks 'Genuine' And 'Weird' Solo Career: 'I Just Want To Show All Sides Of Myself'

By David E. Gehlke Thirty years separate guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's two all-instrumental solo albums. Without belaboring the point, a lot has changed, many of those changes Thal can easily ruminate upon. What hasn't changed is the guitarist's ability to genre-hop like few can. Thal's 1995 deb...

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SAMMY HAGAR 'Clarifies' His Comments About Not Wanting To Tour: 'I'm Not Gonna Stop Performing Ever'

Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar, who is preparing for a nine-show Las Vegas residency in the spring, has clarified his recent comments about no longer wanting to spend any time on the road. Earlier in the month, Hagar told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hat...

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Rockers Pay Tribute To Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES

David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE),Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) and Carmine Appice (BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of legendary English guitarist John Sy...

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ANVIL Announces Spring 2025 U.S. East Coast Tour With DON JAMIESON And MIDNITE HELLION

Canadian metal legends ANVIL will embark on a headlining U.S. East Coast tour in the spring. Support on the trek will come from comedian Don Jamieson and MIDNITE HELLION. Tour dates: April 17 - Portland, ME - Geno’s Rock Club April 18 - New Haven, CT - Cafe 9 April 19 - Syracuse, NY - Song & Dan...

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Legendary THIN LIZZY And WHITESNAKE Guitarist JOHN SYKES Dead At 65

Legendary English guitarist John Sykes (TYGERS OF PAN TANG, THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, SYKES) has died at the age of 65. Earlier today (Monday, January 20),the following statement was posted on Sykes's social media: "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Competes In 'Circuit Européen Vétérans' 2025 Fencing Tournament

IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson represented Great Britain earlier today (Sunday, January 19) in the "Veterans" category at the Circuit Européen 2025 fencing tournament in Faches-Thumesnil. After winning the first round 10/4 against Denmark's Jeiner Simon, he lost in the next round to France's Jol...