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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs JUDAS PRIEST's 'Painkiller' At First-Ever Headlining Concert

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),played its first-ever headlining concert last night (Thursday, June 15) at Alhambra in Paris, France. The band's 11-song set included a version of the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Pa...

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Hear ROB HALFORD Duet With DOLLY PARTON On New Song 'Bygones' Feat. NIKKI SIXX And JOHN 5

Global superstar and recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Dolly Parton has released two new tracks from her forthcoming "Rockstar" album, arriving November 17. The original song "Bygones (feat. Rob Halford)" with special guests Nikki Sixx and John 5 of MÖTLEY CRÜE and a personalized cover of t...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Blasts Bands Who Rely Heavily On Backing Tracks: 'You Should Be Able To Play Your S**t'

Former VAN HALEN bassist and current MAMMOTH WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen has once again blasted bands who rely heavily on pre-recorded tracks during their live performances. In recent years, more and more artists have been given a pass for relying on pre-recorded tracks, drum triggers and other...

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EPICA: 'We Already Started Working On New Music'

EPICA guitarists Mark Jansen and Isaac Delahaye spoke with Guitar Interactive at this year's Download festival in the United Kingdom about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2021's "Omega" album. Mark said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We already started working o...

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Is Musical Ability Genetic Or Learned? WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Weighs In

During a new appearance on "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", Wolfgang Van Halen, the ex-bassist of the band VAN HALEN and son of the late guitarist Eddie Van Halen, was asked if he thinks musical ability is "genetic or learned." He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think maybe genetics...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Shares 'Paper Machete' Song From 'In Times New Roman…' Album

QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE has released "Paper Machete", the latest and final preview from its upcoming eighth album, "In Times New Roman…" QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Joshua Homme told Consequence about "Paper Machete" and its connection to past QOTSA tracks like "Little Sister" and "Regular John...

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GRETA VAN FLEET Shares Official Performance Video For 'Farewell For Now'

Grammy-winning rock band GRETA VAN FLEET has released a performance video for its brand new track "Farewell For Now". It is the latest song to be unveiled from the band's upcoming third studio album, "Starcatcher", due July 21 on Lava/Republic/EMI. "Starcatcher" was written and recorded by the band...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs In Berlin

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),played its second-ever concert last night (Tuesday, June 13) at the Verti Music Hall in Berlin, Germany at the as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performa...

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JANET GARDNER Isn't Bothered By VIXEN Continuing With Only One Member From Classic Lineup: 'Have Fun'

In a new interview with The Rock Experience With Mike Brunn, Janet Gardner was asked how she feels about VIXEN carrying on with drummer Roxy Petrucci as the sole remaining member of the band's "classic" lineup. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "What's the alternative? That it doesn't e...

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Watch: ANTHRAX's JOEY BELLADONNA Sings Karaoke-Style Covers Of DIO, JETHRO TULL, RUSH And VAN HALEN

ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna closed out his four-night solo residency at Wally's in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire on June 11. The performances, which were billed as "Joey Belladonna's Jukebox", saw the 62-year-old vocalist deliver karaoke-style covers of classic songs from such artists as DIO, JETH...

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Watch: RICHIE FAULKNER's ELEGANT WEAPONS Performs Live For First Time

ELEGANT WEAPONS, the new project featuring guitarist Richie Faulkner (JUDAS PRIEST) and singer Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW, MSG),made its live debut last night (Monday, June 12) at O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic as the support act for PANTERA. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. E...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS: 'We're All Excited To Write A New Record'

In a recent interview with Czech Republic's Backstage TV, EPICA frontwoman Simone Simons spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the follow-up to 2021's "Omega" album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "After this year, all the festivals, we're gonna start writing a new...

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MITCH MALLOY Opens Up About His Exit From GREAT WHITE: 'It Wasn't Really Fun Anymore'

Mitch Malloy has opened up about his departure from GREAT WHITE, explaining that being in the band "wasn't really fun anymore." Malloy's exit from GREAT WHITE was announced in February 2022. He had been in GREAT WHITE for nearly four years, having joined the group in 2018 following the dismissal of...

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Is MAMMOTH WVH A Band Or A Solo Project? WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Responds

In a new interview with Planet Rock's Wyatt Wendels conducted at this weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, Wolfgang Van Halen was asked if he sees MAMMOTH WVH as a solo project or as a band, especially since he plays all instruments and handles lead vocals on MAMMOTH WVH's albums. "Wha...

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PERRY FARRELL Says Fans Can Expect New Music From Both JANE'S ADDICTION And PORNO FOR PYROS This Year

In a new interview with Matt Pinfield of 95.5 KLOS's "New & Approved" series, JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell spoke about what it has been like to play with original bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins again. Prior to the band's fall 2022 "Spirit On Fire" tour with SMASHING PU...