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BULLETBOYS' MARQ TORIEN: 'I Would Love To Sing With AXL ROSE'

In a new interview with "Metal Social Sunday" with DJ Britt, BULLETBOYS frontman Marq Torien reflected on the days in the late 1980s when he spent much of his time on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I remember hanging out with Axl [Rose] and the [ot...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Says RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'Wasn't Playing Well' During RAINBOW's Latest Concerts: 'There Was No Fire'

Former RAINBOW singer Joe Lynn Turner has once defended his comments about Ritchie Blackmore's decision to go out and play the band's classic material with a new group of musicians, saying Ritchie "wasn't playing well" and "there was no fire" in RAINBOW's performances. Blackmore stepped away from hi...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces Fall 2023 Tour Dates In Western Canada

Following the recent announcement of IRON MAIDEN's headline performance at Power Trip festival in Indio, California on October 6, alongside GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, OZZY OSBOURNE, METALLICA and TOOL, the band will also be bringing their highly anticipated "The Future Past" tour to Western Canada with t...

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GUNS N' ROSES And AC/DC Make List Of 'Top 10 Tours Of All Time'

GUNS N' ROSES and AC/DC have landed on Billboard Boxscore's updated list of "Top 10 Tours Of All Time". According to Billboard Boxscore, which has charted the biggest tours in the world over nearly four decades, Elton John holds the record for the highest-grossing tour of all time with the "Farewell...

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STAIND's MIKE MUSHOK On AARON LEWIS's Political Views: 'People In The Audience Know Who He Is And What He Says'

In a new interview Jason Bailey of Audacy Check In podcast, STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok was asked if he has ever had discussions with his bandmate, STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis, about not being so vocal about his political views during STAIND shows. He responded: "There's not really a conversation [...

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Late AC/DC Frontman BON SCOTT: Pop! Figure From FUNKO Coming Soon

The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has announced the upcoming release of the Pop! figure of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott. The new Bon Scott Funko Pop! measures approximately four inches tall and comes packaged in a window display box. Tentativ...

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L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Says MÖTLEY CRÜE Has Always Been 'A F***ing Atrocious Band': 'I Never Liked Them'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis weighed in on Mick Mars's recent lawsuit against MÖTLEY CRÜE in which the 71-year-old musician claimed that he was the only bandmember to play 100 percent live on CRÜE's 2022 tour, alleging that bass...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Photographed Walking Without Cane In Los Angeles

According to Page Six, Ozzy Osbourne was photographed walking without his cane in Los Angeles last Thursday (April 13). The 74-year-old singer looked unbalanced as he walked alongside his carer, who picked up flowers during their daytime stroll around the neighborhood and held them out for Osbourne...

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Watch: COREY TAYLOR, LZZY HALE, GILBY CLARKE, MATT SORUM, BILLY DUFFY, Others Perform With KINGS OF CHAOS In Long Beach

All-star rock band KINGS OF CHAOS — with special guests — headlined the Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach's April 15 concert presented by Acura. The show took place at approximately 6:30 p.m. on the plaza in front of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center adjacent to the Long Beach Convention Center and...

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L.A. GUNS' TRACII GUNS: 'I've Never Been A Vindictive Guy'

By David E. Gehlke There is never a dull moment in the L.A. GUNS camp. Whether it's lawsuits and mudslinging with former drummer Steve Riley, lineup changes or the complicated relationship between longtime vocalist Phil Lewis and founding member / guitarist Tracii Guns, L.A. GUNS have generated so m...

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The Wretched; The Ruinous

Thank the lords of metalcore for UNEARTH. While other bands that emerged from a thriving US scene 20 years ago eventually succumbed to commercial concerns or faded away through lack of persistence, Boston's finest have stuck to their guns. Only their eighth album in 25 years, "The Wretched; The Ruin...

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PHIL LEWIS Says L.A. GUNS 'Wouldn't Know How To' Play Along To Backing Tracks

In a new interview with "The Chuck Shute Podcast", L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis confirmed that his band doesn't use any backing tracks in its live shows these days. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We wouldn't know how to do that. I guess it all starts with the drums, and you have to...

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Black Diamonds

It's impossible to discuss the 1980s Sunset Strip-era of hair metal without including L.A. GUNS. The band was part of the movement's so-called second phase, forming in 1983 and releasing their self-titled debut in 1988. Armed with a sexy, slick look, dramatic guitars and party-happy lyrics, L.A. GUN...

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TRACII GUNS Says PHIL LEWIS 'Almost Left' L.A. GUNS At The End Of Last Year

Tracii Guns says Phil Lewis almost quit L.A. GUNS at the end of 2022 after the departure of the band's most recent manager. In a recent interview with BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Guns discussed some of his personal problems with Lewis stemming from the legal battle over the L.A. GUNS name with former drummer...

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CLUTCH Announces August 2023 U.S. Tour With GIOVANNIE AND THE HIRED GUNS And MIKE DILLON & PUNKADELICK

Maryland rock veterans CLUTCH have announced the third leg of their "No Stars Above" U.S. tour with support from GIOVANNIE AND THE HIRED GUNS and MIKE DILLON & PUNKADELICK. Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 7 at 10 a.m. local time. Tour dates: Aug. 09 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO Aug. 10 - Por...