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GREAT WHITE Guitarist MARK KENDALL On Band's Late Singer JACK RUSSELL: 'We Had So Many Special Moments' Together

In a new interview with Mark Strigl, GREAT WHITE guitarist Mark Kendall opened up about last year's passing of the band's original singer, Jack Russell. Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Jack and I were connected at the hip for our whole career. There was no hatred or anything. It was...

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KEVIN CRONIN: Why I Can't Tour As REO SPEEDWAGON Anymore

Kevin Cronin, the iconic voice and writer behind REO SPEEDWAGON's greatest hits, spoke to the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with rock and roll comedian Dean Delray about his upcoming "Brotherhood Of Rock" tour with STYX during which he will perform REO SPEEDWAGON's 1980 album "Hi Infidelity" in its en...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY On Biggest Differences Between His Playing Style And That Of MIKE MANGINI

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked how he feels about performing the song "Barstool Warrior" during the band's 40th-anniversary tour even though the track was originally written and recorded with ex-DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini. Portnoy, who r...

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DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE: 'When You're A Progressive Band, You Have The Freedom Of Going Anywhere You Wanna Go Musically'

In a new interview with Belgian Jasper, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie spoke about his band's status as one of the leaders of the so-called "progressive metal" genre. Asked what, in his opinion, it means to be a "progressive metal" band, James said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you'...

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IAN ANDERSON Reflects On TONY IOMMI's Brief Stint With JETHRO TULL: 'Everything Worked Out Fine'

In a new interview with Jonathan Clarke, host of "Out Of The Box" on Q104.3, New York's classic rock station, Ian Anderson reflected on Tony Iommi's sole appearance with JETHRO TULL, which took place in December 1968 for the filming of THE ROLLING STONES' film "Rock And Roll Circus". At that time, J...

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STYX's 'The Grand Illusion' And REO SPEEDWAGON's 'Hi Infidelity' Albums To Be Performed In Their Entirety On Spring/Summer 2025 Tour

Legendary rockers STYX and Kevin Cronin, the iconic voice and writer behind REO SPEEDWAGON's greatest hits, recently wrapped up hugely successful sold-out residencies at The Venetian Theatre. For the first time in their 50-plus-year career in Las Vegas, Nevada, STYX performed 1977's "The Grand Illus...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'When I Was A Kid, I Was A Huge ULI JON ROTH Fan'

In a new interview with American Musical Supply, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman spoke about the importance of younger guitar players developing their own sound and style. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I think hopefully what I say is an important piece of advice. I th...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Share New Single 'Love That'll Never Be'

THE DEAD DAISIES have released a new single, "Love That'll Never Be". The song came together while the band was working on songs for what became their latest album "Light 'Em Up". THE DEAD DAISIES frontman John Corabi and producer and songwriter-for-hire Marti Frederiksen had started working on the...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And BILLY MORRISON Release Re-Recorded Version Of 2015 Collaborative Song 'Gods Of Rock N Roll'

On the heels of the tremendous success of "The Morrison Project" and No. 1 song "Crack Cocaine", rock guitarist Billy Morrison and Ozzy Osbourne release an epic new single "Gods Of Rock N Roll" today, Valentine's Day, through TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group. Fans got their first listen w...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Shares Music Video For 'To Live Again' From His 'Child Within The Man' Album

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has released yet another video from his "Child Within The Man" album, which came out last May via Reigning Phoenix Music. The clip for "To Live Again" marks the seventh from the album and is another collaboration between Bach and Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera. Wa...

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Army Of The Trees

Metal has a habit of responding in times of crisis. The looming death of the planet at the hand of man-made climate change is widely viewed as the biggest challenge of our times, and SAVAGE LANDS are actually doing something about it. A collaboration between Costa Rican musician Sylvain Demercastel...

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Watch: SNOT Plays Hometown Santa Barbara Show With New Singer ANDY KNAPP

Reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT played its third concert with new singer Andy Knapp on Saturday, February 8 at SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue in Santa Barbara, California. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. SNOT's first gig with Knapp took place on January...

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2025 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Nominees Include BAD COMPANY, THE BLACK CROWES And SOUNDGARDEN

BAD COMPANY, THE BLACK CROWES and SOUNDGARDEN are among the nominees for this year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. To be eligible for a nomination, the artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years before the year of nomination. BAD COMPANY and THE BLACK CROWES hav...

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DREAM THEATER Cancels Atlanta Concert Due To JAMES LABRIE's Illness

Due to illness, progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have been forced to cancel their previously announced February 11 concert at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia Earlier today, DREAM THEATER singer James LaBrie released the following message via social media: "To everyone attending tonight'...

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Watch LAMB OF GOD's ART CRUZ Perform 'Omens' Using ZILDJIAN Cymbals

Zildjian has uploaded video of LAMB OF GOD drummer Art Cruz performing the band's song "Omens" using Z Custom cymbals. Check out the clip below. Also available are the previously released clips for the tracks "September Song" and "Memento Mori" from the same sessions. In a recent interview with Swee...