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RICK ALLEN 'Shed A Few Tears' At DEF LEPPARD's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony

DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke to Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio about his band's March 2019 induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center. Asked what the experience was like, he said: "To be honest, when I first heard it, we just got off the road, so...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE Says BUTCHER BABIES' CARLA HARVEY Turned Him Down When He First Asked Her Out

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante was asked how he met his current girlfriend, Carla Harvey from BUTCHER BABIES. He responded: "Actually, we met at… Well, she says we met earlier, but I don't remember it. She says she interviewed me at the [Rev...

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MYLES KENNEDY Says SLASH Is 'Very Easy To Work With'

In a brand new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Myles Kennedy spoke about the camaraderie and respect between him and GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. Kennedy sang lead vocals on a pair of songs that appeared on Slash's eponymous solo debut album in 2010 before taking a more central ro...

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ROKY ERICKSON Tribute Album 'May The Circle Remain Unbroken' Due In July

Celebrated archival label Light In The Attic Records has announced the first-ever posthumous tribute to the psychedelic rock luminary and pioneer Roky Erickson with "May The Circle Remain Unbroken: A Tribute To Roky Erickson". Available July 17 as an exclusive Record Store Day vinyl release, and wit...

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STONE GOSSARD: 'PEARL JAM Will Definitely Be Back'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, PEARL JAM guitarist Stone Gossard spoke about the band's plans for the coming months once the coronavirus pandemic has subsided. He said: "PEARL JAM will definitely be back. I think we'll probably be on the road. I mean, my hope is that we'll...

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JEFF PILSON Says FOREIGNER's 'Songs And Music Are More Famous Than The Band'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked what keeps the band inspired to continue to make new music after all these years. He responded: "Like anybody, you wanna be relevant. Mick Jones [FOREIGNER guitarist and founder] has a very open-eyed at...

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GEOFF TATE: 'There Wasn't A Progressive Metal Genre Before' QUEENSRŸCHE

Geoff Tate was asked in a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio how crucial QUEENSRŸCHE was in pioneering the progressive metal genre. He responded: "Well, I'll put it this way: there wasn't a progressive metal genre before us. How about that? [Laughs] Actually, I'm kind of against gen...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM's Autobiography, 'Double Talkin' Jive', Gets New Cover

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum's long-awaited autobiography, "Double Talkin' Jive: True Rock 'N' Roll Stories From The Drummer Of Guns N' Roses, The Cult, And Velvet Revolver", will now arrive on September 7, 2021 via Rare Bird Books after being delayed several times due to the coronavirus...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS Says There Is 'More Pressure' On Female Musicians 'To Always Look Good And Be In The Best Shape'

Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA was recently interviewed by Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked how the metal world has changed in terms of its acceptance of women in metal from when she started out in EPICA to now, Simone said: "I guess wom...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM Partners With Brazil's CBCA For 'The Drummer' Beer

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has partnered with Brazil's Companhia Brasileira de Cerveja Artesanal (CBCA) to produce his own beer called simply The Drummer. Sorum discussed his latest business venture during a recent appearance on the "Rock On The Rocks" video podcast. Holding a bottle of...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer MATT SORUM's Autobiography, 'Double Talkin' Jive', Is Now Scheduled To Arrive In September

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum's long-awaited autobiography, "Double Talkin' Jive: True Rock 'N' Roll Stories From The Drummer Of Guns N' Roses, The Cult, And Velvet Revolver", will now arrive on September 7, 2021 via Rare Bird Books after being delayed several times due to the coronavirus...

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ACCEPT's WOLF HOFFMANN: 'There Definitely Was A Time When I Thought Metal Is Over'

In a new interview with Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio, Wolf Hoffmann admitted that he became disillusioned with the heavy metal scene more than 20 years ago and pursued other interests until the band's eventual reformation. "There was a time when actually ACCEPT didn't exist — from about '97 to 2...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's TODD LA TORRE Releases Music Video For New Solo Single 'Hellbound And Down'

QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Todd La Torre has released the official music video for his solo song "Hellbound And Down". The clip, which was directed and filmed by Thomas Crane of killDevil Films, is a fiery visual that accompanies one of the heaviest tracks on La Torre's full-length debut, "Rejoice In The...

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CHESTER BENNINGTON Was 'On Top Of The World' Two Nights Before His Suicide, Says His Longtime Friend

Sean Dowdell, the drummer for Chester Bennington's pre-LINKIN PARK band GREY DAZE, has once again opened up about his late friend's mental state before his tragic death nearly four years ago. The singer's passing was ruled a suicide soon after his body was found in July 2017 at his home in Palos Ver...

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QUIET RIOT's ALEX GROSSI: 'The World Is Definitely A Quieter Place Without' FRANKIE BANALI

QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi was recently interviewed by Anne Erickson of Audio Ink Radio. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what he misses most about late QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali, who died last August after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Alex said: "I miss just having...