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Former EXODUS Guitarist RICK HUNOLT On Firing PAUL BALOFF: 'It Could Have Been The Biggest Mistake We Ever Made'

In a new interview with For The Passion Not The Fashion, ex-EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt reflected on his former band's decision to fire original singer Paul Baloff in 1986 due to what at the time was described as "personal and musical differences." Paul was replaced by Steve "Zetro" Souza, who had...

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Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE Singer GEOFF TATE Announces Tour Celebrating 35th Anniversary Of 'Operation: Mindcrime'

Former QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album on tour in 2023. The European leg of the trek will include a nine-show run of dates in June. Speaking about the tour, Tate said: "It's strange to think about, but this is my pe...

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SKID ROW To Perform At 100th-Anniversary Celebration Of Swedish Ice Hockey In Stockholm

On November 17, SKID ROW will perform at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden as part of a special event celebrating 100 years of Swedish ice hockey. During the "Tidernas Hockeygala" event, Swedish ice hockey's great successes will be celebrated, classic moments will be revisited and the greatest heroe...

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CHEAP TRICK Postpones Shows While RICK NIELSEN Recovers From 'Minor Procedure'

CHEAP TRICK has postponed this weekend's shows in Auburn, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho in order to allow guitarist Rick Nielsen more time to recover from a "minor procedure." Last weekend, CHEAP TRICK played two concerts without Rick, who was advised to "stay off the road and not travel," accordin...

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DOUG ALDRICH Looks Back On His Songwriting Collaboration With WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE

In a new interview with Andrew DiCecco of VWMusic, guitarist Doug Aldrich was asked if David Coverdale allowed him "creative freedom" when he first joined WHITESNAKE two decades ago. Doug responded: "He didn't at the beginning. He wanted to play the hits on a couple of tours and started the band bac...

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LAST IN LINE Uses 'The Exact Same Methodology' As DIO In How To Write The Songs

During an appearance on the "Iron City Rocks" podcast, LAST IN LINE bassist Phil Soussan was asked if he and his bandmates have a "What would DIO do?" kind of mentality when it comes to their songwriting process, a reference to the fact that LAST IN LINE was formed a decade ago by original DIO guita...

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DISTURBED's DAVID DRAIMAN 'Can't Wait' To See PANTERA Play Live Again, Says It Will Be A 'Great' Tribute

DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has weighed in on the news that PANTERA's surviving members Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass) will unite with guitarist Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) and drummer Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX) for a world tour under the PANTERA banner. Anselmo...

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APOCALYPTICA's Next Album Probably Won't Arrive Before 2024

Eicca Toppinen of Finnish cello rockers APOCALYPTICA spoke to Knotfest at this year's Louder Than Life festival about when fans can expect to hear a new full-length album from the band. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That's very hard to tell, because now we just released this EP ['Me...

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Watch Pro-Shot Video Of METALLICA Performing 'Phantom Lord' At Hollywood, Florida Concert

METALLICA celebrated the life, legacy, and achievements of Megaforce Records founder Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula and his wife Marsha Zazula with a special concert this past Sunday night (November 6) in Hollywood, Florida. The show, which took place at the 7,000-seat Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hot...

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RICHIE SAMBORA Doesn't Rule Out Reunion With BON JOVI: 'It's A Possibility'

Richie Sambora says it's a "possibility" he could reunite with BON JOVI for an appearance at a U.K. festival next year. The 63-year-old guitarist/vocalist addressed a possible renewed collaboration with his former bandmates while speaking to Metro on the red carpet of The Music Industry Trust Awards...

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VINCE NEIL And STEPHEN PEARCY To Perform MÖTLEY CRÜE And RATT Classics At California Concert

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil and RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy will join forces for a special concert on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Spotlight Showroom at the Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, California. Neil and Pearcy will appear with their respective solo bands and will perform classic son...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' JERRY CANTRELL Announces Early 2023 U.S. Solo Tour

ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell will embark on "the closing leg" of his tour in support of his latest solo album, "Brighten", in February. Support on the trek will come from THUNDERPUSSY. Artist pre-sales begin today (Wednesday, November 9) at 11:00 a.m. PST / 2:00 p.m. EST. The ge...

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TESTAMENT, MUNICIPAL WASTE, LACUNA COIL, VIO-LENCE, Others Added To LAMB OF GOD's 'Headbangers Boat'

TESTAMENT, MUNICIPAL WASTE, LACUNA COIL, GATECREEPER, VIO-LENCE, MALEVOLENCE, BLEED FROM WITHIN and DYING WISH have been added to the first-ever Headbangers Boat, sailing October 31 - November 4, 2023, from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Pearl. Lamb Of God's Headbangers Boat...

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Former HELIX Guitarist DANIEL FAWCETT Found Murdered In Ontario Park

Daniel Fawcett, who played guitar for the Canadian hard rock band HELIX between 2002 and 2004, was found murdered early Sunday morning (November 6). He was 52 years old. HELIX frontman Brian Vollmer confirmed Fawcett's passing, writing in a Facebook post: What a sad day... Yesterday Dan Fawcett, who...

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A Day In The Life

Originally formed as a tribute to their former boss Ronnie James Dio, LAST IN LINE have long since outgrown the limitations of that noble aim. The band's lineup speaks for itself: guitarist Vivian Campbell (DIO / DEF LEPPARD),  drummer Vinnie Appice (DIO / BLACK SABBATH),  bassist Phil Sou...