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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Shares Music Video For 'Hymn 66' From 'The Sinner Rides Again' Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST has just released its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's fourth single, "Hymn 66", can be seen below. Downing says about "Hymn 66": "...

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WARRANT's ERIK TURNER Says Younger Rock Bands Aren't Partying Like He And Other Musicians Used To In 1980s

In a new interview with Shaggy of the KPKY / KZKY Classic Rock 94.9 / 104.5 FM radio stations, guitarist Erik Turner of veteran California rockers WARRANT was asked at what point in his life he started to notice that the rock and roll backstage party scene was starting to fizzle out. He responded (a...

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DIO DISCIPLES To Return To The Road In 2024

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, Ronnie James Dios widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on coming out for next year. We're working on some stuff....

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DON DOKKEN To Fans Criticizing His Vocal Performance: 'If I Can't Sing The Way They Remember Me, Then Just Don't Come To The Show'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken spoke about the difficulties he has had preserving his voice as he gets older and the issues he has encountered trying to reproduce DOKKEN's classic material in a live setting. He said in part (as transcribed by...

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Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID Will Arrive 'Sometime Soon', Says WENDY DIO

Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio has once again said that there are plans to reissue "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Records Studios in...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: IRON MAIDEN Is 'The Most Important Heavy Metal Band In The World'

In a new interview with SoundMojo's "Innersleeve" music podcast, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about how he balances honoring his time with the legendary British heavy metal band during his concerts while also promoting his more recent solo output. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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LAST IN LINE's ANDREW FREEMAN Is Planning To Release Solo Song Before End Of 2023

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, LAST IN LINE singer Andrew Freeman was asked about the possibility of him writing and recording solo material in the future. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I actually started working on some songs through the pandemic...

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WENDY DIO Says Remixed Version Of DIO's 'The Last In Line' Album Is In The Works For 2024 Release

During a new appearance on the "Seize The Moment" podcast, Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about her efforts to keep the legacy of her late husband alive. Regarding what new Dio-related releases are in the works, Wendy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "[The '...

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LAST IN LINE Shares Music Video For 'Not Today Satan' From 'Jericho' Album

LAST IN LINE — the band featuring frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE),and original DIO members Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD) and Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — has released the official music video for the song "Not Today Satan". The track is taken from LAST IN LINE'...

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NANCY WILSON, ROBERT + DEAN DELEO And CHRIS SLADE Confirmed For 'High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Ever dreamt of sharing the stage with rock legends? Here's your chance to turn that dream into reality. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp proudly presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity featuring the iconic Nancy Wilson of HEART, the dynamic DeLeo brothers (Robert and Dean) from STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, and...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Says RONNIE JAMES DIO Initially Had 'No Interest' In Doing HEAR 'N AID Project

In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell looked back on his involvement with "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released under the HEAR 'N AID banner. On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal com...

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ADRIAN VANDENBERG: 'I Had Nothing To Do With' VIVIAN CAMPBELL Getting Fired From WHITESNAKE

In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, former WHITESNAKE guitarist Adrian Vandenberg reflected on the firing of guitarist Vivian Campbell, who was in WHITESNAKE in 1987 and 1988. Asked if it's true that Campbell was dismissed from the band because Adrian didn't want to have two guitar...

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KK'S PRIEST Premieres 13-Minute Documentary Detailing K.K. DOWNING's Return To Live Stage

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will release its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", on September 29 via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. Today, in anticipation of the approaching album release, the band has revealed a brand new, 13-minute d...

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Watch LAST IN LINE Perform In Saint Charles, Illinois During Summer/Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

The MusicJunkie422 YouTube channel has uploaded video of LAST IN LINE's September 16 performance at the Arcada Theatre in Saint Charles, Illinois. Check out the clips below. LAST IN LINE is the band featuring frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE),and original DIO mem...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Believes JUDAS PRIEST Should Stage Special Concert Featuring Current And Former Members

In a recent interview with Cassius Morris, former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens spoke about his relationship with the band's current singer Rob Halford. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it made people very angry that there never really was [a rivalry between us]. I m...