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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL Offers Update On His Ongoing Battle With Hodgkin's Lymphoma
During an appearance on the "Lymphoma Voices" podcast, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell offered an update on his battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed in 2013. The 61-year-old musician said in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm still dealing with the lymphoma....November 6, 2023
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LAMB OF GOD To Be Joined By DETHKLOK, CHIMAIRA, POISON THE WELL, Others On 2024 Edition Of 'Headbangers Boat'
Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have announced the initial confirmed bands for the 2024 installment of their Headbangers Boat cruise. Headbangers Boat is a special charter voyage, offering a unique blend of heavy metal music with LAMB OF GOD as the headliner. The charter cruise is organized...November 5, 2023
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Hear 'Embers Fire' From PARADISE LOST's Re-Recorded Version Of 'Icon' Album
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their fourth album, "Icon", British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST recently re-recorded the LP for a special new release. There will also be "an extra special vinyl" version of the album, both of which will be made available on December 1. "Icon 30" track li...November 3, 2023
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JOEY TEMPEST: EUROPE Has 'Great Ideas' For Upcoming Album
In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Metal Global, EUROPE singer Joey Tempest spoke about the band's recently released song titled "Hold Your Head Up". The track, which is described by the band as "a punchy uptempo rocker with reminiscent elements of early EUROPE," was recorded in August at Atlan...November 2, 2023
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MICK MARS: MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Made A Very, Very Wise Choice With JOHN 5'
In a new interview with Guitar World, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars reflected on his decision to retire from touring due to his battle with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS),a chronic and inflammatory form of arthritis that mainly affects the spine and pelvis. Asked if he is proud of his many achieveme...October 31, 2023
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DON DOKKEN Says NETFLIX Is Working On 'Movie About DOKKEN From The '80s'
In a new interview with Jay Scott of "The Hook Rocks" podcast, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken revealed that Netflix is "making a movie about DOKKEN from the '80s," and added that it is being helmed by "the same director" that worked on MÖTLEY CRÜE's "The Dirt". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...October 30, 2023
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BRET MICHAELS On His Latest Skin Cancer Scare: 'Right Now Everything's Looking Great'
Bret Michaels says that "everything is looking great" following his recent cancer scare. Four weeks ago, the POISON frontman revealed that the passing of popular singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died after a four-year battle with Merkel cell skin cancer, prompted him to see his own doctor. He ad...October 30, 2023
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DORO PESCH Picks ROB HALFORD As Her 'Rock God': 'He Was Such A Great Inspiration'
German metal queen Doro Pesch was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Doro picked JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford and stated about her choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was a big, big JUDAS PRIEST fan, and I was so lucky to do...October 29, 2023
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Former MÖTLEY CRÜE Producer TOM WERMAN: MICK MARS 'Was My Favorite' Member Of The Band
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE producer Tom Werman says that he is in Mick Mars's "corner" when it comes to the guitarist's legal dispute with his bandmates over the group's ongoing tour. When Mars, a co-founding member of MÖTLEY CRÜE, announced his retirement from touring with the group in October 2022 as a re...October 29, 2023
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JOHN 5 Releases New Instrumental Song 'The Ghost'
Former MARILYN MANSON and ROB ZOMBIE and current MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist John 5 has released a new instrumental song called "The Ghost". About this release, John 5 says: "This song called 'The Ghost' is pretty much about my guitar that came out earlier this year. The guitar is, to me, the perfect guit...October 27, 2023
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Celebrates Release Of 'Shout At The Devil' 40th-Anniversary Box Set With London Window Display
As MÖTLEY CRÜE heads to Japan and Australia to continue "The World Tour", BMG has released a multi-configuration celebration of the 40th-anniversary of their landmark second album, "Shout The Devil". The centerpiece is the limited-edition super deluxe box set which features the newly remastered albu...October 27, 2023
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PHIL COLLEN Doesn't Think DEF LEPPARD's Story Is 'Interesting' Enough For Proper Biopic: 'It's Been Done'
In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was asked if he thinks there will ever be a proper LEPPARD biopic in the style of QUEEN's mega-successful "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Elton John's "Rocketman". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't...October 25, 2023
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When Will TESLA Release Follow-Up To 2019's 'Shock' Album? JEFF KEITH Responds
In a new interview with The Bladtcast, TESLA singer Jeff Keith was asked about a possible follow-up to the band's 2019 album "Shock", which was produced by DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we've released a couple of singles — 'Cold Blue Steel', 'Ti...October 24, 2023
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Importance Of Free Speech: 'I Don't Want To Limit Your Ability To Speak'
In a new interview with "Metalshop", W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how he was affected by his experience with the PMRC (Parents' Music Resource Center) more than three and a half decades ago. Back in the mid-'80s, the PMRC published a list called "The Filthy Fifteen" which consisted...October 22, 2023
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BRET MICHAELS Adopts Husky Named BRET MICHAELS Who Helped Save A Kitten's Life
POISON singer Bret Michaels has adopted a dog named Bret Michaels from the Nebraska Humane Society. Earlier this week, the Nebraska Humane Society shared a Facebook post stating that the six-year-old husky, who has one blue eye and one brown eye andcame in as a stray a couple weeks ago, helped save...October 21, 2023