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Watch: DEF LEPPARD Kicks Off Summer 2024 Stadium Tour With JOURNEY In St. Louis

DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY kicked off their co-headlining North American tour Saturday night (July 6) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Support at the gig came from fellow rock legends CHEAP TRICK. 13 of the 18 songs in DEF LEPPARD's set were culled from the band's two biggest albums, the diamon...

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NIKKI SIXX On Mixed Response To MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'Dogs Of War' Single: 'Everybody Has Turned Into A Critic'

In a new interview with Janne Innanfors of the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx addressed his recent tongue-in-cheek comment that new music from his band had been described as "a powerful cross between country and hip-hop". The 65-year-old CRÜE bassist, who is the...

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MATTHIAS JABS On Secret To SCORPIONS' Longevity: 'We Don't Know When To Finish'

In a recent interview with Graspop Metal Meeting, SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs was asked about the secret to the band's longevity. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Uh, we don't know when to finish. No, we tried. In 2010, we announced the final tour, which lasted only two and...

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CLOWN Has 'A Really, Really Spiritual Feeling' About SLIPKNOT's Next Album

In a new interview with Andy Hall of the Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3, SLIPKNOT co-founder and percussionist M. Shawn Crahan (a.k.a. Clown) spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2022's "The End, So Far" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah. I mean, basicall...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Canadian-Flag Guitar To Be Auctioned

Julien's Auctions' bi-annual "Played, Worn, & Torn: Rock 'N' Roll Iconic Guitars" auction is once again set to feature some incredible guitars and music artifacts from your favorite artists — and this time around the Beverly Hills, California-based auction house is highlighting one piece of rock...

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Watch HAGAR, ANTHONY, SATRIANI And BONHAM Rehearse VAN HALEN's 'Poundcake' For Upcoming Tour

Video of Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham rehearsing the VAN HALEN song "Poundcake" for their upcoming summer 2024 tour can be seen below. Produced by Live Nation, the 28-date "The Best Of All Worlds" tour will commence on July 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida and will concl...

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Next L.A. GUNS Album Will Be 'Different' From The Other Records, Says TRACII GUNS

In a new interview with the On The Road To Rock podcast with Clint Switzer, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns revealed that the band's new album will be released in March 2025. It will mark the first fruit of L.A. GUNS' reunion with Cleopatra Records, a label known for its diverse roster and innovativ...

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KERRY KING On Announcement Of SLAYER Reunion Shows: 'I Was Very Surprised'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Kerry King spoke about the fact that SLAYER's upcoming reunion shows were announced just weeks after he told Rolling Stone magazine that a SLAYER comeback was unlikely. He said: "I was very surprised. I made my comments [about SLAYER being finished] bas...

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DIRK VERBEUREN Is 'Very Excited' To Work On Next MEGADETH Album

In a new interview with Portugal's Look Mag, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked how he feels about Dave Mustaine's recent revelation that he has already commenced work on material for the follow-up to "The Sick, The Dying... And The Dead!" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):...

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LITA FORD Says Her Upcoming Album Is 'A Concept Record': 'There's A Big Story Behind It'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island's rock station 102.3 WBAB, '80s hard rock queen Lita Ford spoke about her long-awaited new studio album. Ford's upcoming follow-up to 2012's "Living Like A Runaway" was once again helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar play...

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SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE Shares 'Unsainted' Drum-Cam Video

SLIPKNOT's new drummer Eloy Casagrande has shared a drum-cam video of him performing the song "Unsainted" with his bandmates during one of their recent festival appearances. Check it out below. In an interview with Tone-Talk, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root spoke about how Casagrande came to join SLIPKN...

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BLACKIE LAWLESS On Some Fans' Belief None Of W.A.S.P.'s Performances Are 'Live': 'If They Genuinely Feel Like That, Then Don't Go'

In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless once again spoke about complaints from some of the band's fans about the use of backing tracks during the group's live performances. Asked about some fans' belief that none of W.A.S.P. concerts are actually live, he res...

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MIKE PORTNOY Says ELOY CASAGRANDE Is Definitely 'The Second-Best Drummer For SLIPKNOT'

In a new interview with Brazil's Marcelo Vieira and Mateus Ribeiro, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy was asked if he thinks Eloy Casagrande is "the perfect drummer for SLIPKNOT". Portnoy responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I do. Eloy really… Well, actually, no. The perfect drummer for...

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DAUGHTRY Releases New Single 'Nervous'

With their previous single, "Pieces", climbing the charts at Active Rock, DAUGHTRY returns with an angsty anthem for the anxious on their new track "Nervous", out now on all platforms via Big Machine Rock. Written about his battle with anxiety after experiencing loss, frontman Chris Daughtry continu...

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DOWN Shares Video Recap Of Louisiana Pop-Up Concerts

DOWN has shared a video recap of the band's two pop-up concerts in Louisiana. The gigs took place on June 20 at Southport Hall in New Orleans and on June 21 at Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge. DOWN announced two pop-up shows for last week in Louisiana after the band's previously announced concert in...