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How ROB ZOMBIE 'Accidentally' Ripped Off THE SWORD's 'Freya' For 'Virgin Witch' Song

Guitarist/vocalist John D. Cronise of Austin, Texas metal luminaries THE SWORD says that he was "shocked" when he found out that ROB ZOMBIE "ripped off" his band's song more than a decade ago. Earlier today (Tuesday, March 28),Cronise tweeted out a link to Revolver's list of "20 Greatest Rob Zombie...

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RICHIE FAULKNER Says New JUDAS PRIEST Album Is 'Almost Complete', Elaborates On LP's 'More Progressive' Direction

In a brand new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2018's "Firepower" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[The songs] are almost complete. The songs have been...

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KANE ROBERTS Doesn't Know If He Was A Good Fit For ALICE COOPER's Current Touring Band: I Stuck Out 'Like A Sore Thumb'

Kane Roberts has spoken to Miles "The Shoe" Schuman about the recent announcement that guitarist Nita Strauss was rejoining Alice Cooper's band and would be a part of the touring lineup for the legendary rocker's 2023 dates. Strauss stepped away Cooper last summer in order to join Demi Lovato's tour...

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BILLY SHEEHAN On Artists Using Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'I'm Very, Very Much Against Faking It'

In a new interview with I'm Music Magazine, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, who is perhaps best known for his stint as a member of former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth's solo band, was asked how he feels about the explosion of artists using tracks in their live shows these days. He responded: "...

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ROB HALFORD Says He Was Approached About Contributing To DOLLY PARTON's Rock Album

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford joined country legend Dolly Parton on stage last November at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony to perform her classic song "Jolene". Also appearing with them as part of a "super jam" performance were some of the other Rock Hall inductees, including Pat...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains THE WINERY DOGS' Decision To Release 'III' Album Without Outside Record Label

THE WINERY DOGS bassist Billy Sheehan spoke to Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio about the band's decision to release its third album "III", via its Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard). He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I kind of like it. The music busin...

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ROB HALFORD Confirms ANDY SNEAP Will Continue To Play Guitar For JUDAS PRIEST: 'The Fans Love Him'

In a new interview with SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard host Mark Strigl, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked if guitarist Andy Sneap will continue to tour with the band, five years after he was initially tapped to step in for Glenn Tipton, who is suffering from Parkinson's disease. Halford respond...

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ROB HALFORD On Next JUDAS PRIEST Album: 'It's Roaring, Man. It's On Fire.'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford spoke to the SiriusXM's Ozzy's Boneyard host Mark Strigl about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's next studio album. Asked what fans can expect to hear on the follow-up to 2018's acclaimed "Firepower" LP, Halford said (as transcribed...

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ROB HALFORD On Sharing Microphone With DOLLY PARTON At ROCK HALL: 'I May Have Overstepped My Mark'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford joined country legend Dolly Parton on stage last November at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony to perform her classic song "Jolene". Also appearing with them as part of a "super jam" performance were some of the other Rock Hall inductees, including Pat...

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What Makes BILLY SHEEHAN 'The Bass Player's Bass Player'? He Responds

In a new interview with Rockin' 101's "The Johnny Rock Show", legendary bassist Billy Sheehan was asked what makes him "the bass player's bass player." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm very, very honored that anybody even hints that that was the case. I appreciate that v...

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RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Shares First Single, 'Blind Leading The Blind'

The animated music video for "Blind Leading The Blind", the first single from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),can be seen below. The track is taken from ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", whic...

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RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Project To Release First Single This Friday

The animated music video for "Blind Leading The Blind", the first single from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),will make its online debut this Friday, February 24 at 8 a.m. PST / 11 a.m. EST / 5 p.m. CET. In...

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MIKE PORTNOY: 'You Don't Really Need A Record Label To Get Your Music Out There'

THE WINERY DOGS drummer Mike Portnoy spoke to Darren Paltrowitz, host of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz", about the band's decision to release its third album "III", via its Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard). He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, th...

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Watch THE WINERY DOGS Perform In Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Fan-filmed video of THE WINERY DOGS' February 16 concert at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania can be seen below (courtesy of the Jim Powers YouTube channel). THE WINERY DOGS is the powerhouse trio consisting of guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen, bassist/vocalist Billy Sheehan and drummer/vocali...

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TRACII GUNS Opens Up About His New Relationship With ORIANTHI: She Is 'The Kindest, Most Empathetic And Loving Person'

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has opened up about his new relationship with Orianthi, calling the Australian musician, singer and songwriter "the kindest, most empathetic and loving person". Earlier today (Thursday, February 16),the 57-year-old Tracii, who was most recently married to a Danish wo...