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JEFF PILSON On DON DOKKEN's 'Hostile' Comments About Former DOKKEN Bandmates: 'It Sounds Like He Has Sour Grapes'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, former DOKKEN bassist Jeff Pilson once again addressed some of Don Dokken's recent claims about who was responsible for most of the songwriting during the band's classic era and the alleged drug use that led to the lineup's split...

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TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Keyboard Maestro VITALIJ KUPRIJ Dead At 49

Ukrainian-American maestro Vitalij Kuprij, a classically trained virtuoso who has played with progressive metal bands ARTENSION and RING OF FIRE and toured with TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, has died at the age of 49. No cause of death has yet been revealed. Kuprij's passing was confirmed by his longtim...

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Watch JOURNEY's Entire Baltimore Concert

The Jim Powers YouTube channel has uploaded video of JOURNEY's entire February 18 concert at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Check it out below. According to Setlist.fm, JOURNEY's setlist was as follows: 01. Only The Young 02. Guitar Solo 03. Stone In Love 04. Don't Stop Believin' 05...

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Watch: KREATOR's JÜRGEN 'VENTOR' REIL Performs 'Become Immortal' For TAMA Drums Germany

TAMA Drums Germany has uploaded video of drummer Jürgen "Ventor" Reil of German extreme metal titans KREATOR performing "Become Immortal", the fourth single from the band's fifteenth studio album, "Hate Über Alles", which was released in June 2022. Check it out below. Last December, KREATOR frontman...

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LION'S SHARE Releases New Single And Video 'Live Forever'

Swedish heavy metal band LION'S SHARE has made a new song, "Live Forever", available on streaming services and digital service providers. LION'S SHARE singer Nils Patrik Johansson commented: "This song is truly about how you can stand up for yourself while still being someone who cares for others. I...

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Watch FEAR FACTORY's Entire Orlando Concert During January/February 2024 North American Tour

The IFM RAW YouTube channel has uploaded video of FEAR FACTORY's entire February 15 concert at the House Of Blues in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Check out the clips below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Shock 02. Edgecrusher 03. Powershifter 04. Disruptor 05. Fuel Injected Suicide Machin...

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MICK MARS Already Has Four 'Massively Thick' Ideas For Second Solo Album: 'It Hits Hard'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of the WBAB radio station, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars confirmed that he has already started work on the follow-up to his debut solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars", which will be released on February 23. The effort will be made available via Mick's own label 131...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces Two New Guitarists For Solo Band, Southern California Warm-Up Show

Ahead of the March 1 release of his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", via BMG and the start of a four-month tour, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has revealed the addition of two new guitarists to his touring band. Swedish-born guitarist, songwriter and multi-platinum-credited producer Phil...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN: 'This Is Not Another Jew With Trembling Knees'

DISTURBED's David Draiman, who is of Jewish descent, recently spoke to the Embassy Of Israel To The United States about the increase in the number of antisemitic incidents in the U.S. and the rest of the world rose in the four months after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. He said (as transcribe...

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BLAZE BAYLEY Shares Music Video For New Single 'Mind Reader' From Upcoming 'Circle Of Stone' Album

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley will release his new solo album, "Circle Of Stone", on February 23. The official music video for the LP's third single, "Mind Reader", can be seen below. Blaze states: "I wish to thank the guys at Lion Island Media for their brilliant work shooting & editi...

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HELLOWEEN To Release New Studio Album In 2025

The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN has signed with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) for the release of their next studio album. The band will enter the studio this summer to begin work on the follow-up to 2021's acclaimed self-titled effort, with plans to issue the...

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Watch: MACHINE HEAD Joined By AMON AMARTH's JOHAN SÖDERBERG For 'Davidian' Performance In Maryland

AMON AMARTH guitarist Johan Söderberg joined MACHINE HEAD on stage this past Monday, February 12 at The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, Maryland to perform the MACHINE HEAD classic "Davidian". Video of his appearance can be found below. Shortly after the concert, Johan shared a clip of the...

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GENE SIMMONS, DAVID DRAIMAN And More Sign Letter Rejecting Attempt To Bar Israel From 2024 'Eurovision Song Contest'

More than 400 leaders from the entertainment industry — including KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, DISTURBED singer David Draiman and Ozzy Osbourne's wife/manager Sharon Osbourne — have signed an open letter released by the non-profit entertainment industry organization Creative Community For Pea...

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CROWBAR Announces March/April 2024 U.S. Tour

CROWBAR has announced its latest round of U.S. headlining dates, confirming a two-week spring run from March 30 through April 14, with support from MORBID VISIONZ. The trek will see CROWBAR performing a special set of songs from their "Crowbar" and "Odd Fellows Rest" albums as part of the annual Dec...

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SYMPHONY X Announces May/June 2024 North American Tour With HEATHEN

New Jersey's progressive metal masters SYMPHONY X are hitting the road this spring for their North American 2024 tour with special guests HEATHEN. The 19-date trek will kick off on May 16 in Cincinnati and make stops in Pittsburgh, Quebec, and Jersey City before its conclusion in Baltimore on June 8...