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KELLY HANSEN On FOREIGNER's Final Tour: 'It's Gotten Tougher Every Year To Sing This Great Catalog Of Songs'

FOREIGNER lead singer Kelly Hansen spoke to Rob Rush Radio about the legendary rockers' recent announcement that they were embarking on their farewell tour. The trek is set to launch on July 6 at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. For the first leg of the U.S. Live Nation-produced tour, FOREIGNER w...

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YES's Complete ATLANTIC RECORDS Catalog Acquired By WARNER

Warner Music Group's global catalog division has announced the acquisition of the recorded music rights and income streams from YES's Atlantic Records-era catalog. More than 50 years after the British group's debut, YES remains one of the most successful, respected, and influential rock bands of all...

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Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT Supports PANTERA Comeback: 'They're Doing It Because They Wanna Play The Songs'

Former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt has weighed in on the fact that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) have united with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Ans...

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Ex-SLAYER Drummer JON DETTE Shares Drum Cover Of 'Postmortem' As Part Of 'Big Four' Series

Drummer Jon Dette (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, ANTHRAX) has uploaded the latest in his "Big Four" drum-cover series: SLAYER's "Postmortem". The clip, which can be seen below, follows his previously released videos for METALLICA's "Damage, Inc.", SLAYER's "Killing Fields", METALLICA's "Blackened", ANTHRAX's "...

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YES Keyboard Legend RICK WAKEMAN To Release New Concept Album 'A Gallery Of The Imagination'

Keyboard legend Rick Wakeman will release his new concept album, "A Gallery Of The Imagination", on February 24, 2023 on Madfish Music. The initial idea for "A Gallery Of The Imagination" stems from Rick's first piano teacher, Mrs Symes, with whom he studied from the age five until his time at the R...

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SAMMY HAGAR, ALICE COOPER, KEVIN CRONIN And CHAD KROEGER To Appear At 26th Annual 'Power Of Love' Gala

Keep Memory Alive has announced a prestigious lineup of entertainers taking part in the 26th annual "Power Of Love" gala on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The marquee fundraising event raises crucial funds for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain H...

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VILLE VALO: 'At This Moment In Time, I'm Not Interested At All' In HIM Reunion

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, ex-HIM frontman Ville Valo discussed the factors that contributed to the breakup of his former band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think it was just that we were a bit worn out. We lost the spark. We all loved touring, but the...

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RICK RUBIN Reflects On His Work On SLAYER's 'Reign In Blood': I Wanted To Hear 'The Precise Tightness' Of The Music

In a new interview with Channel 4 News, producer Rick Rubin reflected on his work on SLAYER's classic third album, "Reign In Blood". Released in October 1986 through Def Jam Recordings, the LP was the band's first collaboration with Rubin, whose input helped the band's sound evolve. Kerrang! magazin...

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DIEHUMANE Feat. Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT And Ex-TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer SAL ABRUSCATO: 'Oblivion' Single Released

DIEHUMANE, the new "avant garde alt-metal" band featuring Rick Hunolt (EXODUS) on guitar, Garret West on lead vocals, Sal Abruscato (TYPE O NEGATIVE, LIFE OF AGONY) on drums, Joshua Vargas on rhythm guitar, bass, piano, programming and Greg Hilligiest Jr. on keyboards, samples, additional guitar, wi...

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Watch: OBITUARY Drummer's Mission Caring For Feral Cats Spotlighted On CNN

Drummer Donald Tardy of Florida death metallers OBITUARY recently talked with CNN's Rick Damigella about the band's new album, "Dying Of Everything", and his cat rescue charity, Metal Meowlisha. Check out the report below. Donald and his girlfriend operate Metal Meowlisha. The couple cares for nearl...

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Rockers React To JEFF BECK's Death

Jimmy Page (LED ZEPPELIN),Paul Stanley (KISS),Gene Simmons (KISS),Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH),Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH) and David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE, DEEP PURPLE) are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Jeff Beck. The legendary guitarist died on Tuesday (Ja...

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SKID ROW's DAVE 'SNAKE' SABO Is 'Not Interested' In Reunion With SEBASTIAN BACH: 'It Comes Down To Happiness'

In a recent interview with Ruben Mosqueda of We Go To 11, SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo was once again asked about the possibility of a reunion with the band's former singer Sebastian Bach. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's not even a part of any sort of thought process...

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NANCY WILSON On Receiving Lifetime Achievement Award From Recording Academy: 'It Speaks To The Relevance Of The Songs'

HEART's Nancy Wilson has reacted to the news that she and her sister Ann will be honored with the Recording Academy's 2023 lifetime achievement award. Other honorees include NIRVANA, Bobby McFerrin, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers and Slick Rick. The awards will be presented at the Special Merit Awards cere...

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NIRVANA And HEART's ANN And NANCY WILSON To Receive 2023 Lifetime Achievement Awards From Recording Academy

NIRVANA and HEART's Ann and Nancy Wilson will be honored with the Recording Academy's 2023 lifetime achievement award. Other honorees include Bobby McFerrin, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers and Slick Rick. The awards will be presented at the Special Merit Awards ceremony, which will return for the first tim...

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STEVE VAI: 'I Can't Even Fathom What My Life Would Be Like Without JOE SATRIANI'

In a new interview with LifeMinute, Steve Vai reflected on studying under Joe Satriani as a youth and how those lessons inspired him musically from an early stage. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I can't even fathom what my life would be like without him. When I was 12, a friend of mi...