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HAWKWIND's NIK TURNER Dead At 82

HAWKWIND's Nik Turner has died at age 82. Turner's passing was confirmed by a post on his Facebook page. The statement reads: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nik Turner - The Might Thunder Rider, who passed away peacefully at home on Thursday evening. He has moved onto the next ph...

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PAUL DI'ANNO To Be Joined By GUS G. For Two Concerts Focusing On Early IRON MAIDEN Classics

Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND, will join ex-IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno for two concerts next month in Greece, where they will play songs from MAIDEN's first two albums, "Iron Ma...

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Original AC/DC Singer DAVE EVANS Has No Regrets About His Split With The Band: 'I've Had A Fantastic Career'

Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans says that he has no regrets about his split with the group. Dave recorded AC/DC's first two singles, "Can I Sit Next To You Girl" and "Baby, Please Don't Go". But in October 1974, less than a year after AC/DC's first gig, Evans was out of the band. He was replaced by...

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Watch: Makeup-Less KISS Performs 'Two Timer' On 'Kiss Kruise XI'

Fan-filmed video of KISS performing the song "Two Timer" live on October 24 during this year's Kiss Kruise can be seen below. Prior to yesterday, KISS last played "Two Timer", a song from the band's third album, 1975's "Dressed To Kill", in 2011, according to Setlist.fm. Kiss Kruise XI sailed from L...

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HALESTORM's AREJAY HALE: 'I Get More Joy Out Of Touring Knowing That I'm Not Getting Wasted Every Night'

In a new interview with Australia's Serpent Tongue, HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale spoke about the physical preparation that goes into the touring and performing aspect of being in a high-energy rock band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "As a drummer, I try to think like an athlete. I...

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Watch: LAST IN LINE Performs New Song 'Hurricane Orlagh' Live In Roseville

Fan-filmed video of LAST IN LINE performing a new song called "Hurricane Orlagh" on October 21 at Goldfield in Roseville, California can be seen below. The track is taken from LAST IN LINE's upcoming EP, "A Day In The Life", which is due on November 11 via earMUSIC. The effort is numbered and limite...

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LZZY HALE Confirms DOLLY PARTON's 'Jolene' Is One Of Two Covers HALESTORM Recently Recorded

In a new interview with Australia's Noise11.com, HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale confirmed that she and her bandmates recently "finished recording two new covers." She added: "Whether or not we're going to just release those as individual songs or have a cover EP, I have no idea what we're gonna do w...

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GEORGE LYNCH Is Once Again Playing Shows Under LYNCH MOB Name

Fan-filmed video of LYNCH MOB's October 15 concert at the Buffalo Thunder Resort in Santa Fe, New Mexico as the support act for DOKKEN can be seen below. Joining legendary DOKKEN axeman George Lynch at the gig were his longtime drummer Jimmy D'Anda (BULLETBOYS) along with TANTRIC bassist Jaron Gulin...

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HALESTORM And LIT Drummers Launch 'Aggressive' New Band KEMIKALFIRE

HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale spoke to the "Thunder Underground" podcast about KEMIKALFIRE, the side project he recently launched with LIT drummer Taylor Carroll. Regarding how the new band came together, Arejay said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "[Taylor and I are] old friends. I've known h...

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HALESTORM Has Already Recorded Two Songs For 'ReAniMate 4.0: The CoVeRs eP'

In a new interview with the "Thunder Underground" podcast, HALESTORM drummer Arejay Hale was asked if he and his bandmates are planning to release a follow-up to their third covers EP, "ReAniMate 3.0: The CoVeRs eP", which came out in January 2017. He said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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Watch: Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Plays First Concert Since Knee Surgery

Former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno played the first show since his long-awaited knee surgery Saturday night (October 1) at the Keep It True Rising II festival in Würzburg, Germany. Professionally filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Featured songs; 00:00 Sanctuary 04:21 Purgatory 07:...

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SIMON WRIGHT Looks Back On His Time With AC/DC In New Episode Of 'Beyond The Thunder' Podcast

"Were you the first official member of AC/DC to quit?" That's the question posed to former AC/DC drummer, Simon Wright, during the latest episode of "AC/DC Beyond The Thunder", a podcast that features high-profile guests who've been influenced by, or in this case involved with, the Rock And Roll Hal...

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TONY IOMMI On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'He Loved His Fans'

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi was among the attendees at the London premiere of the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio, which was held Monday night (September 26) at the Curzon Soho Theatre. Speaking to TotalRock on the red carp...

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The End, So Far

An enduring phenomenon like no other, SLIPKNOT can hardly avoid making albums that have maximum impact. The third album since publicly weathering the aftermath of losing bassist Paul Gray, "The End, So Far" is guaranteed to be hugely successful, irrespective of its contents. Therein lies the magic o...

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LITA FORD Is Hoping To Release Her Long-Awaited New Album In Early 2023

At this past Tuesday's (September 20) premiere of the first-ever career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, Lita Ford spoke to "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" about the status of her long-awaited...