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TOBIAS SAMMET Says Some Of New AVANTASIA Music Is 'Quite Heavy': 'It Clearly Shows My Power Metal Sides'

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet recently gave his first interview about "A Paranormal Evening With The Moonflower Society", the upcoming album from his AVANTASIA project. Due in the fall via Nuclear Blast, the disc will be the follow-up to "Moonglow", which came out in 2019. The new LP's first single,...

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LITA FORD Announces New Bassist

Bassist Marten Andersson (STEELHEART, LIZZY BORDEN, LYNCH MOB) will join Lita Ford on stage for all of her upcoming 2022 tour dates. Andersson replaces longtime Lita bassist Marty O'Brien who recently became the touring bassist for DAUGHTRY. Lita said: "Marten brings to the stage a sound and high-en...

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STEVE HARRIS And PAUL DI'ANNO Have Friendly Chat Before IRON MAIDEN's Concert In Croatia: Video, Photo

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno came face to face with the band's bassist Steve Harris for the first time in many years last night (Sunday, May 22) before MAIDEN's concert in Croatia. Harris, whose group kicked off the 2022 leg of its "Legacy Of The Beast" world tour at the 22,000-capacity Ar...

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Watch: Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Returns To Live Stage With Australia's SISTERS DOLL

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss joined Australian rockers SISTERS DOLL on stage during their concert Sunday night (May 22) at the Cutting Room in New York City to perform three songs. Criss and SISTERS DOLL played the tracks "Don't You Let Me Down" (from Criss's 1978 solo album),"Words" (from his...

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IRON MAIDEN Kicks Off 2022 Leg Of 'Legacy Of The Beast' Tour In Croatia: Video, Photos

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN kicked off the 2022 leg of their "Legacy Of The Beast" world tour earlier tonight (Sunday, May 22) at the 22,000-capacity Arena Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia. It marked the band's first live appearance in 31 months. MAIDEN opened the set with "Senjutsu", the title...

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Watch: DAVID ELLEFSON Celebrates Life Of Late MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA With Special Livestream

The life of late MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza was celebrated with a special livestream on Saturday, May 21 at the official Nick Menza YouTube channel. Fans got the opportunity to stream the live event and get a behind-the-scenes sneak preview of the upcoming feature-length Menza documentary film "Thi...

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KURT COBAIN's Guitar Used In NIRVANA's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Video Sells For $4.5 Million At Auction

Julien's Auctions' blockbuster three-day music auction event "Music Icons" held on Friday, May 20, Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 culminated today in the highly anticipated sale of the mythic electric guitar that changed music and the world: Kurt Cobain's 1969 Fender Mustang electric guitar pla...

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SPIRITBOX Parts Ways With Bassist BILL CROOK

SPIRITBOX has parted ways with bassist Bill Crook. Crook's exit from SPIRITBOX was announced earlier today (Sunday, May 22) via social media. "We are saddened to announce that Bill Crook will no longer be in SPIRITBOX," the group said in a statement. "This decision was mutual and with no hard feelin...

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YES Drummer ALAN WHITE To Miss U.K. Tour Due To 'Health Issues'; Temporary Replacement Announced

Due to "current health issues," YES drummer Alan White will not take part in the band's upcoming 50th-anniversary "Close To The Edge" tour of the U.K. and Ireland. Alan's close friend Jay Schellen will be taking on drumming duties in White's place. According to YES's management, Alan "was really loo...

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Watch: Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Plays His First Concert In Seven Years

Former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno, who has been receiving physiotherapy and lymphatic drainage treatments in Croatia in preparation for his upcoming knee surgery, played his first solo concert in seven years last night (Saturday, May 21) at the Bikers Beer Factory in Zagreb. The show was film...

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JOE ELLIOTT: How ALISON KRAUSS Ended Up Guesting On Two Songs On New DEF LEPPARD Album

In a new interview with Independent.ie, DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott explained how acclaimed bluegrass singer Alison Krauss came to guest on two songs on the band's upcoming album, "Diamond Star Halos". According to Elliott, he got to know her through LED ZEPPELIN's Robert Plant who has made two f...

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JEN MAJURA On Split With EVANESCENCE: 'None Of This Was My Decision'

Jen Majura says that it wasn't her decision to part ways with EVANESCENCE. Jen's exit from the Amy Lee-fronted outfit was announced via social media on Saturday (May 21). "It has been a very special chapter in the band with our dear friend Jen Majura, but we have decided it's time to go our separate...

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Watch: BRET MICHAELS Gives Tutorial On How To Tie A Bandana Like A Headband

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has shared a video tutorial on how to tie a bandana like a headband. At the beginning of the clip, which can be seen below, the 59-year-old rocker can be heard telling the viewer: "A lot of people ask me about the Bret Michaels patented headband diamond fold. For your b...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Blasts K.K. DOWNING Over Flying V Guitar Claim: 'Why Would He Lie About This?'

In a brand new interview with the "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern" classic rock show, legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker was asked about ex-JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing's claim that he "was the first guy to bring the Flying V [guitar] to heavy metal ever." Sc...

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Watch SKID ROW's Entire Pompano Beach Performance From 'Live To Rock' 2022 Tour

Fan-filmed video of SKID ROW's entire May 20 performance at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater in Pompano Beach, Florida can be seen below. New SKID ROW frontman Erik Grönwall joined the band in January as the replacement for ZP Theart, who had been in the group for more than six years. Theart played hi...