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WINGER Has Written Seven Songs For 'Heavy', 'Catchy' And 'Progressive' New Album

In a new interview with the 213Rock Podcast, WINGER guitarist Reb Beach spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's new studio album. The disc, which is tentatively due next summer, will be the follow-up to 2014's "Better Days Comin'". "We've written about seven songs for the...

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LIFE OF AGONY's MINA CAPUTO Releases New Solo Album, 'The Mones'

LIFE OF AGONY singer Mina Caputo has released a new solo album, titled "The Mones". Fans can check out the new record exclusively via Caputo's Bandcamp. After garnering a massive following as the vocalist for the world-renowned rock-alt/metal outfit LIFE OF AGONY, Caputo's honed a reputation for tou...

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LED ZEPPELIN's JIMMY PAGE Is 'Worried' About Concert Industry In Wake Of Coronavirus Pandemic

LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page has said in a new interview that he is "worried" about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected younger artists, particularly as it relates to the lack of opportunities to perform live. "It's such a very sad and desperate time and what this virus has done internationally t...

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Sons Of SLASH, SCOTT WEILAND And ROBERT TRUJILLO Form SUSPECT208; 'Long Awaited' Single Available

SUSPECT208, the new band featuring the sons of Slash, Scott Weiland and Robert Trujillo, has released its debut single, "Long Awaited". SUSPECT208 frontman, 20-year-old Noah Weiland, is the son of late STONE TEMPLE PILOTS singer Scott Weiland. The drummer is London Hudson, 18-year-old son of GUNS N'...

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New WINGER Album Will Be 'Heavy', 'Progressive' And 'Poppy', Says REB BEACH

In a new interview with the "Pat's Soundbytes Unplugged" podcast, WINGER guitarist Reb Beach spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's new studio album. The disc will be the follow-up to "Better Days Comin'", which came out in 2014. "The WINGER [writing process] is just goi...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'What Has This Country Become And How Did We Get Here?'

Paul Stanley has lamented the fact that businesses and retailers across the United States have begun boarding up their storefront windows and taking other security measures in anticipation of potential unrest on or around Election Day. High-end shopping areas of major cities — including Boston, New...

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Watch JIMMY PAGE Discuss 'The Anthology' Book

LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has released "more accessible and affordable" version of his career-spanning book "Jimmy Page: The Anthology". The book, published by Genesis Publications, grants exclusive access to his archive for the first time, and tells the inside story of his phenomenal career...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Announces Spring/Summer 2021 North American Tour Celebrating 30th Anniversary Of SKID ROW's Debut Album

Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has announced the newly rescheduled dates for the second leg of the U.S. tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's self-titled debut album. The trek will now take place starting on May 26, 2021 and run through July 18, 2021, with special guests STITCHE...

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DAVID CROSBY Says He Is 'An Old Idiot' After His Dismissive EDDIE VAN HALEN Tweet

Legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist David Crosby says that he was branded an "old idiot" by members of his own family over his dismissive tweet about Eddie Van Halen. A week after the VAN HALEN axeman's death, Crosby seemingly minimized Van Halen's talents, replying simply "Meh ...." when aske...

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Sour Grapes

There's a lot to be said for some old-fashioned, wholesome fun. At this point in history, however, I would argue that there's slightly more to be said for screaming "Fuck it!" and listening to GORATORY instead. Always one of the most disgusting bands in death metal, the Boston four piece set the lyr...

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DAVID CROSBY Says He Made A Mistake With His EDDIE VAN HALEN Tweet: 'I Didn't Even Remember He Had Just Died'

***October 13 Update***: David Crosby says that he had forgotten about the passing of Eddie Van Halen when he seemingly minimized the talents of the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist. Responding to the backlash he received after he responded "Meh ...." to a Twitter follower who asked him for his opinion...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'No Musician Influenced Me As Much As EDDIE VAN HALEN'

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has paid tribute to Eddie Van Halen, saying no musician influenced him as much as the legendary VAN HALEN guitarist did. Sweet offered his comments on Friday (October 9) — three days after Eddie's death — while he was a guest on "The Logan Sekulow ReProgram", hosted by...

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QUIET RIOT's CHUCK WRIGHT On FRANKIE BANALI: 'We Were The Best Hard Rock Rhythm Section Of The '80s Era'

QUIET RIOT bassist Chuck Wright says that his bandmate Frankie Banali was "a very unique and special human being." Frankie was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer on April 17, 2019 and given six months to live. He put up an inspiringly brave and courageous 16-month battle to the end and contin...

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Former CLUTCH Touring Guitarist BRYAN PORTER HINKLEY To Release 'We Live Through It' EP

Guitarist, songwriter, singer, producer, and owner of Gratitude Sound, Bryan Porter Hinkley will release his debut solo EP, "We Live Through It", on October 16. The EP features Jean-Paul Gaster (CLUTCH) alongside Hinkley. Recorded in Hinkley's home during quarantine (with Gaster's parts recorded in...

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May You Be Held

The gradual progression of Boston post-metal giants ISIS from competent NEUROSIS clones with potential to an ambitiously heady prog-metal machine was one of the more enthralling musical developments of the new millennium's first decade. Band members have continued to pursue musical endeavors since t...