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Watch THE WINERY DOGS Perform In Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Fan-filmed video of THE WINERY DOGS' February 16 concert at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania can be seen below (courtesy of the Jim Powers YouTube channel). THE WINERY DOGS is the powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocali...

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TWISTED SISTER's JAY JAY FRENCH Doesn't Begrudge Bands Who Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French says that he doesn't begrudge bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, saying that the practice will continue as long as "the fans will tolerate it". In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-record...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Blasts 'Lip-Syncing' Lead Vocalists: 'You're Cheating Yourself And You're Cheating The Audience'

Legendary singer Joe Lynn Turner has blasted bands who rely on backing tracks for their lead vocals during their concerts, saying they are cheating themselves and cheating the audience. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers an...

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Watch HALESTORM Perform In Osaka, Japan

Fan-filmed video of HALESTORM's February 9 concert at Bigcat in Osaka, Japan can be seen below (courtesy of YouTube user BLACK DIAMOND). In a recent interview with Troy Culpan of May The Rock Be With You, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale expressed her hope that she and her bandmates will have "a new r...

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STEPHEN PEARCY On Rock Singers Lip Syncing During Concerts: 'I Think It's Bulls**t'

RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has blasted bands who rely heavily on backing tracks during their concerts, calling it "bullshit" and insisting that he loves "the real shit." In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Says 'Element Of Danger' Has Been Missing From Rock Music

In a new interview with "The Afternoon Program" on the 102.9 The Hog radio station, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman once again discussed his views on this year's Grammy Awards. Premiering live from Crypto.com Arena, the 65th annual event honored this year's biggest musical releases on Sunday, Febru...

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MIKE PORTNOY's Advice To Young Drummers: 'Play With Other Musicians' And 'Write Music Of Your Own'

In a new interview with Matilda Svensson of Chile's Radio Futuro, former DREAM THEATER and current THE WINERY DOGS drummer Mike Portnoy was asked what advice he would give to aspiring musicians looking to follow in his footsteps. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You look on Instagram o...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN Defends SAM SMITH And KIM PETRAS's 'Satanic' GRAMMY Performance: 'I Applaud' Them

In a new interview with Baltimore's 98 Rock radio station, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman discussed his views on this year's Grammy Awards. Premiering live from Crypto.com Arena, the 65th annual event honored this year's biggest musical releases on Sunday, February 5, with Ozzy Osbourne walking aw...

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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH Believes PHILIP ANSELMO Was 'Sincere' When He Publicly Addressed 'Dimebash' Incident

In a new interview with Joshua Toomey of the "Talk Toomey" podcast, SHINEDOWN's Brent Smith discussed the PANTERA concert cancelations in Germany and Austria this spring following an outcry over singer Philip Anselmo's previous racist remarks. Most of the backlash that led to the cancelations stemme...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Comments On Two GRAMMY Wins: 'I'm One Lucky Motherf***er'

On Sunday, February 5, Ozzy Osbourne was honored with two Grammy Awards for "Best Rock Album" (his first-ever win in the category) and "Best Metal Performance" from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed "Patient Number 9" album (Epic Records). This marks Osbourne's first solo Grammy wins in...

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MINISTRY Announces April/May 2023 Tour Dates With GARY NUMAN And FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Industrial juggernauts MINISTRY are heading back out on the road in 2023 with a series of spring headlining dates, bringing long-time friends Gary Numan and FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY along for the ride. The tour kicks off April 20 in Reno, Nevada and will end with an anticipated performance at the Sick Ne...

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THE SISTERS OF MERCY Announce First U.S. Tour In Over 14 Years

THE SISTERS OF MERCY have announced their first U.S. tour in over 14 years: 19 dates, commencing on May 10, 2023. For over four decades, THE SISTERS OF MERCY have been an iconic force in underground music; defining, defying and denying numerous subgenres of rock and roll. Their unique blend of punk-...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Wins 'Best Rock Album' GRAMMY For 'Patient Number 9'

Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Rock Album" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 65th annual Grammy Awards, which is being held tonight (Sunday, February 5) at the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) in Los Angeles, California. Ozzy was nominated for his 2022...

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ROCK HALL President: 'We Are Thrilled' That IRON MAIDEN Is On The Ballot Again

In a new interview with Audacy host Taryn Daly, Greg Harris, president and CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation, spoke about the fact that IRON MAIDEN is among the nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2023. He said: "We talked about Warren Zevon [being nominated], a p...

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TOM KEIFER Shares New Music Video For 'A Different Light'

The music video for the song "A Different Light" from Tom Keifer can be seen below. The track is taken from Tom's critically acclaimed solo debut album, "The Way Life Goes", which is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The new video, produced and edited by Joshua Smith, features fan-shot live footage...