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MEGADETH's KIKO LOUREIRO On Playing With Returning Bassist JAMES LOMENZO: 'It's Amazing'

In a new interview with Tulsa Music Stream, MEGADETH guitarist Kiko Loureiro was asked what it's been like to play with bassist James LoMenzo who rejoined the band last year. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's amazing. It's great. James is such a great guy. [He has] a lot of st...

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JASON BONHAM Says TAYLOR HAWKINS's Death Brought Back Memories Of His Father's Passing

Jason Bonham, whose father is drummer John Bonham, one of the original members of the legendary rock band LED ZEPPELIN, spoke to Joe Rock of Long Island, New York's 102.3 WBAB radio station about the recent passing of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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SAMMY HAGAR's Las Vegas Residency To Return To The Strat For Two Shows Only This Summer

Due to overwhelming demand from the Redheads, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar is bringing the party back to Vegas this summer with two additional shows added on Friday, July 1 and Saturday, July 2, to his sold-out Las Vegas Strip residency, "Sammy Hagar & Friends", at The STRAT Hotel, Ca...

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New MEGADETH Single 'Killing Time' To Arrive 'Any Day Now', Says DAVE MUSTAINE

On Wednesday, March 30, Dave Mustaine spoke to SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk" about the upcoming MEGADETH album, "The Sick, The Dying, And The Dead". Tentatively due on July 8, the follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" features a cover of DEAD KENNEDYS' "Police Truck" and Sammy Hagar's "This Pl...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Is 'Thrilled' To Have Bassist JAMES LOMENZO Back In MEGADETH

Dave Mustaine says that he is "thrilled" about the return of bassist James LoMenzo to the MEGADETH ranks. LoMenzo joined MEGADETH in 2006 and appeared on two of the group's studio albums, 2007's "United Abominations" and 2009's "Endgame". He was fired from the band in 2010 and replaced with returnin...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Confirms STEVE DIGIORGIO Played Bass On New MEGADETH Album

Dave Mustaine has confirmed that TESTAMENT bassist Steve DiGiorgio laid down the bass tracks on the new MEGADETH album, "The Sick, The Dying, And The Dead". Due on July 8, the follow-up to 2016's "Dystopia" features a cover of DEAD KENNEDYS' "Police Truck" and Sammy Hagar's "This Planet's On Fire",...

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LITA FORD Joins SAMMY HAGAR On Stage In In Las Vegas To Perform LED ZEPPELIN, MONTROSE Classics (Video)

Lita Ford joined SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE on stage this past Friday, March 25 as part of Hagar's 2022 "Sammy Hagar & Friends" residency at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod to perform cover versions of MONTROSE's "Rock Candy" and LED ZEPPELIN's "Rock And Roll". Fan-filmed video of her app...

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Rockers React To Death Of FOO FIGHTERS Drummer TAYLOR HAWKINS

Paul Stanley (KISS),Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Morello and Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins. Hawkins died on Friday (March 25) at the age of 50. The band confirmed his passing in a statement. "The FO...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Be Honored With Shrunken Head Ceremony At The Golden Tiki In Las Vegas

Sammy Hagar will be honored with a shrunken head at The Golden Tiki in Las Vegas, Nevada later today (Thursday, March 24). To commemorate the occasion, The Golden Tiki will add four new drinks to its cocktail menu rolling out on National Cocktail Day. The cocktails will be made with Hagar's portfoli...

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WHITESNAKE Bassist TANYA O'CALLAGHAN Says There's Already 'Talk' Of New Music From DAVID COVERDALE-Fronted Band

Tanya O'Callaghan says that "there is talk" of WHITESNAKE continuing to write and record new music even after the completion of the band's farewell tour. In November, Tanya was named the latest member of the long-running hard rock outfit as the replacement for longtime bassist Michael Devin whose de...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Release 'Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites From The Red Rocker' Book

Sammy Hagar will release a new book, "Sammy's Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites From The Red Rocker", on March 29 via Skyhorse Publishing. Hagar may be best known as the former frontman of the iconic band VAN HALEN. His fans know him as the Red Rocker and as the songwriter behind hits like "I Can...

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DARYL HALL Confirms He Was Asked To Join VAN HALEN As Replacement For DAVID LEE ROTH

Daryl Hall has confirmed that he was asked to join VAN HALEN following the departure of David Lee Roth more than three and a half decades ago. The singer-songwriter — best known as one half of HALL & OATES — broached the topic of his hypothetical link-up with VAN HALEN in a new interview with "O...

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Watch MICHAEL ANTHONY Sing VAN HALEN's 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love' At FLORIDA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE performing the VAN HALEN classic "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" live on March 6 at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida can be seen below. Handling lead vocals on the David Lee Roth-era VH song was THE CIRCLE's Michael Anthony, who was a...

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BROTHER CANE Reforms For Live Shows, New Music

BROTHER CANE will return to the concert stage next month. The first confirmed performance will take place on Friday, April 22 at The Northern Lights Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Joining frontman/guitarist Damon Johnson will be longtime collaborator Buck Johnson on keyboards, drummer Jarred Pope...

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Watch: JERRY CANTRELL And KIM THAYIL Perform At 2022 'The Sounds Of Seattle' Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp In Los Angeles

Video footage of ALICE IN CHAINS' Jerry Cantrell and SOUNDGARDEN's Kim Thayil performing with several campers at this month's "The Sounds Of Seattle" Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Los Angeles, California is available below. Thayil can be seen in one video playing SOUNDGARDEN's "Slaves & Bulldoze...