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Watch: New FORBIDDEN Lineup Performs At Belgium's ALCATRAZ Festival

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN played their first European show last night (Friday, August 11) at the Alcatraz festival in Kortrijk, Belgium. Video and photos of the band's performance can be found below. The new FORBIDDEN lineup — consisting of Craig Locicero (gu...

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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Is Okay With Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'Whatever It Takes To Get A Show On'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthetic...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN: 'We're Fortunate That We Have A Loyal Following Of People Our Age'

In a recent interview with Business Jet Traveler, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen spoke about the changes in the music industry now that most fans are streaming music or downloading singles. The 59-year-old musician said: "The music industry has changed somewhat, but we're fortunate that we have a lo...

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Ex-MEGADETH Drummer SHAWN DROVER On Use Of Backing Tracks During Live Shows: 'In Some Instances It's Fine'

Ex-MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synt...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's KEN MARY Is 'Okay' With Artists Using Backing Tracks 'In Certain Instances'

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Ken Mary has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more s...

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Watch: ACE FREHLEY Performs KISS Classics In Franklin, Ohio During Summer 2023 Tour

The JD's Live Music YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's July 28 concert at J.D. Legends, Franklin, Ohio. Check out the clips below. During an appearance on a March 2023 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Ace offered an update on the progress of the recording...

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See House Where DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Re-Learned To Play Drums After Losing His Right Arm In 1984 Car Accident

DEF LEPPARD has shared the eleventh behind-the-scenes video from the band's "The World Tour", featuring footage from concerts in Dublin, Ireland (July 4) and Glasgow, Scotland (July 6). This episode features an unlikely dressing room, a look back at the Bellville House where drummer Rick Allen, guit...

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GENE SIMMONS: PAUL STANLEY And I 'Continue To Have This Astonishing Relationship'

During a recent appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored", Gene Simmons was asked how he really feels about KISS retiring from the road at the end of 2023 when he and his bandmates play the final shows of their "End Of The Road" farewell tour. The KISS bassist/vocalist responded (as transcribed by BLA...

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RICK NIELSEN Says CHEAP TRICK Doesn't Use Backing Tracks During Live Shows

CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more sy...

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Rockers React To Death Of Legendary Singer TONY BENNETT

Ozzy Osbourne, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Richie Sambora are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Tony Bennett. The legendary singer died earlier today (Friday, July 21) at age 96, according to his longtime publicist Sylvia Weiner. In 2016, Bennett was diagnosed w...

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ALICE COOPER Releases New Single 'White Line Frankenstein', Announces October 2023 U.S. Tour Dates

Alice Cooper has released a new single, "White Line Frankenstein", from his upcoming album "Road", due out August 25 via earMUSIC. "White Line Frankenstein" is built on a rocking riff as it goes into a memorable chorus, "They call me 'White Line Frankenstein'," leading into a trademark Tom Morello g...

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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO And Wife Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations are in order for ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello and his wife Teresa, who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on July 18. On Tuesday, Bello took to his Instagram to share a photo of him and his wife — the same picture that he posted on the couple's 24th anniversary in July 2022 — a...

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Watch DARK ANGEL Perform At Sweden's GEFLE METAL FESTIVAL

Fan-filmed video of DARK ANGEL's July 13 performance at the Gefle Metal Festival at Gasklockorna in Gävle, Sweden can be seen below. DARK ANGEL's founding guitarist Jim Durkin died on March 8 at the age of 58. An original member of DARK ANGEL, Durkin played on the band's first three albums — 1985's...

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Watch: Resurrected FORBIDDEN Plays 'Secret' Concert In Northern California

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN played a "secret" show last night (Sunday, July 16) at Baltic Kiss in Richmond, California under the TWISTED INTO EVIL banner. The concert marked FORBIDDEN's first live appearance featuring the band's revamped lineup, consisting of C...

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GENE SIMMONS Is 'Concerned' About Lack Of Artificial Intelligence Legislation

During a new appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he is "excited or worried about artificial intelligence, particularly [as it relates to] the music business." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Music business aside, I am concerned...