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Ex-AC/DC Drummer CHRIS SLADE Gives His Stamp Of Approval To New Drummer MATT LAUG: 'I Wish Him The Best Of Luck'

Journeyman Welsh drummer Chris Slade, who has spent the past 60 years playing with everyone from Tom Jones to MANFRED MANN, THE FIRM and AC/DC, has commented on the latter band's announcement that it has recruited Matt Laug to perform with the Brian Johnson-fronted outfit at the Power Trip festival...

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Watch: AEROSMITH Performs JOE PERRY-Sung Song 'Bright Light Fright' Live For First Time In Nearly 30 Years

Legendary rockers AEROSMITH performed the song "Bright Light Fright" live for the first time since 1994 last night (Saturday, September 9) during their concert at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The Joe Perry-sung track originally appeared on the band's 1977 album "Draw the Line" and was previous...

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IGGY POP Collection Of Rarities 'Rare Trax' Now Available On CLEOPATRA RECORDS

Many artists have long careers in music by doing one thing well and doing that same thing over and over again. And then there's Iggy Pop. Like his early collaborator and co-conspirator David Bowie, Pop evolved and morphed multiple times over the course of his incredible 50-year musical journey, from...

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APOCALYPTICA's EICCA TOPPINEN On Upcoming Album: 'We Have Challenged Ourselves In New Ways Once Again'

In a new interview with Tuonela Magazine, Perttu Kivilaakso and Eicca Toppinen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA confirmed that they have been working on material for the next studio album. "We've had already two sessions," Eicca said. "We are working in L.A on the new album and doing it in diff...

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Former THE BLACK CROWES Guitarist MARC FORD Explains Why He Turned Down Offer To Join GUNS N' ROSES

In an interview for Guitar World's special '90s Issue, former THE BLACK CROWES guitarist Marc Ford opened up about is decision to turn down an offer to join GUNS N' ROSES as the replacement for outgoing GN'R rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin in favor of staying on with THE BLACK CROWES. "The music of t...

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FOREIGNER To Announce 'Major Tour' For 2024

In a new interview with Rock Show Critique, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's farewell tour, which officially launched in July. Asked how he trek is going so far, he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's been going great. [Support band] LOVERBOY have been amazing....

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Watch: WINGER's REB BEACH Celebrates 60th Birthday Onstage In West Hollywood

WINGER guitarist Reb Beach celebrated his 60th birthday onstage with his bandmates on August 31 at the Whisky A Go Go. Before launching into the song "Pull Me Under", Beach was presented with a birthday cake in the shape of an oversized can of Coors Light. Fan-filmed video of the cake presentation c...

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Signed LED ZEPPELIN 'Houses Of The Holy' Album Sleeve Sells At Auction For More Than $18,000

According to BBC News, a LED ZEPPELIN "Houses Of The Holy" album sleeve signed by all four members of the band has sold for £15,000 (approximately $18,935) at auction. The cardboard sleeve, which does not contain the actual record, was expected to sell for between £1,200 and £1,800. LED ZEPPELIN ite...

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JEFF PILSON Doesn't Know If FOREIGNER Will Play More Shows After Fall 2024 Las Vegas Residency

In a new interview with the Idaho radio station 94.9 FM and 104.5 FM The Pick, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson spoke about the band's farewell tour, which officially launched in July. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this isn't the very final leg, but yes, it is the farewell tour a...

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TOOL's ADAM JONES Unveils 'Sensation' EPIPHONE Guitar

For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone has announced the Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collection an unpre...

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FOREIGNER Announces Two-Part 2024 Las Vegas Residency At Venetian Resort

FOREIGNER will bid goodbye to the Las Vegas Strip with an exclusive headlining two-part "Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour" residency at The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The shows will be held March 6 through April 6, and October 25 through November 9, 2024 at 8:30 p.m...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Performs Without IVAN MOODY At SoFi Stadium; PHIL LABONTE, HOWARD JONES Fill In

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody was forced to sit out the band's concert Sunday night (August 27) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California as the support act for METALLICA after coming down with a "terrible flu." He was replaced at the gig by Phil Labonte (ALL THAT REMAINS),Howard Jones...

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ANDERS FRIDÉN Jokes That IN FLAMES Found New Bassist LIAM WILSON On TINDER

At last weekend's Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén spoke to EMP about the recent departure of bassist Bryce Paul and addition of Liam Wilson (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN). Regarding the reason for the bassist switch, Anders said (as transcribed by BLABBERM...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's Tour Bus Collides With An Elk

The bus carrying the members of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and their crew collided with an elk Thursday morning (August 24) en route to the band's appearance at IN FLAMES' Dalhalla Brinner festival in Rättvik, Sweden. Earlier today, KILLSWITCH singer Jesse Leach shared video of the band's bus after the colli...

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LOU GRAMM Says MICK JONES Is Sitting On 'Eight Or Nine' Unreleased Song Ideas They Worked On Decades Ago: 'They're Just About Ready'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of the WBAB radio station, former FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm was asked if the previously unreleased songs he co-wrote with FOREIGNER founder Mick Jones will ever see the light of day. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'd be surprised if they ever s...