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GEDDY LEE On Sending Copy Of His Memoir To ALEX LIFESON: 'It Meant So Much To Me That He Be Okay With It'

In a new interview with Rock 'N' Radio, Geddy Lee was asked what his RUSH bandmate Alex Lifeson thought of his just-released memoir "My Effin' Life". He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "When I finished [writing] this book — of course, [Alex] plays such a large part in this book; I talk...

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DOLLY PARTON On ROB HALFORD: 'I Just Loved Him'

In a new interview with SiriusXM's Eddie Trunk to promote Dolly Parton's rock album "Rockstar", the country icon discussed her duet with JUDAS PRIEST's Rob Halford on a song called "Bygones". On "Bygones", Dolly and Rob sing about apologizing to an unnamed party who refuses to forgive them and "let...

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SKID ROW's ERIK GRÖNWALL Covers BLACK SABBATH's 'Neon Knights'

SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall has released a music video for his cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Neon Knights". The track was produced by Jona Tee, who also mixed and mastered the recording. The guitar solo was played by Peter Larsson. Erik, who made his recording debut with SKID ROW on last y...

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BON JOVI Releases Original Holiday Song 'Christmas Isn't Christmas'

In an early Christmas surprise for fans, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band BON JOVI released a new original holiday song, "Christmas Isn't Christmas", on Island Records today. Recorded recently in Nashville, the song can be streamed below. BON JOVI frontman Jon Bon Jovi said of the songwriting and rec...

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Former DREAM THEATER Singer CHARLIE DOMINICI Dies

Former DREAM THEATER singer Charlie Dominici has died. He was reportedly 72 years old. The news of Charlie's passing was broken by DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, who took to his social media earlier today (Friday, November 17) to share a few photos of DREAM THEATER with Charlie, and he included...

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ERIC CLAPTON's Iconic 'The Fool' Guitar Sells For $1.27 Million

Julien's Auctions kicked off its blockbuster three-day music auction event "Played, Worn And Torn: Rock N' Roll Iconic Guitars And Memorabilia" in high gear on Thursday, November 16, with the highly anticipated sale of one of the world's most famous and important guitars of all time, Eric Clapton's...

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TESTAMENT Is Working On New Song Ideas: 'Crushing Riffs' And 'Super Thrashing Drums'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson has revealed that he and drummer Chris Dovas have resumed working on material for the band's next studio album. Earlier today (Thursday, November 16),Peterson shared a photo of him and Dovas in the studio and he included the following message: "Busy week finished,...

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IHSAHN To Release New, Self-Titled Album In February

Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Ihsahn (EMPEROR) will release his next solo LP, "Ihsahn", on February 16 via Candlelight Records. In addition to the traditional album version, Ihsahn's new album will also include an orchestral version. The first single from the forthcoming album, "Pilgrimage To Obli...

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STEVE HACKETT To Release New Conceptual Studio Album 'The Circus And The Nightwhale'

Legendary rock guitarist Steve Hackett will release his new studio album, "The Circus And The Nightwhale", on February 16, 2024, via InsideOut Music. A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it, "The Circus And The Nightwhale"'s 13 tracks have an autobiog...

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MOLLY HATCHET Releases New Single 'Firing Line'

Finally, after a 13-year wait, southern rock legends MOLLY HATCHET are proud to present "Firing Line", a brand new song recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, United Kingdom. The track was produced by Bobby Ingram of MOLLY HATCHET, engineered by Chris Bolster (Paul McCartney, FOO FIGHT...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN On Opening For SLAYER In The Late 1990s: 'We Were F***ing Scared'

In the latest episode of "The Disc Dive", presented by Knotfest host Ryan J. Downey, Serj Tankian, the frontman of SYSTEM OF A DOWN, looked back on what it was like for him and his bandmates to open for SLAYER around the 1998 release of their self-titled debut album. He said (as transcribed by BLABB...

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MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN Recruits SEPULTURA, OBITUARY Members For Debut SAVAGE LANDS Single

Season Of Mist has partnered with the musicians of SAVAGE LANDS. Through this partnership, they will their heads together to support forests in Costa Rica. This is the first time a record label will be partnering and releasing the music of a non-profit organization. After seeing first-hand how defor...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Drummer In Lockdown During Shooting At Kansas Mall

BLACK STONE CHERRY drummer John Fred Young found himself in the middle of the pandemonium during a shooting at Oak Park Mall late Sunday afternoon (November 12) in Overland Park, Kansas. Two suspects were reportedly taken into custody after a single shot was fired during a struggle between three pla...

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NAPALM DEATH's SHANE EMBURY Picks RONNIE JAMES DIO As His 'Rock God'

NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury was the featured guest on BBC's "The Rock Show With Johnnie Walker" during the "Rock God" segment. Shane picked Ronnie James Dio and stated about his choice (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I came across Ronnie James Dio in the late '70s listening to RAINBOW....

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MICK MARS Wanted To Do Something 'Way Different' With His Solo Album

In a new interview with Chris Akin Presents, MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars was asked if he intentionally tried to incorporate fresh elements into the sound of his upcoming solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars", that he didn't pursue during his four-decade career with the legendary Los Angeles rock...