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JEFF PILSON 'Would Not Be Surprised' If FOREIGNER Farewell Tour Continued 'Well Past 2025'

In a new interview with The Logan Show, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson addressed the fact that he and his bandmates are often dismissed as a glorified cover band, particularly since founding guitarist Mick Jones no longer regularly tours with the act. The only remaining original member of FOREIGNER,...
November 9, 2024
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It was only a matter of time. THE BROWNING first emerged during deathcore's first wave with a thirst for electronics and a pleasing disregard for convention. A lot of people enjoyed what they did on albums like "Burn This World" and "Hypernova" (released in 2011 and 2013 respectively),but a mixture...
November 8, 2024
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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON On His Upcoming Solo Album: Don't Expect 'Power Metal' Or 'High Operatic Singing'

QUEENSRŸCHE founding guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton spoke to The Metal Voice about his upcoming solo album, "Volume 1", which is due on December 6 via Rat Pak Records. The nine-track LP sees Wilton joined by powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist "Hodgy". Regard...
November 8, 2024
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ORIANTHI Teams Up With ORANGE For Versatile, Compact Amp With Big Sound

Orianthi is partnering with Orange Amplification to release a travel-friendly amp that's both functional and reliable. The new limited-edition Orianthi Crush 20RT has been played by the respected guitarist, singer-songwriter, in the studio and at live gigs with glowing results. The white Tolex-clad,...
November 8, 2024
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QUEENSRŸCHE's MICHAEL WILTON Announces 'Volume 1' Solo Album

QUEENSRŸCHE founding guitarist Michael "Whip" Wilton will release his highly anticipated solo album, "Volume 1", on December 6 via Rat Pak Records. Along with powerhouse Seattle vocalist Mark Winterman, drummer Sonny Sudra and bassist "Hodgy", Michael offers nine power-packed songs reminiscent of th...
November 7, 2024
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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer TERRY ILOUS On JACK RUSSELL: 'It Was An Honor To Know The Guy'

In a recent interview with The This Is Metal Show, former GREAT WHITE singer Terry Ilous discussed his friendship with the band's original frontman Jack Russell who died in August at the age of 63. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "First I met Jack in 1990, I believe. XYZ opened...
November 7, 2024
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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN And DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Open Up About ERIK GRÖNWALL's Departure

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke about the March 2024 departure of the band's singer of two years, Erik Grönwall. The 36-year-old Swedish musician, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in March 2021, said...
November 7, 2024
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RICHIE KOTZEN On Whether He Would Sing For SOUNDGARDEN As CHRIS CORNELL's Replacement: 'I'm Not Looking To Join Anybody Else's Band'

In a recent interview with Chris Akin Presents, guitarist, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Richie Kotzen was once again asked if he would ever consider joining SOUNDGARDEN or AUDIOSLAVE if he was approached to step in as the replacement for those two bands' late frontman Chris Cornell....
November 5, 2024
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QUEENSRŸCHE Is Hoping To Enter Studio In 2025 To Record Next Album

In a new interview with David Glessner of San Antonio Express-News, QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton spoke about a possible follow-up to the band's 2022 album "Digital Noise Alliance". He said: "Yeah, we're gonna have to step up our game after the success of 'Digital Noise Alliance'. We've been...
November 5, 2024
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JASON BONHAM Explains Absence From Last Few Shows Of SAMMY HAGAR's 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour

Jason Bonham has addressed his absence from the last few shows of Sammy Hagar's "The Best Of All Worlds" tour due to a family issue. The drummer was replaced at the last several dates of the trek by Kenny Aronoff, who had previously played with Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Joe Satria...
November 3, 2024
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GEOFF TATE Is Working On 'Operation: Mindcrime III': Some Of The Songs Are 'Super Heavy' And 'Incredibly Technical'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate has revealed that he is working on the third and final chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series. Originally released in May 1988, QUEENSRŸCHE's third studio album, "Operation: Mindcrime" took the quintet to an entirely new level. The conc...
November 2, 2024
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SCOTT STAPP On CREED Reunion: 'I Had No Expectations Of It Ever Coming Back As Big As It Has'

In a new interview with "The Bobby Bones Show", Scott Stapp was asked if he had any idea the CREED reunion would be as big as it has turned out to be. The CREED singer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I had no expectations of it ever coming back as big as it has. I mean, the last tou...
November 1, 2024
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HELLOWEEN Shares 'Eagle Fly Free' Video From Upcoming 'Live At Budokan' Release

The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release a new live album, "Live At Budokan", on December 13, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The colossal effort immortalizes HELLOWEEN's September 16, 2023 performance at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan. "Live At...
November 1, 2024
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KROKUS Frontman MARC STORACE Releases 'Screaming Demon' Single From Upcoming 'Crossfire' Solo Album

STORACE, Swiss rock legend Marc Storace's eponymous band, will release its second album, "Crossfire", on November 22 via Frontiers Music Srl. The official music video for the LP's latest single, 'Screaming Demon", can be seen below. Storace comments on the song: "'Screaming Demon' starts with an exp...
October 31, 2024
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Watch: EVANESCENCE Joined By HALESTORM's LZZY HALE For 'Bring Me To Life' Performance In Ontario

HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale joined EVANESCENCE on stage Tuesday night (October 29) at the London, Ontario stop of the two bands' joint Canadian tour to perform the EVANESCENCE smash hit "Bring Me To Life". Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. At most of the shows on the Canadian tour, EVA...
October 31, 2024