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Are SKID ROW Members Multimillionaires? RACHEL BOLAN And DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Respond

In a recent interview with U.K.'s The Telegraph, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo were asked by writer Ian Winwood whether Ian was "in the company of wealth." According to Winwood, both men answered, without hesitation, with the word "yeah." Millionaires, Ian wondered. "...

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QUEEN's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Surpasses Two Billion Streams On SPOTIFY

"Bohemian Rhapsody", the iconic single by British rock legends QUEEN, recently crossed the threshold of two billion streams on Spotify. The news comes less than two years after the QUEEN classic was officially certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),representing 10...

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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Battled Laryngeal Cancer In 2020 But Kept It Mostly Under Wraps

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain was diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer in 2020 and opened up about it in a single interview last year but otherwise kept it mostly under wraps. The now-70-year-old musician received his cancer diagnosis after undergoing an endoscopy at the Sylvester Comprehensi...

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Releases Music Video For 'No More Tears To Cry'

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have shared the official music video for their song "No More Tears To Cry", taken from the deluxe version of their latest, self-titled album, which arrived in August via Spinefarm/Search & Destroy. This extended release features four brand new tracks, plus...

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BRIAN JOHNSON Explains 'Awkward' JUSTIN HAWKINS Mic Grab At TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concert

Brian Johnson has explained why Justin Hawkins took the microphone away from him during the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at London's Wembley Stadium more than three months ago. The mic handover occurred when the AC/DC singer and METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich joined the FOO FIGHTERS onstage at the...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Shows Up On Big Screen At Las Vegas Raiders Vs. New England Patriots Game

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King, who counts himself among the most committed supporters of the NFL team Las Vegas Raiders, was shown on the big screen during yesterday's (Sunday, December 18) game between the Raiders and the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Attending the game with...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On KK'S PRIEST: 'The Plan Is To Just Tour Non-Stop For A Year Or Two'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice, former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about the status of the sophomore album from his new group KK'S PRIEST, in which he is joined by another ex-JUDAS PRIEST member, guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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PANTERA's REX BROWN Is 'Feeling Pretty Damn Good' Less Than A Week After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Rex Brown says that he is "feeling pretty damn good" less than a week after he was forced to sit out several PANTERA shows on the band's South American tour after catching "a very mild strain of Covid". Earlier today, the 58-year-old bassist issued the following health update via Twitter: "Quick Upd...

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GEORGE LYNCH Says Next LYNCH MOB Album Is Almost Done, Confirms New THE END MACHINE Singer

LYNCH MOB is putting the finishing touches on a new studio album for a tentative 2023 release. Joining former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch in the newly reactivated band are his longtime drummer Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS) along with TANTRIC bassist Jaron Gulino, and singer Gabriel Colon. Lynch offere...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Announces First Concert

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will co-headline next year's edition of the Alcatraz open air hard rock and heavy metal festival, set to take place August 11-13, 2023 in Kortrijk, Belgium. Downing announced the group's appearance at the event via a video message pos...

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GHOST Releases Official Lyric Video For 'Mary On A Cross'

GHOST has released an official lyric video for the song "Mary On A Cross". The clip, which was edited by Aaron Preusch, can be seen below. Last month, "Mary On A Cross" was certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for accumulating 500,000 certified units. According to t...

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METALLICA: 'Master Of Puppets' Emote Added To Video Game FORTNITE

METALLICA's classic song "Master Of Puppets" is featured as an emote in the battle royale game Fortnite. Interested players can purchase this emote from the Item Shop. While the METALLICA bandmembers themselves are not included in the game as character skins, you can have your character play one of...

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THE EXPLOITED Frontman WATTIE BUCHAN Collapses On Stage In Colombia After Suffering Suspected Heart Attack

THE EXPLOITED frontman Wattie Buchan was rushed to hospital after collapsing on stage due a suspected heart attack during the band's concert in Colombia on Saturday night (December 10). The 65-year-old punk legend, who has a history of heart problems, was performing the song "Army Life" with his ban...

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MARC STORACE Explains Why KROKUS Won't Hit The Road Again Any Time Soon: 'Nobody Wants To Pay To Tour'

Two years ago, Swiss hard rock legends KROKUS postponed their last-ever concerts in USA and Canada due to the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe. The 13-date trek was originally scheduled to kick off at Canton Hall in Dallas, Texas on September 18, 2020 and conclude at Whisky A Go Go in...

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PANTERA To Co-Headline Next Year's BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL

PANTERA will be one of eight headliners at next year's edition of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, set to take place September 7-10, 2023 in Alton, Virginia. So far, the following artists have been confirmed for the event: PANTERA FLYLEAF COAL CHAMBER TAPROOT COLD ADEMA SENSES FAIL WOE, IS ME FINGER EL...