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KISS's GENE SIMMONS: Having THAYER And SINGER Wear 'Spaceman' And 'Catman' Makeup Was 'Right Decision'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has once again defended the band's decision to have current KISS members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer dress up as Peter Criss's and Ace Frehley's respective "Spaceman" and "Catman" personas, explaining that every musician is replaceable. Speaking to Rolling Stone,...April 6, 2016
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SECRET SPHERE Feat. WHITESNAKE Keyboardist MICHELE LUPPI: New Studio Album Due In 2017
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of Italy's SECRET SPHERE to a multi-album deal. SECRET SPHERE honors the heritage of big names in the metal scene by creating a very unique brand of symphonic power metal: catchy choruses, majestic arrangements, and a multitude of musical influences (fro...April 5, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Make All Politicians Work For Free, And Then You'll Really See Who Loves America'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine was asked by Vanyaland if he thinks someone like controversial Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump actually has a chance at becoming president. He responded: "Of course — anybody does." He added: "I'm not going to go on record and say that I support anybody,...March 26, 2016
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KROKUS Singer MARC STORACE Would 'Certainly' Accept Offer To Front AC/DC
KROKUS singer Marc Storace says that he would "certainly" accept an invitation to step in for AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, who has been advised by doctors to stop touring immediately or risk total hearing loss. The Maltese-born vocalist, whose band has opened for AC/DC in the past and who once decl...March 15, 2016
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MAX CAVALERA Remembers LEMMY: 'My Relationship With Him Didn't Start Off Good'
Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY). An excerpt from the chat follows below. RockSverige.se: About the early days, are you a nostalgic person? Max: Not really. From time to time there might be a YouTube vi...March 9, 2016
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MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE On LEMMY: 'He Was Such A Legit, Real, F**king True Rock Dude'
Vintage Rock's Junkman conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee on January 22 at the NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below (captured and edited by Tom Riehl of Unriehl Productions). Speaking about the reaction from the rock community to the recent passing...January 30, 2016
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says LEMMY 'Had A Very Childlike Side To Him'
MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine has paid tribute to MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, calling him a "giant" who stayed true to his initial, throwback aesthetic until the very end. During a December 29 appearance on Ozzy's Boneyard (SiriusXM channel 38),Mustaine said about Lemmy (hear audio be...January 30, 2016
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Slams SCORPIONS For 'Completely Distorting' His Involvement With Band
In a brand new interview with Gigs And Festivals, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker spoke about what it was like playing in the earliest days of the SCORPIONS alongside his brother Rudolf. He said: "There are things that I know today, and I must say I'm actually very disappointed in my bro...January 20, 2016
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Spend The Night With ALICE COOPER
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper will embark on the "Spend The Night With Alice Cooper" tour in April. The trek is scheduled to kick off on April 29 in Biloxi, Missouri and end on May 21 in Rama, Ontario, Canada. The dates are as follows: Apr. 29 - Biloxi, MS - Beau Rivage Resort And Casino ...January 20, 2016
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Guitarist DARIO LORINA To Record Second Solo Album
Former LIZZY BORDEN and current BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Dario Lorina will enter Studio 5A in Valencia, California later this month to start recording his second solo album for Shrapnel Records. The CD will be engineered and produced by Fred Archambault, known for his work with ALICE COOPER and...January 13, 2016
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CROWBAR's KIRK WINDSTEIN Accuses PRESIDENT OBAMA Of Faking His Tears
Former DOWN guitarist and current CROWBAR frontman Kirk Windstein has suggested that President Obama faked his tears during his speech on gun control, calling it "the worst fucking attempt i have ever seen at caring." On Tuesday (January 7),Obama announced a series of new measures to strengthen gun...January 7, 2016
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MICHAEL MONROE Says Classic GUNS N' ROSES Reunion 'Wouldn't Make Sense' Unless…
Former HANOI ROCKS singer Michael Monroe says that a reunion tour of the classic lineup of GUNS N' ROSES "wouldn't make any sense" unless Slash and Axl Rose were able to reconnect on a personal and creative level first. During an appearance on Eddie Trunk's podcast, Monroe brought up the subject of...December 25, 2015
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ANTHRAX's FRANK BELLO On 'For All Kings': 'There's A Lot Of Heavy, Fast, Crunchy Stuff'
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello has spoken to GigsAndFestivals.com about the band's forthcoming album, "For All Kings", which is due in February. He said: "I am excited. You know what's crazy? After a long time doing records for so many years, it's easy to just phone it in, but the great thing that I .....December 15, 2015
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PAUL STANLEY's R&B Band SOUL STATION Schedules February 2016 Dates
KISS frontman Paul Stanley's latest solo project, an R&B band called SOUL STATION, has scheduled three shows in February. The dates are as follows: Feb. 26 - The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano, CA Feb. 27 - The Canyon - Agoura Hills, CA Feb. 28 - The Rose - Pasadena, CA Tickets for the ...December 2, 2015
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SEPULTURA's ANDREAS KISSER: 'We Don't Try To Create Clones Or Try To Follow Formulas'
Spain's EMP Live TV recently conducted an interview with guitarist Andreas Kisser of Brazilian/American metallers SEPULTURA. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the Brazilian influence in SEPULTURA's music: "We were influenced by music...November 7, 2015
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