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'Tearing Down The Orange Curtain': New Book Tells Untold Story Of Orange County Punk Scene
"Tearing Down The Orange Curtain: How Punk Rock Brought Orange County To The World" from journalists Nate Jackson and Daniel Kohn is due out May 20, 2025 via Da Capo. The 400-page book explores the trajectory of punk and ska from their humble beginnings to their peak popularity years, where their cu...May 14, 2025
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JERRY CANTRELL Explains How He Ended Up Contributing To Soundtrack Of Vampire Horror Movie 'Sinners'
During an appearance on the "Mark And Me" podcast, Jerry Cantrell spoke about his involvement with the soundtrack to the movie "Sinners", which was released on April 18. The ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist contributed a song called "In Moonlight" in collaboration with the film's Oscar-winning com...May 12, 2025
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Watch: ADRIAN SMITH And RICHIE KOTZEN Perform At Grammy Museum
After their March 5 acoustic performance at Los Angeles's Grammy Museum, SMITH/KOTZEN principals Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith were interviewed by FOZZY frontman and professional wrestler Chris Jericho. Professionally filmed video of the event can be seen below. Featured songs: * Glory Road 0:00 In...May 9, 2025
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Watch: ROBERTO DIMITRI LIAPAKIS Steps In For ERIK GRÖNWALL At MICHAEL SCHENKER's Madrid Concert
Fan-filmed video of Michael Schenker's May 4 concert at Sala La Riviera in Madrid, Spain can be seen below. The legendary German guitarist — accompanied by ex-SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall on vocals, Bodo Schopf on drums, Barend Courbois on bass and Steve Mann on keyboards/guitar — kicked off his...May 6, 2025
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IRON MAIDEN's ADRIAN SMITH: Only A Tiny Percentage Of People In Bands Are Making A Living
In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith, who also plays guitar and sings for SMITH/KOTZEN, was asked what advice he would give to young musicians looking to make it in the business. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, play all yo...May 5, 2025
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ERIK GRÖNWALL Leaves MICHAEL SCHENKER's European Tour To Be With His Ailing Father
Former SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has left Michael Schenker's European tour in order to return home to Sweden and be with his ailing father. Earlier today (Sunday, May 4),Erik posted the following message on his social media: "Sometimes life draws a hard line between stage and home. Twenty min...May 4, 2025
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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Shares Advice For Young Artists: 'One Of The Most Important Things Is Self-Belief'
Prior to IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson taking part in the Musicians Institute's MI Conversation Series on April 21 in Hollywood, California, the Musicians Institute YouTube channel got to hang with him in the green room and ask him some questions before he hit the stage. Regarding what advice h...May 2, 2025
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BRUCE DICKINSON Has Demoed 18 Songs For His Next Solo Album, To Be Recorded In Early 2026
On April 21, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson took part in the Musicians Institute's MI Conversation Series with host Ryan J. Downey in Hollywood, California. During the chat, which can be seen in two parts below, Dickinson spoke about the fan response to his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Proje...April 30, 2025
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THE HAUNTED Releases Music Video For 'In Fire Reborn' Single From Upcoming 'Songs Of Last Resort' Album
Swedish thrash metal pioneers THE HAUNTED will release their tenth studio album, "Songs Of Last Resort", on May 30 via longtime partners Century Media Records. The official music video for the LP's second single, "In Fire Reborn", directed by Patric Ullaeus of rEvolver (IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, DIMMU...April 30, 2025
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ADRIAN VANDENBERG: Playing With STEVE VAI In WHITESNAKE Was 'An Interesting Challenge'
Adrian Vandenberg, who was a member of WHITESNAKE from 1987 to 1990, and again from 1994 to 1997, spoke to American Musical Supply about what it was like to share the stage with legendary axeman Steve Vai. Vai joined WHITESNAKE in time for 1989's "Slip Of The Tongue", an album co-written by Vandenbe...April 19, 2025
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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Performs UFO Classics With MICHAEL SCHENKER In Kraków
4K fan-filmed video of Michael Schenker's April 16 concert at Klub Kwadrat in Kraków, Poland can be seen below. The legendary German guitarist kicked off his spring 2025 European tour on April 9 at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. Schenker is touring in support of his recently released "...April 17, 2025
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IRON MAIDEN To Begin Rehearsing With New Drummer SIMON DAWSON 'In A Couple Of Weeks': 'It Should Be Great', Says ADRIAN SMITH
During an April 8 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith spoke about the band's upcoming "Run For Your Lives" world tour, which is scheduled to launch on May 27 in Budapest, Hungary. The trek will mark MAIDEN's first with new drummer Simon Dawson...April 10, 2025
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Watch: Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Plays First Show With Legendary Guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER
Legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker kicked off his spring 2025 European tour Wednesday night (April 9) at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. Schenker is touring in support of his recently released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UF...April 10, 2025
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JERRY CANTRELL Says 'I Want Blood' Is A 'Very Human' Album, Not A Political One
ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell spoke to Alejandrosis about his latest album, "I Want Blood", which came out last October via Double J Music. The LP, co-produced by Cantrell and Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MELVINS),was recorded at Barresi's JHOC Studio in Pasadena,...April 8, 2025
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says He Once Came Close To Joining NINE INCH NAILS
Guitar whiz Richie Kotzen has dropped a major bombshell by revealing he once agreed to join industrial rock pioneers NINE INCH NAILS. Kotzen, whose latest album with IRON MAIDEN's Adrian Smith — "Black Light/White Noise" — was released on Friday, made the revelation about an abortive alliance with T...April 7, 2025