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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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SLASH Explains How He Got BRIAN JOHNSON To Appear On His Upcoming Blues Album

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash spoke to Steve Migs of Audacy Check In about his upcoming solo album called "Orgy Of The Damned", a collection of 12 songs that shakes up and revitalizes blues classics with a stripped-down, instinctive approach. Due out May 17 via Gibson Records, the LP features such g...

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SLASH's 'Orgy Of The Damned' Blues Album To Feature BRIAN JOHNSON, IGGY POP, PAUL RODGERS, Others

Slash, the iconic, Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter, has announced his highly anticipated sixth solo album titled "Orgy Of The Damned", will be released on May 17 via Gibson Records. A collection of 12 dynamic songs that shakes up and revitalizes blues classics with a stripped-down, instincti...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN Still Takes COVID Precautions: 'I Wear A Mask On Airplanes Now'

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan reflected on how he and his bandmates got through the early months of the pandemic, particularly as they were no longer able to perform in front of their fans. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET)...

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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Is Not Interested In Writing His Autobiography

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill was asked if he would follow singer Rob Halford and former guitarist Kenneth "K.K." Downing in writing his memoir. Hill responded: "No, not really. I mean, like you say, Rob's got two books. Ken wrote a book. I didn't r...

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GENE SIMMONS Reflects On KISS's Final Performance: 'We Did This At The Right Time, At The Right Place'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has reflected on the band's final performance, which took place on December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Speaking to Artists On Record Starring ADIKA Live!, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm proud that we did this at the right...

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DAVE GROHL Partners With EPIPHONE To Release His DG-335 Guitar

For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Earlier today, Epiphone announced that it has now partnered with Dave Grohl....

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MICHAEL MONROE Says He Wrote Personal Letter To VINCE NEIL A Week After Their 2023 Face-To-Face Meeting

In a new interview with Janne Innanfors of the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker, Michael Monroe reflected on how he came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years last June at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. The former HANOI ROCKS singer commented on th...

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METALLICA Teams Up With CARHARTT For International Women's Day To Bridge Skilled Trades Gap

The demand for skilled workers is higher than ever as professionals in the trades retire at a faster rate than younger workers replace them, estimated to leave three million skilled roles unfilled by 2028. Despite the widening labor shortage, women only make up roughly 4% of the U.S. skilled workfor...

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GENE SIMMONS Announces Facebook Live Event For This Thursday: 'I'll Be Answering Your Questions'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will take part in a Facebook Live event this coming Thursday, March 7 at 5 p.m. PST. Earlier today, Simmons released a video event in which he said: "Hi, everybody. It's Gene Simmons. Hey, write this stuff down. It's important. That's right. Yours truly is going to...

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GODSMACK Releases Music Video For 'Emotional' And 'Raw' Power Ballad 'Truth'

GODSMACK has released the official music video for the song "Truth". The clip, which was directed by GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna and Francesca Ludikar, can be seen below. "Truth" is taken from GODSMACK's latest album, "Lighting Up The Sky", which was released in February 2023 via BMG. The LP was co...

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PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR On METALLICA's 'Ride The Lightning': 'I Still Am Baffled By That Record'

In a new interview with Radioactive MikeZ, host of the 96.7 KCAL-FM program "Wired In The Empire", PRONG mainman Tommy Victor was asked which METALLICA album he thinks is better, "Ride The Lightning" or "Master Of Puppets". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's 'Ride The Lightning...

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Ex-DOKKEN Bassist JEFF PILSON Says He Has Been Approached To Sell His Catalog: 'I Have No Desire To Do That'

In a new interview with Ernest Skinner of Canada's Border City Rock Talk, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if he still gets royalties from the songs that he co-wrote and recorded while he was a member of DOKKEN in the 1980s and 1990s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Not mi...

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AUGUST BURNS RED Announces 'Spring Fling' 2024 Tour

Grammy-nominated Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based five-piece AUGUST BURNS RED will embark on a short but sweet tour in May, dubbed "Spring Fling 2024". FUMING MOUTH will support. AUGUST BURNS RED will also appear at the Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple festivals. "We can't wait to hit the road wit...

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MICK MARS Says He Will Write His Autobiography When He Is Dying

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars was asked if he plans to write an autobiography at some point. He responded: "I probably will, but probably — I've been saying this for the longest time — when I'm dying, so I can write it backwards. [Laughs] Is...