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KIX Guitarist BRIAN FORSYTHE: I Suffered A 'Ministroke As A Result Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning'

In a new interview with Waste Some Time With Jason Green, KIX guitarist Brian Forsythe opened up about a recent health scare which nearly derailed his ability to take part in some of the band's last-ever performances. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "At the end of May, I had — I guess...

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SAMMY HAGAR Adds Three Tribute Cabo-Style Fan Events In Chicago, Las Vegas And Huntington Beach

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar will return to Baja in October to celebrate his legendary Birthday Bash with three epic nights of performances featuring his Billboard chart-topping group THE CIRCLE at Cabo Wabo Cantina. In addition, as a special gift to the fans who can't be in Baja, Hagar's...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's ANDY JAMES Unveils Signature Guitar In Collaboration With B.C. RICH

B.C. Rich has just released a signature guitar from FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's Andy James. The guitar is based on the highly successful B.C. Rich Assassin model but features a Pitchfork headstock, a low-profile C-shaped satin neck optimized for speed, and heel-less neck-through construction. It is av...

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ALICE COOPER Has No Plans To Retire: 'I'll Be Up There At 90 If I'm Still In Good Enough Shape'

Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy magazine as part of an in-depth 16-page cover story, legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper told writer Andrew Daly that he's determined to buck the current trend of rock stars retiring. "A farewell tour hasn't crossed my mind at all," said Alice, who turned 75 this y...

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British Guitarist SOPHIE LLOYD Teams Up With HALESTORM's LZZY HALE On 'Imposter Syndrome' Single

British guitarist Sophie Lloyd has released her latest single, "Imposter Syndrome", a collaboration with HALESTORM frontwoman Lzzy Hale. The song is the title track of Sophie's upcoming full-length album, which will arrive on November 10. Other guests set to appear on the CD include STEEL PANTHER's...

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K.K. DOWNING's KK'S PRIEST Shares Music Video For 'Hymn 66' From 'The Sinner Rides Again' Album

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK'S PRIEST has just released its sophomore album, "The Sinner Rides Again", via the Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records. The official music video for the LP's fourth single, "Hymn 66", can be seen below. Downing says about "Hymn 66": "...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Scolds Security For 'Bullying' Fan At MEGADETH's Bloomington Concert: 'You Guys Are Punks' (Video)

Dave Mustaine stopped MEGADETH's concert in Bloomington, Illinois last night (Wednesday, September 27) to defend a fan who had been "bullied" by security. Toward the end of "Symphony Of Destruction", which was the second-to-last song of MEGADETH's set at Grossinger Motors Arena, the MEGADETH frontma...

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WARRANT's ERIK TURNER Says Younger Rock Bands Aren't Partying Like He And Other Musicians Used To In 1980s

In a new interview with Shaggy of the KPKY / KZKY Classic Rock 94.9 / 104.5 FM radio stations, guitarist Erik Turner of veteran California rockers WARRANT was asked at what point in his life he started to notice that the rock and roll backstage party scene was starting to fizzle out. He responded (a...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH And JAMES HETFIELD, RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY Featured In AXS TV's 'Metal Massacre' Documentary

AXS TV's popular "Heavy Metal Halloween" rises again this October, putting the spooky spotlight on in-depth artist profiles, powerhouse performances and special themed episodes of AXS TV original series. This year's lineup is headlined by the premiere of "Metal Massacre: The Story Of The Legendary A...

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ARTIMUS PYLE's New Album 'Anthems - Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd' To Feature SAMMY HAGAR, DOLLY PARTON

Long considered the "wild man" of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, Artimus Pyle's powerful and distinctive double bass drumming helped define the legendary SKYNYRD sound. Artimus got his first real break at the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam. His first recording lists — Artimus Pyle, percussion. Then with other work...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE MANGINI To Release 'Freak Of Nature' Solo Single Next Week

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Mangini will release a new solo single, "Freak Of Nature", on October 6. The track will appear on Mangini's upcoming debut solo album which is set to arrive in late 2023 or early 2024. In a newly released video message, Mangini spoke about the "source of the music" fo...

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DIO DISCIPLES To Return To The Road In 2024

In a new interview with Metal Mayhem ROC, Ronnie James Dios widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio spoke about the status of the officially sanctioned Dio tribute band DIO DISCIPLES. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We're working on coming out for next year. We're working on some stuff....

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's IVAN MOODY Opens Up About 'Personal' Inspiration For 'Judgment Day' Music Video

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH frontman Ivan Moody has opened up about the "personal" inspiration for the official music video for "Judgment Day", a song off the band's latest album, 2022's "AfterLife". The Nick Peterson-directed clip, which stars Moody as a vigilante comic book hero who takes down a ring...

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DON DOKKEN To Fans Criticizing His Vocal Performance: 'If I Can't Sing The Way They Remember Me, Then Just Don't Come To The Show'

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken spoke about the difficulties he has had preserving his voice as he gets older and the issues he has encountered trying to reproduce DOKKEN's classic material in a live setting. He said in part (as transcribed by...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Praises MEGADETH's New Touring Guitarist TEEMU MÄNTYSAARI: 'He Plays A Lot Like MARTY FRIEDMAN'

In a new interview with Wes Styles, MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine spoke about the addition of new touring guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (WINTERSUN, SMACKBOUND). Teemu is filling in for the band's longtime axeman Kiko Loureiro, who announced earlier this month that he would sit out the next leg of MEGAD...