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SCORPIONS/Ex-MOTÖRHEAD Drummer MIKKEY DEE Confirms He Contracted COVID-19

Mikkey Dee has confirmed that he recently tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The former MOTÖRHEAD and current SCORPIONS drummer took to his social media to address rumors of his illness after Don Dokken recently said that Mikkey "lost 35 pounds" and "was...

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HOOKERS & BLOW Feat. GUNS N' ROSES, QUIET RIOT Members: Cover Of DAVID BOWIE's 'Ziggy Stardust' Out Now

HOOKERS & BLOW, the project formed by longtime GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed and QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi, has been hitting the studio to record a covers album, due later this year via Golden Robot Records. Today sees the arrival of the LP's third single, an emotive version of Dav...

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DON DOKKEN: 'We've Got An Idiot President Who Won't Even Wear A Mask'

Don Dokken has expressed his frustration over the fact that many Americans are still refusing to acknowledge the viral threat posed by the novel coronavirus. The singer made his comments as DOKKEN is preparing to play a couple of socially distanced concerts this month — one in Roanoke, Virginia and...

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DON DOKKEN Says MIKKEY DEE Contracted COVID-19 In Australia: 'He Lost 35 Pounds' And 'Was Sick As A Dog'

DOKKEN will play a pair of socially distanced concerts this month that will feature special guest guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE). He will be filling in for DOKKEN's longtime guitarist Jon Levin, who has opted to sit out the shows due to the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe....

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE On 30th-Anniversary 'Persistence Of Time' Deluxe Edition: 'It Just Sounds Awesome'

On August 21, 2020, 30 years to the day after its initial launch, thrash/metal-masters ANTHRAX will celebrate with the release of the deluxe anniversary edition of its fifth studio album, the gold-certified "Persistence Of Time", produced by ANTHRAX and Mark Dodson. Available exclusively on disc an...

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LYNCH MOB Pulls Out Of Dr. Pepper Park Concert Due To Illness In Family

LYNCH MOB, which is led by former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch, has pulled out of its previously announced July 17 concert with DOKKEN at Dr. Pepper Park in Roanoke, Virginia. According to a post on the venue's social media, "There is an illness in a band member's family that has prevented them fro...

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COLD Bassist LINDSAY MANFREDI Releases Her Debut Book, 'Unf**kwithable: A Guide To Inspired Badassery'

When two-time gold-album selling alternative rock band COLD's 2020 tour was postponed due to the pandemic, bassist Lindsay Manfredi found herself quarantined on a farm in Fallbrook, California. The result is her debut book, "Unfuckwithable: A Guide To Inspired Badassery", published by Rose Gold Publ...

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MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM And IN FLAMES Announce 2021 Dates For 'The Metal Tour Of The Year'

MEGADETH's previously announced North American tour with LAMB OF GOD, TRIVIUM and IN FLAMES has officially been rescheduled for 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe. The 55-date trek was slated to be split into two legs. The first leg of the tour was supposed to kick off...

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COREY TAYLOR, GAVIN ROSSDALE, MYLES KENNEDY, LZZY HALE Others Set For 'Rock For Relief' Virtual Benefit Concert

United Stations Media Networks and Storic Media Podcast Network present the "Rock For Relief" benefit concert supporting Feeding America's COVID-19 Response Fund on July 3 at 8 p.m. ET and again at 11 p.m. ET broadcasted here. United Stations Media and Storic Media are teaming up with Feeding Americ...

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DOKKEN's Next Album Will Include Song About 'Unhinged' DONALD TRUMP

Don Dokken spoke to Myglobalmind about the lyrical themes covered on DOKKEN's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Broken Bones" album. He said: "We are about halfway done with the record, and a lot of my lyrics are about what is going on now. Whether you are a fan of Trump or not, I see him as a little un...

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WARRANT's JOEY ALLEN Hints At New Music

WARRANT guitarist Joey Allen has hinted to "Metalhead Bash" that the band is working on the follow-up to 2017's "Louder Harder Faster" album. Asked what is going on in the WARRANT camp during the coronavirus pandemic, Joey said (hear audio below): "We are waiting with bated breath to go on tour when...

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TRIXTER's STEVE BROWN Says Drummer MARK 'GUS' SCOTT 'Is On The S**t List Right Now': I Don't Know If That's Ever Gonna Get Repaired'

In a brand new interview with That Metal Interview, TRIXTER guitarist Steve Brown was asked about the current status of the band he co-founded in 1983. He said (hear audio below): "I'll be honest and say that we're a fragmented band at the moment. Some internal business stuff went on, which I don't...

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THE DOORS' ROBBY KRIEGER Releases 'The Hitch' Video

The legendary guitarist and songwriter of THE DOORS and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Robby Krieger will release his first solo album in 10 years on August 14. "The Ritual Begins At Sundown" will be made available via his new home at The Players Club, a division of the Mascot Label Group. The...

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DOKKEN To Be Rejoined By Guitarist REB BEACH For Two Concerts Next Month

DOKKEN has announced a pair of socially distanced concerts next month that will feature special guest guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE). Support at the shows will come from LYNCH MOB, which is led by former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch. Both dates will include an "encore performance" with Ly...

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SIMON WRIGHT On Debut DIO DISCIPLES Album: 'We Have To Figure Out The Direction That We're Going In'

Drummer Simon Wright spoke to the "Talking Metal" podcast about the status of the debut album from DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio and is fully supported by Dio's widow/manager Wendy. DIO DISCIPLES is made up of former members of DIO, along with a rotating lineup of vocalists,...