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GRAHAM BONNET Confirms He Was Once Approached About Possibly Joining BLACK SABBATH

In a new interview with the "Disturbing The Priest" podcast, legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) was asked if it's true that he was once approached by Tony Iommi about possibly joining BLACK SABBATH. He responded (as transcribed by B...

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Watch: TONY IOMMI Makes Surprise Appearance On Stage At BLACK SABBATH Ballet Premiere

A ballet soundtracked by the music of BLACK SABBATH had its official premiere last night (Saturday, September 23) at the Hippodrome theatre in the heavy metal legends' original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Commissioned by Birmingham Royal Ballet's director Carlos Acosta and Ballet Now, th...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW And DEEP PURPLE Classics In Varna, Bulgaria

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner recently kicked off a six-date tour of Bulgaria with the the Bulgarian rock band AXAT. Dubbed "Rock & Roll Forever", each stop on the trek sees Turner perform a set of RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE classics with the musicians from AXAT to close out...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs RAINBOW And DEEP PURPLE Classics With Bulgarian Rock Band AXAT

Former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner has just kicked off a six-date tour of Bulgaria with the the Bulgarian rock band AXAT. Dubbed "Rock & Roll Forever", each stop on the trek sees Turner perform a set of RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE classics with the musicians from AXAT to close out...

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Founding SAXON Guitarist GRAHAM OLIVER Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease

During an appearance on "The Classic Rock Podcast" with host Tim Caple, founding SAXON guitarist Graham Oliver revealed that he has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. "I was shocked at first," he stated about his diagnosis. "I mean, in '76 I cut my finger off and [thought] I'd never play...

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CANDLEBOX Shares 'What Do You Need' Single From Final Album 'The Long Goodbye'

Seattle rock band CANDLEBOX will release its final studio album, "The Long Goodbye", on Friday, August 25 via Round Hill Records. The LP's latest single, "What Do You Need", co-written by Nick Brown of the alt-rock band MONA, who also appears on the track, can be streamed below. Celebrating 30 years...

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JANI LANE's Brother And Daughter Featured On 'Song & Dance Man: A Tribute To Warrant & Jani Lane'

FnA Records has released a tribute album, "Song & Dance Man: A Tribute To Warrant & Jani Lane". This project was seven months in the making and the listener will be delighted to hear the results: renditions of WARRANT and Jani Lane songs by those bands and artists that loved the Lane era of...

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JOHN 5 Announces First Solo Tour Since Joining MÖTLEY CRÜE

JOHN 5 AND THE CREATURES, the band led by former MARILYN MANSON and ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5, has announced the first tour since he joined MÖTLEY CRÜE as the replacement for Mick Mars. The trek will kick off NAMM weekend in January 2024 with two special Southern California performances with speci...

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Original SAXON Guitarist PAUL QUINN To Return To The Road With THE CARDS

International power trio THE CARDS, featuring original, founding SAXON guitarist Paul Quinn, will release a new album this November and will simultaneously embark on a tour of the U.K. supporting former MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell and his band, PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS. THE CARDS, al...

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CANDLEBOX Shares 'Punks' Single From Final Album 'The Long Goodbye'

Seattle rock band CANDLEBOX has revealed the details for its final studio album, "The Long Goodbye", due out Friday, August 25 via Round Hill Records. The LP's first single, "Punks", is a cautionary message to young bands that they won't be the hot new thing forever. Charging forward with a slashing...

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GRAHAM BONNET Says He Understands Why Some Aging Singers Rely On Pre-Recorded Tapes For Lead Vocals

Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) has weighed in on singers and bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum trigg...

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DAVE LOMBARDO And CHRIS POLAND Team Up With GRAHAM BONNET And RICK WAKEMAN For Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'San Tropez'

You'd be hard pressed to find a group that can unite musicians from across the whole range of genres and generations better than PINK FLOYD. From metal heads to stoners to jazz fans and music nerds, all around the globe fans have found in PINK FLOYD's catalog a rich and abounding treasure trove that...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Without His Wig At Minsk's 'Rock Orchestra Fest'

Joe Lynn Turner performed without his trademark wig live this past Thursday, June 8 at the Rock Orchestra Fest at Dinamo National Olympic Stadium in Minsk, the capital and the largest city of Belarus. Video and photos of his performance can be found below. The former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer,...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Announce 'The End Is Nero' Summer/Fall 2023 North American Tour

After a triumphant return on the battlegrounds of Boston Calling and Sonic Temple, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have announced the details of their North American tour, which will kick off on August 3 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and Citi pre-sales begin Tuesday, June 6 at 10 a....

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JOE LYNN TURNER Wanted To 'Make His Own Footprints' When He Joined RAINBOW After RONNIE JAMES DIO's Exit

In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, Joe Lynn Turner was asked what his first reaction was when people said he had "big shoes to fill" by joining RAINBOW following the departure of legendary singer Ronnie James Dio. (Graham Bonnet briefly sang for RAINBOW in 1979 after Dio and laste...