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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS On Importance Of Free Speech: 'I Don't Want To Limit Your Ability To Speak'

In a new interview with "Metalshop", W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless spoke about how he was affected by his experience with the PMRC (Parents' Music Resource Center) more than three and a half decades ago. Back in the mid-'80s, the PMRC published a list called "The Filthy Fifteen" which consisted...

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Watch: BILLY CORGAN Joins SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY To Perform VAN HALEN's 'Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love'

SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan joined Sammy Hagar and his supergroup THE CIRCLE on stage last night (Friday, October 20) at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana to perform the VAN HALEN classic "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love". Fan-filmed video of Billy's appearance can be seen below. SAMMY HAGAR...

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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SONS OF APOLLO: 'Everything Has Its Lifespan'

In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) spoke about the status of SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY...

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FOZZY's CHRIS JERICHO Embraces Digital Music: 'I'd Rather Be Ahead Of The Curve Than Fighting Behind It'

In a new interview with Fish of the Q105.1 Rocks! radio station in Fargo, North Dakota, FOZZY frontman Chris Jericho was asked if he thinks releasing music digitally helps bands like FOZZY in the long run or if he believes that the goal is always to get the physical copies into fans' hands. He respo...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN: 'I Thought I Was Gonna Retire At 40'

In a new interview with "The Jeremy White Show", SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan was asked if he ever sees an end for the band at some point. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's funny you say that because I thought I was gonna retire at 40, and that was 19 years ago. And then I...

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FOZZY Shares New Single 'Spotlight'

FOZZY's new single, "Spotlight", has just been released via Madison Records/The Orchard and can be streamed below. An accompanying music video for the track will arrive on Thursday, October 26. "Spotlight" was helmed by FOZZY's longtime producer Johnny Andrews (THREE DAYS GRACE, ALL THAT REMAINS, HA...

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DRAGONFORCE Announces 'Warp Speed Warriors' Album, Shares 'Power Of The Triforce' Music Video

Grammy-nominated extreme power metal pioneers DRAGONFORCE will release their new album, "Warp Speed Warriors", on March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records. The legendary band of guitar virtuosos and founding members Herman Li and Sam Totman, singer Marc Hudson, bassist Alicia Vigil and drummer Gee Anzalone...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Says He Just Had A 'Great' Meeting With TONY IOMMI

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has revealed that he just had a productive meeting with the band's founding guitarist Tony Iommi. Earlier today (Tuesday, October 17),Martin took to his Facebook page to share a photo of him with Iommi, and he included the following message: "Visited Tony Iom...

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Watch: K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Performs In Malta During Fall 2023 Tour

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST played at Aria Complex in San Gwann, Malta on Saturday, October 14. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Hellfire Thunderbolt 02. One More Shot At Glory 03. The Ripper (JUDAS PRIEST cover)...

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Watch Reunited WATCHTOWER Perform At Germany's KEEP IT TRUE Festival

Progressive metal legends WATCHTOWER performed at Germany's Keep It True festival on October 7 at Posthalle in Würzburg. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:00 Asylum 02:32 The Eldritch 06:32 Instruments Of Random Murder 10:48 Argonne Forest 16:10 Energetic Disassem...

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BUMBLEFOOT On Status Of SONS OF APOLLO: 'I Hope Everybody Enjoyed It. Past Tense.'

In a new interview with We Go To 11, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) was asked if fans can expect new music soon from SONS OF APOLLO, his project with bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),former DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums; also of THE WINERY DOGS) and D...

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Watch: K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Plays Final Show Of U.K. Tour In London

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST played the final its five-date U.K. headlining tour this past Thursday night (October 12) at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Hellfire Thunderbolt...

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JESSE LEACH On Upcoming KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Album: 'None Of It's Gonna Be Phoned In'

In an interview with Rock Antenne conducted at this past summer's Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and singer Jesse Leach spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Atonement" album. Adam said (a...

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FOZZY's New Single 'Spotlight' To Be Released Next Week

FOZZY's new single, "Spotlight", which was originally scheduled to arrive on August 25, will now finally be made available on all streaming providers next Thursday, October 19. An accompanying music video for the track will arrive on Thursday, October 26. Says FOZZY: "Start using the #FOZZYSPOTLIGHT...

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SHARON OSBOURNE On BLACK SABBATH Ballet: 'This Is Just So Out There That It's Wonderful'

Sharon Osbourne has weighed in on "Black Sabbath – The Ballet", calling it "so out there that it's wonderful." The ballet soundtracked by the music of BLACK SABBATH had its official premiere on September 23 at the Hippodrome theatre in the heavy metal legends' original hometown of Birmingham, United...