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GRAHAM BONNET Confirms He Was Once Approached About Possibly Joining BLACK SABBATH

In a new interview with the "Disturbing The Priest" podcast, legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, GRAHAM BONNET BAND) was asked if it's true that he was once approached by Tony Iommi about possibly joining BLACK SABBATH. He responded (as transcribed by B...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN: Performing With VAN HALEN For First Time At Age 15 'Felt Right'

In a new interview with 97.9 GRD's Tommy Carroll, Wolfgang Van Halen, who joined VAN HALEN at just 15 years old, was asked what it was like performing with the legendary rock act for the first time at such a young age. He responded: "It was really… I don't know. It was sure nerve-racking, but we had...

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GEORGE LYNCH On RICHIE FAULKNER: 'He's Not Even Aware How Good He Is'

Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch, who became a grandfather for the fifth time when his daughter, Mariah Lynch, and her boyfriend, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in July 2020, spoke to Let's Rock about Richie's skills as a guitar player. He said (...

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Watch: Ex-MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON, CHRIS POLAND, JEFF YOUNG And CHUCK BEHLER Appear At HOLLYWOOD SHOW

MEGADETH alumni David Ellefson, Chris Poland, Jeff Young and Chuck Behler appeared at this weekend's (October 6-7) Hollywood Show at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel in Burbank, California. There were photo ops, meet-and-greet sessions and signed memorabilia, along with appearances by...

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NITA STRAUSS To Miss 'Next Few' ALICE COOPER Shows Due To Illness

Nita Strauss, the Los Angeles-based guitar shredder for the Alice Cooper band, will miss several shows on the legendary rocker's current tour after falling ill. Earlier today (Sunday, October 8),Nita took to her social media to share the following message: "Hey everyone, I got lots of messages abou...

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PAUL RODGERS: ADAM LAMBERT Is The 'Perfect' Singer For QUEEN

In a new interview with Billy Sloan of BBC Radio Scotland, legendary vocalist Paul Rodgers reflected on his experience fronting QUEEN between 2004 and 2009. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Brian [May, QUEEN guitarist] said to me, 'Can we get together and just do a couple of shows for...

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Watch: MITCH MALLOY Sings U.S. National Anthem At SuperMotocross World Championship Finals

Former GREAT WHITE vocalist Mitch Malloy sang the U.S. national anthem at the SuperMotocross World Championship Finals celebrity night at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 23 in Los Angeles, California. Video of his rendition can be seen below. The world's most competitive off-road motorcyc...

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SOPHIE LLOYD Releases Video For 'Imposter Syndrome' Feat. HALESTORM's LZZY HALE

British guitarist Sophie Lloyd has released the official music video for 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 via the guitarist's own Autumn Re...

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VAN HALEN Shares Newly Remastered Version Of 'Right Now' Music Video

VAN HALEN has released a newly remastered official music video of the band's classic track "Right Now" in HD on the official VAN HALEN YouTube channel for the first time. In 1992, the video won three awards at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards, including the award for "Video Of The Year". VAN HALEN ha...

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My Veneration

The follow-up to last year's much praised "Reach For The Stars" debut, "My Veneration" suggests that Dan Lorenzo (HADES / CASSIUS KING / VESSEL OF LIGHT) and Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE / DANZIG) are becoming a very reliable source of dark, gritty and unpredictable metal. PATRIARCHS IN BLACK are a...

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'Portraits Of Lemmy' Book To Include Classic, Rare And Previously Unseen Photographs Of MOTÖRHEAD Legend

"Portraits Of Lemmy", the eighth book in the new "Portraits" series from Rufus Publications, is a photographic celebration of the iconic, larger-than-life Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, lead singer, bassist and driving force of MOTÖRHEAD. This brand new, coffee table photobook traces the career of one of ro...

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MIKKEY DEE Says SCORPIONS 'Can Go On Forever': 'As Long As Everybody's Healthy And They Still Love Touring'

In a recent interview with Chaoszine, Mikke Dee, who played drums for MOTÖRHEAD for 23 years before joining SCORPIONS in 2016, was asked how long he thinks the legendary German hard rock act can keep going. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The guys are in great shape. As long as e...

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SEVENDUST Announces 'Seasons' 20th-Anniversary Shows For December 2023

SEVENDUST will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its fourth studio album, 2003's "Seasons", at four special shows at the end of December. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 6 at 10 a.m. The dates are as follows: Dec. 28 - Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre Dec. 29 - Bloomington, IL @ The Cast...

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Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Returns To Moscow, Russia To Perform RAINBOW And DEEP PURPLE Classics

Fan-filmed video of Joe Lynn Turner's October 3 concert at the 1930 club in Moscow, Russia can be seen below. The setlist was as follows: 01. Death Alley Driver 02. Jealous Lover 03. Street Of Dreams 04. Stone Cold 05. Spotlight Kid 06. Perfect Strangers 07. Devil's Road 08. Blood Money 09. King Of...

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TESLA's JEFF KEITH Says Tuning Down To Accommodate His Aging Voice Has 'Worked Out Well' For The Band

In a new interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, TESLA singer Jeff Keith spoke about the fact that he and his bandmates are still enjoying themselves on stage, more than 40 years after the group's formation. "I will admit that back in the '80s or in the '90s, I could sing things in the regular key of...