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GEORGE LYNCH Says His Career Highlights Were 'Financial Things', Not Musical Achievements

In a new interview with the "CooperTalk" podcast, legendary guitarist George Lynch was asked to name his career highlights. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I'm gonna be a hundred thousand percent honest with you here. The highlights of the career weren't musical things; the...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN On Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'They're A Different Style Than Us, But It Works'

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke to Brazilian music journalist Igor Miranda about what it has been like touring with another veteran rock act, MÖTLEY CRÜE, on last year's "The Stadium Tour" and the recently launched "The World Tour". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I knew Tommy...

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SAVATAGE's CHRIS CAFFERY Plots Future Solo Material And New DOCTOR BUTCHER Album

By David E. Gehlke SAVATAGE recently returned to the metal news cycle thanks to founding member and frontman Jon Oliva's promises of new music and a final tour. SAVATAGE, of course, hasn't released an album since 2001's "Poets And Madman" and was last seen live at the 2015 installment of Wacken Open...

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PAUL DI'ANNO Rips GHOST's Cover Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Phantom Of The Opera': 'It F***ing Sucks'

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has ripped GHOST's cover version of MAIDEN's "Phantom Of The Opera", saying it "fucking sucks". GHOST's rendition of "Phantom Of The Opera" was made available earlier this week as a preview of the band's "Phantomime" EP, which sees the Swedish occult rockers of...

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Golden Age Of Music

Arjen Lucassen is a one-man phenomenon. A supremely gifted multi-instrumentalist and composer, he has amassed an extraordinary catalogue of music over the last four decades. Best known for the numerous, extravagant prog concept albums he has released under the AYREON banner, the Dutchman has pursued...

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DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN: 'We're Having A Blast' Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke to QFM96's "Torg & Elliott" radio show about what it has been like touring with another veteran rock act, MÖTLEY CRÜE, on last year's "The Stadium Tour" and the recently launched "The World Tour". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're really...

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HENRY ROLLINS Says 'Success' Screwed Up Some Bands: They Don't 'Make Essential Music Anymore'

In a new interview with Marty Duda of The 13th Floor, punk rock icon Henry Rollins was asked if he would reconsider his claim that he was done making music if somebody he respected came along and suggested a collaboration. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "No. And I've been offered...

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GHOST Shares Cover Of IRON MAIDEN's 'Phantom Of The Opera' From Upcoming 'Phantomime' EP

GHOST has shared a cover of IRON MAIDEN's "Phantom Of The Opera", taken from the upcoming "Phantomime" EP. It is the second track to be made available from the EP, following on from last month's release of a cover of GENESIS's "Jesus He Knows Me". Due on May 18 via Loma Vista Recordings, "Phantomime...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Cancels European Tour Dates Due To Higher Post-Pandemic Costs

Arizona thrash metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have been forced to cancel their previously announced European tour dates. Earlier today, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM released the following statement via social media: "It is with great disappointment that we need to cancel our June European shows. We hope ou...

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Late SALIVA Guitarist WAYNE SWINNY Honored At Special 'Celebration' Event In Memphis: Video, Photos

"A Celebration In Loving Memory Of Wayne Swinny" was held on April 23 at Lafayette's Music Room Memphis, Tennessee. The event, which paid tribute to late SALIVA guitarist Wayne Swinny, was attended by former and current members of the band, along with various family members, friends and fans. Video...

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JOSEY SCOTT Announces Tour Dates Under JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA Banner

Original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) has announced a series of live appearances this spring, summer and fall under the banner JOSEY SCOTT'S SALIVA. When asked by one fan to clarify if Josey's performances will see him performing material that the vocalist wrote and recorded...

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LIVE NATION Posts $3.1 Billion In Revenue, Record Attendance As Global Touring Returns

Live Nation posted a record $3.1 billion in revenue — up 73% from last year — in the first quarter of 2023. The ticket-industry giant said in a press release that over 19 million people attended events across 45 countries in the first quarter. For the first time since the global pandemic began in 20...

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LARS ULRICH's Wife JESSICA MILLER: 'I Was Never Attracted To Him When I Knew Him As A Friend'

Lars Ulrich's wife Jessica Miller has opened up about her relationship with the METALLICA drummer, calling him "the nicest guy" and her "best friend". Miller, 39, who was previously reportedly in a relationship with SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian, is a professional model, and has appeared...

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Watch: CARRIE UNDERWOOD Covers OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Mama, I'm Comin' Home' On 'The Howard Stern Show'

During an appearance this past Wednesday (May 3) on SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show", country-pop superstar Carrie Underwood performed a cover of version of Ozzy Osbourne's classic power ballad "Mama, I'm Comin' Home". She also discussed her love of GUNS N' ROSES and her friendship with Axl Rose,...

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JOSEY SCOTT Is Fine With SALIVA Carrying On Without Any Original Members: They Will 'Do The Honorable Thing'

In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT's Cameron Buchholtz, original SALIVA singer Josey Scott (a.k.a. Joseph Sappington) weighed in on the recent announcement that the band's surviving members will carry on as SALIVA following the death of the group's last remaining original member, guitarist...