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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Thinks DEF LEPPARD Uses 'A Lot Of Backing Tracks'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthe...

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TESTAMENT Is Working On New Song Ideas: 'Crushing Riffs' And 'Super Thrashing Drums'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson has revealed that he and drummer Chris Dovas have resumed working on material for the band's next studio album. Earlier today (Thursday, November 16),Peterson shared a photo of him and Dovas in the studio and he included the following message: "Busy week finished,...

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GENE SIMMONS Says KISS Is Done Performing After Final Farewell Tour Show: 'My Hand On The Bible'

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons insisted that the band's final show on the "End Of The Road" tour, scheduled for December 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, will be the group's last. "My hand on the Bible," he told the magazine. "And I should know...

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA: 'I Would Never Lip Sync' Or 'Use Backing Tracks'

EXODUS frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more s...

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GENE SIMMONS On KISS's Farewell Tour: 'This Tour Is The End Of The Road For The Band, Not The Brand'

In a new interview with Dan Savoie of 519 magazine, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke about the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour, which is scheduled to conclude in early December in New York City. He said: "This tour is the end of the road for the band, not the brand. KISS is a universe...

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Watch: MARTY FRIEDMAN Performs MEGADETH's 'Symphony Of Destruction' At 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Video of Marty Friedman (MEGADETH) and Johnny Martin (L.A. GUNS) performing the MEGADETH classic "Symphony Of Destruction" with several campers this past Saturday (November 11) at Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp's "Metalmania III" in Los Angeles, California is available below. Now celebrating its 27th an...

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KISS Announces Pay-Per-View Event For Final Show

KISS's last-ever concert, set to take place on Saturday, December 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, will be streamed worldwide, live on pay-per-view, exclusively on PPV.com. It will also be available on PPV via cable and satellite operators in the U.S. and Canada. The live show begins at...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS Denies Using Backing Tapes For His Lead Vocals: 'As A Singer, I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Do'

In a new interview with Canada's The Metal Voice, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless was once again asked about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The conclusion that I came...

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Watch KISS Soundcheck At Hollywood Bowl During Final Leg Of 'End Of The Road' Tour

The Joel Steele YouTube channel has uploaded video of KISS's November 3 soundcheck at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California during the final leg of the band's "End Of The Road" tour. The footage, embedded below, was filmed by a fan who purchased the "soundcheck package" for the concerts,...

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MIKAEL MAGLIERI, Owner Of Sunset Strip Fixtures Rainbow Bar & Grill And Whisky A Go Go, Dies At 73

Mikael Maglieri, owner of the Hollywood's Sunset Strip fixtures Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky A Go Go, passed away on Sunday, November 5, reportedly of a heart attack. He was 73 years old. Whisky A Go Go confirmed Mikael's death in a social media post, writing: "He Was The Best Person In The Wo...

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Watch: KISS Performs At Hollywood Bowl For First Time Ever

KISS performed at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, California on Friday (November 3) as part of the final leg of the band's "End Of The Road" farewell tour. The concert mark the legendary rockers' first-ever appearance at one of the leading outdoor music venues in the world and the summer home of th...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On PANTERA's Return: 'It's The One Thing That People Probably Never Thought They'd Ever See Again'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTE...

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Watch KISS Soundcheck In Palm Desert During Final Leg Of 'End Of The Road' Tour

The knucklebutt2 YouTube channel has uploaded video of KISS's November 1 soundcheck at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California during the final leg of the band's "End Of The Road" tour . The footage, embedded below, was filmed by a fan who purchased the "soundcheck package" for the concerts,...

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ACE FREHLEY To Release New Solo Album '10,000 Volts' In February 2024

In an interview with Jeff Napier of Nuvo, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley discussed his recently completed new album, "10,000 Volts", which is tentatively due in February 2024 via MNRK Music Group (formerly eOne Music). He said: "It's probably the best record I've ever done. I'm very excited abo...

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ZZ TOP And LYNYRD SKYNYRD Announce 2024 Leg Of 'The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour'

Titans of American classic rock ZZ TOP and LYNYRD SKYNYRD have announced 36 additional appearances of their joint co-headlining tour, "The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour". The trek kicks off on Friday, March 8 at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia, with stops across the Southeast, Midwest and South...