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DAVID LEE ROTH Explains Why VAN HALEN's 'A Different Kind Of Truth' Is No Longer Available On Streaming Platforms

David Lee Roth has continued taking jabs at Wolfgang Van Halen, apparently in response to the latter's claim that the singer was the reason VAN HALEN's final album, "A Different Kind Of Truth", is not available on streaming sites. Last October, Wolfgang told SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk...

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Rockers Pay Tribute To MC5's WAYNE KRAMER Following His Death

Slash (GUNS N' ROSES), Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES), Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE), William DuVall (ALICE IN CHAINS), Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the passing of Wayne Kramer, co-founder, guitarist, and singe...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Praises JUDAS PRIEST For 'Having The Courage' To Write A Song About Jesus: 'That Takes Guts'

Michael Sweet of Christian hard rockers STRYPER has praised JUDAS PRIEST for having the "courage" to "write a song about Jesus". Earlier today (Friday, February 2),the 60-year-old Sweet, who was born in California but resides in Massachusetts, shared the cover art for PRIEST's new single, "Crown Of...

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ORIANTHI Teams With WOODWARD AVENUE RECORDS For 'First Time Blues' Single

Blues rock guitar virtuoso Orianthi wanted to create something special to celebrate her 25th anniversary as a professional musician. The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based Orianthi entered THE DOORS guitarist Robby Krieger's Love Street Sound studio where she wrote, produced and recorded her debut s...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS Has Finished Three Solo Albums: I Wanted To 'Do Something Outside Of The Heavy Metal Thing'

In a new interview with The Metal Voice conducted at last month's NAMM convention in Anaheim, California, ANNIHILATOR leader Jeff Waters was asked if he is working on any new music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "New music, yes, [but] not with ANNIHILATOR. I've been doing this A...

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JON SCHAFFER's Lawyers Ask For Delay In Sentencing

Attorneys for ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer have asked for a delay in sentencing in connection with his role in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot. Last August, a judge set a February 20, 2024 sentencing date for Schaffer, who had previously "acknowledged he is a founding lifetime member" of...

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ARCH ENEMY's 'The Eagle Flies Alone' Music Video Surpasses 100 Million Views On YouTube

ARCH ENEMY's music video for the song "The Eagle Flies Alone", which was originally released in 2017, has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE and...

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SAMMY HAGAR On Why 2024 Was Right Time For 'The Best Of All Worlds' Tour: 'I Don't Know How Much Longer I Can Do It'

In a new interview with AZCentral.com, Sammy Hagar discussed his upcoming summer 2024 tour with bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani and drummer Jason Bonham that will focus largely on the music of VAN HALEN. Support on "The Best Of All Worlds" trek will come from LOVERBOY. Sammy said: "W...

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ORIANTHI Teases New Single 'First Time Blues' Featuring JOE BONAMASSA

Internationally renowned rock guitarist Orianthi will release a new single, "First Time Blues", on February 23. The track, which features a guest appearance by Joe Bonamassa, was recorded at the Los Angeles studio of THE DOORS guitarist Robby Krieger, Love Street Sound. "First Time Blues" is the fir...

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CHUCK BILLY On Next TESTAMENT Album: 'We Have To Get It Done And Record It Before July'

In a new interview with Michael Spedden of the 97 Underground radio station, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the band's recording and touring plans for the coming months, including a visit to the European continent in the summer. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's the nor...

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Watch: SAMMY HAGAR Joins 'G3' Guitarists JOE SATRIANI, ERIC JOHNSON And STEVE VAI On Stage To Perform 'Foxy Lady'

Sammy Hagar surprised fans in attendance at the "G3" concert at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, January 26 by jumping up on stage to perform a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Foxy Lady". On Monday (January 29),Hagar shared video of his appearance on YouTube, and he include...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Says He Threatened To Quit SKID ROW After He And His Bandmates Signed Away Publishing Rights To JON BON JOVI

Sebastian Bach says that he threatened to quit SKID ROW after he and his bandmates signed away their publishing rights to Jon Bon Jovi when SKID ROW was first starting out. Despite the fact that the 1989 debut album from the Bach-fronted SKID ROW went five times platinum and produced several hit sin...

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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer JACK RUSSELL Is 'Probably About Three Months Away' From Completing His Long-Awaited Book

Former GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell spoke to Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic about the status of his long-awaited autobiography. He said: "We're probably about three months away [from completion], I think. But I've been hearing that for the last nine months. [Laughs] 'We're three months awa...

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MICK MARS Says One Song He Recorded With JOHN CORABI May Eventually See Light Of Day

In a recent interview with "Chris Akin Presents…", MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars was asked if any of the songs he recorded seven years ago with former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi will eventually see the light of day. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "There's maybe one song, if...

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DREAM THEATER's JOHN PETRUCCI: 'It's Really Exciting To Have MIKE PORTNOY Back In The Band'

In a new interview with GuitarWorld.com editor-in-chief Michael Astley-Brown, DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci was asked if he and his bandmates have commenced work on any new music with their returning original drummer Mike Portnoy. Petrucci responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Wel...