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Will ALEX VARKATZAS Perform ATREYU Songs With His New Band DEAD ICARUS? He Responds

In a new interview with the "BREWtally Speaking" podcast, ex-ATREYU frontman Alex Varkatzas was asked if he plans to perform any of the songs he helped write for his former band when he starts playing shows with his current project DEAD ICARUS. He responded in part (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NE...

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Watch: JUDAS PRIEST's SCOTT TRAVIS Plays Full Set Of AC/DC Covers With Tribute Band LIVE WIRE

JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis played a full set of AC/DC covers this past Friday (December 22) at Elevation27 in Virginia Beach, Virginia with the East Coast-based AC/DC tribute band LIVE WIRE. Video and photos of the performance can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: Set 1 01. Hell Ain'...

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BOBBY INGRAM On MOLLY HATCHET's First Album In 14 Years: 'We Brought' The Band 'Into The Next Generation'

Last month, MOLLY HATCHET released a new song called "Firing Line", marking the first original tune from the southern rockers in 13 years. The track was recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, United Kingdom. It was produced by MOLLY HATCHET guitarist Bobby Ingram, engineered by Chris B...

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Watch: GEDDY LEE Joined By ALEX LIFESON At Portsmouth Stop Of U.K. Book Tour

Geddy Lee was joined by his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson at the Portsmouth, United Kingdom stop of the bassist/vocalist's "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour on December 17 at the Portsmouth Guildhall. They were later joined on stage by journalist Phil Wilding. Previous U.K. shows have had guests Ni...

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JOE SATRIANI Talks About Challenges He Faces In Replicating EDDIE VAN HALEN's Guitar Parts On Upcoming Tour

In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar 's Justin Beckner, Joe Satriani spoke about how he plans to play Eddie Van Halen's parts on the upcoming summer 2024 tour with vocalist Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely on the music of VAN HALEN. Asked if th...

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Watch: Ex-SLIPKNOT Drummer JAY WEINBERG Plays Classic VAN HALEN Song On ALEX VAN HALEN's Drum Kit

Alex Van Halen's drumming has profoundly shaped the landscape of modern music and performance. The VAN HALEN drummer's distinctive style, rhythmic innovation and iconic drum sound are deeply embedded in the DNA of the music we enjoy today. Moreover, his elaborate and customized drum sets have undoub...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'There Are Danger Signs All Over The World Right Now, And That Worries Me A Lot'

In a new interview with Lisa Desjardins of PBS NewsHour's arts and culture series "Canvas", RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee, whose parents survived Nazi concentration camps, was asked for his opinion on the tension now between free speech and rising hate that we see all over the world. He said: "Peo...

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Watch: GEDDY LEE Joined By ALEX LIFESON At London Stop Of Book Tour

Geddy Lee was joined by his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson at the London, U.K. stop of the bassist/vocalist's "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour on December 18 at the Barbican. English comedian/author David Baddiel (along with his brother Ivor) handled guest-interviewer duties for the London event, w...

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DOYLE And OTEP Announce Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

DOYLE and OTEP will join forces for a U.S. tour in the spring of 2024. The trek, which will kick off on April 12 in Reading, Pennsylvania, will include support from RED DEVIL VORTEX. The first cities to be announced are as follows: Apr. 12 - Reading, PA - Reverb Apr. 13 - Manchester, NH - Angel City...

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Watch ACE FREHLEY's Entire Three-Song Set At EDDIE TRUNK's 40th-Anniversary Party

The Melvin Zoopers YouTube channel has uploaded video of Ace Frehley's entire December 11 performance at Eddie Trunk's 40th-anniversary party at the House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out the the three-song set — consisting of "Rip It Out", "Parasite" and "Cold Gin" — below. Ace will re...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE On Making Albums: 'Mixing Is The Death Of Hope'

In a new interview with NPR's "World Café", RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee was asked to explain the term "post-production blues" as it relates to the album-making process, something he discusses in his recently released memoir "My Effin' Life". Geddy said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well...

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MICHAEL ANTHONY Reconnects With WOLFGANG VAN HALEN At MAMMOTH WVH Concert In Las Vegas

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony attended MAMMOTH WVH's concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. Late Friday night (December 8),MAMMOTH WVH leader Wolfgang Van Halen, who replaced Anthony in VAN HALEN, took to his social media to share a couple of backstage photos of him with Michael at the House Of B...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says He Is 'Stoked' About SAMMY HAGAR's 2024 Tour Focusing On Music Of VAN HALEN

In a new interview with Q104.3's "Out Of The Box With Jonathan Clarke", former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen was asked to weigh in on the upcoming summer 2024 tour featuring vocalist Sammy Hagar, bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE: 'The Toughest Conversation We Ever Had Was When NEIL PEART Had Made A Decision To Retire'

At the December 3 stop of his "My Effin' Life In Conversation" tour at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee spoke about his deep friendship with his bandmates Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Neil found his own sense...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE Shares Previously Unreleased Solo Material On 'The Lost Demos'

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and RUSH lead vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Geddy Lee has shared "The Lost Demos", two previously unreleased solo songs available today on all streaming platforms. Geddy originally recorded this pair of demos — "Gone" and "I Am…You Are" — during the writing se...