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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN Doesn't Have Any Plans To Retire: 'Not When I Feel Like This'

In a new interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen, who turned 65 last December, was asked if he has ever contemplated retirement from touring. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not when I feel like this. That's the thing. If it was a struggle… It's no...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Blasts Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine: 'It Just Makes Me Sick'

During his appearance on last month's Monsters Of Rock cruise, former W.A.S.P.guitarist Chris Holmes dedicated his cover of "Rockin' In The Free World" to the people of Ukraine who have been fighting a devastating Russian invasion since February 2022. Prior to launching into the Neil Young classic,...

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GEEZER BUTLER On Possibility Of BLACK SABBATH Performing Again: 'I Just Cannot See It Happening Now At All'

In a new interview with "Rick & Brad" morning show on the Rock 100.5 The KATT radio station in Oklahoma City, Geezer Butler was asked if he thinks there is a chance BLACK SABBATH will perform again, even if it's just a one-off show, or if the band is "put to bed now." The SABBATH bassist respond...

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JANET GARDNER Isn't Bothered By VIXEN Continuing With Only One Member From Classic Lineup: 'Have Fun'

In a new interview with The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, Janet Gardner was asked how she feels about VIXEN carrying on with drummer Roxy Petrucci as the sole remaining member of the band's "classic" lineup. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "What's the alternative? That it doesn't e...

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NAILBOMB were a shooting star. Between 1993 and 1995 they released one studio effort, 1994's "Point Blank", and had a warm-up gig the evening before their acclaimed European festival appearance, which was documented as the live album "Proud To Commit Commercial Suicide" (1995). NAILBOMB weren't mean...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman JOSH HOMME Reveals He Was Diagnosed With Cancer In 2022

In a new interview with Revolver, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme said that he was "dealing with a lot of stuff" in his personal life during the making of the band's upcoming album "In Times New Roman…", including going through a messy, acrimonious divorce with Brody Dalle in 2019 and be...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From Homecoming Concert At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

SKID ROW's Swedish-born singer Erik Grönwall has shared behind-the-scenes video from his June 10 homecoming concert with his bandmates at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Check it out below. Grönwall famously went from auditioning for the competition show "Swedish Idol" back in 2009 b...

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SKID ROW Bassist RACHEL BOLAN To Sit Out European Shows Due To 'Urgent Family Matter'

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan will sit out some of the shows on the band's European tour due to "an urgent family matter." Filling in for him at those concerts is SKID ROW's guitar tech Casey Sproatt, who previously stepped in for guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo last October for some of the shows on its...

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DAVID COVERDALE Recalls His Encounter With Iconic Actor JOHN WAYNE: 'They Asked Me For My Autograph'

During the third installment of his "QT With DC" video series, former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale recalled his encounter more than four decades ago with iconic actor John Wayne, who was the "favorite actor ever" of David's mother, Winifred. Coverdale said (as transcri...

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Photos: BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER Signs Copies Of 'Into The Void' Autobiography At London Bookstore

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler signed copies of his autobiography, "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", on Thursday, June 8. at Waterstones' flagship branch in Piccadilly in central London, England. Photos of the event can be found below. "Into The Void: From Birth To Blac...

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CHRIS HOLMES Says BLACKIE LAWLESS's 'Narcissism' Ruined W.A.S.P.

In a new interview with Classic Album Review, former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, who hasn't played with the band in more than two decades, reflected on the breakup of W.A.S.P.'s original lineup in the mid-1980s. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[W.A.S.P. leader Blackie Lawless] sh...

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GEEZER BUTLER Reflects On ROB HALFORD's 2004 Performance With BLACK SABBATH: 'It Started Off Not Very Well'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford joined SABBATH for two gigs to support Ozzy Osbourne on his last shows for the "No More Tours" tour in November 1992 in Costa Mesa, California after SABBATH's singer at the time, Ronnie James Dio, refused to take the stage. Rob also performed with SABBATH members Tony...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On Playing VAN HALEN Songs At TAYLOR HAWKINS Tribute Concerts: 'I Was Nervous As Hell'

Wolfgang Van Halen says that he was "nervous as hell" performing his late father's songs at last year's Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts. The son of Eddie Van Halen played three VAN HALEN songs — "On Fire", "Hot For Teacher" and "Panama" — over the course of two concerts in September alongside Dave G...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD: 'I've Never Been Afraid Of Death; It Doesn't Bother Me In The Least'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford, who battled prostate cancer during the pandemic, said that he has come to terms with his own mortality. "Over the last few weeks I've been thinking about this," he said. "I'm 72 this year, and you realize quickly that 72...

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GREG HOWE To Launch 'Lost And Found' North American Tour Next Month

Legendary guitarist Greg Howe will kick off his North American tour "Lost And Found" this July. The trek will feature tracks from his upcoming studio album, in addition to many of his classic fan favorites. The 2023 touring band features renowned bassist Stu Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) and drumme...