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BLACK STONE CHERRY Has 'Gone Up Musically Another Level' After Bassist Switch

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, BLACK STONE CHERRY guitarist Ben Wells spoke about the 2021 departure of bassist Jon Lawhon and addition of his replacement, Steve Jewell Jr. (ex-OTIS). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, it was kind of an adjustment at first. It wa...

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K.K. DOWNING Denies He Was Nervous During JUDAS PRIEST's ROCK HALL Performance: 'I'm A Very Confident Performer'

In a brand new interview with Metal Pilgrim, founding JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing was asked if he was at all nervous before reuniting with his former band for a performance at last year's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Covers BON JOVI's 'Livin' On A Prayer'

SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has released a music video for his cover of the BON JOVI hit "Livin' On A Prayer". The track was produced by Jona Tee, who also handled all instruments on the recording. Erik, who made his recording debut with SKID ROW on the recently released studio album, "The Gang'...

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ATREYU Wanted To 'Shine A Light On The Songs A Little Bit More Individually' By Releasing Series Of EPs

In an interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT's Cameron Buchholtz conducted at last weekend's Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma, ATREYU frontman Brandon Saller spoke about the band's decision to shift their focus away from releasing albums to putting out a series of EPs. ATREYU's "The Moment You Fin...

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PUDDLE OF MUDD Shares New Single 'Cash & Cobain' From 'Ubiquitous' Album

PUDDLE OF MUDD has just released a new album, "Ubiquitous", via Pavement Entertainment. The follow-up to 2019's "Welcome To Galvania" is available on streaming and traditional platforms worldwide. The latest single from "Ubiquitous", a song called "Cash & Cobain", can be heard below. PUDDLE OF M...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On Her Relationship With OZZY: 'We Were Two Wild Young People That Found Each Other'

In a new interview with E! News, Sharon Osbourne, who is the wife and manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, was asked about the secret to their "successful partnership", 53 years after they first met when Sharon's father, Don Arden, was managing Ozzy's band BLACK SABBATH. She respon...

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Make Them Beg For Death

The death metal scene is in such absurdly good health at the moment that there is little room for error at the top of the tree. DYING FETUS have deservedly become a benchmark for brutality over the last 32 years and have rarely been outgunned along the way. But however you slice (or stab) it, bands...

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Watch: AEROSMITH Plays Second Concert Of 'Peace Out' Farewell Tour In Pittsburgh

Legendary rockers AEROSMITH played the second concert of their "Peace Out" farewell tour last night (Wednesday, September 6) at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video of the show — courtesy of the Steve Vitalidol YouTube channel — can be seen below. The electrifying show...

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Former THE BLACK CROWES Guitarist MARC FORD Explains Why He Turned Down Offer To Join GUNS N' ROSES

In an interview for Guitar World's special '90s Issue, former THE BLACK CROWES guitarist Marc Ford opened up about is decision to turn down an offer to join GUNS N' ROSES as the replacement for outgoing GN'R rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin in favor of staying on with THE BLACK CROWES. "The music of t...

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FREDDIE MERCURY's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Piano Sells At Auction For $2.2 Million

A baby grand piano that once belonged to QUEEN frontman Freddie Mercury sold for over £1.74 million ($2.2 million) at a Sotheby's auction Wednesday (September 6). Bought in 1975 and imported to England from Japan, the Yamaha G2, which was used to complete the band's iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody",...

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Founding SAXON Guitarist GRAHAM OLIVER Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease

During an appearance on "The Classic Rock Podcast" with host Tim Caple, founding SAXON guitarist Graham Oliver revealed that he has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. "I was shocked at first," he stated about his diagnosis. "I mean, in '76 I cut my finger off and [thought] I'd never play...

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JOHN 5 Still Hasn't Spoken To ROB ZOMBIE Since His Announcement That He Was Joining MÖTLEY CRÜE

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, former ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 was asked if he has "had dialogue" with the shock rocker since he joined MÖTLEY CRÜE last fall as the replacement for the latter band's co-found...

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THE ROLLING STONES Unveil New Single 'Angry', Confirm 'Hackney Diamonds' Release Date

THE ROLLING STONES come roaring out of the traps today with the release of their rocking single "Angry". It arrives alongside the announcement of their hugely anticipated new album, titled "Hackney Diamonds" and released on October 20. The exciting news was shared today by Mick Jagger, Keith Richard...

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THE OBSESSED's New Album, 'Gilded Sorrow', To Arrive In February 2024

THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich spoke to TotalRock's "Hobo On The Radio" show about his band's recently completed fifth studio album, "Gilded Sorrow", to be released early next year on Ripple Music. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The new record is gonna be out on...

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Signed LED ZEPPELIN 'Houses Of The Holy' Album Sleeve Sells At Auction For More Than $18,000

According to BBC News, a LED ZEPPELIN "Houses Of The Holy" album sleeve signed by all four members of the band has sold for £15,000 (approximately $18,935) at auction. The cardboard sleeve, which does not contain the actual record, was expected to sell for between £1,200 and £1,800. LED ZEPPELIN ite...