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BRUCE DICKINSON Says Some Commercial Pilots Have 'A Bad Attitude' And Are 'Potentially Dangerous'

During a January 16 question-and-answer event at St. Vitus in Brooklyn, New York, IRON MAIDEN's 65-year-old singer Bruce Dickinson, who flew his group around the world in their customized jumbo jet dubbed Ed Force One, confirmed that the Federal Aviation Administration retirement age for pilots is o...

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NORTHLANE Announces 'Mirror's Edge' EP

Australian heavy vanguards NORTHLANE have announced their new EP, "Mirror's Edge", out April 12. Alongside the news comes the colossal new single "Miasma", featuring Winston McCall from PARKWAY DRIVE. "Miasma" is a throwback to NORTHLANE's early heavy canon with its scathing and complex guitars, dyn...

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STATIC-X Collaborator EDSEL DOPE Is 'Skeptical' About KISS Avatars: 'I'm Not Sure That The Music Can Speak To A Younger Generation'

DOPE leader Edsel Dope, who is widely believed to be Xer0, the masked frontman of STATIC-X, has weighed in on KISS's announcement that the legendary rockers will continue as digital avatars. The technology, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will allow KISS to stay "on the road...

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PAUL STANLEY: KISS Fans 'Got The Wrong Impression Initially Of The Avatars'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, Paul Stanley commented on the skepticism from some of the KISS fans with regard to the band's recent announcement that the legendary rockers will continue as digital avatars. The technology, originally developed for ABBA's "Voyage" show in London, will...

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Watch: JAMES KOTTAK Remembered As 'Humble Man' By Community In His Original Hometown Of Louisville

WHAS-TV, a television station in Louisville, Kentucky, has uploaded a three-minute video report on the passing of former SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak, who was born and lived in the city until 1987. Kottak died on January 9 in Louisville. He was 61 years old. No cause of death has...

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DIXIE DREGS Recruit DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS For April 2024 Tour

Legendary American rock band DIXIE DREGS will hit the road across the East Coast this spring. The lineup of Steve Morse, Andy West, Rod Morgenstein, Allen Sloan will once again be joined by keyboardist Jordan Rudess for eight special shows beginning April 18 in Nashville, Tennessee and concluding o...

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Announces 'The Colors Experience' 2024 Tour With THE ACACIA STRAIN

Grammy Award-nominated progressive metallers BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME have announced a tour that will find them playing two shows in each city, with night one featuring a performance of their acclaimed 2007 album "Colors" and night 2 featuring a performance of the 2021 follow-up effort, "Colors II"...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL On MARK KENDALL: 'I Would Love To At Least Shake His Hand Before I Kick Off'

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Rusell says that he would like to "at least shake" the hand of the band's founding guitarist Mark Kendall once again before one of them dies. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a pe...

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JAMES KOTTAK Had Just Been Through 48-Day Stint In Rehab Facility Before His Death, Says KINGDOM COME Singer

KINGDOM COME singer Keith St. John, who joined the band in 2018 as the replacement for original frontman Lenny Wolf, spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about the passing of the group's drummer, James Kottak. Kottak, who was open about his battle with alcoholism, died Tuesday morning...

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SCORPIONS: JAMES KOTTAK Was 'A Wonderful Human Being, A Great Musician And Loving Family Man'

German hard rock legends SCORPIONS have commented on the passing of their longtime drummer James Kottak, calling the American musician "a wonderful human being" and a "loving family man". Earlier today (Tuesday, January 9),the band released the following statement via social media: "Very sad news.....

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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61

According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...

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MIKE PORTNOY Almost Played Drums For NICKELBACK In 2022

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has revealed to Drumeo that he was supposed to drum with NICKELBACK in 2022. In a newly released video portion of his recent interview with the leading online drum education platform, Portnoy said: "I got a call from NICKELBACK in spring of '22. Their drummer [Dani...

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DOKKEN Announces 2024 Tour Dates

DOKKEN has announced a series of tour dates for the first nine months of 2024. The Don Dokken-fronted outfit, which is continuing to support its latest album, "Heaven Comes Down", will play three shows in the U.S. in early March and early April before flying to Europe in early August for several fes...

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ROGER DALTREY Is Stepping Down As Curator Of TEENAGE CANCER TRUST Concerts

Charity Teenage Cancer Trust's historic annual Royal Albert Hall concert series returns for a momentous year, celebrating the work of its founder and curator, rock legend Roger Daltrey, as he bows out as the driving force of these very special concerts. THE WHO singer, who will continue as a Teenage...

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Watch: KORN Drummer RAY LUZIER Plays Classic VAN HALEN Songs On ALEX VAN HALEN's 2012 Drum Kit

Alex Van Halen's drumming has profoundly shaped the landscape of modern music and performance. The VAN HALEN drummer's distinctive style, rhythmic innovation and iconic drum sound are deeply embedded in the DNA of the music we enjoy today. Moreover, his elaborate and customized drum sets have undoub...