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SAXON's NIGEL GLOCKLER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Shows: 'Putting Lead Vocals On Tape And Just Miming Is Ridiculous'

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more syntheti...

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Watch: TED NUGENT Kicks Off 'Adios Mofo '23' Farewell Tour In Immokalee, Florida

Ted Nugent kicked off his "Adios Mofo '23" farewell tour Wednesday night (July 12) in Immokalee, Florida. The legendary rocker's performance at the Seminole Casino Hotel, which is billed as Southwest Florida's premier gaming and entertainment destination, saw him backed by his current solo band cons...

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FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Says Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales Is Making It Harder For Bands To Survive

In a new interview with The Razor's Edge, FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares once again opened up about the realities of post-pandemic touring, including increased travel expenses — gas, tour buses, hotels and flight costs. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's kind of like just life...

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Over 30 Artists Announced For 2024 MONSTERS OF ROCK Cruise

The annual Monsters Of Rock cruise (MORC),one of the world's premier hard rock and heavy metal fan immersive music cruises, is returning for its twelfth year. Promoter On the Blue Cruises has announced the five-day/five-night full-ship music charter will set sail March 2-7, 2024 aboard Royal Caribb...

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OVERKILL's BOBBY 'BLITZ' ELLSWORTH Says He 'Will Know' When It's Time To Retire

In a new interview with Metal Remains, OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth was asked when he thinks it's the right time for musicians to call it quits with dignity. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My meter is to be able to present myself at a high level. If I can't do that,...

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IRON MAIDEN Presented With Gold Disc For U.K. Sales Of 'Senjutsu' Album

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN were presented with a gold disc by Tony Harlow, the head of Warner Music U.K., at the first of their two sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena last Friday in recognition of their critically acclaimed studio album "Senjutsu" selling over 100,000 physical copies i...

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Watch VIXEN Perform In Big Flats, New York

The DarthNimmer YouTube channel has uploaded video of VIXEN's July 8 concert at the Tag's Summer Stage in Big Flats, New York. Check out the clips below. In a recent interview with the Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged podcast, VIXEN bassist Julia Lage spoke about the status of new music from the band...

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NITA STRAUSS Releases Music Video For 'Digital Bullets' Featuring CHRIS MOTIONLESS

Los Angeles-born guitar hero Nita Strauss has released the official music video for the song "Digital Bullets", featuring a guest appearance by Chris Motionless of MOTIONLESS IN WHITE. The track is taken from Nita's brand new album "The Call of the The Void", which is being released today (Friday, J...

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TED NUGENT Says He Will Still Perform Live At 'Occasional Special Events' After His Last-Ever Tour

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, legendary rocker Ted Nugent spoke about his decision to embark on what is being billed as his last-ever tour, dubbed "Adios Mofo '23". Regarding why he doesn't want to spend time...

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Watch IRON MAIDEN Perform In Nottingham During 2023 'The Future Past Tour'

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN performed at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, United Kingdom on July 3 as part of their ongoing "The Future Past Tour". Fan-filmed video of the concert can be found below. "The Future Past Tour" features previously unperformed songs from the band's most recent...

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Would BUSH's GAVIN ROSSDALE Consider Writing An Autobiography? He Responds

In a new interview with "Rock & Review With Eric Dahl", BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale was asked if he would ever consider writing an autobiography. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "They do say everyone has at least one book in them. But, of course, Christopher Hitchens, the gre...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Using Backing Tracks: 'If Your Laptop Goes Down, You Should Be Able To' Still Play Your Show

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen has once again blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other...

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RAVEN's JOHN GALLAGHER Blasts Bands Who Rely On Backing Tracks: 'It's A Cheat, It's A Con And It's The Easy Way Out'

RAVEN frontman John Gallagher has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthet...

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THE WINERY DOGS Share Music Video For 'Stars'

THE WINERY DOGS, the powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocalist Mike Portnoy, have released a music video for the song "Stars". The track is taken from the band's critically acclaimed and aptly named third album, "III", which w...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of GARY ROSSINGTON's Final Performance Of 'Gimme Three Steps' With LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Unbranded Events presents "The 50th Anniversary Of Lynyrd Skynyrd", the band's captivating final show with founding member Gary Rossington. The exclusive concert event will premiere July 8 for a limited run at drive-ins, indoor theaters and outdoor venues across North America, bringing the iconic so...