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BRUCE DICKINSON On His 'The Mandrake Project' Tour: 'It's Amazing To Play With Musicians Who Are Less Than Half My Age'

Ahead of the Brazilian leg of his "The Mandrake Project" solo tour, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson was asked by the Rádio Kiss FM radio station what fans can expect from the shows. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, wow. Well, we are having so much fun on stage. It's amazing...

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LAST IN LINE Has 'A Whole Bunch' Of Ideas For Fourth Album

LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan has confirmed to the "Iron City Rocks" podcast that he and his bandmates — frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE),and original DIO members Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD) and Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — have commenced work on material...

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IAN HILL Looks Back On JUDAS PRIEST's TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Era: 'The Problem Was He Wasn't ROB HALFORD'

In a new interview with Mark Frankhouse of the 107.7 RKR radio station, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill reflected on the two albums the band recorded with singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, 1997's "Jugulator" and 2001's "Demolition". Asked what the "transition" was like from longtime singer Rob Halford to Owe...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'Offstage Maybe I'm Full Of Fear, But Onstage I'm Not'

In a new interview with Metal & Rock Zone, legendary English rock singer Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION),who celebrated his 72nd birthday last August, was asked about the fact that he is still able to hit all the high notes during his live performances. He said (as transcrib...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces Small-Venue Fundraising Show

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, has announced a very special show at The Booking Hall in Dover on Tuesday, May 21. Their appearance will be as part of a campaign to keep one of Britain's small music venues still operating. The owner of the Old Harbour...

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VINCE NEIL On MÖTLEY CRÜE Entering ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: 'We'll Probably Be Dead When They Induct Us'

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil says that "it would be pretty cool" for his band to get inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Despite the fact that artists are eligible for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single, iconic hard rock and metal band...

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MUSHROOMHEAD Announces October 2024 U.S. Tour

Cleveland theatrical art-metal ensemble MUSHROOMHEAD will embark on a U.S. tour this October. Support on the trek will come from UPON A BURNING BODY, THERE IS NO US and MIND INCISION. Tour dates: Oct. 04 - Buffalo, NY - Rec Room Oct. 05 - Hampton Beach, NH – Wally's Oct. 06 - Worchester, MA - Pallad...

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The Gods Below

A desire to invoke darkness drives every black metal band, but OSSILEGIUM ooze impenetrable, black horror from every pore. The full-length follow-up to a couple of low-key releases, "The Gods Below" begins with a sustained blast of monochrome violence, immediately setting the tone for an album that...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Releases New Single 'Cheap Shots'

Fresh from a 95-date world tour and album release with THE WINERY DOGS in 2023, Richie Kotzen returns with a brand new single and lyric video called "Cheap Shots" released today (May 1). A gloriously powerful slice of guitar-driven and hard-riffin' heavy rock, with Kotzen's passionate vocals calling...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: 'There Is Quite A Lot Of Material Left Over' From 'The Mandrake Project' Sessions

In a new interview with Brazil's A Rádio Rock, IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson spoke about the success of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project", and whether fans can expect a follow-up in the not-too-distant future. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There is quite a lot of ma...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON: 'At Our Age Now, We're Still Crushing It'

In a new interview with Brian Aberback of The Aquarian, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about the band's decision to perform its entire 1983 debut EP and 1984's "The Warning" album as part of the ongoing "The Origins Tour". Asked what the impetus was for the trek, Wilton said: "It came ab...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Tour Promoters Release Official Statement Regarding 'Noxious Fumes' At Brasília Concert

The promoters of the Brazilian leg of Bruce Dickinson's ongoing solo tour have issued a statement in response to a video which emerged online over the weekend in which the IRON MAIDEN singer admonished a fan for allegedly using cannabis and pepper spray during one of Bruce's solo concerts. Dickinson...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Admonishes Fans For Smoking And 'Using Pepper Spray' During Brasília Concert: 'I Can't Sing If You're Gonna Smoke'

Bruce Dickinson called out a group of fans at his concert in Brazil last night (Saturday, April 27) for smoking cigarettes and allegedly using pepper spray in the crowd. The IRON MAIDEN singer, who recently kicked off a tour of Latin America in support of his latest solo album, "The Mandrake Project...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN Says He Misses PETER BALTES 'As A Person': 'Why Can't We Stay Friends?'

In a new interview with Riff X's "Metal XS", ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann was asked if he misses any of the former members who have left the band at some point during ACCEPT's nearly five-decade career. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In a way, I miss all of them, to be honest....

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New BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Album Is On The Way: 'We're Working On It Right Now'

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio 92.5 FM, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman Zakk Wylde confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on the group's next album. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's twelfth studio LP will be the follow-up to "Doom Crew Inc.", which came out in November 20...