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EXTREME's NUNO BETTENCOURT: Nobody Will Take EDDIE VAN HALEN's Throne

Nuno Bettencourt has once again dismissed suggestions that his is Eddie Van Halen's heir in the realm of rock guitar playing. Discussing the late guitar legend's legacy in a new interview with Tony González of Made In Metal, the EXTREME guitarist was asked to share his thoughts on being referred to...

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Watch: DAVID LEE ROTH Performs VAN HALEN Classics At 'Oracle CloudWorld 2023' Corporate Event In Las Vegas

VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth performed with the all-star covers band ROYAL MACHINES at the Oracle CloudWorld 2023 event this past Wednesday night (September 20) at the Venetian Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also appearing with the group were Chris Chaney (JANE'S ADDICTION), Bill...

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NANCY WILSON, ROBERT + DEAN DELEO And CHRIS SLADE Confirmed For 'High Voltage Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'

Ever dreamt of sharing the stage with rock legends? Here's your chance to turn that dream into reality. Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp proudly presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity featuring the iconic Nancy Wilson of HEART, the dynamic DeLeo brothers (Robert and Dean) from STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, and...

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TESLA Has No Plans To Retire: 'We're Gonna Keep It Up And Go As Long As We Can'

Just days after KIX played its final gig, singer Jeff Keith of fellow veteran rockers TESLA was asked by Dawn Osborne of TotalRock if there are any plans for him and his bandmates to eventually retire. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Hey, as long as my voice is holding up and eve...

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STRYPER Plans To Return To 'Pop Metal' Sound On A 'Few' Songs On Next Studio Album

STRYPER will enter the studio in early 2024 to begin recording the follow-up to 2022's "The Final Battle" album. Earlier today, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet, who is responsible for almost all of the songwriting in the band, took to his social media to write: "I plan to start writing the next @stry...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Announces New Solo Album 'The Mandrake Project'

Renowned around the world as one of the greatest and most distinctive heavy metal vocalists of all time, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson will release a brand new solo album in early 2024 on BMG. Titled "The Mandrake Project", it sees him reunited with long-time musical collaborator and producer Roy Z....

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DEE SNIDER's Original Graphic Novel 'He's Not Gonna Take It' To Finally Arrive In November

More than 35 years ago, TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider marched into the United States Senate's Committee On Commerce in a jean jacket and tank top to confront a band of concerned Washington housewives hellbent on silencing the howl of metal and beyond. Co-founded by Tipper Gore, a committee of p...

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New FORBIDDEN Lineup Shares Pro-Shot Video Of ALCATRAZ Festival Performance

Resurrected San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have shared professionally filmed video of their first European show, which took place on August 11 at the Alcatraz festival in Kortrijk, Belgium. The new FORBIDDEN lineup — consisting of Craig Locicero (guitar),Matt Camacho (bass)...

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SAVATAGE's JON OLIVA Fractures Spine: 'I Slipped On A Wet Marble Floor', He Says

In a new interview with Monsters, Madness And Magic, SAVATAGE leader Jon Oliva offered an update on new music from the cult metal outfit. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, we were working on a new SAVATAGE record until I fractured my spine, and so we have to put that off now until...

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Watch: KIX Reunites With Former Members At Final Concert

Veteran rockers KIX played their final concert last night (Sunday, September 17) at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The show, which was announced four months ago, featured a special setlist along with appearances from KIX's former guitarists Ronnie Younkins and Brad Divens. Acc...

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Watch Reunited BIOHAZARD Perform In Grantville, Pennsylvania

The Steve Easton YouTube channel has uploaded video of BIOHAZARD's entire September 15 concert at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pennsylvania as the support act for MEGADETH. Check it out below. Last month, the reunited classic lineup of BIOHAZARD — guitarist/vocal...

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LITA FORD On Changes In Music Industry: 'So Long As We Can Still Keep Playing Music, Then All The Rest Just Doesn't Matter'

Before her concert in Idaho last month, Lita Ford was asked by KPVI's Deanne Coffin about how she has dealt with all the changes in the music industry since she launched her professional career nearly 50 years ago. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I mean, you know, music is music, and...

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET: 'Tuning Down Has Helped Me A Lot To Get Through The Sets'

Michael Sweet has elaborated on his recent announcement that he and his STRYPER bandmates no longer attempt to perform the group's songs in the original key. In a social media post more than a year ago, the now-60-year-old guitarist/vocalist revealed that and the rest of STRYPER are playing their mu...

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STEVE HARRIS's BRITISH LION Announces January 2024 U.K. Tour

BRITISH LION, the side project of IRON MAIDEN bassist and founder Steve Harris, will return to the U.K. for a 16-date winter tour to kick off the new year, starting on January 4 at London's famed Cart & Horses venue in Stratford, where band Harris played his very first gigs. BRITISH LION will al...

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RUDOLF SCHENKER Is Looking Forward To Celebrating SCORPIONS' 60th Anniversary On Stage In 2025

In a new interview with Vikram Chandrasekar of Tales From The Road, SCORPIONS founder Rudolf Schenker seemingly dismissed any talk of possible retirement but acknowledged that the band will not be able to continue indefinitely. "It's not a never-ending road," the 75-year-old guitarist said (as trans...