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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: Playing Eight-String Guitar 'Helped Open Up A New World Of Dimension And Range With The Instrument'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked how playing an eight-string guitar has changed the way he approaches writing songs, having that extra dimension to the instrument. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH...

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JOEY TEMPEST On EUROPE's Next Album: 'We're Becoming Interested And Inspired Again Now'

In a recent interview with Mark Jeeves of Planet Rock's "My Planet Rocks", EUROPE singer Joey Tempest spoke about the band's plans to work on the long-awaited follow-up to 2017's "Walk The Earth" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're becoming interested and inspired again now....

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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'It Was Honorable That KIRK HAMMETT Took My Solos And Did His Best To Play Them As I Did'

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine, who was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed and replaced by Kirk Hammett, was asked if he has heard METALLICA's latest album, "72 Seasons". He responded: "No, I have not...

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CARMINE APPICE Rails Against Being Called 'Washed Up': 'I Don't Look Like I'm Dead, Unlike A Lot Of Guys My Age'

By David E. Gehlke Legendary drummer Carmine Appice says he only spoke the truth when he spilled the dirt on guitarist Mick Mars's departure from MÖTLEY CRÜE. In doing so, he generated some nice free press ahead of his new instrumental rock album with Cuban guitarist Fernando Perdomo, "Running Up Th...

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JOE BONAMASSA To Release 'Blues Deluxe Vol. 2' In October

Twenty years since the release of his best-selling album "Blues Deluxe", which celebrated what the U.S. government had declared "the year of the blues" with a mix of originals and reinterpretations of classic songs, Joe Bonamassa is taking stock of how far he and the genre have come with "Blues Delu...

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LES CLAYPOOL's FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE Announces 'Hunt For Green October' 2023 Tour

As it continues to wind its way across the U.S. on a massive 41-date "Summer Of Green" tour 2023, marking the band's first appearances since the summer of 2003, LES CLAYPOOL'S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE has announced that it will return to the road this fall for 10 additional appearances. Dubbed t...

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SABATON Launches 'History Rocks' Campaign To Unite Museums Across The Globe

Swedish metallers SABATON have launched a worldwide museum project titled "History Rocks". At the center of this project stands the band's new animated film, "The War To End All Wars - The Movie", which is to be screened by participating museums spanning the globe around Armistice Day on November 11...

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Ex-HANOI ROCKS Singer MICHAEL MONROE Has 'Touching' And 'Wonderful' Encounter With Members Of MÖTLEY CRÜE At Finnish Festival

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years on Friday (June 9) at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. A short time after apparently exchanging pleasantries with Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee at the event, Mi...

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HEART's NANCY And ANN WILSON Are Collaborating On New Music: 'It's Exciting And Inspiring'

In a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island, New York's rock station 102.3 WBAB, Nancy Wilson revealed that she is working on fresh music with her sister and fellow HEART member Ann Wilson. The 69-year-old musician, who is currently on tour with her new band NANCY WILSON'S HEART, broke the news...

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TESLA Releases Music Video For 'Miles Away' From 'Full Throttle Live' Album

Veteran rockers TESLA released their new live album, "Full Throttle Live", on May 26. The LP includes the band's latest single, "Time To Rock!", plus other songs, all recorded last August at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, South Dakota. Independently recorded, mixed and produced by guitarist Frank...

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311 Announces Fall 2023 Tour With Special Guests AWOLNATION And BLAME MY YOUTH

311 has announced a fall tour with special guests AWOLNATION and BLAME MY YOUTH. The tour kicks off in Clive, Iowa on September 19 and will be making stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Grand Junction, Salt Lake City, and more before wrapping up in Highland, California on October 8. Ticket pre-sale det...

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THE DARKNESS To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Permission To Land' On October 2023 North American Tour

This year finds Britain's beloved rockers THE DARKNESS — singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor — celebrating 20 years since they birthed "Permission To Land", the multi-platinum, chart-topping debut album that changed the face of rock...

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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: 'We've Never Been A Band That Tries To Cater To The Audience'

In a new interview with "THAT Rocks!", the weekly YouTube series hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor commented on the fact that the Iowa band's experimental new album, "The End, So Far", hasn't been met with universal acclaim from fans. He said (as...

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THE MELVINS And BORIS Announce 'Twins Of Evil' Co-Headlining Tour

THE MELVINS, continuing their 40th-anniversary celebrations, have announced the "Twins Of Evil" tour, a seven-week trek that sees the Los Angeles-by-way-of-Washington band joined by Japanese trio BORIS, with both groups performing classic albums in their entirety: "Bullhead" (MELVINS) and "Heavy Roc...

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Watch: MÖTLEY CRÜE Performs In Prague During 2023 'The World Tour'

MÖTLEY CRÜE and DEF LEPPARD played the sixth show of the European leg of their "The World Tour" this past Friday night (June 2) at Prague Rocks at Letiště Letňany in Prague, Czech Republic. Fan-filmed video of MÖTLEY CRÜE's performance can be seen below. MÖTLEY CRÜE's setlist was as follows: 01. Wil...