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SHINEDOWN's BRENT SMITH: Our Audiences Will Always 'Get Absolutely Our One Hundred Percent And Beyond'

In a new interview with iHeartRadio's Shannon Burns, SHINEDOWN lead singer Brent Smith and guitarist Zach Myers spoke about the importance of authenticity when it comes to the band's live performances. "I think that our goal in an arena or an amphitheater or wherever we're playing every night is to...

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NITA STRAUSS: 'I Grew A Lot As An Artist And A Creator' While Making 'The Call Of The Void' Album

In a new interview with Rob Rush of Long Island's 94.3 The Shark radio station, Nita Strauss spoke about the challenges of writing and recording songs with vocals for her sophomore solo album, "The Call Of The Void", which came out last July via Sumerian Records. While Strauss's first LP, 2018's "Co...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Lands First Top 10 Solo Album In The U.K. With 'The Mandrake Project'

"The Mandrake Project", the new solo album from IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson, has entered the U.K. album chart at position No. 3. The LP has also topped the German and Swedish album charts, marking his first-ever solo No. 1s anywhere in the world. Prior to the new LP's release, Bruce's highest...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Kicks Off 2024 Leg Of 'Life Is But A Dream…' North American Tour In Buffalo

AVENGED SEVENFOLD launched the 2024 leg of its acclaimed "Life Is But A Dream…" North American tour last night (Wednesday, March 6) at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Returning to Buffalo for the first time in 10 years, the group added five new songs to its setlist for 2024, including "Cosmic",...

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JOEY BELLADONNA Is Back In The Studio Putting Down Vocal Tracks For New ANTHRAX Album

Joey Belladonna has revealed in a new social media post that he is back in Los Angeles "putting down vocal tracks for the new ANTHRAX album." The 63-year-old upstate New York-based singer, who rejoined ANTHRAX in 2010, is once again working with producer Jay Ruston, who first worked with the band on...

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RIK EMMETT Doubts TRIUMPH Will Ever Perform Again: 'I Think It's A Non-Starter'

In a new interview with Robert Edwards of Talkin' Bout Rock, guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett of legendary Canadian rockers TRIUMPH was asked if he thinks the band will ever perform again. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I doubt it. I'm sorry to take out a sharp little pen and prick...

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BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' In Paris: Video, Photos

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson signed copies of his new solo album, "The Mandrake Project", on March 4 at Gibert Disc in Paris, France. Video and photos of the event can be found below. Dickinson will likely land his highest-charting solo album in the U.K. with "The Mandrake Project". The sing...

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MICK MARS Wanted His Solo Album To Have A Lot Of 'Diversity': I Wanted 'To Take You On A Little Short Journey'

In a new interview with Eric Dahl of Fox 17 Rock & Review, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke about the musical direction of his debut solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars", which as released on February 23. The effort was made available via Mick's own label 1313, LLC, in partnership with MRI....

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MICHAEL MONROE Says He Wrote Personal Letter To VINCE NEIL A Week After Their 2023 Face-To-Face Meeting

In a new interview with Janne Innanfors of the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker, Michael Monroe reflected on how he came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years last June at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. The former HANOI ROCKS singer commented on th...

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GENE SIMMONS Announces Facebook Live Event For This Thursday: 'I'll Be Answering Your Questions'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will take part in a Facebook Live event this coming Thursday, March 7 at 5 p.m. PST. Earlier today, Simmons released a video event in which he said: "Hi, everybody. It's Gene Simmons. Hey, write this stuff down. It's important. That's right. Yours truly is going to...

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GEORGE LYNCH: DON DOKKEN Is 'Very Good At Lying And Using Other People's Abilities To Further His Agenda And Then Taking The Credit For It'

During an appearance on the latest episode of The Hook Rocks! podcast, George Lynch was asked if he is still holding out hope for a new classic-lineup DOKKEN album happening somewhere down the line, featuring him, singer Don Dokken and bassist Jeff Pilson. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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Photos: BRUCE DICKINSON Signs Copies Of 'The Mandrake Project' In London

Bruce Dickinson is taking part in a series album-signing sessions at HMV stores across the United Kingdom in partnership with Planet Rock. The IRON MAIDEN frontman is signing copies of his first solo LP in 19 years, "The Mandrake Project", at five stores. The events kicked off at the stroke of midni...

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NITA STRAUSS To WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Was Always In Awe Of Your Dad's Complete And Utter Joy In His Guitar Playing'

On February 28, Nita Strauss and Wolfgang Van Halen, who are currently on tour together with their respective bands, sat down for an interview with Steve Black of Detroit's WRIF radio station. Asked by Black to say a few words about Wolfgang's father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, N...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'I Don't Think SONS OF APOLLO And DREAM THEATER Can Coexist At The Same Time'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) was asked if his progressive metal supergroup SONS OF APOLLO, which also features guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),ke...

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How Much Gas Is Left In The Tank For TESLA? BRIAN WHEAT Responds

In a new interview with "Paltrocast" host Darren Paltrowitz, bassist Brian Wheat of Sacramento rockers TESLA, who celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2021, spoke about when he and his bandmates might eventually retire from performing live. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "One thing I'...