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JOE LYNN TURNER: 'There's A Lot Wrong, In My Opinion, That's Going On In The United States Right Now'
In a new interview with Metal Godz Radio, former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE frontman Joe Lynn Turner confirmed that his latest solo album, "Belly Of The Beast", is "a lot darker" than his previous efforts. He explained (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You know, art is a reflection of life. It's a...January 12, 2023
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Pays Tribute To His Late Wife: 'Thank You For Your Love And Guidance'
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has paid tribute to his wife Bron Gillan, who passed away on November 19, reportedly after a long illness. She was 67 years old. Ian and Bron got married in 1984 and have one daughter, Grace Gillan. Earlier today (Wednesday, January 4),Ian took to his official web site...January 4, 2023
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For the first decade of this century and a little bit beyond, HIM were the undisputed kings of gothic rock. Their frontman, Ville Valo, was a born star and a songwriter of great distinction, and so even though the band's recorded output was occasionally patchy, the Finns' metal-fueled, darkly romant...January 1, 2023
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WOLF HOFFMANN Finds It 'Funny' That UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Is Still Performing ACCEPT Songs After Previously Saying He Wouldn't
ACCEPT guitarist Wolf Hoffmann spoke to Spain's Metal Journal about the 2018 departure of the band's longtime bassist Peter Baltes. Asked if he has had a chance to talk to Peter since his exit from ACCEPT, Wolf said: "Sadly, there's hardly any contact, which I regret very much. But it seems to be th...December 30, 2022
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APRIL WINE Founder And Singer MYLES GOODWYN Announces Retirement From Touring
Myles Goodwyn, singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of Canadian rock legends APRIL WINE, has announced his retirement from touring with the group. Goodwyn will continue to lead APRIL WINE and will still write new material for the band and produce their recordings. Goodwyn's last live perfo...December 29, 2022
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ROB HALFORD Records Video Message Of Support For Ukrainian 'Heavy Metal Maniacs'
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has recorded a message of support for the band's Ukrainian fans. In the short video, which can be seen below, he says (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hello, heavy metal maniacs of Ukraine. It's your Metal God. I'm sending you all of my love, all of my strength,...December 25, 2022
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GRETA VAN FLEET Is Putting Finishing Touches On Third Album
GRETA VAN FLEET is putting the finishing touches on its third full-length album. The Grammy-winning Michigan rockers, who are now based in Nashville, offered an update on the follow-up to 2021's "The Battle At Garden's Gate" in a "black carpet" interview with Consequence ahead of the band's appearan...December 19, 2022
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Ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE Singer JOE LYNN TURNER: 'I Don't Believe In The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME'
In a recent interview with Eonmusic, Joe Lynn Turner was asked if he was disappointed that he wasn't included with his former bandmates in DEEP PURPLE as part of the group's induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2016. He responded: "No, because I don't believe in the Rock And Roll Hall O...December 16, 2022
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DEICIDE Completes Recording Bass For Next Studio Album
Florida death metal veterans DEICIDE have finished recording the bass, rhythm guitars and drums for their long-awaited new studio album. On Tuesday (December 13),DEICIDE's guitarist Taylor Nordberg (THE ABSENCE, INHUMAN CONDITION) shared a photo of him and his bandmates at his home studio, Smoke An...December 14, 2022
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BRUCE DICKINSON Announces More Dates For His Performance Of JON LORD's 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra'
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will take part in a performance of Jon Lord's "Concerto For Group And Orchestra" on nearly a dozen dates in March and April 2023. The concerts will be performed by a symphony orchestra consisting of more than 80 instrumentalists conducted by Paul Mann, a close frie...December 7, 2022
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AC/DC's BRIAN JOHNSON Details Technology Which Helped Him Overcome His Hearing Loss
On Sunday (November 27),AC/DC singer Brian Johnson joined Matt Everitt on his "First Time With…" program on BBC Radio 6 Music for an interview about the pivotal musical moments of his life. Brian discussed hearing Little Richard through a neighbor's window as a young boy, finding his talent for sin...November 28, 2022
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Mourns Death Of His Wife
Bron Gillan, the wife of DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan, passed away on November 19, reportedly after a long illness. She was 67 years old. Ian and Bron got married in 1984 and have one daughter, Grace Gillan. Ian previously said that one of his favorite songs from his career is "Don't Hold Me Back",...November 28, 2022
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IAN GILLAN: Reunion With RITCHIE BLACKMORE 'Would Be Utterly Disrespectful' To DEEP PURPLE's Current Lineup
Ian Gillan says that a DEEP PURPLE reunion with Ritchie Blackmore would be "utterly disrespectful" to the current lineup of the band. Blackmore is a co-founder of DEEP PURPLE and wrote many of their most memorable guitar riffs, including "Smoke On The Water", but he has not played with the group sin...November 23, 2022
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GRETA VAN FLEET Postpones Four More Shows As Singer JOSH KISZKA Continues Recovery From Ruptured Eardrum
GRETA VAN FLEET has postponed four more concerts in order to allow frontman Josh Kiszka more time to recover from a ruptured eardrum. The band has scrapped this month's shows in El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento — just weeks after the rockers announced the postponements of concerts in Hollywoo...November 8, 2022
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Says DEEP PURPLE's Music Became 'A Bit Monophonic' Before His Final Departure
In a new interview with Long Island Weekly, DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW legend Ritchie Blackmore spoke about his reliance on non-traditional instruments with his medieval and Renaissance band BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, in which he is joined by his wife, singer Candice Night. "I'm not really interested in the mo...November 1, 2022