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Ex-SKID ROW Drummer ROB AFFUSO Says Classic-Lineup Reunion Was 'Very Close' To Becoming Reality

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, former SKID ROW drummer Rob Affuso spoke about attempts to bring the band's classic lineup back together. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There almost was a SKID ROW reunion. It was very close, actually. We all had our cale...

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Watch: Former EXODUS Members RICK HUNOLT And ROB DUKES Perform Band's Classic Songs In Albany, California

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt joined GENERATION KILL, the band featuring ex-EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes, on stage last night (Thursday, December 21) at Ivy Room in Albany, California to perform the classic EXODUS songs "A Lesson In Violence", "War Is My Shepherd" and "Toxic Waltz". Video of the...

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LARS ULRICH's Father Dies At 95

Lars Ulrich's father, Torben Ulrich, has passed away at the age of 95. The METALLICA drummer announced his father's death in a social media post earlier today (Wednesday, December 20). He wrote: "Torben Ulrich: 1928-2023. 95 years of adventures, unique experiences, curiosity, pushing boundaries, cha...

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METAL CHURCH Might Release Something 'Really Cool' Before March 2024 Tour: 'It'd Be A Lot Of Fun', Says MARC LOPES

On a recent episode of the "Talk Louder" podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS),METAL CHURCH singer Marc Lopes spoke about the band's plans for the coming months. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Performs With Fill-In Keyboardist ADAM WAKEMAN

Due to "unforeseen illness", DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey was forced to sit out the band's December 17 concert at Bandland festival in Bengaluru, India. Filling in for him at the gig was Adam Wakeman (BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE). Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Bandland...

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MAGNUM's TONY CLARKIN Diagnosed With Rare And Incurable Spinal Condition; Spring 2024 Tour Canceled

Tony Clarkin, guitarist, mastermind and main songwriter of the U.K. prog/pomp/AOR rock band MAGNUM, has been diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. As a result of his diagnosis, MAGNUM has canceled its previously announced spring 2024 tour. Earlier today (Monday, December 18),Clarkin...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE On Retirement: 'I Don't Think We'll Ever Know What The Last Gig, What The Last Tour Is'

In a recent interview with Zoom, DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice, who turned 75 in June, was asked when he and his bandmates will eventually retire from performing live. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have never planned a date to stop working. We are realists. The guys are gett...

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DON AIREY To Sit Out DEEP PURPLE Concert Due To Illness; ADAM WAKEMAN To Fill In

Due to "unforeseen illness", DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will sit out the band's December 17 concert at Bandland festival in Bengaluru, India. Filling in for him at the gig will be Adam Wakeman (BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE). Bandland is promoted and produced by BookMyShow Live, the events arm...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'There's Really No Reason Why The Original SKID ROW Cannot Reunite'

In a new interview with Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA, ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach once again addressed the possibility of a reunion with his former bandmates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's really no reason why the original SKID ROW...

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METAL CHURCH Announces March 2024 North American Tour Dates

METAL CHURCH has announced a run of North American tour dates for next spring. The band, which is promoting its latest album, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation", will play the following shows in March 2024: Mar. 20 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Mar. 21 - Derry, NH - Tupelo Music Hall Mar. 22 -...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Bassist TIM COMMERFORD's Trio 7D7D Releases New Single 'Written On A Napkin'

7D7D, the project featuring RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE bassist Tim Commerford alongside Mathias Wakrat and Jonny Polonsky, has released its third single, "Written On A Napkin", via Mad Bunny Records. The trio released their debut single "Capitalism" on Black Friday November 25 2022, closely followed b...

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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Announce Spring/Summer 2024 U.S. Tour

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS have announced that their "Unlimited Love" tour will extend into 2024 across the U.S. Following massive 2022 and 2023 tour runs, the band shows no sign of slowing down as they announce their upcoming North America tour slated for next year. Produced by Live Nation, the 2024 run...

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METAL CHURCH To Work On Next Studio Album In Late 2024

In a new interview with Metal Wani, METAL CHURCH singer Marc Lopes was asked if he and his bandmates will be doing any touring in 2024. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh God, tons. Oh, it'll be from March all the way to October, November of next year; we're gonna be touring all...

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DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT Takes You On A Tour Of His Hotel Room (Video)

DEF LEPPARD has shared a new two-and-half-minute video in which singer Joe Elliott takes you on a tour of his hotel room and offers a look at how the band lives on the road. Check it out below. Earlier this year, Elliott told Classic Rock magazine that he spent most of the 2022 "The Stadium Tour" wi...

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RICK ROZZ Says It's Been 'An Honor' To Perform Early DEATH Classics In LEFT TO DIE

Former DEATH and MASSACRE guitarist Frederick "Rick Rozz" DeLillo says it has been an "honor" to perform songs from DEATH's revered first two studio albums, "Scream Bloody Gore" and "Leprosy" as part of LEFT TO DIE, the band featuring fellow DEATH alum and bassist Terry Butler (also formerly of MASS...