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Former JOURNEY Singer STEVE PERRY Releases Expanded Deluxe Edition Of 'Traces' Album

Upon its release last fall, Steve Perry's "Traces", his first new album in nearly 25 years, was met with wide acclaim and tremendous excitement from fans and critics all over the world. The album entered the Billboard 200 Albums chart at No. 6, Perry's highest debut as a solo artist and earned the R...

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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Not In This Lifetime' Recognized With TICKETMASTER's 'Touring Milestone Award'

GUNS N' ROSES' "Not In This Lifetime" is among 17 concert tours that ended in 2018 that have been recognized with Ticketmaster's inaugural Touring Milestone Award. The award was developed to recognize the amazing artists behind the top global tours as measured by the total number of tickets sold and...

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Former SKID ROW And SAIGON KICK Drummer PHIL VARONE Announces Retirement From Drumming

Former SKID ROW and SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone has announced his retirement from drumming. The 51-year-old rocker, who is currently on tour with Jake E. Lee's RED DRAGON CARTEL, made his decision official via a social media post earlier today (Thursday, March 14). He wrote: "-No Drums No More.....

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Judge Rules Ex-GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Singer MARK FARNER Can Continue Using MARK FARNER'S AMERICAN BAND Trademark

A federal court in Michigan has denied GRAND FUNK RAILROAD's motion for preliminary injunction to stop former singer Mark Farner from using the band name MARK FARNER'S AMERICAN BAND. In a 26-page opinion, the Honorable Gordon J. Quist, United States District Court judge for the Western District of M...

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SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE To Open 'Alabama' Rock Bar In Paris

Former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer Mikkey Dee has announced the launch of his rock bar, Alabama, in central Paris, France. The bar will open to the public on April 12 at 8 p.m. and Mikkey will be there to celebrate with everyone in attendance. Says Dee: "Alabama is a tiny bar filled with...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Releases Music Video For Unplugged Version Of 'Spoke In The Wheel'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has released a new music video today for the song "Spoke In The Wheel" from the upcoming LP "Sonic Brew - 20th Anniversary Blend 5.99 - 5.19", due out this spring. Directed by longtime director and collaborator Justin Reich, the clip is the first music video we've seen from the b...

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LAMB OF GOD's MARK MORTON Joined By RANDY BLYTHE At Tour Kickoff In Richmond (Video)

LAMB OF GOD guitarist Mark Morton kicked off his solo tour Wednesday night (March 13) at The Broadberry in Richmond, Virginia. Making a special guest appearance at the concert for the song "The Truth Is Dead" was Mark's LAMB OF GOD bandmate, vocalist Randy Blythe. Fan-filmed video footage of the per...

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It's Official: QUEEN's BRIAN MAY To Induct DEF LEPPARD Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

QUEEN guitarist Brian May will induct DEF LEPPARD into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this spring. The 34th annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony will be held March 29 at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center. DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen said that May was the "really obvious" ch...

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KAMELOT: Lyric Video For 'Vespertine (My Crimson Bride)' Song

The official lyric video for the song "Vespertine (My Crimson Bride)" from KAMELOT can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "The Shadow Theory", which was released in April 2018 via Napalm Records. The follow-up to 2015's "Haven" was helmed by acclaimed music producer Sasc...

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DAVE MUSTAINE To Use Wah-Wah Pedal Live For First Time: 'I've Been Apprehensive Of Using One For Obvious Reasons'

MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine will use a wah-wah pedal live for the first time during tonight's (Tuesday, March 12) "Experience Hendrix" concert at the Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mustaine revealed his plan in an Instagram video message earlier today. He said (see below): "Tonight's gonna b...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Had 'No Idea' That TENACIOUS D Covered 'The Last In Line' And Won A GRAMMY

Original DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell says that he had "no idea" that TENACIOUS D won a Grammy for its cover version of the DIO classic "The Last In Line". Four years ago, TENACIOUS D was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 57...

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JOE SATRIANI's First Band THE SQUARES: Listen To 'Never Let It Get You Down' Song

A collection of previously unreleased demos by Joe Satriani's first band, THE SQUARES, will be made available on April 5 via his own Strange Beautiful Music imprint. The song "Never Let It Get You Down" from "Best Of The Early '80s Demos" can be streamed below. THE SQUARES featured Andy Milton, who...

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GEOFF TATE Has 'No Interest' In Reuniting With QUEENSRŸCHE: 'I Don't Want That Kind Of Negativity In My Life'

Geoff Tate says that he has "no interest" in a reunion of QUEENSRŸCHE's classic lineup, explaining that he doesn't "want that kind of negativity" in his life. In April 2014, Tate and QUEENSRŸCHE announced that a settlement had been reached after a nearly two-year legal battle where the singer sued o...

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KISS's TOMMY THAYER Isn't Bothered By Criticism From ACE FREHLEY Fans

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has told Guitar World in a new interview that he is sympathetic to the fans who continue to question his addition to the band in 2003 as the replacement for Ace Frehley. "I've been a fan for longer than probably most of these people, so I understand," he said. "But you ca...

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OF MICE & MEN Frontman AARON PAULEY Discharged From Hospital After One Of 'Scariest Days' Of His Life

OF MICE & MEN was forced to cancel its March 11 concert in Hartford, Connecticut after frontman Aaron Pauley was taken ill. He took to his Twitter last night to update fans on his condition. He wrote: "After a bit of a scare earlier, I'm currently at the hospital being evaluated, per the EMT's direc...