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STEPHEN PEARCY Says He Has 'Every Reason To Go Out There' And Perform RATT Classics With His Solo Band
During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Hook Rocks!" podcast, RATT singer Stephen Pearcy was asked how much it bothers him that he and the other surviving members of the band's classic lineup can't reunite one more time to perform for their fans. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...February 24, 2024
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FOREIGNER's JEFF PILSON On MICK JONES: 'I Suspected That He Had Parkinson's Disease Long Before He Even Got The Diagnosis'
In a new interview with the "Focus On Metal" podcast, FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson was asked if it was difficult for him to not say anything when people would ask about the absence of FOREIGNER's co-founder and guitarist Mick Jones from the band's recent shows, especially in light of the fact that...February 22, 2024
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Watch: JACK RUSSELL Performs GREAT WHITE Classics In Las Vegas
Fan-filmed video of JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE's February 16 performance at Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, Nevada can be seen below. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shattered pelvis. Jack...February 21, 2024
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FOREIGNER's MICK JONES Reveals Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
FOREIGNER guitarist Mick Jones has revealed that he is battling Parkinson's disease. The 79-year-old musician, who has not performed with FOREIGNER since 2022, opened up about his diagnosis in a social media post earlier today. He wrote: "Fans will have become very aware that for some time now, I ha...February 21, 2024
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TRIVIUM And BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE To Team Up For Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of 'Ascendancy' And 'The Poison' Albums
TRIVIUM and BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE are teasing what appears to be a joint tour celebrating their 2005 albums, "Ascendancy" and "The Poison", respectively. The two bands took to their social media today (Tuesday, February 20) to share covers of the LPs in nine constituent parts. TRIVIUM's second alb...February 20, 2024
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VOLBEAT Frontman MICHAEL POULSEN's Death Metal Project ASINHELL Announces Spring/Summer 2024 European Tour
Following the release of their acclaimed debut album "Impii Hora" (Latin for "Ungodly Hour"),ASINHELL, the new death metal band featuring VOLBEAT's Michael Poulsen, Marc Grewe (INSIDIOUS DISEASE, ex-MORGOTH) and Morten Toft Hansen (RAUNCHY),has announced a European tour that includes festivals as...February 20, 2024
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JON SCHAFFER To Undergo Medical Procedure; Sentencing Delayed Until April
According to The Republic, a federal judge has agreed to push back Jon Schaffer's sentencing hearing until April 5 on medical grounds, as the ICED EARTH guitarist is scheduled to undergo an undisclosed medical procedure "with the need for a recovery afterwards." However, U.S. District Court Judge Am...February 19, 2024
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Watch: TESTAMENT Plays Special 'The Legacy' + 'The New Order' Set In Connecticut
TESTAMENT played a special set focusing on the band's first two albums, 1987's "The Legacy" and 1988's "The New Order", on February 18 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, TESTAMENT's setlist was as follow...February 19, 2024
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AUDIE DESBROW Says It Was JACK RUSSELL's Solo Band, Not GREAT WHITE, Which Was Involved In Deadly Rhode Island Concert Fire
GREAT WHITE drummer Audie Desbrow spoke to The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show about the deadly blaze on February 20, 2003 in Rhode Island caused by pyrotechnics at a concert by the now-former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. At the time of the fire, the group that was on the road was called JACK RUS...February 19, 2024
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Has Already Done Some 'Preliminary' Work On MAMMOTH WVH's Third Album
In a new interview with Ethan Jackson of Topeka's rock radio station KDVV/V100, MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen was asked how he spent his time around the holidays and whether he managed to get any writing done for the band's next album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "De...February 19, 2024
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ALEX VAN HALEN's Autobiography 'Brothers' Due In October
HarperCollins Publishers has set an October 22, 2024 release date for "Brothers", a new book from legendary VAN HALEN drummer Alex Van Halen. The 384-page book is categorized under "Biography & Autobiography" and currently has a list price of $32.00. Alex and Eddie Van Halen formed a band called...February 18, 2024
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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says Everybody In MAMMOTH WVH Gets Along Great: 'I Think Drama Just Isn't Worth It'
In a new interview with Long Island, New York's 94.3 The Shark radio station, Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about the touring lineup of his MAMMOTH WVH solo project, which features Wolfgang on guitar and lead vocals, Frank Sidoris (SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS) on guitar, Jon Jourda...February 17, 2024
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VOLBEAT Is Working On Fourth Song For Upcoming Studio Album
Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT have commenced the songwriting process for their ninth studio album. The follow-up to 2021's "Servant Of The Mind" is tentatively due in 2025. Earlier today, VOLBEAT members Michael Poulsen (vocals, guitar),Jon Larsen (drums) and Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass) shared a ne...February 16, 2024
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IAN HUNTER Announces Star-Studded Lineup For 'Defiance Part 2: Fiction' Album
Legendary singer-songwriter, author, and rock 'n' roll star Ian Hunter will release his new album, "Defiance Part 2: Fiction", on Friday, April 19 via the Sun Records label. The 10-song collection will be available on standard vinyl, CD, and digital download. A limited-edition 2LP vinyl edition of...February 15, 2024
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MIKE PORTNOY Says Songwriting Sessions For DREAM THEATER's Next Album Are 'Going Splendidly'
Earlier this month, DREAM THEATER officially commenced work on its sixteenth studio album. The upcoming effort will mark the progressive metal legends' first LP since the return of co-founding drummer Mike Portnoy last October. Portnoy co-founded DREAM THEATER in 1985 with guitarist John Petrucci an...February 15, 2024