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Former JOURNEY Bassist ROSS VALORY Releases New Solo Single 'Windmill'

Ross Valory, regarded as one of rock's best bass guitarists and an original member of the multi-platinum band JOURNEY until his 2020 departure, has released the official Michael Cotton-directed music video for "Windmill". It's the latest single from the bassist and songwriter's debut solo album, "Al...

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JUDAS PRIEST's GLENN TIPTON: Parkinson's Disease 'Won't Beat Me'

JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 10 years ago — after being stricken by the condition at least half a decade earlier — spoke to Total Guitar magazine about his contributions to the band's latest album, "Invincible Shield". He said: "I played what I could and am...

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FIREHOUSE To Celebrate CJ SNARE's Legacy At This Weekend's Concert In Tennessee

With the blessing of late FIREHOUSE frontman CJ Snare's family, his bandmates will honor the singer, his music and legacy at their performance in Greeneville, Tennessee at Niswonger Performing Arts Center this Saturday, April 13. Nate Peck, 2023 "American Idol" golden ticket recipient from Season 21...

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Watch Multi-Cam Video Of GLENN TIPTON's March 2024 Performance With JUDAS PRIEST In London

JUDAS PRIEST was rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton on stage during the band's March 21 concert at OVO Arena Wembley in London, England. As he has done a number of other times over the course of the last six years, Tipton appeared with PRIEST for the encore, performing "Metal Gods" and "Living After...

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FOREIGNER Has Just Recorded A New Live Album: 'It's Gonna Be Amazing', Says JEFF PILSON

In a new interview with "The Double Stop With Brian Sword" podcast, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked about his feelings regarding the fact that the band is planning to wind down its farewell tour in 2025. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, this much time on the road coming t...

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DREAM THEATER Announces First Tour With MIKE PORTNOY In 14 Years

Progressive music titans DREAM THEATER have announced the European leg of their "40th Anniversary Tour 2024 - 2025". The trek — presented as "An Evening With Dream Theater" — is the first outing since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the band last October. The European leg of DREAM THEATER's "40th A...

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Watch: GLENN TIPTON Rejoins JUDAS PRIEST On Stage In Milan During 2024 European Tour

JUDAS PRIEST was rejoined by guitarist Glenn Tipton on stage during the band's concert Saturday night (April 6) at Mediolanum Forum in Milan, Italy. As he has done a number of other times over the course of the last six years, Tipton appeared with PRIEST for the encore, performing "Metal Gods" and "...

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FIREHOUSE Singer CJ SNARE Dead At 64

FIREHOUSE singer CJ Snare died Friday night (April 5) at age 64. Snare's daughter Heather tells TMZ his official cause of death is cardiac arrest. Earlier today (Sunday, April 7),FIREHOUSE released the following statement via social media: "Today is a sad day for Rock N Roll. "It is with great sorr...

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DREAM THEATER Completes Writing First Album With MIKE PORTNOY In 15 Years: It 'Came Out So Amazing'

DREAM THEATER has completed writing the material for the band's sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since drummer Mike Portnoy's return to the group last October. Earlier today (Tuesday, April 2),Portnoy and DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petr...

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FOREIGNER's Farewell Tour Continues In Fall 2024 With Special Guests LOVERBOY And LITA FORD

"I Want To Know What Love Is", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Juke Box Hero", "Urgent" and more Top 10 hits than JOURNEY. Today, FOREIGNER, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame-nominated band behind these iconic songs, announced the next leg of their farewell tour this fall, with special guests LOVERBOY a...

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GREAT WHITE's MICHAEL LARDIE Praises New Singer BRETT CARLISLE: 'With His Vocal Range, We Can Do Pretty Much Anything'

In a new interview with Robert Miguel of Uvalde Radio Rocks, GREAT WHITE rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Michael Lardie confirmed that he and his bandmates are working on material for the follow-up to 2017's "Full Circle" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's time. It's been ab...

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DISTURBED's DAN DONEGAN Doesn't Get Tired Of Performing Songs From 'The Sickness': 'It's Still Exciting To Play It'

DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan spoke to Australia's "Everblack" podcast about the upcoming 25th anniversary of the band's debut album, 2000's "The Sickness". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's crazy. I remember when we were writing it, so to think that it's going on the 25th annive...

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Watch SCORPIONS Rehearse 'I'm Leaving You' For Upcoming Las Vegas Residency

Video of SCORPIONS rehearsing the song "I'm Leaving You" at Peppermint Park Studios in Hannover, Germany for their upcoming Las Vegas residency can be seen below. SCORPIONS, one of the most iconic and influential hard rock bands of all time, are returning to the Las Vegas Strip in 2024 with a brand...

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MIKE PORTNOY Completes Recording Drums For DREAM THEATER's New Album: 'We Are All Blown Away'

Mike Portnoy has completed recording the drums for DREAM THEATER's sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since Portnoy's return to the band last October. Earlier today (Saturday, March 30),Mike took to his social media to write: "Today is my l...

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Ex-BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Drummer Says He Doesn't Care About His Former Bandmates' Upcoming 'The Poison' Anniversary Tour

In a new interview with Omar Rodriguez of The Metal Mixtape, founding BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas was asked about the recent announcement that his former bandmates will embark on a 2025 world tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, 2005's "The Poison"....