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LOU GRAMM Says FOREIGNER's Exclusion From ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Is Based On 'A Personal Vendetta': 'It's Very Juvenile'

In a new interview with The Rock Shop With Ralph, original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm addressed the fact that the band is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and has not even been on the ballot for consideration yet. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's not anything to do with our...

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WE CAME AS ROMANS Announce 'Darkbloom II' Fall 2023 Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

After a completely sold-out first leg, metalcore veterans WE CAME AS ROMANS have now announced their return to the road with the "Darkbloom II" headline tour, a mammoth 30-date run with support from EMMURE, BODYSNATCHER and ARCHETYPES COLLIDE. The trek will kick off on October 10 in Indianapolis and...

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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN: 'I Have A Cynical View Of What's Going Forward For The Music Business'

In a new interview with the "In Search Of Excellence" podcast, FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen was asked for his opinion on the current state of the music business and where it is going. Kelly responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wish I wasn't as cynical as I am, especially with AI now....

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KIRK HAMMETT Still Wonders What '…And Justice For All' Would Have Sounded Like If CLIFF BURTON Had Lived

In a new interview with producer and YouTuber Rick Beato, METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett was asked if there is a particular album of his where he feels like the songs and the production were exactly what he had imagined. Kirk responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "'Master Of Puppets', fo...

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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN Blasts Bands Who Are Not Giving Fans 'A Real Live Performance': 'Tell Them To Go F*** Themselves'

FOREIGNER's Kelly Hansen has blasted dinosaur rock bands who continue to perform well past their prime. The 62-year-old singer, who has fronted FOREIGNER since 2005, broached the topic of groups who should have retired while they were still at the top of their game during FOREIGNER's August 14 conce...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Reveals His Post-Farewell Tour Plans

In a new interview with Rob Rush, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about his plans for after he and his bandmates complete their recently launched farewell tour. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH>NET): "Well, one of my favorite things to do is to produce music. And I've got several proje...

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Former YES Guitarist TREVOR RABIN Launches 'Big Mistakes' Single From 'Rio' Solo Album

Trevor Rabin, the South African guitarist, singer, multi-musician, writer and producer, recently announced "Rio", his first solo album of vocal material in 34 years, set for release on October 6 worldwide. He has now revealed the LP's first single, "Big Mistakes", alongside a brand new video. Watch...

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KELLY HANSEN Explains Why FOREIGNER Deserves To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Houston Press, FOREIGNER singer Kelly Hansen addressed the fact that the band is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and has not even been on the ballot for consideration yet. "As an entity, I find it unusual that a group of people can have an arbitrary standard from which...

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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON Says He Will 'Probably' Continue Performing While Seated Until He Gets Surgery

Ever since legendary rockers FOREIGNER kicked off their farewell tour on July 6 in Alpharetta, Georgia, their bassist Jeff Pilson has been performing while seated on a stool as the result of a recent back injury. Asked in a new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock what the experience...

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DRAGONFORCE's GEE ANZALONE Records Drums For PEACOCK's 'Twisted Metal' Series

DRAGONFORCE drummer Gee Anzalone has recorded the drums for the song "Pedal To The Metal", which is featured in episode eight of "Twisted Metal", a 10-episode series adaptation of the PlayStation video game franchise. "Twisted Metal" premiered on July 27 on Peacock. Anthony Mackie stars in the serie...

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FOREIGNER's KELLY HANSEN On Farewell Tour: 'We Haven't Decided Yet Where The Last Show's Gonna Be'

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen spoke to Mike Hsu of 100 FM The Pike about the legendary rockers' recently launched farewell tour. For the first leg of the U.S. Live Nation-produced trek, which kicked off on July 6 at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, FOREIGNER is being joined by LOVERBOY. Aske...

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Watch STAIND Perform In Mansfield During Summer 2023 Tour With GODSMACK

The Steve's Concert Corner YouTube channel has uploaded video of STAIND's July 26 concert at Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Check out the series of clips in the playlist below. Earlier this month, STAIND landed a No. 1 active rock single with "Lowest In Me", the first single from t...

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STAIND Lands No. 1 Active Rock Single With 'Lowest In Me'

STAIND has landed a No. 1 active rock single with "Lowest In Me", the first single from the band's upcoming album, "Confessions Of The Fallen". The veteran rock group's first full-length album of original material since 2011 is scheduled for release on September 15 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. Alchem...

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JASON BECKER Is Selling Guitar He Received As A Gift From EDDIE VAN HALEN

Jason Becker is selling the guitar he received as a gift from Eddie Van Halen. Becker, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1989, is parting ways with the instrument in order to raise money for his ongoing care, which costs more than $100,000 a year. The sale of the guitar is being brokered by YouTuber Ben...

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Watch: AVENGED SEVENFOLD Officially Kicks Off First Part Of 'Life Is But A Dream…' North American Tour In Camden

AVENGED SEVENFOLD officially kicked off the first part of its "Life Is But A Dream…" North American tour last night (Tuesday, July 18) at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, New Jersey. Fan-filmed video of the entire show can be seen below. As was the case with AVENGED SEVENFOLD's concerts in Los Ang...