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How Does DAVE GROHL Know A Song Is 'Done' And Ready For Release? He Responds

In a new interview with Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X, FOO FIGHTERS mainman Dave Grohl was asked how he knows when a song he is working on is "done" and ready for release. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When you get sick of it. Well, in a way. I don't lik...

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PRIEST, Featuring Former Members Of GHOST, Signs Deal With CLEOPATRA RECORDS

Cleopatra Records has announced the signing of synthwave act PRIEST, featuring former members of Grammy Award-winning Swedish rock act GHOST. Hailing from the same icy darkness of the Scandinavian inland that birthed GHOST, PRIEST consists of a trio of musicians — vocalist Mercury, who was known as...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Is Working On A Book

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon was asked if he has given any thought to the idea of writing a book. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, I do have a concept for a book that I've been working on in my mind. And the tentative title of it...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces Winter 2021 U.K. Tour

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has announced a U.K. headlining tour for November/December 2021. The announcement comes just days after BRITISH LION withdrew from a U.K. tour with THE DARKNESS, citing "completely unacceptable" tour "protocols." BRITISH...

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DAVE GROHL: 'I Was Scared' To Write About KURT COBAIN's Death In 'Storyteller' Book

In a new interview with "Amanpour And Company", Dave Grohl said that the chapter about NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain's 1994 suicide in his newly released memoir "The Storyteller: Tales Of Life And Music" was the most difficult part of the book to write. Asked why he chose to write that chapter last,...

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VENDED Feat. COREY TAYLOR's And SHAWN CRAHAN's Sons: 'Burn My Misery' Single Now Available

VENDED, the band fronted by Griffin Taylor, the son of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor, will release its debut EP, "What Is It/Kill It", on November 12. The EP's second single, "Burn My Misery", can be streamed below. VENDED will embark on a two-week U.S. tour next month. The trek will...

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Watch VINCE NEIL Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE Classics In Tampa

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil and his solo band performed last night (Thursday, October 14) at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Last month, Vince revealed that he was trying out a new toning machine in an apparent e...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Pulls Out Of THE DARKNESS U.K. Tour, Cites 'Completely Unacceptable' Protocols

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has withdrawn from the previously announced U.K. tour with THE DARKNESS, citing "completely unacceptable" tour "protocols." THE DARKNESS's U.K. tour is scheduled to kick off on November 17 in Brighton and conclude on Dec...

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DAVE GROHL's 'The Storyteller' Tops THE NEW YORK TIMES Best Sellers List

Dave Grohl's first-ever book, "The Storyteller - Tales Of Life And Music", has topped The New York Times' Hardcover Nonfiction list and the Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction list. Earlier today, Grohl took to the FOO FIGHTERS' social media to write: "Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagin...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Drops Music Video For 'Bible Black'

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has released a brand new music video, "Bible Black". Taken from BRITISH LION's 2020 album "The Burning", the song was written by Harris alongside BRITISH LION singer Richard Taylor and guitarist David Hawkins. Although a...

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VENDED Feat. COREY TAYLOR's And SHAWN CRAHAN's Sons: November 2021 U.S. Tour Dates Announced

VENDED, the band fronted by Griffin Taylor, the son of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor, will embark on a two-week U.S. tour next month. The trek will kick off on November 9 in Nashville, Tennesee and conclude on November 23 in Buffalo, New York. Tour dates: Nov. 09 - Nashville, TN - The...

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Watch DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Meet DAVE GROHL For The First Time

DEF LEPPARD frontman — and Planet Rock presenter— Joe Elliott sat down via video call with Dave Grohl to chat about Dave's book "The Storyteller", and both legends were super excited to meet for the first time. In their wide-ranging chat, which can be seen below, they discussed how the last year had...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Doesn't Know When TROY LUCCKETTA Will Return To Band: 'He's Taking A Break'

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon says that he doesn't know when drummer Troy Luccketta will return to the band. Last month, Luccketta announced that he would "take a little time from the road" to spend with family and friends. He is being temporarily replaced at TESLA's gigs by Steve Brown, the younger...

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THE WHO's ROGER DALTREY Introduces 'The Real Me' Podcast From PANTHEON And TEEN CANCER AMERICA

"The Real Me", a new production from Pantheon Podcasts premiering Tuesday, October 5, follows the emotionally powerful stories of young songwriters and performers with cancer who found hope, healing and connection through music. Presented by Teen Cancer America (TCA),the national non-profit founded...

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TESLA's FRANK HANNON Admits He Was 'Wrong' About COVID-19 Vaccine: I Went Through 'A Month Of Hell'

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon says that he and his bandmates went through "COVID hell" after being infected with coronavirus. More than a month ago, TESLA announced it was postponing a few shows after Hannon tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. At the time, Hanno...