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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Says He Is Suffering From 'Moderate-To-Severe Altitude Sickness', Vows To Play Bogotá Concert

DEF LEPPARD lead singer Joe Elliott has released a video message explaining his brief stay at a Bogotá, Colombia hospital ahead of the band's concert in the city. Earlier today, it was reported that DEF LEPPARD's performance in Bogotá Saturday night (February 25) will go ahead as scheduled, hours af...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Briefly Hospitalized In Bogotá; Tonight's Concert To Go Ahead As Scheduled

DEF LEPPARD's concert in Bogotá, Colombia Saturday night (February 25) will go ahead as scheduled, hours after it was reported that the band's lead singer Joe Elliott was hospitalized for respiratory issues. After performing in Mexico City and Monterrey last week, DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE arrived...

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Rhode Island Remembers Victims Of Deadly GREAT WHITE Concert Fire

Rhode Island governor Dan McKee released a statement on Monday (February 20) to mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly blaze caused by pyrotechnics at a concert by the now-former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. At the time of the fire, the group that was on the road was called JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT...

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Watch: JOURNEY Co-Founder GREGG ROLIE Joins Band On Stage In Austin During 50th-Anniversary Tour

JOURNEY co-founder Gregg Rolie rejoined the band on stage last night (Wednesday, February 22) in Austin, Texas. Rolie came up during JOURNEY's encore at Moody Center ATX to play several cuts from his time with the band: "Just the Same Way" from 1979's "Evolution" album, "Of A Lifetime" from 1975's "...

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BJÖRN GELOTTE: How IN FLAMES Recaptured 'Death Metal Feel' On 'Foregone'

By David E. Gehlke Far and away the most scrutinized of the core Gothenburg, Sweden, melodic death metal bands from the 1990s, IN FLAMES has spent the better part of 20 years making music removed from their foundational, classic period. Anything post-"Clayman" (2000) has been ripe for debate and has...

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New STEEL PANTHER Bassist SPYDER: Playing In This Band Is 'A Dream Come True'

In a new interview with "Tales Of A KISS Geek With Glen Walker", STEEL PANTHER's new bassist Joe "Spyder" Lester spoke about the challenges of replacing Lexxi Foxx, who left in July 2021 after spending 21 years with the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Lexxi Foxx was my favorite...

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MICHAEL SWEET: STRYPER Was 'Really Scary To The Church' In The Beginning

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, Michael Sweet of Christian rockers STRYPER spoke about the fact that his band is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's really crazy. And especially considering the fact that we don't look a day over...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Announces April 2023 Tour Dates With THE JOE PERRY PROJECT

Legendary AEROSMITH guitarist and songwriter Joe Perry has confirmed six U.S. solo gigs in April for THE JOE PERRY PROJECT. Joining Joe in the 2023 lineup of THE JOE PERRY PROJECT are EXTREME's Gary Cherone on lead vocals, AEROSMITH backing singer Buck Johnson on keyboards and vocals, Jason Sutter (...

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JETHRO TULL Shares 'The Navigators', Second Single From 'RökFlöte' Album

JETHRO TULL will release its 23rd studio album, "RökFlöte", on April 21 via InsideOut Music. Following 2022's "The Zealot Gene", the group's first LP in two decades, Ian Anderson and his bandmates are returning with a 12-track record based on the characters and roles of some of the principal gods of...

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Watch DEF LEPPARD And MÖTLEY CRÜE Flip Coin To Decide Who Gets 'Priority' Billing On Shared Chartered Plane

A video of DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE members flipping the coin to decide who gets "priority" billing on the two bands' joint plane can be seen below. In the clip, which was uploaded to DEF LEPPARD's YouTube channel, LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott can be heard saying: "We've rented a plane together, an...

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VIO-LENCE Announces New Touring Drummer, Fill-In Guitarist

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers VIO-LENCE have recruited Adrian Aguilar (EXMORTUS) to play drums for the band following the departure of Perry Strickland. Aguilar will make his live debut with VIO-LENCE this Saturday, February 25 at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. VIO-LENCE has al...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Doesn't Believe Including Three Brand New Songs In 90-Minute Set Is Overindulgent

In a new interview with Brazil's 89 A Rádio Rock, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott was asked what kind of setlist fans can expect from the band's upcoming show in São Paulo in early March. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, look, in this day and age, whatever I say to you, all y...

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Are IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN And BJÖRN GELOTTE 'Tough' To Be In A Band With? The Singer Responds

During an appearance on the latest episode of Doc Coyle's (GOD FORBID, BAD WOLVES) "The Ex Man" podcast, IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén was asked if he and guitarist Björn Gelotte are "tough to be in a band" with, considering all the lineup changes they've gone through over the years. Anders respond...

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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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GEORGE LYNCH's THE BANISHMENT Shares Lyric Video For 'Right' Feat. TOMMY VICTOR

The official lyric video for the song "Right" from THE BANISHMENT can be seen below. The track, which features a guest appearance from Tommy Victor (PRONG),is taken from THE BANISHMENT's debut album, "Machine And Bone", which will arrive on March 10 via Frontiers Music Srl. The band, a collaboratio...