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Shapeshifter
"Bottom of a Bottle" became a major party hit in 2003 just as nu-metal was phasing out. SMILE EMPTY SOUL's ballsy "do it for the drugs" mantra threw enough shock factor into a song that would've otherwise rang as a blatant LINKIN PARK knockoff to propel the song onto the US charts. Love it or ...May 29, 2016
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I Did Something Bad
Okay, so toward the end of the month when your ol' pal Ray is nearing the finish of his monthly review queue, it's not only appreciated but genuinely thanked aloud with nobody but his bemused little boy in the room when an album goes the extra mile to keep his attention receptors alert. Admittedly,...May 29, 2016
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Video: BRET MICHAELS Performs In Albuquerque, New Mexico
Fan-filmed video footage of POISON singer Bret Michaels's May 14 performance at Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico can be seen below. Bret recently said that he is hopeful POISON will play together again. The multi-platinum "hair metal" rockers haven't done any major touring since...May 27, 2016
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Singer TONY HARNELL Once Again Rejoins TNT
American singer Tony Harnell has rejoined Norwegian rockers TNT, less than a year and a half after his most recent departure from the group. Harnell and TNT guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø will start writing new material together for the first time in over ten years, with plans to enter the studio this sum...May 21, 2016
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Origins Vol. 1
To be frank, covers albums are getting to be so passé it becomes subjective to taste and artist loyalty to avoid thinking of them as contract fillers. However, Ace Frehley's on a roll right now, and we like where he's at, so we'll cut the man some slack. After all, in the past, he's done ...May 19, 2016
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Imperium Simulacra
It's been five years since BLACK COBRA released its last album, "Invernal", and the band's return means a hell of a lot to the sludge underground. If you're unfamiliar with BLACK COBRA, the band is the bombastic duo from San Francisco: guitarist Jason Landrian, formerly of CAVITY, and drummer Rafael...May 19, 2016
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Video: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Berates Unruly Fan At Adelaide Concert, Threatens To 'Sort Him Out'
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson berated an unruly fan during the band's May 12 concert at Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Adelaide, Australia as part of their "The Book Of Souls" world tour. At the end of "Fear Of The Dark", the eleventh song of MAIDEN's set, Bruce addressed the fan directly,...May 14, 2016
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Legendary AC/DC Frontman BON SCOTT Honored With New Statue In Scotland (Video)
A life-sized statue of Bon Scott, the influential frontman of world-conquering band AC/DC, was unveiled on Saturday, April 30 in the Scottish town of Kirriemuir. Keen to recognize the Scottish roots of the talismanic lead singer — voted No. 1 on a list of the "100 Greatest Frontmen Of All Time" by C...May 1, 2016
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Former IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD 'Saved' THE RESISTANCE By Quitting
Bassist Rob Hakemo of Swedish extreme metallers THE RESISTANCE was interviewed on the April 29 edition of "The Rock Show With Gully And Joe" (click here for more info). You can now listen to the podcast using the widget below. Speaking about the circumstances that led up to THE RESISTANCE's split wi...April 30, 2016
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Sued By Record Label, Accused Of 'Shamelessly Attempting To Cash In'
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has been sued by its record label, Prospect Park, for failing to deliver a new record album and a greatest-hits collection. In addition, the members of the group are being accused of "shamelessly attempting to cash in before the anticipated downfall of their addicted bandmate...April 26, 2016
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JOE LYNN TURNER Says RITCHIE BLACKMORE's New Band Is Not RAINBOW Unless They Do An Album And A Tour
Greece's Rockpages.gr recently conducted an interview with legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). You can now watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the setlist for his solo shows: Joe: "I've been getting a lo...April 24, 2016
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The Power And The Passion Of HENRY ROLLINS: Epic 'Whiplash' Interview
Punk rock icon Henry Rollins was interviewed on the April 11 edition of "Whiplash", the new KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. A transcript of the chat follows below. Full Metal Jackie: I know you're always all over the place and doing a million different things. First, talk about what thi...April 22, 2016
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BRET MICHAELS Still Sees 'Something Amazing Happening' For POISON In The Future
POISON singer Bret Michaels says that he is hopeful the band will play together again. The multi-platinum "hair metal" rockers haven't done any major touring since taking part in the 2012 "Rock Of Ages" trek with LITA FORD and DEF LEPPARD. Since then, Michaels has been focusing on his solo career an...April 19, 2016
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Review: GUNS N' ROSES Felt Like GUNS N' ROSES Again At First Official Comeback Concert
By Clay Marshall What a difference a quarter-century makes. After one of the most peculiar launches imaginable — one that, following a press release which raised more questions than answers, saw a high-profile late-night television appearance scrapped at the last minute, a curious concert cancellati...April 9, 2016
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BRET MICHAELS On POISON: 'When The Time Is Right, We Will Get Back Out There'
Even though POISON hasn't done any major touring since taking part in the 2012 "Rock Of Ages" trek with LITA FORD and DEF LEPPARD, frontman Bret Michaels says that a reunion is possible. "When the time is right, we will get back out there, without a doubt," Bret tells Sun Herald. POISON appeared ...April 7, 2016
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