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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT Explains The 'Funk' Influence In His Guitar Playing
In a new interview with Australian Musician, EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt spoke about the "funk" influence in his playing. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it's kind of just an attraction. I'm the youngest of 10 kids, so I grew up around a lot of different genres and diff...August 13, 2023
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FOGHAT Announces First Studio Album In Seven Years
Legendary multi-platinum rockers FOGHAT will release their long-awaited 17th studio album — their first in seven years — later this year on the band's label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family). The LP's first single, "Drivin' On" — co-written by th...August 11, 2023
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Watch EXTREME Perform In Reading, Pennsylvania During 2023 'Thicker Than Blood' Tour
Fan-filmed video of EXTREME's August 8 performance at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading, Pennsylvania can be seen below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. #REBEL 02. Decadence Dance 03. It ('s A Monster) 04. Rest In Peace 05. Hip Today 06. Teacher's Pet / Flesh 'N' Blood / Wind Me...August 10, 2023
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LITA FORD's Long-Awaited New Album To Finally Arrive In March 2024
In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, Lita Ford spoke about the status of her long-awaited new solo album. The follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who con...August 9, 2023
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THE BAND Co-Founder ROBBIE ROBERTSON Dead At 80
Robbie Robertson, THE BAND's guitarist and primary songwriter, has died at the age of 80. Robertson's longtime manager Jared Levine confirmed the musician's passing, saying in a statement: "Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominiqu...August 9, 2023
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IN THIS MOMENT Explains 'Godmode' Album Title
Singer Maria Brink and guitarist Chris Howorth of IN THIS MOMENT spoke to Pablo of the Minneapolis, Minnesota radio station 93X about the band's upcoming eighth studio album, "Godmode", which will be released on October 27 via BMG. Regarding how they came up with the title for the record, Chris sai...August 8, 2023
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LYNYRD SKYNYRD's JOHNNY VAN ZANT On Retirement Plans: 'Maybe We Were Wrong About That'
In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, LYNYRD SKYNYRD frontman Johnny Van Zant talked about the band's 2018 announcement that it was embarking on a farewell tour, only to apparently back away from those plans. He said: "I want to be upfront with you. We were on our last year – 2020 was reall...August 4, 2023
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NERVOSA Announces New Album 'Jailbreak'
Thrash metallers NERVOSA will release their fifth full-length album, "Jailbreak", on September 29 via Napalm Records. This will be the first NERVOSA LP with guitarist and founding member Prika Amaral on vocal duties, and it will showcase the band's new lineup completed by Michaela Naydenova on drums...August 2, 2023
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ESP Guitars Expands Into New U.S. Headquarters
ESP Guitars, the respected global manufacturer of guitar and bass instruments and U.S. distributor for acclaimed brands that include Takamine Guitars and ENGL Amplification, has moved into their new U.S. headquarters. ESP's new U.S. offices, showroom, service, distribution, and warehouse space is lo...August 1, 2023
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LYNYRD SKYNYRD Commemorates Half Century As One Of America's Preeminent Rock Bands With 'Fyfty' Box Set
On October 13, Geffen/UMe Recordings is set to release "Fyfty", a four-CD/digital 50th-anniversary box set that celebrates the enduring legacy of one of rock and roll's most pre-eminent bands, LYNYRD SKYNYRD. The career-spanning 50 tracks featured on "Fyfty" represent the best of the best music the...August 1, 2023
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Watch: DEF LEPPARD's Gear Breakdown With VIVIAN CAMPBELL
In the three-and-half-minute video below, DEF LEPPARD's Vivian Campbell gives an inside look into his guitar vault — including Gary, Ricky, Cait, Casper, Mr. C and Lily. In a recent interview with Jordi Pinyol, Vivian was asked about the differences in his guitar-playing approach in the two bands th...July 28, 2023
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GARY ROSSINGTON's Widow Gave Her Blessing For LYNYRD SKYNYRD To Continue After His Death
Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy magazine as part of an in-depth 18-page LYNYRD SKYNYRD story, lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant explains exactly how and why the band has decided to continue after the untimely death of founding member and guitarist Gary Rossington back in March. "Gary's wife really se...July 28, 2023
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SINÉAD O'CONNOR Dead: Rockers Pay Tribute To 'A Great Person And An Amazing Artist'
Members of SMASHING PUMPKINS, ANTHRAX, EXODUS, L.A. GUNS, SHINEDOWN and QUEENSRŸCHE are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Sinéad O'Connor. The Irish singer, who infamously became a polarizing figure when she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II during a 1992 appear...July 26, 2023
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Watch HD Video Of DEEP PURPLE's Concert In Slovakia During Summer 2023 Tour
The Milos Pavlik YouTube channel has uploaded HD video of DEEP PURPLE's July 22 concert at Amfiteáter in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. Check out the clips below. Last year, DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey told Rolling Stone magazine that there is no concrete plan for him and his bandmates to sto...July 24, 2023
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SALIVA's BOBBY AMARU Says He 'Challenged' WAYNE SWINNY 'A Lot' On Upcoming 'Revelation' Album
SALIVA will release a new album, "Revelation", on September 8. It will mark the band's first release since the passing of SALIVA's founding guitarist Wayne Swinny, who died four months ago while on tour with the group. Asked in a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey what it has been like...July 23, 2023