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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says Musicians Have Right To Speak Out On Issues They Are Passionate About
Rikki Rockett says that musicians should have the right to speak out on political or social issues, adding that they are perfectly justified in using their platform to voice their opinions on things they feel passionate about. The POISON drummer made his comments while addressing fan criticism over...April 29, 2020
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Vocalist SY KEELER Exits ONSLAUGHT
Vocalist Sy Keeler has announced his departure from the band veteran British thrash metal band ONSLAUGHT. ONSLAUGHT said in a statement: "Due to the nature of the modern-day music industry, some things simply aren't sustainable year after year and Sy has now taken a different full-time career path....April 29, 2020
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Concerts In California Won't Return Without Coronavirus 'Therapeutics', Governor Says
California Governor Gavin Newsom says that the state is likely "months" away from reopening concert venues. At a press conference earlier today (Tuesday, April 28),Newsom and director of the department of public health Sonia Angell outlined a four-stage framework for reopening the economy. In order...April 28, 2020
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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Says Coronavirus Pandemic Is 'A Reminder That We Are All Just Mere Guests In This World'
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal was on tour with SONS OF APOLLO in early March when the coronavirus outbreak forced the band to postpone most of the shows and return home. The former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist recounted the experience in a recent interview with Sofa King Cool, saying (hear audio below): "SONS OF...April 28, 2020
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METALLICA Could Make New Album In Quarantine, Says LARS ULRICH
Earlier today (Tuesday, April 28),METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich joined Marc Benioff for an installment of the Salesforce CEO's livestreamed fireside chat series to discuss how he and his bandmates are staying connected and giving back through their All Within My Hands non-profit foundation. You can...April 28, 2020
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JOEY CASSATA's 'Start With A Dream' Book Feat. Foreword By PETER CRISS Now Available In Paperback And As Audiobook
Featuring a foreword by original KISS drummer Peter Criss, Joey Cassata's book, "Start With A Dream: A Drummer's Journey From Rock & Roll To T.V. To Broadway", is now available in paperback and audiobook editions. The audiobook foreword comes courtesy of Chris Jericho (FOZZY). Originally release...April 28, 2020
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TRIVIUM Bassist Says Having Dinner With METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Was A 'Pretty Wild' Experience
In a recent interview with Epic Footnote Productions ' "There Goes My Hero" podcast, TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto reflected on what it was like to meet his heroes in METALLICA. Recalling the night in 2006 when he and his bandmates ended up having dinner with Kirk Hammett in Amsterdam, Paolo said...April 28, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY Begins Work On New Album Of Original Material; 'Origins Vol. 2' Pushed Back To Fall
During an appearance on yesterday's (Monday, April 27) episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley revealed that he has been using the coronavirus downtime to work on "new material for a studio record." He explained: "Because of this virus, everything has been pushed ba...April 28, 2020
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RICK ALLEN On What Makes DEF LEPPARD Unique
In a newly uploaded video from SiriusXM's Hair Nation, DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen was asked to name the "most crucial event in the success of the band." He responded: "That's a really good question. I think the thing that really makes us somewhat unique in terms of our relationship is not really...April 28, 2020
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Black Metal
WITCHCRAFT has been on the cutting edge of that interesting nexus between occult rock and traditional doom since the release of their eponymous 2004 debut. Numerous musicians have been in and out of the Swedish act's revolving door since its inception 20 years ago, with one constant figure remaining...April 27, 2020
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ACE FREHLEY On Possibility Of Playing With KISS Again: 'What's Gonna Happen Is Gonna Happen'
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has once again said that he is up for a reunion of the original band, but only if the price is right. During an appearance earlier today (Monday, April 27 — his 69th birthday) on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation", Frehley stated about his former bandmates: "I texted Paul...April 27, 2020
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Damnation Is My Salvation
WITCHES HAMMER first began their death rumblings way back in the mid-eighties, and now the band is simply legendary in the extreme metal underground. Their reputation has only been solidified by the fact that key member Marco Banco played on BLASPHEMY's 1990 war metal benchmark "Fallen Angel of Doom...April 26, 2020
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Watch RUSH's GEDDY LEE In Video For All-Star Charity Cover Of 'Lean on Me'
RUSH's Geddy Lee is one of about 25 Canadian artists who have recorded an an all-star charity cover of soul legend Bill Withers's seminal song "Lean On Me". The single, produced by Jon Levine, also includes Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Sarah McLachlan, Serena...April 26, 2020
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WHITESNAKE's DAVID COVERDALE Clarifies 2021 'Retirement' Comments
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale, who turned 68 last September, made headlines last week when he said that 2021 would be an "appropriate" year for him to retire. He elaborated on his comments in a new interview with the "Appetite For Distortion" podcast, saying: "I thought when I was writing 'Her...April 26, 2020
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist's NORTH KINGSLEY Side Project To Release First Three Songs In May
On April 22, SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian spoke to drummer John Dolmayan during an Instagram Live session about Shavo's new side project called NORTH KINGSLEY. Joining him in the band are Ray Hawthorne and Saro Paparian. "It started a year and a half ago," Shavo said about NORT...April 26, 2020