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Watch: MIKKEY DEE And JOHN NORUM Pay Tribute To ABBA With 'Thank You For The Music' Cover For Swedish National TV

50 years after ABBA's international breakthrough, winning Eurovision Song Contest with "Waterloo", some of Sweden's most famous musicians — including Mikkey Dee (MOTÖRHEAD, SCORPIONS),John Norum (EUROPE) and Howlin' Per "Pelle" Almqvist (THE HIVES) — have joined forces to pay tribute to the iconic...

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MUDVAYNE's CHAD GRAY Says MÖTLEY CRÜE Should 'Just Bow Out' At This Point: 'It's Hard For Me To Watch'

In a new interview with The Jesea Lee Show, MUDVAYNE singer Chad Gray was asked about the first record he ever got into when he was discovering music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "My first, my cutting-teeth metal record — it's so weird even say the band name now considering w...

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ACE FREHLEY On ERIC SINGER: 'I Know He Would Have Preferred Having Me Play Guitar' In KISS Over TOMMY THAYER

During an appearance on a recent episode of the "Decibel Geek Podcast", Ace Frehley spoke about his relationship with KISS's most recent drummer Eric Singer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I really love playing with Eric. He's such a great drummer, and he has such a snap in his snare...

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See Trailer For HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Documentary 'Unleashed Spirits'

A trailer for the upcoming documentary "Unleashed Spirits - The Rise Of The Hollywood Vampires" can be seen below. Directed by Daniel E. Catullo III, "Unleashed Spirits - The Rise Of The Hollywood Vampires" is an exhilarating and heartfelt film that takes viewers on a captivating journey through the...

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MICK MARS Sidesteps Question About VINCE NEIL's 'Declining' Singing Ability: 'It Is What It Is'

In a new interview with "The Mike Calta Show", MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars was asked if it was "killing" him and the other members of the band watching singer Vince Neil "decline as a frontman and as a singer" over the years. Mars hesitated for a second before responding: "Um, well, it is what i...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Guests On BILLY MORRISON's New Single 'Crack Cocaine' (Video)

Billy Morrison will release "The Morrison Project" — his third solo album and first since 2015 — on April 19 via The Label Group/Virgin Music Group. The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter — primarily known as Billy Idol's rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Ste...

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Longtime STYX Bassist RICKY PHILLIPS Announces His Departure

STYX bassist Ricky Phillips has announced his departure from the band after a 21-year run. Earlier today, the 71-year-old musician released the following statement via his social media: "Dear Friends, after touring for 50 years with THE BABYS, BAD ENGLISH, opening for Tina Turner (on the Private Dan...

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ANGEL Shares Diabolical Music Video For Title Track Of 'Once Upon A Time' Album

When legendary rock band ANGEL released its brand new album last year, a great cry of "Hallelujah!" could be heard from far and wide across the music world. Reuniting the holy trinity of ANGEL, vocalist Frank DiMino, guitarist Punky Meadows and guitarist Danny Farrow, alongside keyboardist Charlie C...

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THE DEAD DAISIES Announce June 2024 U.S. Tour, Return Of Drummer TOMMY CLUFETOS

After blistering tours of the U.S., Japan, and Europe in support of their "Best Of" album in 2023, THE DEAD DAISIES have spent the early part of 2024 in both Nashville and Muscle Shoals busy in the studio with producer Marti Frederiksen writing and recording songs for their new studio album to be re...

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THE WHO Frontman ROGER DALTREY Announces June 2024 'Semi-Acoustic' U.S. Tour

Roger Daltrey — legendary rock icon and co-founder of one of music's most inspirational and influential forces, THE WHO — will be returning to the States on a special solo tour this June, presenting a mostly acoustic set of WHO gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises with an intimate rock-b...

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New Lineup Of KINGDOM COME Performs Live For First Time (Video)

The new lineup of KINGDOM COME — featuring original guitarists Danny Stag and Rick Steier, and bassist Johnny B. Frank, along with the band's latest additions, vocalist Ezekiel "Zeke" Kaplan and drummer Matt Muckle — played its first two shows on March 15 at The Lamp Theater in Irwin, Pennsylvania a...

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FOREIGNER/Ex-DOKKEN Bassist JEFF PILSON Hopes To Release His Yoga Book In 2025

In a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, former DOKKEN and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if he has ever given any thought to writing a book. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes, I've thought about that. My analysis is kind of, like, I don't know if I'm...

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KINGDOM COME Bassist JOHNNY B. FRANK: JAMES KOTTAK Was 'A Closet Drinker' Who 'Would Deny That He Was An Alcoholic'

In a new interview with Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, KINGDOM COME bassist Johnny B. Frank reflected on the passing of the band's drummer James Kottak. Kottak, who also played with the SCORPIONS for 20 years, died on January 9 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was 61 years old. No cause of death...

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MICK MARS Says Actor Who Played Him In MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Dirt' Movie Pulled Off The Part 'Pretty Well'

MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars has praised the actor who played him in the 2019 biopic "The Dirt", saying "he pulled it off pretty well." Iwan Rheon ("Game Of Thrones") plays Mars in the movie. "The Dirt" also stars Daniel Webber ("The Punisher") as singer Vince Neil, Douglas Booth as bassist Nikki...

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TOMMY CLUFETOS: When I'm Playing Behind OZZY OSBOURNE, 'We Go To War Together'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, drummer Tommy Clufetos spoke about what it was like to play with Ozzy Osbourne for eight years, first as a member of Ozzy's solo band and then as the replacement for Bill Ward in BLACK SABBATH's touring lineup. He said (as transcribed...