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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS Announce New Guitarist

At the top of the year, THE SMASHING PUMPKINS hosted an open audition for an additional guitarist to join them on the road. This unprecedented move practically broke the Internet, igniting a flurry of media activity and audience anticipation. Following a simple social media post, 10,000-plus applica...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Be Honored With Star On 'Hollywood Walk Of Fame' Next Week

The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce will honor rocker Sammy Hagar with the 2,779th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Tuesday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. PT at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard. Hagar will receive his star in the category of Recording. Speakers joining emcee Guy Fieri will be John Mayer and Tom...

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C.J. PIERCE On DROWNING POOL's First New Music With Singer RYAN MCCOMBS In 13 Years: 'Everything's Organic And Natural'

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the progress of the songwriting sessions for the new music that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have been working on with singer Ryan McCombs. He said (as...

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DROWNING POOL's RYAN MCCOMBS: 'We've Been Writing' New Music 'Like Crazy'

In a new interview with The Front Row Report With Reggie Edwards, returning DROWNING POOL singer Ryan McCombs discussed the progress of the songwriting sessions for the new music that he and his bandmates — guitarist C.J. Pierce drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have been working on in r...

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SAMMY HAGAR And Palms Casino Resort To Unveil Tropical Poolside Oasis, Sammy's Island

Sammy Hagar and Palms Casino Resort will host a grand opening celebration for Sammy's Island, a tropical poolside oasis inspired by the Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer's music and Baja beach vibe, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 17. The party will feature a rockin' live performance by Hagar tribute...

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DROWNING POOL's C.J. PIERCE Hopes To Release First New Song With RYAN MCCOMBS In June

In a new interview with Pierre Gutiérrez of Rock Talks, founding DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce discussed the progress of the songwriting sessions for the new music that he and his longtime bandmates — drummer Mike Luce and bassist Stevie Benton — have been working on with singer Ryan McCombs....

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RIK EMMETT: Why TRIUMPH Will Never Get Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, Rik Emmett of Canadian rock legends TRIUMPH was asked if he think he and his bandmates will ever get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think you're dreaming in Technicolor....

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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Plays On 2024 'Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea' Cruise (Video)

BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the supergroup featuring legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),played its second concert in six years on Mo...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT To Take Part In 'Distinguished Gentleman's Ride' To Raise Funds For Men's Health

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett will ride in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Says Rikki: "Men die on average six years earlier than wome...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Guests On BILLY MORRISON's New Single 'Crack Cocaine' (Video)

Billy Morrison will release "The Morrison Project" — his third solo album and first since 2015 — on April 19 via The Label Group/Virgin Music Group. The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter — primarily known as Billy Idol's rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Ste...

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Watch QUEENSRŸCHE Perform On Pool Stage Aboard 2024 'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise

Fan-filmed video of QUEENSRŸCHE's March 5 performance on the pool stage aboard this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. The setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. Screaming In Digital 02. Damaged 03. The Whisper 04. Empire 05. I Don't Believe In Love 06. En Force 07. Behind The Wa...

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MICK MARS Says Actor Who Played Him In MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Dirt' Movie Pulled Off The Part 'Pretty Well'

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has praised the actor who played him in the 2019 biopic "The Dirt", saying "he pulled it off pretty well." Iwan Rheon ("Game Of Thrones") plays Mars in the movie. "The Dirt" also stars Daniel Webber ("The Punisher") as singer Vince Neil, Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki...

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Former DROWNING POOL Singer JASEN MORENO To Return To Live Stage With CRANKFISH

CRANKFISH, the long-running band featuring former DROWNING POOL singer Jasen Moreno, will return to the stage on Friday, March 22 at Trees in Dallas, Texas. A new CRANKFISH song, "Do Or Die", can be streamed below. Established in 2002, CRANKFISH is a five-piece band from Dallas, made with one common...

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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Sells Los Angeles Home For $3.75 Million

EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt has sold his California home for $3.75 million. The 57-year-old musician purchased the property atop the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles for $2.1 million back in April 2013. He originally put it on the market for $3.95 million last October but ended up...

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SLAYER, IRON MAIDEN, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT, PANTERA And JUDAS PRIEST Set For 2024 AFTERSHOCK Festival

Aftershock returns to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California October 10-13 for its 12th year with its biggest lineup yet. The four-day destination festival will feature the only U.S. festival play for IRON MAIDEN, the exclusive West Coast performance for SLAYER — one of only three shows in nearly...