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GEOFF TATE Is 'Looking Forward To' Performing QUEENSRŸCHE's 'Empire' In Its Entirety

After performing at the recent Stonedeaf festival in Coddington, United Kingdom, former QUEENSRŸCHE and current OPERATION: MINDCRIME vocalist Geoff Tate spoke with Tony Heare of Midlands Metalheads Radio. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH....

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JEFF PILSON On 'WILD' MICK BROWN: 'It's Time For Him To Enjoy Life For A Little Bit'

FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson recently spoke with the "Music Mania" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On FOREIGNER's continued success: Jeff: "It just never stops. Who would have thought that 15 years [after I joined], h...

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Recordead Live – Sexorcism In Z7

For metalheads of a certain age, LORDI will forever be inexorably linked to their victory in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. Proof that metal fans can be mobilized easily enough if you present them with a fun opportunity, the Finns' fan-voted moment of glory certainly enabled them to surf on a wav...

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DAVID DRAIMAN On DISTURBED's Maturity: 'We're More At Ease With Wearing Our Heart On Our Sleeve'

Prior to DISTURBED's performance at the recent Sonic Temple Music + Art Festival in Columbus, Ohio, vocalist David Draiman spoke with Lou Brutus of HardDrive Radio. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's recent European hea...

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A Letter of Red

The 2013 dissolution of THE DEVIL'S BLOOD left a large void in heavy music. The Dutch collective's bewitching brew of psychedelic occult rock scratched the itches of those looking for haunting Satanic overtones and the warmth of classic psychedelic rock, their work resembling an overtly devil-worshi...

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POWERMAN 5000 To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Tonight The Stars Revolt!' On U.S. Tour

POWERMAN 5000 will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its most successful album, "Tonight The Stars Revolt!", by embarking on a three-week U.S. tour in June. The trek will kick off on June 12 in Colorado Springs and will end on July 5 in Lubbock. "Tonight The Stars Revolt!", POWERMAN 5000's second al...

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WINGER Frontman: 'I Don't Try To Live On My Laurels Of The Past'

WINGER frontman Kip Winger has confirmed to "Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" that there are tentative plans for the band to work on new material in August. The disc will be the follow-up to "Better Days Comin'", which came out in 2014. Asked about the importance of WINGER producing fresh music more than...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On New Solo Album Producer SHOOTER JENNINGS: 'I Have All Kinds Of Plans For Us For, Like, The Next 30 Years'

On April 4, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan and Shooter Jennings — the producer of McKagan's new solo album, "Tenderness" — discussed the album with Scott Goldman during an appearance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how the two m...

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JEFF PILSON: 'There's A Part Of Me That Would Like To Make One Last Great DOKKEN Record'

"Rock Talk With Mitch Lafon" recently conducted an interview with bassist and producer Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, DOKKEN, DIO) about the just released self-titled album from THE END MACHINE, his new band with his classic-DOKKEN bandmates Mick Brown (drums) and George Lynch (guitar). (WARRANT and occasi...

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JEFF PILSON On DOKKEN: 'DON And I Both Feel That We Still Have One Great Record In Us'

Bassist and producer Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, DOKKEN, DIO) recently spoke with Tom Leu of Sound Matters Radio about the just-released self-titled debut album by THE END MACHINE, his new band with his DOKKEN bandmates Mick Brown and George Lynch. (WARRANT and occasional LYNCH MOB vocalist Robert Mason...

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MATT STARR Says His New Project With JEFF PILSON, ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH Is 'Awesome'

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER),vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP, SURVIVOR),guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE) and drummer Matt Starr (MR. BIG, ACE FREHLEY) have joined forces in a new project whose debut album is expected later this year via Frontiers Music Srl. Speaki...

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Watch ROBERT PLANT's New Band SAVING GRACE Perform In U.K.

Robert Plant's new band SAVING GRACE played two shows last week as the support act for FAIRPORT CONVENTION. The gigs took place on February 14 at The Anvil in Basingstoke and on February 16 at The Forum in Bath. Another concert is scheduled for February 22 and The Alban Arena in St Albans. SAVING GR...

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JEFF PILSON Reveals 'Amazing' New Project With ROBIN MCAULEY, REB BEACH, MATT STARR

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER),vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP, SURVIVOR),guitarist Reb Beach (WINGER, WHITESNAKE) and drummer Matt Starr (MR. BIG, ACE FREHLEY) have joined forces in a new project whose debut album is expected later this year via Frontiers Music Srl. Pilson...

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JEFF PILSON Believes THE END MACHINE's Debut Album Feels Like A 'Band Record', Not A Project

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER, THE END MACHINE) recently spoke with Peter Harris of the "10?" podcast. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the origins of THE END MACHINE, his new project with former DOKKEN bandmates Geo...

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JEFFERSON AIRPLANE Co-Founder MARTY BALIN Dies At 76

Marty Balin, the legendary founder and lead vocalist of JEFFERSON AIRPLANE and hit songwriter of JEFFERSON STARSHIP, passed away on September 27. His wife, Susan Joy Balin, was by his side. He was 76. Marty had a historic career as Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awa...