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PHIL RUDD On AC/DC: 'I Look Forward To Playing With Them Again In The Future'

In a new interview with New Zealand's Stuff, AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd said that he was unable to join his bandmates ar the Power Trip festival in California, but there are talks that AC/DC will finally embark on its long-awaited world tour in 2024, with potential gigs in Australia and New Zealand. "I...

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TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY Thinks DEF LEPPARD Uses 'A Lot Of Backing Tracks'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy has weighed in on bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other assorted technology that makes concerts more synthe...

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BON JOVI Releases Original Holiday Song 'Christmas Isn't Christmas'

In an early Christmas surprise for fans, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band BON JOVI released a new original holiday song, "Christmas Isn't Christmas", on Island Records today. Recorded recently in Nashville, the song can be streamed below. BON JOVI frontman Jon Bon Jovi said of the songwriting and rec...

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FRANK HANNON: TESLA Wasn't 'Trying To Compete With The Glam Bands' In 1980s

In a recent interview with My Weekly Mixtape, TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon was asked if he and his bandmates received any pressure from their record company, Geffen, in the 1980s to compete with the so-called "hair metal" bands that were popular at the time or if Geffen was "100 percent" in TESLA's...

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MOLLY HATCHET Releases New Single 'Firing Line'

Finally, after a 13-year wait, southern rock legends MOLLY HATCHET are proud to present "Firing Line", a brand new song recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, United Kingdom. The track was produced by Bobby Ingram of MOLLY HATCHET, engineered by Chris Bolster (Paul McCartney, FOO FIGHT...

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JACK RUSSELL And TRACII GUNS Announce Collaborative Album 'Medusa'

RUSSELL / GUNS marks the beginning of a fresh artistic partnership between two legendary figures of Los Angeles hard rock: Jack Russell and Tracii Guns, accompanied by Johnny Martin, Shane Fitzgibbon and Alexandro Del Vecchio. The pair have announced an upcoming new studio album, "Medusa", to be rel...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN On Possible Retirement: 'We Never Talk About The Last Show'

In a new interview with The Jeremy White Show, Rick Allen was asked if DEF LEPPARD plans to call it quits when the band is no longer able to fill arenas around the world. The 60-year-old British-born drummer responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We never talk about the last show. That's k...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT Opens Up About Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: 'It Doesn't Freak Me Out'

In a new interview with John Beaudin of RockHistoryMusic.com, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett confirmed that he was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.  "I don't mind if it's on the record," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I have to take medications and stuff. I've just had another b...

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RIK EMMETT Reacts To People Comparing TRIUMPH To RUSH: 'We Were Never A Band On That Level'

In a new interview with Greg Prato of Ultimate Guitar, TRIUMPH frontman Rik Emmett was asked for his opinion on the comparisons between TRIUMPH and fellow legendary Canadian rockers RUSH back in the day. He responded: "It would be hard for people that were at a remove — which is to say, an American...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On PANTERA's Return: 'It's The One Thing That People Probably Never Thought They'd Ever See Again'

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has once again 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 PANTE...

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KIRK WINDSTEIN Hopes DOWN Can Record And Release New Music In 2024

In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein spoke about the possibility of him and his bandmates writing and recording new music in the not-too-distant future. The supergroup, which also includes PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitaris...

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CLUTCH's JEAN-PAUL GASTER: How I Ended Up Jamming With MOTÖRHEAD

In a new interview with That Just Happened, CLUTCH drummer Jean-Paul Gaster was asked to shares his "That Just Happened!" moment. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We did a couple tours with MOTÖRHEAD — one in the U.K. and then one very extensive one here in North America. And so over t...

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L.A. GUNS' PHIL LEWIS Was 'Very Shocked' To Hear About STEVE RILEY's Passing: 'We Were Never Truly Friends'

L.A. GUNS singer Phil Lewis says that he was "very shocked" to hear about the passing of the band's former drummer Steve Riley. Steve died on Tuesday (October 24) after "battling a severe case of pneumonia for several weeks," his family confirmed in a statement. He was 67 years old. Earlier today (F...

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Former L.A. GUNS And W.A.S.P. Drummer STEVE RILEY Dead At 67

Former L.A. GUNS and W.A.S.P. drummer Steve Riley has died at the age of 67. Riley's death was confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET by his son Cole, who said that Steve passed away this past Tuesday, October 24. The Riley family has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We are devastated t...

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PHIL COLLEN Doesn't Think DEF LEPPARD's Story Is 'Interesting' Enough For Proper Biopic: 'It's Been Done'

In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive magazine, DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen was asked if he thinks there will ever be a proper LEPPARD biopic in the style of QUEEN's mega-successful "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Elton John's "Rocketman". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't...