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JOHN 5 To Guest On DOLLY PARTON's Rock Album
MÖTLEY CRÜE's John 5 will appear on the upcoming rock album from country legend Dolly Parton. The CRÜE guitarist shared the news of his participation in a tweet earlier today (Tuesday, April 11). He shared a throwback photo of him with Dolly and he wrote: "I'm so honored that I got the opportunity t...April 11, 2023
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DEE SNIDER's First Fictional Novel, 'Frats', Gets Official Release Date
TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider has told Entertainment Weekly that his first fictional novel, "Frats", will be released on May 22 via Red Penguin Books. This past January, the 68-year-old musician, who lives in Southern California, told Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show that "Fra...April 6, 2023
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Watch: Former HIM Frontman VILLE VALO Plays First U.S. Concert Under VV Banner
Former HIM frontman Ville Valo played his first solo concert in the U.S. under the VV banner on March 31 at TLA (Theatre For The Living Arts) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joining Ville on stage as part of his backing band are Mikko Virta on guitar, Risto Rikala on drums, Sampo Sundström on guitar...April 6, 2023
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GENE SIMMONS Donates $250,000 To MENDING KIDS Organization That Provides Free Life-Saving Surgical Care To Sick Children
Mending Kids' annual "Imagine Gala: The Gift Of The Future" was a night to remember as 250 guests came together to celebrate the organization's upcoming milestone of mending its 5,000th child. The fundraiser took place on Saturday, March 18 at the Malibu Jewish Center And Synagogue, with the who's w...April 5, 2023
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GOV'T MULE Announces New Studio Album 'Peace…Like A River'
Renowned Grammy-nominated band GOV'T MULE will release a new studio album, "Peace… Like A River", this spring. The LP's first single "Dreaming Out Loud", featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, can be streamed below. For the stirring new song, Grammy Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar lege...April 5, 2023
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DISTURBED To Film Music Video For 'Don't Tell Me' Song Featuring HEART's ANN WILSON
DISTURBED is preparing to film a music video for "Don't Tell Me", a track from the band's recently released eighth studio album, "Divisive". The song, an epic emotionally charged duet with HEART's Ann Wilson, marks the first time the band has included a guest feature on an LP. Earlier today (Monday,...April 3, 2023
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER: U.D.O. Is 'More ACCEPT Than ACCEPT Is At The Moment'
In a new interview with Australia's Silver Tiger Media, ex-ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider spoke about what it has been like to work again with his former ACCEPT bandmate Peter Baltes on U.D.O.'s recent tours. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yeah, [Peter] was helping us out on [U.D.O....March 31, 2023
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DARK ANGEL Will Continue To Perform And Record In JIM DURKIN's Memory
California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL have paid tribute to their founding guitarist Jim Durkin, who died on March 8 at the age of 58. Earlier today, DARK ANGEL's surviving members issued the following statement: "On Thursday March 9, everyone in the DARK ANGEL family was notified of Jimmy Durk...March 30, 2023
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER's 'Into The Void' Autobiography: Book Cover Unveiled
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler will release his autobiography, "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath - And Beyond", on June 6 in North America via HarperCollins imprint Dey Street Books. The book will arrive in the United Kingdom on June 8. Says Geezer: "After spending my entire life crea...March 30, 2023
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New THUNDERMOTHER Lineup Announces 2023 Tour Dates
The first official promotional photo of the new THUNDERMOTHER lineup can be seen above. THUNDERMOTHER currently consists of guitarist Filippa Nässil, singer Linnéa Vikström (THERION, AT THE MOVIES),bassist Majsan Lindberg and drummer Joan Massing (HONEY CREEK). Less than two months ago, it was anno...March 28, 2023
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Watch: MEGADETH's JAMES LOMENZO Holds Meet-And-Greet, Bass Clinic In Melbourne, Australia
MEGADETH's James LoMenzo took part in a bass clinic and meet-and-greet on March 23 at Sky Music in Melbourne, Australia. Video of his appearance can be seen below. Last November, LoMenzo spoke to Ashdown Engineering about how he ended up returning to MEGADETH as a permanent member of the band. LoMen...March 26, 2023
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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Teams Up With Welsh Singer CHEZ KANE For Cover Of HEART's 'Alone'
SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has teamed up with Welsh singer Chez Kane to record a cover of the HEART classic "Alone". The video for the track, which was created by Jakob Jakobsson Blom, can be seen below. Says Erik: "The cover this week is a collaboration with my very talented female colleague C...March 26, 2023
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QUEEN: 'Queen II'-Era 'Rock Iconz' Statues Coming From KnuckleBonz
KnuckleBonz, the creator of the Rock Iconz music collectible series, has announced the new "Queen II" Rock Iconz statue set. The new statue set from KnuckleBonz features QUEEN members Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon performing during their first U.S. tour in 1974 and 1975. T...March 25, 2023
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Supergroup BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Announces First Live Performance In Six Years
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the band featuring guitarist Joe Bonamassa, vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, THE DEAD DAISIES),drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, ALICE COOPER, BILLY IDOL),will perform on next year's Keeping The Blues Alive At Se...March 25, 2023
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Former HIM Frontman VILLE VALO Loves The Escapism Of Books
Former HIM frontman Ville Valo recently went on "Side Jams With Bryan Reesman"to talk about his love for literature. He offered many of his book and graphic novel recommendations, including works by Mariana Enriquez, Edith Södergran, Alan Moore, Hugo Pratt and Guy de Maupassant. Ville talked about h...March 24, 2023