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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS Avatar Show Will Blow Away 'ABBA Voyage': 'The Technology Has Advanced By Leaps And Bounds'

During an appearance on The Zak Kuhn Show podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons praised the upcoming KISS avatar show, saying "the technology has advanced by leaps and bounds" in the last few years. The technology being used for the KISS avatars, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show i...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL And VINNY APPICE To Be Recognized At Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's Hall Of Fame Induction Gala

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has announced the return of its Hall Of Fame induction gala, celebrating campers' achievements and honoring legendary mentors. The event takes place on February 25, 2025, at the iconic Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Proceeds will benefit the Rock Fantasy Dre...

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AC/DC Announces Spring 2025 North American Stadium Tour

AC/DC — guitarist Angus Young, vocalist Brian Johnson, rhythm guitarist Stevie Young, drummer Matt Laug and bass player Chris Chaney — will return to the road in the United States for the first time in nine years on the 2025 "Power Up" North American tour. Much to the delight of millions of fans acr...

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GENE SIMMONS Says Rock Is Still Dead, Explains Why

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again doubled down on his previous remarks that rock is dead. While rock 'n' roll has been king of the music world for decades, in the past few years, it's been unseated by the growing popularity of hip-hop. This has caused many pundits to proclaim the gen...

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JERRY CANTRELL On Recurring Theme Of Death In His Music: 'It's A Hard-Hitting Subject And It's Real'

In a new interview with Argentina's Pogopedia, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked about the recurring theme of death and mortality in his music, particularly his cover of Elton John's "Goodbye" on Jerry's 2021 solo album "Brighten" and "It Comes" on this year's "I Want Blood...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA Announces New Solo Album 'Roses From The Deep'

Former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala has unveiled details of his new solo album, "Roses From The Deep", due on February 7, 2025 via Nuclear Blast. This marks Hietala's first major project since his critically acclaimed "Pyre Of The Black Heart" captivated fans worldwide in 2020. "Roses Fr...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY To Hold Permanent Court At Stringfellows Gentlemen's Club In London

MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister will take up full-time residence at one of his favorite places to relax and socialize — Stringfellows gentlemen's club in London. It is a place which holds many Lemmy memories for friends and associates, as it became one of his favorite places to go after it...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM To Serve As Celebrity Grand Marshal Of 'Palm Springs Festival Of Lights Parade'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum will serve as a celebrity grand marshal of the 32nd annual Palm Springs Festival Of Lights Parade on December 7. This glittering event will light up downtown Palm Springs at 5:45 p.m. sharp, so mark your calendars! Joining Sorum in the spot...

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SAVATAGE Announces Spring/Summer 2025 European Festival Appearances

SAVATAGE has announced three European festival appearances so far for spring/summer 2025. The shows will follow the band's performances in April 2025 at Brazil's Monsters Of Rock festival and at Chile's Masters Of Rock festival. Confirmed SAVATAGE 2025 tour dates: April 19 - São Paulo, Brazil - Mons...

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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'When I Play Shows, I Don't Think There's A Difference Between Up On Stage And The People Out Watching'

On November 12, Duff McKagan, bassist of GUNS N' ROSES, sat down with Matt Pinfield for an intimate conversation at the KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room. They discuss McKagan's experiences growing up in Seattle, moving to Los Angeles, meeting Slash and Steven Adler and forming GUNS N' ROSES, Duff's gre...

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CHRIS IMPELLITTERI Doesn't Care About Being The World's Fastest Guitar Player: 'I Just Want To Be In A Metal Band'

By David E. Gehlke Veteran shredder Chris Impellitteri's reputation as a guy who can play really fast overshadows the fact that he's actually a pretty good riff writer, too. Part of the late 1980s surge that turned guitar playing into a competition and/or arms race, Impellitteri's breakout moment ca...

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Ex-SAVATAGE Drummer STEVE 'DOC' WACHOLZ Is Open To Performing With The Band At 2025 Reunion Shows

In a new interview with the That Metal Interview podcast, former SAVATAGE drummer Steve "Doc" Wacholz was asked if he foresaw the success of the band's fourth album, 1987's "Hall Of The Mountain King", prior to the LP being released. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, you don'...

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Watch: DUFF MCKAGAN Performs At 'KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room' In Los Angeles

On November 12, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan came to the KLOS Helpful Honda Rock Room, a top-secret location in the Los Angeles area, for an intimate interview with Matt Pinfield, followed by a live jam featuring his solo material. Video of his performance can be seen below. In October, Duff h...

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MARK 'THE ANIMAL' MENDOZA On Possibility Of TWISTED SISTER Reunion: 'Never Say Never'

Nearly two years after TWISTED SISTER's one-off onstage reunion at the Metal Hall Of Fame in Agoura Hills, California, Mark "The Animal" Mendoza was asked by the "Rockstrap" podcast about his current relationship with his longtime bandmates. The bassist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Th...

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JERRY CANTRELL: 'I Don't Look Back Too Much; You've Gotta Live In The Now'

In a new interview with Trust In Rock, the YouTube channel launched by former MTV's "Headbangers Ball" presenter Vanessa Warwick, ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell was asked if he feels that he is continuing the tradition and legacy he and late ALICE singer Layne Staley created toget...