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JUAN CROUCIER, 'The Other Voice Of RATT', To Perform Band's Classic Songs On Spring/Summer 2024 Tour

Juan Croucier, the self-proclaimed "other voice of RATT", has announced a series of shows where he will perform some of the band's classic songs. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: April 5 - Arcada Theatre - St. Charles, IL (with LYNCH MOB, BULL Y LOS BÚFALOS)) July 25 - Fitzgerald's - San Anton...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Says Concert 'Ticket Prices Have Gone Through The Roof': 'I've Got No Interest In Paying $1,200 To See U2'

In a new interview with Mexico's ATMósferas Magazine, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson discussed the changes in the music industry over the last four decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The music industry has done two things. On the one hand, if you're an artist, it's contracte...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL: 'The Time To Think About Retiring Is When Your Performances Start To Dip'

In a new interview with Spain's Rock FM, JUDAS PRIEST's Ian Hill was asked if he and his bandmates have thought about a possible retirement yet. The 72-year-old bassist responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, we have no plan to retire yet. We're still able to perform. The time to think...

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IRON MAIDEN Announces Support Act For Fall 2024 North American Tour

Iconic British band IRON MAIDEN have added a brand-new show to the North American leg of "The Future Past Tour" later this year. They will be performing at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday, October 9. Having last played in Phoenix on the "Legacy Of The Beast Tour" in 2019, this...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST Plays 'Killing Machine' During Soundcheck In Birmingham

British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST played their classic song "Killing Machine" during soundcheck prior to the band's hometown concert Tuesday night (March 19) at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. Video of the rendition — which did not include singer Rob Halford — can be seen belo...

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Watch: MR. BIG Plays First Show With WHITESNAKE's MICHELE LUPPI

MR. BIG played its first concert with Michele Luppi (WHITESNAKE) Friday night (March 22) at KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Luppi is assisting with the lead vocals during MR. BIG's ongoing U.K. tour while singer Eric Martin is dealing with an unspecified voice issue. Fan-filmed vid...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces First Appearance At A U.S. Comic Convention

Legendary IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will make his first appearance at a U.S. comic convention on Saturday, March 30 at WonderCon in Anaheim, California for a panel discussion on his debut comic book series. For the last decade, Dickinson has been developing the story of "The Mandrake Proj...

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MR. BIG Recruits WHITESNAKE's MICHELE LUPPI To Assist With Lead Vocals While ERIC MARTIN Deals With Voice Issue

MR. BIG has recruited Michele Luppi (WHITESNAKE) to assist with the lead vocals during the band's ongoing U.K. tour while singer Eric Martin is dealing with an unspecified voice issue. Earlier today (Friday, March 22),Eric took to his social media to write: "Hey fine folks, Eric here .. So after th...

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BLACK SABBATH: Box Set Of TONY MARTIN-Era Recordings, 'Anno Domini 1989-1995', To Arrive In May

Rhino has set a May 31 release date for the "Anno Domini 1989-1995" box set of the Tony Martin-era BLACK SABBATH albums. BLACK SABBATH's history with singers Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio has been chronicled extensively through the years in multiple collections. Until now, no boxed set has focu...

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Is There An End To JUDAS PRIEST? ROB HALFORD Responds

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, Rob Halford was asked if there is an end to JUDAS PRIEST. The 72-year-old singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No, no. It's a good question. And no. I think once you start thinking about the end, you start to kind of deflate and deco...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL On Coming Up With Setlist For Band's Tours: 'It Gets More Difficult Every Time'

In a new interview with Metal Express Radio, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill spoke about the task of coming up with a setlist for the band's tours. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is difficult. It gets more difficult every time. Obviously, the fans are coming to hear their favorite s...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Is Hoping To Release Next Solo Album In 2025

In a new interview with VRP Rocks, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE frontman Joe Lynn Turner spoke about a possible follow-up to his latest solo album, "Belly Of The Beast", which came out in October 2022 via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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BRUCE DICKINSON On 'The Mandrake Project': 'This Is An Album That Has A Lot Of Depth To It'

In a recent interview with Mexico's Sopitas, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked why he chose to release "Afterglow Of Ragnarok", the opening track from his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", as the first single from the LP. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We had a...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announces New Album, 'Pirates II – Armada'

The pirates of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are about to take listeners on their heaviest symphonic adventure yet with their new studio album, titled "Pirates II – Armada", set for release on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. The new successor to their high-charting previous release, "Pirates" (2022),is set...

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Watch: BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' At EMP Store In Dortmund

On March 7, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson signed copies of his brand-new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", at the EMP store in Dortmund, Germany. An official video recap of the event is available below. "The Mandrake Project" has become a global smash hit, with huge chart success already anno...