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MARK TREMONTI Covers FRANK SINATRA Classics Backed By Members of SINATRA's Touring Band

Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, author as well as founding member of hard rock bands ALTER BRIDGE, CREED and TREMONTI, Mark Tremonti is "stepping out" with his most-ambitious and challenging project to date. Mark has partnered with National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) as he releases an alb...

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What Do Americans Think Of The War In Ukraine? TED NUGENT Has His Finger On The Pulse

In a new interview with Eric Bolling, the host of Newsmax's "Eric Bolling The Balance", outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent was asked to weigh in on what Americans think of the war in Ukraine. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, number one, Eric, I'm honored and humbled that yo...

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OVERKILL's New Album Won't Arrive Before April 2023

On March 10, 2022, OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth was interviewed by Mark Kadzielawa of 69 Faces Of Rock on the band's tour bus outside The Forge in Joliet, Illinois. Speaking about the progress of the recording sessions for OVERKILL's 20th studio album, Blitz said (as transcribed by BLAB...

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PHIL DEMMEL Says He Will Miss Some VIO-LENCE Shows Due To Other Touring Commitments: 'I Need To Be A Little Selfish'

During an appearance on "Talking Bollocks", the monthly metal podcast hosted by ACID REIGN frontman-turned-stand-up-comedian Howard H. Smith, VIO-LENCE/ex-MACHINE HEAD guitarist Phil Demmel, who is currently touring the U.S. with OVERKILL as the temporary replacement for Dave Linsk, confirmed that h...

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RUSH Guitarist ALEX LIFESON's Iconic Guitars To Be Auctioned

Julien's Auctions, the world-record-breaking auction house to the stars, will honor one of the most influential music icons and guitar heroes of the progressive rock metal genre with "Property From The Archives Of Alex Lifeson", a centerpiece of their premiere music auction event, "Music Icons", tak...

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TED NUGENT Says KID ROCK Is An 'Unbelievably Creative' Critical Thinker With A 'Great Work Ethic'

In a new interview with retired boxer David "Niño" Rodriguez, Ted Nugent was asked why he hasn't yet collaborated on music with fellow outspoken conservative rocker Kid Rock. Ted responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Kid Rock and I communicate. In fact, he plays [the Nugent song] 'Cat Scr...

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LZZY HALE Says Meeting Her 'Idol' ANN WILSON For First Time Was 'Exciting'

In a new interview with iHeartRadio's Jess Jackson, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale revealed that she recently met one of her "idols" for the first time, Ann Wilson from HEART. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "This happened — what? — two weeks ago, I think. She was recording a new albu...

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Watch: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Performs 'Wasted Years' With ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain joined Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen's project SMITH/KOTZEN on stage earlier tonight (Tuesday, March 8) at Islington Assembly Hall in London, United Kingdom to perform the MAIDEN classic "Wasted Years". Video of his appearance can be seen below (courtesy of, among...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Has 'Between 50 And 70 Percent' Of His Next Solo Album Already Written

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Consequence, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked for an update on the progress of the songwriting sessions for his next solo album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've been working on it, on and off, since [2005's] 'Tyranny Of Souls...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Share New Single 'Poster Child'

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS have released their new single "Poster Child". The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "Unlimited Love", which will arrive on April 1 via Warner. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS's first new LP with guitarist John Frusciante since 2006's "Stadium Arcadium" was once again produce...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN To Join His Wife LAUREN MONROE For Select Performances

Lauren Monroe — singer, songwriter, and healing artist — will release her new single, "Kiss Me Now", on March 18. The single's arrival will be celebrated with select, intimate performances where Monroe will be joined by her husband and collaborator, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and DEF LEPPARD drumme...

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DUB WAR To Release First Album Of New Material In Over 25 Years

Fusion metal pioneers DUB WAR have released their brand new rousing single "Blackkk Man", the first single off of their first album of all-new material in over 25 years, "Westgate Under Fire". Watch the new lyric video here. The track packs a punch with jagged guitar, furious rhythms and tough vocal...

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SHINEDOWN Releases 'Planet Zero' Music Video

SHINEDOWN has released a thought-provoking and cinematic music video for its new single, "Planet Zero". The clip arrives as "Planet Zero" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart this week. The explosive single, the title track from the band's seventh studio album, out April 22 via...

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TED NUGENT Peddles 2020 Election Conspiracy Theories And Falsehoods In His Personal 'State Of The Union' Address

Outspoken conservative rocker Ted Nugent has delivered his own version of the State Of The Union address, using the opportunity to peddle baseless 2020 election conspiracies while blaming the Democratic Party for the rise in crime across the U.S. The 73-year-old rocker weighed in on the nation's pro...

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SHINEDOWN Teases 'Planet Zero' Music Video

SHINEDOWN will release the official music video for its new single, "Planet Zero", on Thursday, March 3. A short teaser for the clip is available below. "Planet Zero" is the title track of SHINEDOWN's seventh album, which will be released on April 22 via Atlantic Records. Vocalist Brent Smith stated...