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SCORPIONS' KLAUS MEINE On JAMES KOTTAK's Death: 'It's Very Sad That The World Of Music Lost Him'

In a new interview with Andrés Durán of El Expreso Del Rock, SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine commented on last year's passing of the band's longtime drummer James Kottak. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's a very sad story. James was such a wonderful human being, a great artist, great...

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First Impression Of GARY MOORE Statue To Take Shape On Late THIN LIZZY Legend's 72nd Birthday

Work on a clay model for a statue of late guitar legend Gary Moore will begin on April 4, marking what would have been his 72nd birthday. Following a recent motion of support by the Belfast City Council to locate a space for a statue in the city's Cathedral Quarter, campaigners have raised enough fu...

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GENE SIMMONS Confirms KISS Will Play Without Makeup In Las Vegas: 'We Will Hold True' To Our 'Promise'

Gene Simmons spoke to Las Vegas Review-Journal about KISS's upcoming performance without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. "KISS Army Storms Vegas" celebrates the KISS fan club's 50th anniversary and...

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ZACH MYERS Shoots Down BRENT SMITH's Claim New SHINEDOWN Album Is '85 Percent Done', Hopes It Can Still Come Out This Year

Just days after SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith told a Canadian radio station that the band's upcoming eighth studio album was "probably 85 percent done", SHINEDOWN guitarist Zach Myers painted a less optimistic picture about the progress of the LP's recording sessions. In a new chat with Meltdown of D...

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KISS's Unmasked Performance At 'Kiss Army Storms Vegas' Will Feature PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS And 'Special Guests'

KISS has confirmed that Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will reunite at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as part of the three-day "KISS Army Storms Vegas" event, which runs from November 14 to November 16. Stanley and Simmons — along with "special guests" — will play at least one show "unmasked," meaning...

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Watch: DON DOKKEN, ANDREW FREEMAN, NATE PECK, LORRAINE LEWIS Pay Tribute To JACK RUSSELL At Whisky A Go Go

Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Andrew Freeman (LAST IN LINE, GREAT WHITE),Nate Peck (FIREHOUSE),Lorraine Lewis (FEMME FATALE, VIXEN) and James Durbin are among the singers who performed at an all-star tribute to legendary vocalist Jack Russell, a founding member of the multi-platinum rock band GREAT WHITE,...

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SHINEDOWN Is 'Probably 85 Percent Done' With Eighth Studio Album

SHINEDOWN singer Brent Smith spoke to Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada rock radio station 104.9 The Wolf about the band's recently released two singles, "Three Six Five" and "Dance, Kid, Dance", which were made available on January 24 via Atlantic Records. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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GARY MOORE's 'Live - From Baloise Session' To Be Released In May

Provogue will release "Gary More Live - From Baloise Session" on May 23. The album will be released on CD/Blu-ray, 2LP blue and also marble yellow flame (web exclusive) as well as being available digitally. Check out the live video for "Since I Met You Baby" as a first taster. We didn't know it then...

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Watch: NUNO BETTENCOURT Plays 'Hot For Teacher' With VAN HALEN Tribute Band NERD HALEN

Fan-filmed video of EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt performing the VAN HALEN classic "Hot For Teacher" with VAN HALEN tribute band NERD HALEN aboard the 2025 Monsters Of Rock cruise can be seen below. Also appearing with Nuno and NERD HALEN was EXTREME bassist Pat Badger, who replicated VAN HALEN...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Pays Tribute To RANDY RHOADS On 43rd Anniversary Of Guitarist's Death

Ozzy Osbourne has paid tribute to Randy Rhoads on the 43rd anniversary of the legendary guitarist's death. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 19),Ozzy took to his social media to write: "Randy Rhoads was quite possibly the best composer & musician that I have ever met in my life. He came into my...

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RICHIE KOTZEN On 'Rewarding' Musical Partnership With ADRIAN SMITH: 'It's A Creative Conversation'

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. Some excerpts appear below. On the origins of SMITH/KOTZEN: Adrian: "I always feel weird saying...

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Ex-KISS Drummer PETER CRISS, DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN To Perform At Second Annual Benefit Concert For First Responders

On April 25, 2025, Raven Drum Foundation will bring together an all-star lineup at New York City's famed Cutting Room to support first responders and veterans for the second year in a row. Founded in 2001 by Rick Allen, drummer of DEF LEPPARD, and his wife, healing arts educator and musician Lauren...

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ZAKK WYLDE Is Open To Recording New PANTERA Music Based On DIMEBAG's Riff Ideas

In a new interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, Zakk Wylde once again spoke about the possibility of the reformed lineup of PANTERA — featuring surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass),alongside Wylde and Charlie Benante (drums) — making new music. Asked if he would be op...

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DANKO JONES Announces 'What You Need' Single, Fall 2025 European Tour

Vocals, guitars, drums, and bass: The basic elements of all things rock is what DANKO JONES, one of Canada's most successful hard 'n' heavy exports, has represented consistently since its foundation in 1996. Constant radio airplay in leading rock countries around the world, the most dedicated fan ba...

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BRIAN WHEAT Won't Be Heartbroken If TESLA Never Gets In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

In a recent interview with The Seth Williams Show, TESLA bassist Brian Wheat was asked for his opinion of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Listen, I think it's a bit of a popularity contest. I saw that THE BLACK CROWES are [nominated this year]. "...