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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61

According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist GILBY CLARKE Announces South American Tour, Including Two Shows With SLASH

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke has announced a string of dates in South America, two of which will be supporting SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS. Clarke will kick off the tour with his solo band — drummer Troy Patrick Farrell (WHITE LION, TANTRIC) and bassist EJ Curse...

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Watch: STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Performs At Pub Where IRON MAIDEN Made Its Live Debut

On January 3, BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, performed at the Cart & Horses pub in Stratford, London, England where MAIDEN made its live debut in 1976. The show marked the opening night of BRITISH LION's 17-date U.K. tour to kick off the new year....

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Is ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Still Carrying Resentment Toward His Bandmates Over Being Fired Twice? 'I Don't Forget', He Says

During an appearance on the latest episode of "The Chuck Shute Podcast", vocalist Joey Belladonna, who was fired from ANTHRAX twice before rejoining the group 13 years ago, was asked if he has "just a business relationship" with his bandmates now. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "...

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BOBBY BLOTZER's RAT ATTACK: Rumored Lineup For New Project Revealed

According to Metal Sludge, former Bobby Blotzer's RATT co-manager Jason Green has revealed the rumored lineup for Blotzer's new touring project BOBBY BLOTZER'S RAT ATTACK. Green, who currently works with RATT singer Stephen Pearcy, discussed Bobby's new project during a recent episode of his Waste S...

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MIKE TRAMP On Why He Doesn't Use WHITE LION Name For His Solo Band: 'I Tried, And It Cost Me Money'

In an interview conducted at this year's Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden in June but only now uploaded to YouTube, former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp was asked how he keeps his voice in shape. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Well, I follow what I can do. And when I s...

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BLAZE BAYLEY: IRON MAIDEN Is 'The Most Important Heavy Metal Band In The World'

In a new interview with SoundMojo's "Innersleeve" music podcast, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley spoke about how he balances honoring his time with the legendary British heavy metal band during his concerts while also promoting his more recent solo output. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMO...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces January 2024 U.K. Tour

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, will return to the U.K. for a 16-date winter tour to kick off the new year, starting on January 4 at London's famed Cart & Horses venue in Stratford, where band Harris played his very first gigs. BRITISH LION will al...

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GEORGE LYNCH Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From Making Of Second Instrumental Solo Album, 'Guitars At The End Of The World'

Guitar legend George Lynch has released a 25-minute behind-the-scenes video from the making of his sophomore instrumental album, "Guitars At The End Of The World", which arrived on September 8 via Rat Pak Records. The LP, featuring 10 all-new studio tracks along with three new bonus tracks, is the f...

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DANKO JONES have been serving up hard rock since the mid-'90s, and it's fantastic to see them still forging ahead. The band got their start in the Canadian hard rock scene and released their debut album, "My Love is Bold", in 1999, followed by 2002's "Born a Lion". From there, DANKO JONES really cau...

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IRON MAIDEN's STEVE HARRIS On BRUCE DICKINSON: 'I Think He's Singing Better Than Ever'

The Sweden Rock Festival YouTube channel has uploaded a video interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris conducted at this year's festival in in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Asked where he finds the energy to tour with two bands at the same time — MAIDEN and his side project BRITISH LION — Harris replie...

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SUFFOCATION Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour With INCANTATION

New York death metal pioneers SUFFOCATION will teaming up this fall with legendary death metal band INCANTATION for the "Ancient Unholy Rising Tour 2023". The 26-date trek will kick off on November 7 in Baltimore and makes its way across North America with performances in Montreal, Seattle, and Hous...

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VOLBEAT To Work On New Studio Album In 2024; No Touring Planned Next Year

Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT will spend all of 2024 working on material for the band's next studio album. VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen outlined the band's plans for the follow-up to 2021's "Servant Of The Mind" in a video message uploaded earlier today (Thursday, August 24) on VOLBEAT's socia...

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FIRSTBORNE Feat. CHRIS ADLER And JAMES LOMENZO: Debut Album To Be Recorded In November

FIRSTBORNE, the band featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Adler and MEGADETH bassist James LoMenzo, will enter the studio in November with longtime collaborator and producer Eugene "Machine" Freeman to begin work on its debut full-length album. FIRSTBORNE has released a new single (or two) ea...

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GEORGE LYNCH Shares 'Borracho Boogie Delux' From Second Instrumental Solo Album, 'Guitars At The End Of The World'

Guitar legend George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album, "Guitars At The End Of The World", via Rat Pak Records on September 8. The LP, which features 10 all-new studio tracks along with three new bonus tracks, is the highly anticipated follow-up to George's 2021 opus "Seamless", wh...