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Video: QUIET RIOT Performs In Houston

Fan-filmed video footage of QUIET RIOT's October 19 performance at Proof Rooftop Lounge in Houston, Texas can be seen below. QUIET RIOT's new album, "Road Rage", was released on August 4 via Frontiers Music Srl. The band is is led by drummer Frankie Banali, who is joined by bassist Chuck Wright (who...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Plots Possible KINGDOM COME Original Lineup Reunion

Former SCORPIONS drummer James Kottak says he's in discussions with singer Lenny Wolf for a reunion of the original lineup of '80s rockers KINGDOM COME, a band perhaps best known for its uncanny musical resemblance to LED ZEPPELIN. Kottak played on the band's first two albums, 1988's "Kingdom Come"...

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SANCTUARY's WARREL DANE Says He Has A 'Completely Split Personality' While Onstage

SANCTUARY vocalist Warrel Dane says he has an "alter ego" and "completely split personality" while onstage, created after he learned how to adapt and mold his live persona to deal with the often dark lyrical nature of his previous band, NEVERMORE. In an interview with Claudia of Austrian web site W...

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FRANKIE BANALI Discusses Difficulty Of Addressing Substance-Abuse Issues In Entertainment Industry

In a brand new interview with KNAC.COM, QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali spoke about the importance of addressing mental health issues within his community of musicians and friends in the wake of the recent deaths of Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell. He said: "I think it's always important, you...

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LITA FORD, FRANKIE BANALI, CARMINE APPICE, BRUCE KULICK, Others To Be Honored By ROCKGODZ HALL OF FAME

Lita Ford, Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE, BILLY IDOL),Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT),Carmine Appice (Rod Stewart, BLUE MURDER, VANILLA FUDGE),Bruce Kulick (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD),Robin McAuley (MSG) and Richie Kotzen (POISON, MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS) are amng the musicians who will be inducted i...

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Legendary Drummer Brothers CARMINE And VINNY APPICE: Lyric Video For 'Monsters And Heroes' Song

You're unlikely to find a phenomenon like Carmine and Vinny Appice a second time in the history of rock music. For more than forty years, the two brothers have been among the most sought-after and renowned rock drummers worldwide. Carmine and Vinny (each of them on his own) can be heard on numerous...

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CARMINE APPICE: 'There Are No New Drum Heroes'

Heavy New York recently conducted an interview with legendary drummer brothers Carmine and Vinny Appice about their upcoming collaborative album, "Sinister", which is due on October 27 via SPV/Steamhammer. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if there are any new drummers that they take inspirati...

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Listen To BLACK STONE CHERRY's Cover Version Of ALBERT KING's 'Born Under A Bad Sign'

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY have released another track from their upcoming blues covers EP, "Black To Blues", due out on September 29 via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. Their version of Albert King's "Born Under A Bad Sign" is available to stream using the SoundCloud widget below. Speak...

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CHEAP TRICK, DOKKEN, SEBASTIAN BACH, STEELHEART, QUIET RIOT Set For ROCKFEST 80'S Festival

LYNYRD SKYNYRD, CHEAP TRICK and JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS will headline the second annual RockFest 80's, set to take place Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5, at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines, Florida. A total of sixteen bands will grace the RockFest stage at this fan-favorite festi...

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JUDAS PRIEST Members, SEBASTIAN BACH, RUDY SARZO Perform At At 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp' Finale At Whisky A Go Go

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach and members of JUDAS PRIEST appeared at the Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp earlier this month in Hollywood, California. The campers jammed with Rob Halford, Richie Faulkner, Ian Hill and Scott Travis of JUDAS PRIEST and Sebastian Bach at the private Rock 'N' Roll F...

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Former QUIET RIOT Singer MARK HUFF Calls Band's Music 'S**t,' Slams FRANKIE BANALI's Drumming

Former QUIET RIOT singer Mark Huff has described the band's music as "shit" and has slammed the group's leader, Frankie Banali, as someone who "thinks he has talent." Huff's comments came in response to an interview Banali gave to The Morning Call in which the drummer made disparaging remarks about...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT's ROGER MIRET Says Brother FREDDY CRICIEN Of MADBALL Was 'Emotionally Touched' After Reading New Book

The Conductor of WSOU 89.5 FM recently conducted an interview with frontman Roger Miret of New York hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT. You can listen to the full chat using the SoundCloud widget below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his autobiography, "My Riot: Agnostic F...

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DOKKEN, DISTURBED, Ex-SKID ROW Members Perform At 'Ultimate Texas Jam' (Video)

Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Phil Varone (SAIGON KICK, SKID ROW),John Moyer (DISTURBED),Sean McNabb (LYNCH MOB, QUIET RIOT, DOKKEN),Ira Black (I AM MORBID, WESTFIELD MASSACRE) and Monte Pittman (PRONG, MADONNA) are among the musicians who took part in the "Ultimate Jam Night Presents: Ultimate Texas Jam"...

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QUIET RIOT's FRANKIE BANALI: 'I've Been Ridiculously Criticized'

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali spoke to The Morning Call about his decision to resurrect the band after saying in 2008 that the band was over following singer Kevin DuBrow's death. "I've been ridiculously criticized — and I get it, I understand it," he said. "Because when Kevin passed away, I mad...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Completes Recording New Solo Album

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke has completed recording his new album. The disc, which is expected next year, will feature many prominent musical guests, including MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. "It still needs to be mixed," Gilby tells The Cornwall Seeker. "It's a solo record, but with...