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DEEP PURPLE's ROGER GLOVER Rules Out One Final Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: 'Why On Earth Would We Do That?'

In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover addressed the recent rumors that the band has been in talks with guitarist Ritchie Blackmore about reuniting for one final run before they call it quits. Asked if there is a chance of something like that happe...

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COREY TAYLOR On His High-Energy Live Performances: 'Until I Break My Neck Again, I Think I'll Just Keep Going'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor was asked if he ever thinks about the fact that he will turn 50 years old in December. He responded: "I think about it constantly. I think about it when I get up out of bed. I think about it every time I...

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DAVID ELLEFSON Finds His Joy And Happiness After MEGADETH: 'I Got A Little Too Famous And Got Too Much Press'

By David E. Gehlke David Ellefson survived his 2021 dismissal from MEGADETH after sexually tinged messages and explicit video footage involving the bassist were posted on Twitter. Instead of obfuscating, Ellefson got out in front by taking legal action and talking to the press. While his actions wer...

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See TAYLOR HAWKINS's Son SHANE Perform 'I'll Stick Around' With FOO FIGHTERS At BOSTON CALLING

Shane Hawkins, the son of late FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, joined the band on stage last night (Friday, May 26) at the Boston Calling festival to perform the song "I'll Stick Around". "How about we do a song with one of my favorite drummers in the world? Would you guys please welcome Shane...

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STEPHEN PEARCY Talks Up RATT On Band's 40th Anniversary: 'We Had No Competition'

By David E. Gehlke RATT's new "The Atlantic Years: 1984-1991" limited edition box set has, for now, taken some attention away from the band's inability or unwillingness to reunite and placed it back on their music. With discussion rampant regarding bands using modern technology (read: backing tapes)...

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CALEB SHOMO On Upcoming BEARTOOTH Album: 'There's A Chance This Is The Best Record I'll Ever Write'

In a new interview with HardDrive Radio host Lou Brutus, BEARTOOTH frontman Caleb Shomo spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming fifth studio album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It is fully finished, turned in. I've been working on it for a very lo...

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SKID ROW Cancels Japanese Tour Due To Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL's 'Continued Flu-Like Symptoms'

SKID ROW has canceled its Japanese tour. The decision to scrap the shows comes just two days after the band canceled the remaining dates on its Australian tour because singer Erik Grönwall fell ill with the flu. Earlier today, SKID ROW released the following statement via social media: "TO THE SKID...

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Former METAL CHURCH Drummer KIRK ARRINGTON Dead At 61

Former METAL CHURCH drummer Kirk Arrington has died after an unspecified illness. He was 61 years old. Earlier today, METAL CHURCH shared the following statement via Facebook: "We just received the sad news, Kirk Arrington passed away this morning due to health issues. RIP in brother! See you on the...

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DAVID COVERDALE Once Again Rules Out Autobiography: 'I'm Not Interested In Hurting Anybody'

In a brand new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale was asked whether he has any plans to release an autobiography, possibly under his previously floated title of "How White Was My Snake?" He responded (as transcribed...

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SKID ROW Cancels Remaining Australian Tour Dates Due To Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Persistent 'Flu-Like Symptoms'

SKID ROW has canceled the remaining dates on its Australian tour. The decision to scrap the rest of the shows comes just two days after the band canceled its concert in Brisbane, Australia because singer Erik Grönwall fell ill with the flu. Earlier today, SKID ROW released the following statement vi...

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DAVID COVERDALE Explains Decision To Cut His Hair: 'I've Been Tempted To Do It For A While'

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, former DEEP PURPLE and current WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale opened up about his decision to change his trademark look, with the singer now sporting a cropped hairstyle, tra...

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NITA STRAUSS Recruits Singer KASEY KARLSEN For Upcoming 'Summer Storm' Tour

Nita Strauss has recruited a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen to join her onstage during the guitarist's upcoming "Summer Storm" tour. In a Twitter message introducing Kasey, Nita wrote: "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Kasey Karlsen to the squad!! "Kasey will be holding down the vocal duties on th...

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SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRÖNWALL Falls Ill With The Flu; Brisbane Concert Canceled

SKID ROW has been forced to cancel its concert tonight (Wednesday, May 17) at The Triffid in Brisbane, Australia after singer Erik Grönwall fell ill with the flu. Earlier today, SKID ROW released the following statement via social media: "To the SKID ROW faithful, unfortunately we have to cancel our...

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DAVID COVERDALE Says WHITESNAKE Resuming Farewell Tour Will 'Depend On Health And People's Availability'

In a new interview with Rockonteurs, WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale spoke about the band's decision to cancel several European shows last summer and pull out of its previously announced North American tour with the SCORPIONS last fall due to his "continued treatment for a persistent upper respi...

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Step Into The Light / Failure Will Follow

A cunning idea, this. Inspired by the notion of alternate timelines, THE ACACIA STRAIN have made two distinct new albums. On the first, they pose the question: what would this band sound like if it went all-out for brutality and speed? On the second, they imagine a world where THE ACACIA STRAIN esch...