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DENNIS DEYOUNG Comments On STYX Bringing Back 'Mr. Roboto'
Former STYX vocalist Dennis DeYoung has commented on the band's decision to perform the song "Mr. Roboto" live in its entirety for the first time in 35 years. "Mr. Roboto" — which originally appeared on STYX's 1983 concept album "Kilroy Was Here" — was written by DeYoung, who left the group in 1999...June 4, 2018
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STYX Plays 'Mr. Roboto' Live In Its Entirety For The First Time In 35 Years
Last night (May 30),at the opening show of their summer tour with TESLA and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, veteran rockers STYX began their encore with "Mr. Roboto", the first time the group has performed the song live in its entirety in 35 years. "Mr....May 31, 2018
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STYX's TOMMY SHAW Rules Out Reunion With DENNIS DEYOUNG: 'Personality-Wise, I Want To Be Happy'
Tommy Shaw, James "JY" Young and Lawrence Gowan of STYX sit down with Dan Rather for a revealing conversation as they open up about the driving force that compels them to continue touring and performing in an all-new episode of "The Big Interview", airing Tuesday, April 17 at 9 p.m. EST / 6 p.m. PST...April 16, 2018
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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS: Entire 'Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)' Album Available For Listening
Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, returns with the release of his first full-length solo venture, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", out globally April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG on digital, CD and vinyl. The entire album can no...April 6, 2018
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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS: 'It Don't Get Old' Video Released
Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, returns with the release of his first full-length solo venture, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", out globally April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG on digital, CD and vinyl. The official music vide...March 14, 2018
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Joins TESLA On Stage During 'Monsters Of Rock' Cruise (Video)
DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen joined TESLA on stage at this year's Monsters Of Rock cruise to perform an acoustic version of the song "Little Suzi". Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below (courtesy of Decibel Geek TV). TESLA singer Jeff Keith told Pollstar in a 2016 interview...February 19, 2018
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TESLA To Release 'Shock' Album In The Fall
TESLA has set "Shock" as the title of its ninth full-length album, tentatively due in the fall. The long-awaited follow-up to 2014's "Simplicity" was helmed by DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen, who co-wrote and produced the TESLA song "Save That Goodness", which was released in August 2016 and incl...February 13, 2018
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STYX, JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS And TESLA Announce U.S. Tour
Legendary rockers STYX and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS are teaming up with TESLA for a summer U.S. tour that kicks off May 30 in Irvine, California at the FivePoint Amphitheatre. Tickets for various cities of the tour, produced by Live Nation, will go on sale starting Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m....February 13, 2018
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Original STYX Vocalist DENNIS DEYOUNG Announces 'The Grand Illusion' 40th-Anniversary Tour
Dennis DeYoung has announced a special live tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of STYX's iconic 1977 album release, "The Grand Illusion". DeYoung will reflect back on more than four decades of musical excellence throughout the performance. This includes performing the entire "Grand Illusion" albu...February 7, 2018
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SPINAL TAP Bassist DEREK SMALLS To Release 'Smalls Change' Solo Album In April
Derek Smalls, the bass force formerly of the fabled heavy metal band formerly known as SPINAL TAP, returns with the release of his first full-length solo venture, "Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)", out globally April 13 via Twanky Records/BMG on digital, CD and vinyl. Additionally, Smalls la...January 17, 2018
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JACK BLADES Says NIGHT RANGER Is 'One Of Those Rare Bands That All Still Like Each Other'
NIGHT RANGER bassist/vocalist Jack Blades was recently interviewed by the Cleveland radio station WKYC. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On the importance of continuing to write and record new music: Jack: "With NIGHT RANGER, it...January 13, 2018
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METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, IRON MAIDEN Among 2017's Top-Grossing North American Tours
METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES and IRON MAIDEN are among the rock and metal acts included on Pollstar's Year End Top 200 North American Tours chart, which determines its rankings by a tour's overall gross (that is, the number of tickets sold multiplied by the average ticket price). Unlike Pollstar's recen...January 8, 2018
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ENUFF Z'NUFF's CHIP Z'NUFF: 'I've Smoked More Pot Than PABLO ESCOBAR'
ENUFF Z'NUFF vocalist/bassist Chip Z'Nuff was interviewed by Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" at Frontiers Music Srl's "Rockin' Christmas Bash", which was held on December 2 at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California. The full chat can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (a...December 16, 2017
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RONNIE MONTROSE: Lyric Video For 'Color Blind' Song Feat. SAMMY HAGAR, STEVE LUKATHER
The official lyric video for the song "Color Blind" from Ronnie Montrose can be seen below. The track, which features Sammy Hagar and Steve Lukather, is taken from the late guitar legend's final album, "10x10", available now on Rhino Records. When Ronnie Montrose passed away on March 3, 2012, he was...November 9, 2017
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CHRIS JERICHO: 'If METALLICA And JOURNEY Had A Bastard Child, It Would Be FOZZY'
Metal Wani editor in chief Owais "Vitek" Nabi recently conducted an interview with FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho. You can listen to the entire interview below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's new "Judas" studio album: Chris: "We spent the last two years on this...October 28, 2017
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