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JOE BONAMASSA To Release 'Blues Deluxe Vol. 2' In October

Twenty years since the release of his best-selling album "Blues Deluxe", which celebrated what the U.S. government had declared "the year of the blues" with a mix of originals and reinterpretations of classic songs, Joe Bonamassa is taking stock of how far he and the genre have come with "Blues Delu...

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Is Musical Ability Genetic Or Learned? WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Weighs In

During a new appearance on "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", Wolfgang Van Halen, the ex-bassist of the band VAN HALEN and son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, was asked if he thinks musical ability is "genetic or learned." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think maybe genetics...

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PETER BALTES On Why He Quit ACCEPT: 'I Found Out Some Things That Are Really Not Nice'

Peter Baltes says that he "didn't like" being in ACCEPT anymore toward the end of his four-decade tenure with the band. The 65-year-old German-born bassist discussed his decision to leave the legendary heavy metal act in a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs In Berlin

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),played its second-ever concert last night (Tuesday, June 13) at the Verti Music Hall in Berlin, Germany at the as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performa...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs Live For First Time

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),made its live debut last night (Monday, June 12) at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. E...

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GEEZER BUTLER Was Surprised By OZZY OSBOURNE's Early Success As A Solo Artist

During a recent appearance on QFM96's "Torg & Elliott" radio show, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler was asked if he was surprised to see Ozzy Osbourne launch a successful solo career so soon after being fired from SABBATH in 1979. Geezer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah,...

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Is MAMMOTH WVH A Band Or A Solo Project? WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Responds

In a new interview with Planet Rock's Wyatt Wendels conducted at this weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he sees MAMMOTH WVH as a solo project or as a band, especially since he plays all instruments and handles lead vocals on MAMMOTH WVH's albums. "Wha...

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GEEZER BUTLER Reflects On ROB HALFORD's 2004 Performance With BLACK SABBATH: 'It Started Off Not Very Well'

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford joined SABBATH for two gigs to support Ozzy Osbourne on his last shows for the "No More Tours" tour in November 1992 in Costa Mesa, California after SABBATH's singer at the time, Ronnie James Dio, refused to take the stage. Rob also performed with SABBATH members Tony...

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JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Picks JIMI HENDRIX As His 'Rock God'

JUDAS PRIEST's Richie Faulkner was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Richie picked Jimi Hendrix and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I still remember, as most of us do, the first time the sonic psychedelia lea...

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DORO Announces Official Release Date For 'Time For Justice' Single, Shares Preview Of Music Video

German metal queen Doro Pesch will release her new single, "Time For Justice", on June 23. A music video for the track was recently filmed with director Mirko Witzki (CALIBAN, ANY GIVEN DAY, EMIL BULLS) and a preview of the clip can be found below. "Time For Justice" is the first single from Doro's...

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Photos: RICHIE FAULKNER Signs Copies Of Debut ELEGANT WEAPONS Album At Nashville Record Store

Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) signed copies of ELEGANT WEAPONS' debut album, "Horns For A Halo", on Saturday, May 27 at Grimey's in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. Photos of the session can be found below. "Horns For A Halo" was released on May 26 via Nuclear Blast. The LP was recorded with s...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Begins Recording New Album

British extreme metal titans CRADLE OF FILTH have entered Grindstone Studio in Suffolk, U.K. to begin recording their new album. On Thursday (May 25),the band shared a few photos from the studio on social media and wrote in an accompanying message: "We're on our way Filthlings! From [CRADLE drummer...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Wanted To 'Make His Own Footprints' When He Joined RAINBOW After RONNIE JAMES DIO's Exit

In a new interview with Real Music With Gary Stuckey, Joe Lynn Turner was asked what his first reaction was when people said he had "big shoes to fill" by joining RAINBOW following the departure of legendary singer Ronnie James Dio. (Graham Bonnet briefly sang for RAINBOW in 1979 after Dio and laste...

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RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Shares Music Video For 'Horns For A Halo' Title Track

The official Lief Thomason-directed music video for "Horns For A Halo", the title track of the debut album from ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),can be seen below. The LP, which is being released today (Frida...

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Horns For A Halo

Apparently not content with cheating death and being a general badass in JUDAS PRIEST, guitarist Richie Faulkner has found another way to fill his schedule. ELEGANT WEAPONS is a genuine supergroup, on record at least. "Horns For A Halo" was performed by Faulkner, alongside drummer Scott Travis (JUDA...