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NANCY WILSON Praises CHEAP TRICK: 'They Are The Sweetest, Funniest, Smartest Rock Guys You Could Ever Hang Out With'

In a new interview with AXS TV's "At Home And Social With", HEART's Nancy Wilson was asked to name the "most fun" band to tour with. She responded (see video below): "Many times we've been out with CHEAP TRICK, and they're just the greatest people you'd ever wanna know. And they are the sweetest, fu...

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CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN On Band's Recording Process: 'We Try To Kill It Every Time'

Rick Nielsen spoke to "Steve Gorman Rocks!", the radio show hosted by former THE BLACK CROWES drummer Steve Gorman, about CHEAP TRICK's just-released new single, "Light Up The Fire". The track will appear on CHEAP TRICK's 20th studio album, "In Another World", which is due on April 9 via BMG. Asked...

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Four Members Of Classic ANTHRAX Lineup To Contribute To The Upcoming 'Among The Living' Graphic Novel

Last fall, the announcement of the upcoming graphic novel inspired by ANTHRAX's landmark 1987 album dominated the news cycle across the music and pop culture landscape. The "Among The Living" graphic novel pulls together a who's who of names from around comics and music for a track-by-track storylin...

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Previously Unheard 1979 Rehearsal Recording Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Heaven And Hell' Released By GEOFF NICHOLLS's Estate

A previously unreleased rehearsal recording of BLACK SABBATH playing the song "Heaven And Hell" in 1979 during the pre-production sessions for the album of the same name can be streamed below. The track, which features SABBATH's longtime keyboardist Geoff Nicholls on bass, was uploaded to YouTube by...

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CHEAP TRICK's 20th Studio Album, 'In Another World', To Arrive In April

CHEAP TRICK has released a pummeling new single. "Light Up The Fire" is available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The song heralds CHEAP TRICK's eagerly anticipated 20th studio album, "In Another World", arriving via BMG on Friday, April 9 digitally as well as on standard black vinyl and CD....

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Listen To New CHEAP TRICK Single 'Light Up The Fire'

The new CHEAP TRICK single, "Light Up The Fire", can be streamed below. Last fall, CHEAP TRICK singer Robin Zander said that fans won't have to wait too long to hear new music from the band. "We have an album that's already done and it's ready to go," he told AXS TV's "At Home And Social With". "It'...

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EXODUS's STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA Claims He Predicted METALLICA's Chart-Topping Success In 1985

In a new interview with the "Shockwaves Skullsessions" podcast, EXODUS singer Steve "Zetro" Souza discussed METALLICA's late 1980s/early 1990s transition from being uncompromising thrash metal standard-bearers to arena rock's heaviest band. "It's funny," he said (see video below). "[SLAYER's] Tom Ar...

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DREAM THEATER Sound Engineer JAMES 'JIMMY T' MESLIN Relies On MOJAVE Audio Mics For Both Road And Studio Rigs

Live sound, mixing and recording engineer James "Jimmy T" Meslin has spent the better part of the past decade working with renowned progressive metal pioneers DREAM THEATER, both on tour and on the band's most recent records — including "Distance Over Time", the band's most successful album on the c...

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CHEAP TRICK To Release New Single 'Light Up The Fire' On Thursday

CHEAP TRICK will release a new single, "Light Up The Fire", on Thursday, January 28. A short preview is available below. Last fall, CHEAP TRICK singer Robin Zander said that fans won't have to wait too long to hear new music from the band. "We have an album that's already done and it's ready to go,"...

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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Releases 'Happy New Year' Poem

Original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released a New Year's Day poem called "Happy New Year". Check it out below. Ward has released a number of poems in recent months, some inspired by the coronavirus pandemic and others celebrating the fall–winter holiday season, including Thanksgiving and C...

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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Doesn't Want To Write A Rock And Roll Tell-All Book

In a new interview with Antihero, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked if he has ever thought about writing a book. He responded: "I have been asked a few times to author a book from publishers, but they all want a rock and roll tell-all book, and that's not something I'd like to do. I'd be inte...

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DAVE LOMBARDO: How I Almost Joined MEGADETH In 1987

Dave Lombardo was recently interviewed on "Speak N' Destroy", a podcast about all things METALLICA, hosted by longtime journalist and METALLICA fan Ryan J. Downey. During the lengthy chat, the former SLAYER drummer once again confirmed that he came close to joining MEGADETH nearly three and a half d...

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See New Trailer For SERJ TANKIAN Documentary 'Truth To Power'

A new documentary about SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian, "Truth To Power", will be released on February 19 via Oscilloscope Laboratories. With unique and exclusive access to the man behind the music, award-winning director/writer/producer Garin Hovannisian ("I Am Not Alone") captures both int...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN Releases 'Rifle In Thought' Music Video From NORTH KINGSLEY Project

NORTH KINGSLEY, the musical collective of bassist/guitarist Shavo Odadjian, producer Saro Paparian and lyricist/vocalist Ray Hawthorne, has released the music video for the song "Rifle In Thought". The track is taken from NORTH KINGSLEY's second three-track EP, "Vol 2", which was made available in D...

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Founding DEATH/MASSACRE Guitarist RICK ROZZ Guests On FEED THE CORPSES TO THE PIGS EP

Rick Rozz, a founding member of DEATH and MASSACRE, recently recorded a guest solo on the new FEED THE CORPSES TO THE PIGS EP, "This Insidious Horror". The effort also features an appearance by guest drummer — and Miasma Records recording artist — Daniel Torgal (ANALEPSY, ENBLOOD). "This Insidious H...