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Members Of YES, DEEP PURPLE, DREAM THEATER, QUEENSRŸCHE And Others Perform PINK FLOYD's 'Wish You Were Here' In Its Entirety

PINK FLOYD's 1975 album "Wish You Were Here" surely counts as one of the greatest rock albums of the 20th century. A musically and emotionally complex tribute to the band's former leader, vocalist Syd Barrett, whose deteriorating mental health had caused the band to oust him in 1968, the album has b...

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LEE AARON To Release New Album 'Radio On!' In June

On June 18, award-winning Canadian vocalist Lee Aaron will release "Radio On!", a collection of 12 brand-new originals that invite you to tune into the heartbeat of your personal radio dial and hear the best of what this rock 'n' roll legend has to offer. Like the FM stations that once ruled the air...

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TRIUMPH To Release 'Allied Forces' 40th-Anniversary Box Set

Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH will release a 40th-anniversary box set of their classic 1981 album "Allied Forces" to celebrate this year's Record Store Day. In addition, the trio — drummer Gil Moore, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett and bassist Mike Levine — has been named Canadian Ambassadors for Reco...

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RIK EMMETT On Possibility Of New TRIUMPH Music: 'I Would Never Say Never, But I Would Say It's Unlikely'

In a brand new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH was asked about the possibility of the band reuniting to play a special one-off show in the future. He said (see video below): "I doubt it. And there's several reasons. I'm...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT On Bands Who Use Backing Tracks During Live Performances: 'We Live In A Different World Now'

Guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of the legendary Canadian power trio TRIUMPH has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for using backing tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technolo...

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GIL MOORE On Possibility Of New Music From TRIUMPH: 'It Could Happen'

Legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH reformed their classic lineup of drummer Gil Moore, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett and bassist Mike Levine for an invite-only event last November at Moore's MetalWorks studio in Mississauga (a suburb of Toronto),Ontario, Canada. The reunion — which was taped for th...

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THE BLACK CROWES, ALICE COOPER, TRIUMPH, STYX Members And Others To Take Part In 'Six String Salute' Virtual Concert

On September 17, "Six String Salute" will premiere a virtual concert to support and celebrate the touring and venue crews who are the backbone of live music and depend on shows to make a living. "Six String Salute" will bring together guitarists and guitar-centric bands to share exclusive performanc...

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RIK EMMETT Says He 'Resolved' His Issues With His TRIUMPH Bandmates 'A Long Time Ago'

In a new interview with Full In Bloom, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of the legendary Canadian power trio TRIUMPH was asked if being involved with the making the forthcoming first-ever feature documentary about the band's dramatic career "reignited any animosity" between him and his bandmates, drumm...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT: 'We Were Always Riding On RUSH's Coattails'

In a brand new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett reflected on the passing of RUSH drummer Neil Peart and spoke about his personal relationship with his fellow legendary Canadian rockers. He said: "I met Neil only on a couple of occasions. Neil was n...

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RIK EMMETT On Upcoming TRIUMPH Documentary: 'There's A Surreal Nature To It'

Guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of the legendary Canadian power trio TRIUMPH spoke to The Metal Voice about the forthcoming first-ever feature documentary about the band's dramatic career. Produced by Emmy and Peabody award-winning Banger Films, "Triumph: Lay It On The Line" is a Crave original docume...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT: 11 Solo Titles Reissued Digitally

For decades, Rik Emmett — largely considered one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time — has been a prolific recording artist, whether it be as a member of TRIUMPH, offering solo material, or collaborating with others. And now, fans will be able to enjoy quite a few of his solo releases once...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT: 'I Have Retired From The Road, But I Haven't Retired From Creativity'

Rik Emmett, who gained international recognition as the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist with the Canadian hard rock trio TRIUMPH, has told Jim Barber of Music Life Magazine in a new interview that his days as a road warrior ended for good in early 2019. "I was just getting old and burned out," he s...

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Long Island Rock/Metal Musicians Cover HEAR 'N AID's 'Stars' For COVID-19 Front-Line Workers

More than 30 hard rock and heavy metal musicians from Long Island, New York have recorded a cover version of "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. "We're Stars" is a tribute to Long Island's COVID-19 front-line workers, with the song's accompanying...

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MIKE LEVINE Says 'Physical Issues' Will Likely Prevent TRIUMPH From Touring Again

Legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH reformed their classic lineup of drummer Gil Moore, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett and bassist Mike Levine for an invite-only event this past November at MetalWorks studio in Mississauga (a suburb of Toronto),Ontario, Canada. The reunion — which was taped for the f...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Interviewed For Official TRIUMPH Documentary

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was interviewed for "Triumph: Lay It On The Line", the forthcoming first-ever feature documentary about the dramatic career of the legendary Canadian power trio TRIUMPH. Produced by Emmy and Peabody award-winning Banger Films, "Triumph: Lay It On The Line" is a...