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CANDLEBOX's KEVIN MARTIN On Retirement: 'It's Bittersweet Knowing That I'm Saying Goodbye To This'

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, CANDLEBOX frontman Kevin Martin spoke about his decision to retire after the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's debut album in 2023. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been a great career and I'm just so gratefu...

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JESSE LEACH Explains Why He Wanted To 'Audition' For KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Before Rejoining Band In 2012

In a new interview with the Mike James Rock Show conducted at this weekend's Bloodstock Open Air festival in the United Kingdom, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach explained why he felt it was necessary for him to "audition" to come back to the band back in 2012 when KILLSWITCH was looking for a r...

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WISHBONE ASH Announces New Live Album, 'Live Dates Live'

Almost fifty years ago to the month, British rock legends WISHBONE ASH brought out "Live Dates", their most commercially successful album. A milestone not only for the band, but also in the history of rock music. "At the time, we had been on tour non-stop for three years, had released 'Argus' – fro...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS Undergoes Successful Back Surgery

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has undergone a successful surgery to treat two herniated discs and a broken vertebra. On Thursday (August 10),Lawless released the following statement via social media: "I just got out my back surgery earlier today and all is good, the surgery was a big success! T...

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DROWNING POOL's New Music With Singer RYAN MCCOMBS Has A 'Sinner' Vibe, Says C.J. PIERCE

In a new interview with Harley Roxx, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the inspiration for some of the new music that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — are writing with singer Ryan McCombs. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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DEE SNIDER Blasts Bands Who Wait Too Long To Retire: 'I See People Singing 'Crazy Nights' And They're Not So Crazy Anymore'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider visited Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan on July 19 to participate in a very special in-store event to celebrate the release of his novel "Frats". Dee was involved in a moderated question-and-answer session hosted by Detroit radio legend Doug Podell of...

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Watch: K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Headlines Spain's LEYENDAS DEL ROCK Festival

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST was one of the headliners of this year's Leyendas Del Rock festival on Wednesday, August 9 in in Villena, Alicante, Spain. Video of the entire performance is available below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Hellfire Thunderbolt 02. On...

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TED NUGENT: 'I'll Still Make Music' And 'I'll Do Specific Gigs' After Last-Ever Tour

During a new appearance on the "Drew And Mike Show", legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about his decision to embark on what is being billed as his last-ever tour, dubbed "Adios Mofo '23". Asked if this is indeed his final time on the road, Ted said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'll...

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MR. BIG's New Touring Drummer NICK D'VIRGILIO Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From Summer 2023 Concerts In Japan

MR. BIG's new touring drummer Nick D'Virgilio has shared behind-the-scenes footage from the band's recent shows in Japan. Check out the 31-minute clip below. In a message accompanying the YouTube release of the video, Nick wrote: "Sorry, it took so long to get Tour Vlog 2 done. There is always a lot...

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DAUGHTRY Signs With BIG MACHINE RECORDS, Announces 'Artificial' Single

Grammy-nominated band DAUGHTRY has signed with Big Machine Records. The group has also launched a pre-save for its forthcoming single, "Artificial", due out everywhere this Friday, August 11. "Chris Daughtry is one of the best voices in rock music, hands down," says Big Machine Label Group chairman...

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Watch DISTURBED Perform In Tampa During Summer 2023 'Take Back Your Life' Tour

Fan-filmed video of DISTURBED's August 5 performance at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida can be seen below. DISTURBED kicked off the summer 2023 leg of its "Take Back Your Life" North American tour on July 11 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Support on the trek is com...

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OVERKILL, EXODUS, ARMORED SAINT And Ex-MACHINE HEAD Members Join Forces In New Band

Former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel has joined forced with ex-ADRENALINE MOB guitarist Mike Orlando, ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush, OVERKILL/SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner and EXODUS bassist Jack Gibson in an as-yet-unnamed new project which is currently w...

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NICKELBACK's CHAD KROEGER Halts Concert Mid-Song Over Vocal Issues: 'I'm Having A Hard Time Hittin' F***in' Notes'

NICKELBACK's Chad Kroeger halted the band's concert in Missouri this past Thursday (August 3) mid-song after struggling with vocal problems. During the fourth song of NICKELBACK's set at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, "Animals", Chad asked his bandmates to stop playing while he a...

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GLENN HUGHES Confirms EDDIE VAN HALEN Nearly Asked Him To Sing For VAN HALEN: 'Would It Have Worked? I'm Not Sure'

In a new interview with "The Classic Rock Podcast", legendary DEEP PURPLE vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes confirmed that Eddie Van Halen nearly asked him to join VAN HALEN back when the Southern California rock act was looking for a new singer nearly four decades ago following the departure of David L...

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LORNA SHORE Releases Music Video For 'Of The Abyss'

Two years ago, LORNA SHORE unleashed its groundbreaking "...And I Return To Nothingness" EP — which features the smash hit "To The Hellfire" (currently at over 17 million views on YouTube and over 38 million streams on Spotify). To celebrate this anniversary, the band has dropped a new video for EP...