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MIKE PORTNOY On THE WINERY DOGS Making New Music: 'It's Just A Matter Of When'

In a brand new interview with "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon", drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) was once again asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). He...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Firepower' Album Was Written And Recorded Over Six-Month Period

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford and guitarist Richie Faulkner were recently interviewed by the U.K.'s "The Sound Lab" radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below (note: the interview begins around the 25-minute mark). A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABB...

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ZAKK WYLDE, GEORGE LYNCH, PAUL GILBERT Perform Popular DISNEY Songs On 'Disney Super Guitar' Album

The new instrumental album "Disney Super Guitar" features guitarists Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG),Tak Matsumoto (B'Z),George Lynch (DOKKEN),Orianthi, and others performing hard-rocking, virtuosic versions of timeless Disney songs. With cover art depictin...

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DEEP PURPLE And JUDAS PRIEST Announce North American Co-Headline Tour

Legends will collide late this summer when DEEP PURPLE and JUDAS PRIEST embark on a co-headlining North American tour. Produced by Live Nation, the outing will kick off August 21 in Cincinnati, Ohio and visit 25 cities across the U.S. and Canada before wrapping September 30 in Wheatland, California....

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ROB HALFORD Credits JUDAS PRIEST's Success To 'Discipline,' 'Commitment'

JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Rob Halford and guitarist Richie Faulkner were recently interviewed by British journalist and broadcaster Alan Ovington. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how PRIEST came to title its new album "Firepower...

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ROB HALFORD Was 'Personally Upset' By K.K. DOWNING's Inference That GLENN TIPTON Didn't Play On 'Firepower'

Rob Halford says that he was personally "upset" by K.K. Downing's statement in which the former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist insinuated that producer Andy Sneap was covering Glenn Tipton's parts on the band's new album. Two weeks after Tipton announced that he was retiring from the road due to his battle...

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I AM DESTRUCTION Signs With UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS

Dallas, Texas-based brutal death metal act I AM DESTRUCTION has signed with Unique Leader Records. The band's full-length debut will arrive later in the year. Formed in 2013 as a one-man project, the band solidified its lineup last year and has quickly become a staple in the Texas extreme metal scen...

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RICHIE KOTZEN: Why I Needed To Take A Break From THE WINERY DOGS

In a brand new interview with Sofa King Cool, guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen was once again asked about the status of THE WINERY DOGS, his power trio with drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) and legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, TALAS, DAVID LEE ROTH). "...

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Watch BON JOVI Reunite With RICHIE SAMBORA, ALEC JOHN SUCH For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Performance

Guitarist Richie Sambora rejoined BON JOVI on stage Saturday night (April 14) at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, marking his first performance with the band since 2013. Also appearing with the group was bassist Alec John Such, who hadn't played with BON JOVI since a o...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER: See New Signature EPIPHONE Flying V Guitar In Action

EMG pickups and Epiphone guitars have collaborated with Richie Faulkner of JUDAS PRIEST to give their faithful followers a new signature Epiphone Flying V guitar. Richie himself was kind enough to stop by The Music Zoo and offer a rundown of his new axe. Check out both videos from EMG and Epiphone t...

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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist: 'After All These Years, We're Still Learning'

JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was recently interviewed by Pete Bailey of the Primordial Radio podcast "Binge Thinking". You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. Asked if it's difficult for PRIEST to create new music without previously used ideas subconsciously finding their way into th...

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RSO Feat. RICHIE SAMBORA And ORIANTHI: 'Radio Free America' Album Due In May

RSO, the acclaimed genre-spanning musical project from Richie Sambora and Orianthi, has announced the release of its debut full-length body of work, "Radio Free America", out May 11 on BMG. American rock icon, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall Of Famer, and founding member of mu...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On 'Firepower': 'We Had So Much Fun Making This Record'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was interviewed on the March 30 - April 1 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the Podbean widget below. Asked if it becomes a challenge for him and his bandmates to make new music that sounds like PRIES...

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RICHIE FAULKNER On Performing JUDAS PRIEST Classics: 'The Challenge Is Capturing The Vibe Of The Original'

Lana of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin radio station 102.9 The Hog recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked which PRIEST song has been most challenging for him to play, Faulkner said: "They're not c...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Praises Group's 'Synergy' During 'Firepower' Songwriting Sessions

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was recently interviewed by Sweetwater. The full conversation can be viewed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the global success of the band's new album, "Firepower": Richie: "It's a testament to the love the fans have for PR...