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ALCATRAZZ Putting Finishing Touches On First Studio Album In 34 Years

Original ALCATRAZZ bassist Gary Shea has rejoined the band. The group's current lineup is rounded out by fellow founding members Graham Bonnet (vocals) and Jimmy Waldo (keyboards),along with guitarist Joe "Shredlord" Stump and drummer Mark Benquechea. ALCATRAZZ's new studio album is nearly complete...

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SCOTT GORHAM Says It's 'Disappointing' THIN LIZZY Won't Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME This Year

THIN LIZZY guitarist Scott Gorham has expressed his disappointment over the fact that his band will not be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. The Phil Lynott-fronted outfit was on the ballot for the class of 2020 but failed to receive enough votes. On Thursday (January 16),Gorh...

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GRAND FUNK RAILROAD Annnounces 2020 'Some Kind Of Wonderful Tour'

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD — the legendary rock and roll powerhouse — is extremely excited to be touring in 2020 and marking a 51-year milestone. After playing to millions of fans on the band's tours from 1996 to 2019, GRAND FUNK's 2020 "Some Kind Of Wonderful Tour" will continue to reach both new and long...

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Listen To New MAGNUM Song 'Where Are You Eden?'

"Where Are You Eden?", a new song from British rock legends MAGNUM, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "The Serpent Rings", which will be released on January 17 through Steamhammer/SPV as a CD digipak, 2LP gatefold version, limited box set, download and stream....

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Video: Classic French Heavy Metal Band SORTILÈGE Performs At Greece's INTO BATTLE FEST VOL. III

Classic French heavy metal band SORTILÈGE performed at the Into Battle Fest Vol. III on December 14, 2019 at the Kyttaro club in Athens, Greece. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. SORTILÈGE will play exclusive original lineup reunion shows — including guitarist and main compo...

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THE POOR To Perform AC/DC's Entire 'Back In Black' Album: More Tour Dates Added

Australian rockers THE POOR will perform AC/DC's entire "Back In Black" album on tour next year to celebrate the LP's 40th anniversary. The band, which toured the world with AC/DC back in 1996, will also play some of its own hits, including "More Wine Waiter Please", "Poison" and "Man Of War". The "...

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MASTODON Has Been 'Sifting Through Ideas' For Next Album

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have been " sifting through ideas" for their next album, according to bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders. The follow-up to 2017's "Emperor Of Sand" will mark MASTODON's first release since the death of longtime manager Nick John and the passing of tour manager Bob D...

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Watch THE CULT Perform In Atlantic City

Fan-filmed video footage of THE CULT's December 13 concert at Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey can be seen below. THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury told Atlantic City Weekly in a new interview that the band is planning to work on new music in 2020. "We've got a fe...

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SEX PISTOLS Guitarist STEVE JONES Opens Up About Heart Surgery, Says Recovery Has Been 'A Bit Of A Nightmare'

SEX PISTOLS guitarist Steve Jones returned to radio last Friday (December 13),three months after undergoing a heart operation. Jones broke the news of his ailment during his show, "Jonesy's Jukebox", on the 95.5 KLOS station in Los Angeles. "Three months ago, I was going to start the one-day a week...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'My Biggest Passion In The World Of Art Is Film'

On November 21, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma took part in a "fireside chat" during Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference in San Francisco about how they use the power of their music as a platform for change. You can watch the entire 50-minute discussion below...

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ALICE COOPER Says JOHNNY DEPP Would 'Rather Play Guitar Than Act'

During a recent interview with Tommy Sommers of Three Sides Of The Coin, rock legend Alice Cooper spoke at length about HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, his side project with actor Johnny Depp and AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. "Right now," Alice explained, "Johnny's doing movies and Joe's doing the [AEROSMITH]...

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ALICE COOPER: 'You Can't Shock An Audience Anymore'

Rock legend Alice Cooper was recently interviewed by Tommy Sommers of Three Sides Of The Coin. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the musicians currently in his solo band: Alice: "I allow them each to have their own personality...

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ZZ TOP: 'That Little Ol' Band From Texas' Documentary To Be Released On DVD, Blu Ray And Digitally In February

ZZ TOP's big, brazen blues-rock, combined with a surrealist charisma that continues to intrigue fans, catapulted the band into worldwide stardom. Their history is deeply explored in "ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas", which will be released via Eagle Rock Entertainment on DVD, Blu-ray and dig...

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ALICE COOPER: 'LEMMY's Idea Of Not Drinking Was Not Drinking A Bottle Of Whiskey Each Night'

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper, whose HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES supergroup has paid tribute to Lemmy and MOTÖRHEAD by performing "Ace Of Spades", was asked by Kerrang! magazine what his personal tribute to Lemmy would be. He responded: "If he were alive, Lemmy would certainly be a Vampire. He'd probably be...

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THE CULT To Work On New Music Next Year

THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury has told Atlantic City Weekly in a new interview that the band is planning to work on new music in 2020. "We've got a few pieces lying around in various stages of completion," he said. "The intention is to get together in the New Year and take a look at what we've got a...