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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL Says 'Guitar Music' Is Far From Dead
In a brand new interview with Ireland's Overdrive, former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was asked for his opinion on the current state of rock/guitar music as a whole. He responded: "As technology changes, it brings out new styles, and when it's a new style...July 25, 2018
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SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS: 'Living The Dream' Artwork Unveiled; 'Driving Rain' Single Available
SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS will release their new album titled "Living The Dream" on September 21 via Slash's own label Snakepit Records, in partnership with Roadrunner Records. The group unleashed "Driving Rain" — the first single off "Living The Dream" — today, to radio. Li...July 25, 2018
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ROB ZOMBIE Doesn't Believe SLAYER's 'Retirement' Is Permanent: 'After Two Years, They're Gonna Be Back On The Road'
Jason Rockman of Montreal, Quebec, Canada's CHOM 97.7 radio station recently conducted an interview with Rob Zombie. You can now listen to the chat below. Asked if he ever thought he would still be touring and performing more than 30 years after the formation of his previous band, WHITE ZOMBIE, Rob...July 22, 2018
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WHIPLASH Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS; New Album Due In Early 2019
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of East Coast thrash metal veterans WHIPLASH. Comments WHIPLASH's Tony Portaro: "My main influences were the West Coast thrash bands that Brian Slagel brought into the limelight in the early '80s. Without them attracting my attention in the first place,...July 18, 2018
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RON 'BUMBLEFOOT' THAL On SONS OF APOLLO: 'No One Had To Prove A Damn Thing To Each Other'
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current SONS OF APOLLO guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was interviewed by Metal Casino earlier this month at the Swedish festival Helgeå. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On Joe Satriani helping him score th...July 14, 2018
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MIKE PORTNOY: 'I Know I'm Not The Best Drummer, But It's Nice To Be A Favorite'
In a recent interview with Über Röck TV, Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, THE WINERY DOGS, SONS OF APOLLO) was asked what it feels like to be considered to be the one of the best rock drummers in the world by so many people. "I prefer the word 'favorite,'" he responded (see video below). "I don't think...July 11, 2018
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GODSMACK's SHANNON LARKIN Explains Outside Songwriting Collaborations On 'When Legends Rise'
Backstage Axxess recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the more melodic and polished sound of GODSMACK's latest album, "When Legends Rise": Shannon: "Turning 50 — a...July 11, 2018
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JOE SATRIANI To Be Joined By NEAL SCHON, RICK NIELSEN, BUMBLEFOOT At' G4 Experience V5.0: Rocks The Desert'
Joe Satriani has announced the details of "Joe Satriani's G4 Experience V5.0: Rocks The Desert", set for January 3-7, 2019 at Hotel Zosa in beautiful Palm Springs, California. The legendary guitarist's fifth annual event will boast the most illustrious and diverse roster of special guests instructor...July 9, 2018
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Watch Official Trailer For 'Sunset Society' Movie Featuring LEMMY, TRACII GUNS, DIZZY REED
The official trailer for the horror film "Sunset Society" can be seen below. Directed by Phoebe Dollar and Rolfe Kanefsky, the movie stars Dollar, MOTÖRHEAD's Lemmy Kilmister, Steve-O ("Jackass"),Ron Jeremy, Robert Donovan, and L.A. GUNS' Tracii Guns, with GUNS N' ROSES' Dizzy Reed rounding out the...July 5, 2018
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SONS OF APOLLO Are 'Talking A Lot' About Making Another Studio Album
SONS OF APOLLO have told Planet Rock that they are "talking a lot" about their second studio album. During an interview at this past weekend's Ramblin' Man Fair, drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal discussed their plans beyond 2018. Thal said: "We've been talking a lot about alb...July 2, 2018
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RICHIE KOTZEN Says He Enjoys The 'Freedom And Flexibility' Of Releasing Singles Instead Of Albums
After his performance at this year's Stone Free festival in London, England, guitarist Richie Kotzen (THE WINERY DOGS, ex-POISON, ex-MR. BIG) spoke with Dawn Osborne of TotalRock Radio. The full conversation can be seen below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): On how he dec...June 30, 2018
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Live In Overhausen
You know an OVERKILL live video is not only going to be an event, it's going to knock your socks right up your chute. Revisiting a familiar haunt, Oberhausen, Germany, where, 30-years ago, the band previously filmed, the New Jersey thrash icons ripped up Turbinenhalle 2 on April 16, 2016. The occasi...June 25, 2018
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SEBASTIAN BACH is Looking To Make 'Career-Defining,' 'Heavy' New Solo Album
Sebastian Bach says that he is about to sign a deal with a U.S.-based heavy metal record label that will help him make a "career-defining" new solo album. Bach hasn't released a full-length disc since 2014's "Give 'Em Hell", which was criticized by some for sounding "too modern" and a departure from...June 21, 2018
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SONS OF APOLLO Releases Video For 'Signs Of The Time'
SONS OF APOLLO — the progressive metal supergroup featuring former DREAM THEATER bandmates Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, as well as bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, THE WINERY DOGS),guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (GUNS N' ROSES) and vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, TALISMAN, W.E.T.) — has rel...June 20, 2018
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FATES WARNING: Listen To 'Life In Still Water' From 'Live Over Europe' Album
A live recording of the song "Life In Still Water" from progressive metal pioneers FATES WARNING can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's new live album, "Live Over Europe", which will be released on June 29 via InsideOut Music. Captured during the most recent European headlining ru...June 15, 2018
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