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Watch SALIVA Perform At Ontario's SOUND OF MUSIC Festival

Fan-filmed video of SALIVA's June 16 performance at the Sound Of Music festival at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. SALIVA's founding guitarist Wayne Swinny died three months ago while on tour with the group. On March 22, SALIVA shared a statement on Facebook in...

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MITCH MALLOY On Musicians Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'I Think Some Bands Use It Too Much'

Former GREAT WHITE singer Mitch Malloy 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 relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts mor...

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Final Show With GARY ROSSINGTON Coming To Big Screen In July

Unbranded Events presents "The 50th Anniversary Of Lynyrd Skynyrd", the band's captivating final show with founding member Gary Rossington. The exclusive concert event will premiere July 8 for a limited run at drive-ins, indoor theaters and outdoor venues across North America, bringing the iconic so...

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HALESTORM's LZZY HALE: 'We're Very Lucky That We Still Like Each Other'

In a new interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale was asked if she has "any idea how special" it is that she and her bandmates have managed to keep the same lineup for nearly 20 years. She replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's very special. In fact, tomorrow...

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Watch: NITA STRAUSS Performs In Brooklyn During 'Summer Storm' 2023 Tour

Nita Strauss played the fourth show of her "Summer Storm" tour this past Saturday night (June 17) at Meadows in Brooklyn, New York. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be found below (courtesy of the James Cruz YouTube channel). As previously reported, Nita recruited a vocalist named Kasey Karl...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says He Understands Why Some Aging Singers Rely On Pre-Recorded Tapes For Lead Vocals

Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) has weighed in on singers and 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 relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum trigg...

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PHIL COLLEN Explains Why ADRIAN SMITH Didn't Land DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Gig After 1991 Audition

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen has confirmed that IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith and ex-WHITESNAKE/THIN LIZZY guitarist John Sykes were among a handful of musicians who tried out for DEF LEPPARD following the passing of Steve Clarke. Another WHITESNAKE alumnus, Vivian Campbell, ended up landing the g...

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AL JOURGENSEN: 'I'm Gonna Stop MINISTRY In An Album Or Two'

In a new interview with Yahoo! Entertainment 's Lyndsey Parker, Al Jourgensen revealed that he is close to putting MINISTRY to bed, more than 40 years after he launched the band in his former hometown of Chicago. "My career is winding down with MINISTRY," Jourgensen said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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CRADLE OF FILTH's DANI FILTH: 'SPOTIFY Are The Biggest Criminals In The World'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth spoke about the decline of the music industry as consumers value access over ownership and experiences over assets. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been deteriorating ever since… I think...

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JOE BONAMASSA To Release 'Blues Deluxe Vol. 2' In October

Twenty years since the release of his best-selling album "Blues Deluxe", which celebrated what the U.S. government had declared "the year of the blues" with a mix of originals and reinterpretations of classic songs, Joe Bonamassa is taking stock of how far he and the genre have come with "Blues Delu...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'You Should Be Able To Play Your S**t'

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen has once again blasted 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 relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other...

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Watch: NITA STRAUSS Covers PANTERA's 'Cowboys From Hell' At Atlanta Stop Of 'Summer Storm' Tour

Nita Strauss played the second concert of her "Summer Storm" tour last night (Wednesday, June 14) at The Loft in Atlanta, Georgia. Fan-filmed video can be found below (courtesy of the Jumping Jack YouTube channel). As previously reported, Nita recruited a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen to join he...

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Watch: NITA STRAUSS Kicks Off 'Summer Storm' Tour In Nashville

Nita Strauss kicked off her "Summer Storm" tour last night (Tuesday, June 13) at the Exit/In in Nashville, Tennessee. Fan-filmed video and photos of the concert can be found below (courtesy of Anna Henry and Father Nathan Monk). As previously reported, Nita recruited a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen t...

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Watch: NICKELBACK Kicks Off North American 'Get Rollin'' Tour In Quebec City

Canadian Music Hall Of Fame inductees NICKELBACK kicked off their "Get Rollin'" North American tour Monday night (June 12) with an 18-song performance in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada at Centre Vidéotron. The band revealed a high-energy production and played fan favorites such as "How You Remind Me",...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN Announces Third Solo Album 'Lighthouse'

Duff McKagan has shared the song "Lighthouse", the title track from his third solo album, arriving everywhere on Friday, October 20. Pre-orders are available now. The album will be available in several variations, including CD, deluxe CD with fold-out photo print, cassette, standard black vinyl, and...