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Ex-GREAT WHITE Singer MITCH MALLOY Returns With New Solo Album, 'The Last Song'

After several years as the frontman for the iconic rock band GREAT WHITE, Mitch Malloy returned to the studio writing and recording his new album, "The Last Song". The LP will launch with an exclusive, limited release collector's edition vinyl through a partnership with Sing. Pre-sales for the vinyl...

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JON OLIVA Recalls Nearly Auditioning For BLACK SABBATH: 'I Would Have Been The Best Singer For Them Besides OZZY OSBOURNE'

In a new world-exclusive interview with Sakis Fragos of Greece's Rock Hard magazine, SAVATAGE leader Jon Oliva confirmed that he nearly auditioned for BLACK SABBATH almost four decades ago. He recalled (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We [SAVATAGE] were gonna break up after 'Fight For The Nigh...

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MARK FARNER Blasts GRAND FUNK RAILROAD's Current Tour: 'It Is Completely Dishonest To The Fans'

Mark Farner, a founding member of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, has blasted his former bandmates for continuing to tour under the GRAND FUNK RAILROAD name, saying they are being "completely dishonest to the fans". This past March, it was announced that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD would celebrate the 50th anniversary...

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BILLY CORGAN Explains Why He Asked People To Call Him 'WILLIAM'

During an appearance on a recent episode of "The Mistress Carrie Podcast", SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan, who in 2017 released his first record under his given name William Patrick Corgan, was asked what he wants journalists and other members of the media to call him nowadays. The 56-year-...

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TOM KEIFER Releases Music Video For 'Untitled'

Tom Keifer's #KEIFERBAND has released the official music video for the song "Untitled". Drawing inspiration from the classic album cuts of the '70s vinyl era, "Untitled"'s unconventional, nearly six-minute arrangement is the antithesis of today's radio single format. Written by Tom and Savannah Keif...

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Watch: TOM MORELLO Performs At WAYNE KRAMER's 75th-Birthday Party

Tom Morello joined MC5 guitar legend Wayne Kramer on stage to celebrate Kramer's 75th birthday Saturday night (April 29) at a rockin' benefit concert for Jail Guitar Doors, the social justice arts nonprofit Kramer founded with his wife, Margaret Saadi Kramer, and fellow activist and troubadour Billy...

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Watch SKID ROW Perform In Curitiba, Brazil

Fan-filmed video of SKID ROW's April 28 performance at Tork 'N Roll in Curitiba, Brazil can be seen below. During an appearance on a recent episode of "The BlackSheep Podcast", SKID ROW guitarist Dave "Snake" Sabo spoke about how the introduction of the band's latest addition, Swedish-born singer Er...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN Loves PANTERA And SLAYER

You might not guess it listening to SMASHING PUMPKINS, but Billy Corgan is a serious metalhead. After all, he calls BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi "my hero." Revolver recently sat down with Corgan to discuss his Top 11 picks for the greatest heavy metal bands of all time, and he dug deep, spotlighting e...

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KK'S PRIEST To Play Its First Live Show At K.K. DOWNING's Wolverhampton Venue

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST will make its live debut on July 6 at Downing's KK's Steel Mill in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Downing is joined in KK'S PRIEST by former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals),along with guitarist A.J. Mills (HOSTILE),b...

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Members Of NICKELBACK, ALTER BRIDGE, FALLING IN REVERSE And DISTURBED To Guest On Extended Season One Of 'The Power Hour'

The inaugural season of AXS TV's hit original rock-themed talk show "The Power Hour" has been extended, with seven additional episodes slated to debut on a new night and time beginning Sunday, May 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The series will leadoff the network's popular "Sunday Night Rocks" lineup eac...

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New MR. BIG Touring Drummer NICK D'VIRGILIO Explains How He Landed Gig

In an interview with Border City Rock Talk, Nick D'Virgilio spoke about how he landed the gig as MR. BIG's new touring drummer, five years after the passing of the band's co-founder, Pat Torpey. The 54-year-old Nick, who has spent the last nine years working for the Indiana-based online retailer of...

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YES Releases Video For 'All Connected' From 'Mirror To The Sky' Album

Progressive rock legends YES, who are Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen, will release their new studio album, "Mirror To The Sky", on May 19 via InsideOut Music/Sony Music. The official music video for the LP's second single, "All Connected", can be seen below. J...

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PHIL DEMMEL Reflects On His Audition To Become SEPULTURA's Singer: 'It Was A Good Experience'

During an appearance on "Put Up Your Dukes", the podcast hosted by ex-EXODUS singer Rob Dukes, former MACHINE HEAD and current VIO-LENCE guitarist Phil Demmel reflected on his audition for the lead-singer position in SEPULTURA when Max Cavalera quit the latter band in 1996. Speaking about how his au...

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CHUCK BILLY Hopes To Get New TESTAMENT Album Recorded Before End Of 2023

In a new interview with Uruguay's El Lado Oscuro TV, TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy confirmed that he and his bandmates have commenced writing material for the follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. "We're working on a new record now," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "So it's...

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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Reactivates STEVE MORSE BAND, Announces First Live Shows In Over A Decade

Former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has reformed his STEVE MORSE BAND for a series of live appearances in April and May. Reunited and performing together for the first time in over 10 years, the STEVE MORSE BAND returns with a long-awaited live set including fan favorites from the band's illust...