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BILLY CORGAN Says METALLICA's 'Fuel' Sounds 'Awfully Close' To SMASHING PUMPKINS' 'Tales Of A Scorched Earth'

In a new interview with Australia's "Everblack" podcast, Billy Corgan from THE SMASHING PUMPKINS brought up METALLICA while discussing whether THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have ever performed their "Tales Of A Scorched Earth" song — which originally appeared on the band's 1995 album "Mellon Collie And The...

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MICHAEL MONROE Adds More U.S. Tour Dates For April 2025

After nine long years, legendary HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe will return to the U.S. for nearly a dozen very special shows in April 2025. The 62-year-old Finnish-born singer, who has been performing as a solo artist for the past four decades, will play at the following venues: April 02 - Rac...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'The Crap That They're Playing On The Radio Today Is Bloody Awful'

Ritchie Blackmore's official YouTube channel has shared a new video in which the legendary DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW guitarist discusses his passion for music and what excites him musically. Ritchie says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " I retain my passion for music by listening to old music fr...

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MICHAEL MONROE Breaks Ribs At U.K.'s PLANET ROCKSTOCK Festival; Finnish Shows Postponed

Legendary HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe was forced to postpone two shows in Finland after breaking his ribs at this past weekend's Planet Rockstock festival in Trecco Bay, South Wales, United Kingdom. Earlier today, the following message was posted on Michael's social media: "We regret to anno...

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JOE LYNN TURNER And Bulgarian Singer MARIA ILIEVA Release Music Video For English Version Of 'Forever' Single

Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner has teamed up with one of the most successful female vocal performers on the contemporary Bulgarian music scene, Maria Ilieva, for a new single, "Forever". The official music video for the English-language version of the track can be seen below. The 73-year...

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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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See Music Video For JOE LYNN TURNER's Collaboration With Russian Singer ANDREY KNYAZEV, 'Stalker'

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) has collaborated with another legend, Russian punk rocker Andrey Knyazev and his band KNYAZZ (КНЯZZ). Joe Lynn Turner and Andrey Knyazev met in 2021 and instantly found common ground, discovering in each other similar personal ideol...

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TWISTED SISTER's MARK 'THE ANIMAL' MENDOZA Releases New Christmas Single

TWISTED SISTER bassist Mark "The Animal" Mendoza has collaborated with singer Marla Adler on a Christmas single called "I'm Your Christmas Present". The track, which is now available on all major streaming services, was released via Two Stooges Records. TWISTED SISTER's 2006 album "A Twisted Christm...

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See Visualizer For AXL ROSE And MICHAEL SCHENKER's New Version Of UFO Classic 'Love To Love'

The official visualizer for Michael Schenker's new version of the UFO classic "Love To Love", featuring a guest appearance by GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose, can be seen below. The track is taken from the legendary guitarist's recently released album "My Years With UFO", which celebrates the 50th ann...

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New DEEP PURPLE Guitarist SIMON MCBRIDE: 'I Try To Be Very Respectful To What's Been Done Before'

In a new interview with Thomas Blug of BluGuitar, Irish guitarist Simon McBride, who joined DEEP PURPLE in September 2022 as the permanent replacement for Steve Morse, spoke about what it has been like for me him to step into the shoes previously filled by Ritchie Blackmore, Tommy Bolin, Joe Satrian...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Collaborates With Russian Singer ANDREY KNYAZEV

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) has collaborated with another legend, Russian punk rocker Andrey Knyazev and his band KNYAZZ (КНЯZZ). Joe Lynn Turner and Andrey Knyazev met in 2021 and instantly found common ground, discovering in each other similar personal ideol...

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SPIRITBOX Announces New Album 'Tsunami Sea'

Two-time Grammy-nominated progressive heavy metal band SPIRITBOX is gearing up for its next chapter with the announcement of its sophomore album, "Tsunami Sea", set for release on March 7, 2025 via Pale Chord in partnership with Rise Records. The album was produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringe...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER And ERIK GRÖNWALL Announce More 'My Years With UFO' European Tour Dates

Five dates have been added to guitar legend Michael Schenker's spring 2025 European tour. Schenker will be touring in support of his just-released "My Years With UFO" album celebrating the 50th anniversary of Michael's years with UFO. Joining Michael on the trek will be former SKID ROW frontman Erik...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Shares Visualizer For New Song 'Cancelled'

Coming off a whirlwind return to the Sunset Strip with three historic club shows last month, an EP release, and a 2025 Las Vegas residency announcement, legendary rockers MÖTLEY CRÜE confirmed today that they have raised $350,000 for Covenant House. With the help of fans and partners, the band gener...

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LINKIN PARK Announces 'From Zero' U.S. Listening Events

LINKIN PARK has announced a series of November 9 U.S. listening events for the band's upcoming album, "From Zero", coming to a record store near you. Check the event listings and contact your local store for details. International events will be announced soon. "From Zero" listening events, accordin...