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JOE ELLIOTT: Why The Album Format Is Still Important For DEF LEPPARD

As rock superstars DEF LEPPARD return with a brand-new album, "Diamond Star Halos", vocalist Joe Elliott insists that the album format is still important — at least for DEF LEPPARD. "When we got together in 2014 we noticed a trend of people releasing one song a month," Elliott tells Rock Candy write...

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Acclaimed Hard Rock Drummer HEMPO HILDÉN Dead At 69

Acclaimed Finnish-Swedish rock drummer Henrik "Hempo" Hildén has died at the age of 69. Born in Tampere, Finland, Hildén, who has played with John Norum, Don Dokken and Glenn Hughes, among others, moved to the Swedish town Karlskrona in the 1990s, where he remained until his death. He was considered...

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GENE SIMMONS On His Post-KISS Plans: 'It's Gonna Be A Different Kind Of A Thing'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was interviewed on the May 24 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. Speaking about what he plans to do after KISS completes its farewell tour, Simmons said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, first, the reason for stopping...

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Watch: Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Returns To Live Stage With Australia's SISTERS DOLL

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss joined Australian rockers SISTERS DOLL on stage during their concert Sunday night (May 22) at the Cutting Room in New York City to perform three songs. Criss and SISTERS DOLL played the tracks "Don't You Let Me Down" (from Criss's 1978 solo album),"Words" (from his...

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ICONIC Feat. MICHAEL SWEET, JOEL HOEKSTRA, MARCO MENDOZA And TOMMY ALDRIDGE: 'Fast As You Can' Music Video

"Fast As You Can", the new music video from ICONIC, the hard rock supergroup featuring Michael Sweet (guitars),Joel Hoekstra (guitars),Marco Mendoza (bass),Tommy Aldridge (drums),and Nathan James (vocals),can be seen below. The song is taken from ICONIC's debut album, "Second Skin", which will...

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GENE SIMMONS Dons Robe For KISS Soundcheck In Hartford (Video)

Mike Brunn has uploaded a pre-show soundcheck video of "unmasked" makeup-less members of KISS — including bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons donning a robe — performing a couple of songs and answering fan questions on May 14 at the XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut. Check out the clip below. KISS...

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Watch: KISS Performs In Dayton

Fan-filmed video of KISS's May 12 concert at at Wright State University's Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Detroit Rock City 02. Shout It Out Loud 03. Deuce 04. War Machine 05. Heaven's On Fire 06. I Love It Loud 07. Say Yeah 08. Cold Gin 09. Gu...

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Ex-KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN: 'CONCEPTION Is Not A Religious Band In Any Sense Of The Word'

In a new interview with the "ProgRock Digital" podcast, former KAMELOT singer Roy Khan, who is a devout Christian, was asked if his faith influenced the lyrics on the latest album from his reactivated pre-KAMELOT band CONCEPTION, "State Of Deception", which came out in 2020. He responded (as transcr...

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Watch: DANZIG Performs Entire 'Danzig II: Lucifuge' Album In Ontario, California

DANZIG performed its entire 1990 album "Danzig II: Lucifuge" during its concert last night (Saturday, May 7) at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. DANZIG's current U.S. tour, featuring support from CRADLE OF FILTH and CROBOT, launched May 5 in Re...

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RANDY RHOADS Documentary Filmmaker: 'A Lot Of People Tried To Squash' This Movie

"Randy Rhoads: Reflections Of A Guitar Icon", a new documentary about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, best known for his work with OZZY OSBOURNE, has just been made available on Video On Demand. The 85-minute film was directed by Andre Relis and was narrated by L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns. It...

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KISS Adds Second Week To 'Kiss Kruise XI' Featuring Band's 'Final Onboard Performances'

With the "Kiss Kruise XI" selling out in record time earlier this year, Sixthman and KISS have added a second week to the 2022 sailing beginning October 24-29 from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. This will be another unforgettable "Kiss Kruise" experience featuring a brand new li...

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GLENN DANZIG Explains Why His Current Tour Could Be His Last, Says He Might Not Release Another Album Again

Nearly a decade after first floating the possibility of no longer hitting the road, horror-punk icon Glenn Danzig has hinted that his tour with CRADLE OF FILTH and CROBOT might be his last. "I don't think I'm going to tour anymore," he told Revolver magazine in a new interview. "I'm just going to fl...

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TED NUGENT Says EDDIE VAN HALEN Was The 'Best Guitarist' He Has Ever Seen

During yesterday's (Tuesday, May 3) edition of "The Nightly Nuge", a news-style clip in which legendary rocker Ted Nugent offers his take on the news of our world every night, he was asked to name the best guitar player he has ever seen. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's so many...

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JOAN JETT Fires Back At TED NUGENT: He 'Has To Live With Being TED NUGENT, So That's Punishment Enough'

Joan Jett has fired back at Ted Nugent over his recent criticism of Rolling Stone magazine for including Jett on its list of "100 Greatest Guitarists". In December, the 73-year-old rocker, whose recent time in the spotlight has been more for his political views than his music, railed against Jett's...

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RANDY RHOADS Discusses Making Of 'Blizzard Of Ozz' Album In Newly Released Clip From 'Reflections Of A Guitar Icon' Documentary

"Randy Rhoads: Reflections Of A Guitar Icon", a new documentary about legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, best known for his work with OZZY OSBOURNE, will be available on Video On Demand on Friday, May 6. The 85-minute film was directed by Andre Relis and was narrated by L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Gun...