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CARMINE APPICE Knows For A 'Fact' That JOHN BONHAM Was Influenced By His Drumming

In a new interview with RadioBypass, legendary drummer Carmine Appice was asked if he thinks LED ZEPPELIN's John Bonham "picked up" any "tricks" from him when ZEPPELIN opened for VANILLA FUDGE early in the latter band's career. Carmine responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I know [it] as...

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GLENN HUGHES Joined By GUS G. For 'Burn' Performance In Thessaloniki

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, joined Glenn Hughes on stage this past Saturday (May 25) at Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki, Greece to perform the DEEP PURPLE classic "Burn". O...

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How JAMES HETFIELD Ended Up Guesting On APOCALYPTICA's Cover Of METALLICA's 'One'

Earlier this month, Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA released their cover of METALLICA's "One". The track, which features guest appearances by METALLICA frontman James Hetfield and bassist Robert Trujillo, is taken from APOCALYPTICA's upcoming album, "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2". Due on J...

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Watch: AC/DC Plays Abbreviated Set At Third Show Of 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC played the third show of their "Power Up" European tour Saturday night (May 25) at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, AC/DC's set in Reggio Emilia consisted of 21 songs — three tracks less than w...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Admits 'There's Nothing Happening' With Hypothetical SKID ROW Reunion

In a new interview with That Fuzzing Rock Show, ex-SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach was once again asked about possible reunion with his former bandmates. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, there's nothing happening on that front right now. Other than me and Rob [Affuso], the dr...

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LZZY HALE Says 'Response Has Been Amazing' To Her First Two Shows With SKID ROW

During an appearance on the May 23 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk",HALESTORM's Lzzy Hale spoke about what it has been like to play her first two shows as the vocalist of SKID ROW. The 40-year-old singer, who has fronted her band HALESTORM for more than two and a half decades, i...

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GREG PUCIATO Hopes THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Reunion Shows Are 'Wildly Successful': 'It Doesn't Bother Me At All'

In a recent interview with Metal Hammer, former THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN singer Greg Puciato was asked how he feels about the announcement that the band's original vocalist Dimitri Minakakis will reunite with guitarist Ben Weinman, the group's lone consistent member over the years, along with fello...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Rules Out Reunion With SEBASTIAN BACH: 'It's Not Gonna Happen'

In a new interview with The Hook Rocks podcast, SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo was asked if he and his bandmates have "targeted" any new singers since SKID ROW's latest frontman — former "Swedish Idol" contestant Erik Grönwall — quit the band to focus on his health. Snake responded (as transcr...

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MR. BIG Releases 'Good Luck Trying' Single From Upcoming 'Ten' Album

MR. BIG will release its tenth studio album, "Ten", on Friday, July 12 via Frontiers Music Srl. The LP features 11 new original tracks written by singer Eric Martin and guitarist Paul Gilbert, along with André Pessis and Tony Fanucchi. In a tribute to their late drummer Pat Torpey, Martin, Gilbert a...

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GENE SIMMONS Says JIMMY PAGE Gave Him The 'Highest Compliment' About His Bass Playing

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Adam Carolla Show", Gene Simmons reflected on what he called "one of the most iconic moments" of his life involving another legendary rocker. The 74-year-old KISS bassist/vocalist said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Jimmy Page, for those of...

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JAMES HETFIELD: It Is 'A Travesty' That MOTÖRHEAD Hasn't Been Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Metallica Report", the podcast offering weekly insider updates on all things METALLICA, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke about some of his recently acquired tattoos, including one that pays tribute to Lemmy Kilmister in the form of a tattoo c...

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Watch: TONY IOMMI And TONY MARTIN Discuss BLACK SABBATH's 'Forbidden' Album Ahead Of 'Anno Domini' Release

A new video of Tony Martin and Tony Iommi discussing the BLACK SABBATH album "Forbidden" can be seen below. "Forbidden" is included in the "Anno Domini 1989-1995" box set of the Martin-era BLACK SABBATH recordings, which will be made available on on May 31 via Rhino. BLACK SABBATH's history with sin...

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Watch: AC/DC Plays Second Show Of 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC played the second show of their "Power Up" European tour Tuesday night (May 21) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. As was the case at Friday's (May 17) show at the same venue — the 62,000-capacity Veltins-Arena — AC/DC delivered...

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ERIC MARTIN Explains Why He Won't Tour With MR. BIG Anymore

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, MR. BIG frontman Eric Martin addressed the announcement that that the group's ongoing "The BIG Finish" farewell will in fact mark the last time he and his bandmates hit the road together. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm sure everybody in...

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See AC/DC's Entire Kick-Off Show Of 2024 'Power Up' European Tour

Legendary hard rockers AC/DC kicked off their "Power Up" European tour last Friday night (May 17) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can now be seen below. The debut show of the band's first full tour since 2016 took place at the 62,000-capacity Veltins-Arena and saw A...