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BILLY SHEEHAN Explains Why He Chooses To Go Out Of His Way To Make His Fans Happy

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Sheena Metal Experience" podcast, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan spoke in general terms about the relationship between fans and artists and weighed in on whether artists owe their fans anything other than a base level of respect for their support. He...

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GRAMMY AWARDS 2024: METALLICA, DISTURBED And SLIPKNOT Among 'Best Metal Performance' Nominees

METALLICA, DISTURBED, GHOST, SLIPKNOT and SPIRITBOX have been announced as the "Best Metal Performance" nominees at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which will air live on Sunday, February 4, 2024 from 8 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. ET / from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. PT from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Th...

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VAN HALEN's 'Jump' Featured In Christmas Commercial From U.K. Branch Of McDonald's

VAN HALEN's classic song "Jump" is featured in a Christmas commercial from the U.K. branch of McDonald's. Directed by Shannon Murphy, the 90-second spot from advertising agency Leo Burnett UK invites the nation to ask friends, family and co-workers "Fancy A McDonald's Christmas?" The commercial, whi...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: 'I Don't Ever Wanna Record Something That I Can't Pull Off Live'

In a new interview with Nic and Big J of the Boise, Idaho radio station 100.3 The X Rocks, former VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, who currently fronts his own band called MAMMOTH WVH, was asked if he writes much material on the road or if he has to wait until he gets home to concentrate on bei...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Auction 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari At BARRETT-JACKSON Scottsdale Auction

Barrett-Jackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, will auction a highly desirable, one-of-one 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari owned by legendary Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, multi-platinum solo artist and former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar during the 2024 Scottsdale Auction, January 20...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT, JUDAS PRIEST And KERRY KING Among Confirmed Acts For WELCOME TO ROCKVILLE 2024

After record-breaking attendance over four days in 2023, Welcome To Rockville returns to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida to kick off the festival season bigger and better than ever May 9-12, 2024. Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce the addition of...

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ALICE COOPER: EDDIE VAN HALEN Wanted To Get A Guitar Lesson From GLEN CAMPBELL

During a recent appearance on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker", legendary rocker and golf aficionado Alice Cooper was asked if he still plays golf as much as he used to. The 75-year-old musician responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I play six days a week. I play every day. It's...

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FLYLEAF's LACEY STURM Says PANTERA Inspired Her To Start Screaming

In a new interview with Rock Feed, FLYLEAF singer Lacey Sturm was asked if there was a band that she heard when she was young that made her go, "I want to do hard rock music like them." She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "PANTERA. The thing about PANTERA was that my brother liked th...

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POWERWOLF Announces Biggest European Headline Tour To Date

German metallers POWERWOLF have announced their biggest headline tour to date, with concerts taking place at the biggest arenas in Europe featuring an unprecedented production. A total of 16 shows have been announced, including stops in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Prague and Vienna. POWERWOL...

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DON DOKKEN Rules Out Autobiography: 'I Don't Wanna Throw Anybody Under The Bus'

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, DOKKEN leader Don Dokken spoke about the possibility of writing an autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've had offers for decades. A lot of bands write their — they call their autobiography, like [MÖTLEY CRÜE's] 'The Dirt' and...

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MIKAEL MAGLIERI, Owner Of Sunset Strip Fixtures Rainbow Bar & Grill And Whisky A Go Go, Dies At 73

Mikael Maglieri, owner of the Hollywood's Sunset Strip fixtures Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky A Go Go, passed away on Sunday, November 5, reportedly of a heart attack. He was 73 years old. Whisky A Go Go confirmed Mikael's death in a social media post, writing: "He Was The Best Person In The Wo...

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FLYLEAF Singer LACEY STURM To Release 'Kenotic Metanoia' Solo Album

FLYLEAF vocalist Lacey Sturm will release her sophomore solo album, "Kenotic Metanoia", on November 17, 2023. Preorders are available at this location. As the official follow-up to her Billboard chart-topping debut album, 2015's "Life Screams", Sturm's latest effort offers a deeply personal look int...

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KIRK HAMMETT On METALLICA's Rise To Fame: 'We Were Extremely Motivated To Do The Best We Could'

A.D. Rowntree of the KSHE 95 radio station conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett prior to the band's November 3 concert at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Speaking about METALLICA's rise from the metal underground four decades ago to the heights of stadium...

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ROBERT TRUJILLO Details METALLICA's Pre-Show Workout Routines

In a brand new interview with Lauren "Lern" Elwell of the 105.7 The Point radio station, bassist Robert Trujillo spoke about his typical pre-concert routine to prepare him for the high-energy intensity of a METALLICA performance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So, before we take the...

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JOE BONAMASSA: JEFF BECK 'Was The Greatest Rock Guitar Player Of All Time'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, Joe Bonamassa was asked about iconic guitarist Jeff Beck's musical legacy. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I've done a bunch of shows with him in Europe, festivals we did, these bills with him. And his show was always a...