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MIKKEY DEE Doesn't Want To Take His MOTÖRHEAD 'Tribute Thing' On World Tour: 'I Just Wanna Keep It A Show Here And There'

In a new interview with Sweden's TellUs Rock, former MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee spoke about his recently completed run of shows under the "Mikkey Dee With Friends" banner where he performed some of the band's classic songs. The 60-year-old Swedish-born musician, who has been a member of the SCORPI...

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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'I Wouldn't Change Anything In My Life'

In a recent interview with Australia's AndrewHaug.com, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about how making music and touring around the world has helped him deal with adversity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Everything in my life is music related. It's been a part of my life s...

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RONNIE ATKINS Doesn't Rule Out More PRETTY MAIDS Shows: I Know A Lot Of Fans Wanna See The Band Again'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, PRETTY MAIDS singer Ronnie Atkins, who is battling stage four cancer, spoke about the Danish hard rock veterans' recent announcement that they were planning to reunite in 2024 to play several concerts. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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NIGHTWISH Releases 'Tribal' Performance Video From 'Human. :II: Nature.' Tour

Finnish/Dutch/British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have released an official performance video for the song "Tribal", filmed during the band's tour in support of the "Human. :II: Nature." album, which came out in 2020. The clip, which can be seen below, was directed by Ville Lipiäinen, recorded and...

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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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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Covers WHITESNAKE's 'Still Of The Night'

SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has released a music video for his cover of the WHITESNAKE classic "Still Of The Night". The track was produced by Jona Tee, who also mixed and mastered the recording. The guitar solo was played by Tee, with drums by Erik Modin and bass by Paul Del Bello. Erik, who ma...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON On His Singing Voice: 'I've Been Lucky That Most Of My Highs Are Still There'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was asked how he keeps his singing voice in shape after touring and recording for several decades. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Uh, I don't know. A certain amount of it is probably the way I'm...

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Watch: ROBIN ZANDER, TOMMY THAYER, SEBASTIAN BACH, Others Perform At CRISS ANGEL's 56th-Birthday Bash

Robin Zander (CHEAP TRICK),Tommy Thayer (KISS),Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER),George Lynch (DOKKEN),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Stephen Pearcy (RATT),Kip Winger (WINGER),Taime Downe (FASTER PUSSYCAT),Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW),Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT) and Phil Lewis (L.A. GUNS) are among the arti...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist DUFF MCKAGAN Reveals He Also Received Some Of LEMMY's Ashes

GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has revealed that he is one of a small group of people who received a bullet from late MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister as a personal gift. Duff discussed the Lemmy ashes during the latest episode of his Planet Rock show "Three Chords & The Truth", whic...

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DEE SNIDER: Wrestler MICK FOLEY Inspired Me To Be A Charitable Human Being

Dee Snider recently appeared on "Side Jams with Bryan Reesman" to talk about his journey into charitable work, which causes and organizations he works with, and how he wants to encourage people to do more. The TWISTED SISTER frontman also recalled how difficult it was initially to raise money and aw...

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SOCIAL DISTORTION's MIKE NESS Opens Up About His Cancer Battle: 'It's Been Hell'

Mike Ness, who revealed a diagnosis of tonsil cancer in June, offered an update on his progress in a new interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" show. The SOCIAL DISTORTION frontman underwent surgery that month as a form of treatment. He has since completed radiation and six...

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Watch: DEEP PURPLE Performs With Fill-In Keyboardist ADAM WAKEMAN

Due to "unforeseen illness", DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey was forced to sit out the band's December 17 concert at Bandland festival in Bengaluru, India. Filling in for him at the gig was Adam Wakeman (BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE). Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Bandland...

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OZZY OSBOURNE And His Family Discuss Christmas In Latest Episode Of Their Revived Podcast

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, along with their children Jack and Kelly, have released the fifteenth episode of their revived podcast. In this festive holiday special episode, Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly spill the beans on their Christmas plans, memories, and favorite holiday traditions. Join the fun as...

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God Is Violence

Heavy music and religion have never been the easiest bedfellows, but CANCER CHRIST have the fervent belief of champions. "God Is Violence" is a manifesto, drawn up on behalf of the band's steadily expanding church of disciples, performed with slightly unnerving, evangelical zeal. Expect boisterous c...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN PAICE On Retirement: 'I Don't Think We'll Ever Know What The Last Gig, What The Last Tour Is'

In a recent interview with Zoom, DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice, who turned 75 in June, was asked when he and his bandmates will eventually retire from performing live. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We have never planned a date to stop working. We are realists. The guys are gett...